This week I spent hours talking to CPS principals, teachers, parents, and community members about the budget cuts our school communities will be facing.
These cuts will hurt many of our community schools-some are losing fundamental resources like SPED teachers, SECAs, art teachers, support workers, and more.
The proposed budget also does not account for raises for teachers and staff, and CPS is still decreasing funding for schools with declining enrollment.
These budget cuts are very harmful, especially after a pandemic that has left everyone emotionally drained, exhausted, and in need of support.
🚨 In response to these cuts, I am calling for a hearing with CPS leadership soon, but we need to take immediate action at the next CPS board meeting! 🚨
Wednesday, April 27th | 10:30am | CPS Office, 42 W. Madison Street Garden Level Board Room
33rd Ward parents and community members-please sign up for public comment!
Let’s talk to teachers and principals about what we can do as community to ensure that all of our schools have everything they need so that our students can thrive.
*Advance registration for speakers opens April 25 at 10:30 AM.
In This Week’s Newsletter
Quick Links
*Want more information on community opportunities and job postings? Check out our Community Bulletin!
Public Community Meeting Notice: May 10th
A public community meeting regarding a zoning proposal for 4922 N Albany will be held onTuesday, May 10, 2022 from 6pm to 7pm over Zoom.
Interested in attending? Click here.
Want to submit a question/comment? Click here.
Please contact our office with any further questions at 773.840.7880 or at info@33rdward.org.
Neighborhood Events
1. Albany Park Clean & Green with the 33rd Ward Office: TOMORROW, APRIL 23RD
Want to be part of the Clean & Green team? FILL OUT THE FORM TO JOIN!
2. Clean up Brands Park with the Avondale Gardening Alliance and Avondale Neighborhood Association: TOMORROW, April 23rd | Sign up here!
3. Christ Lutheran Church Blood Drive: TOMORROW, April 23rd
4. Carl Von Linne Elementary Day of the Child Celebration: April 30th
3. Northwest Brewfest: April 30th
Housing Support in the Ward
1. Los ABC de las ADU- Un seminario del web: 26 de abril
AARP te alienta a que descubras cómo añadir una unidad de vivienda adicional a tu propiedad y ayudar a que esta opción esté al alcance de más habitantes de Chicago. Acompáñanos a un seminario web virtual sobre las ADU en tu comunidad. Para registrar!
2. Support Appealing Your Property Tax Assessment for a Fair Refund: April 27th
Sign up with this form!
Local Youth Opportunities
–Pre-K registration open April 19th
–K-6th Grade new student registration open April 18th
Want to ask questions about registration? Go visit the school!
Chicago Resilient Communities Pilot: Money for Chicagoans Impacted by COVID- OPEN APRIL 25th!
Do you need financial support to recover from the COVID pandemic? The Chicago Resilient Communities Pilot begins this April, and is offering 5,000 Chicagoans $500 per month for twelve months, with no strings attached. Chicagoans will be selected through an open application and a citywide lottery.
*Sign up for updates here so you don’t miss the application officially opening!
Covid-19 Updates
1. Free at-home COVID-19 Tests
Free test kits are now available from the federal government. Submit your information here to receive four rapid antigen tests to your home.
Need help applying? Call our office at 773-840-7880.
2. At-Home VaccinationsGet your whole family vaccinated at home! CDPH is offering vaccination appointments at home for up to 10 family members. Click here to set up your appointment!
3. Vaccinations
CPS Students:
– Permanent sites
– Mobile Events
– School-Based Health Centers
– Sign up for weekly COVID testing at CPS
33rd Ward Vaccination Events
1. Theodore Roosevelt High School
2. Swedish Hospital: Walk-In’s Welcome
* More information on City testing sites here!
Community Safety Updates
1. Public Health Alert: Avian Flu, Remove Your Bird Feeders
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is encouraging people to remove their bird feeders and bird baths until May 31st to fight an outbreak of avian flu.
2. Coffee with the 17th District Commander
2. 17th District CAPS Meetings
The 17th District has resumed beat meetings in-person.
Next CAPS meeting, Beat 1733: April 20th at 6:45pm, Athletic Field Park, 3546 W Addison.
Information about Beat Meetings here.
Please contact the 17th District Community Policing Office / CAPS, if there are any questions or concerns.
Email: caps.017district@chicagopolice.org
Telephone: 312-742-4588