Proud Principal of Peterson Elementary in Chicago. Relentlessly Committed to ALL Kids Becoming College Graduates, Community Leaders, Cultural Ambassadors.

Joined October 2010
"But it falls on all of us...to work together to create a 'new normal' in which the legacy of bigotry and unequal treatment no longer infects our institutions or our hearts." -@BarackObama
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Check out our new mural! It beautifully exemplifies what Peterson is all about. A huge thank @39wardsamanthanugent for supporting this project through participatory budgeting, @ChiPubSchools, & @damonlamarreed
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You're invited to Peterson’s STEAM Night Student Showcase on 4/24 from 5:00 - 6:30! During this event, families will get a chance to experience a day in the life of a student at Peterson by participating in student-led, STEAM-focused activities in students’ classrooms. @cpsSTEM
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Check out Peterson students visiting @NEIU today to explore college life and participate in a video game design workshop facilitated by Technolochicas! Thank you, Technolochicas & College of Arts of Sciences!
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Peterson is Hiring! SECAs Middle School Social Studies Teacher Middle School Science Teacher English Language Program Teacher Primary Teacher @ChiPubSchools @CPS_Network1
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Peterson is seeking candidates to fill these positions: SECA MS Social Studies (Span Bilingual) MS Science (Span Bilingual) English Language Program Teacher Pirmary (Span Bilingual) Send your resume to Principal Nieves at [email protected] or AP Hurley at [email protected]
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Congratulations to Chase, Evergreen, McCutcheon and Peterson on their achievement of being recognized as STEAM Demonstration Site Schools! @CPSSteamBus @mgpprincipal @katmhurley @Chasecps @McCutcheonElem3 @EvgrnAcadMS @cpsSTEM @TandL_cps @ChiPubSchools #TheBestAreWithCPS
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During the summer months, CPS will offer free nutritious meals to students & children 18 & under through summer programs & LunchStop locations across the District starting June 24, 2024 bit.ly/3xidFwh Find your nearest meal distribution site at bit.ly/3Xgx2hy
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So many fantastic designs! 👏🤩
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Parent-teacher conferences for CPS elementary and high schools are scheduled for April 10-11. 📅 bit.ly/45U4huM
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Happy National Assistant Principals Week! This week, we're celebrating our District's amazing Assistant Principals, whose hard work, dedication, and leadership brighten our schools. Give a special shout-out to your AP in the comments below! #TheBestAreWithCPS #CPSAPWeek24
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We hope you're enjoying your spring break! Just a quick reminder that there will be no school for CPS students on Monday, April 1, 2024, as it is a School Improvement Day. We are looking forward to welcoming all our students back on Tuesday, April 2. 📆 bit.ly/45U4huM
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Join us on 3/12/24 at 5:30pm for the Black Student Success Plan #chipubschools @network14cps @ChiPubSchools @TheFundChicago – at Chicago, IL
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Mrs. Yalil Nieves retweeted
Go Mr. Burton - way to represent Network 1 🙌
As we continue to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth, tune in to learn about history maker Jean Baptiste Point du Sable from Assistant Principal Burton of @JBMurphySchool #nowyouknow #BHM24 ▶️ youtu.be/bFFAQlZEgiI
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Parents and Guardians! You can now submit, schedule, and track student absences via the Aspen Parent Portal. Skip the paper and phone calls. E-Absence allows parents and guardians to report absences electronically. Log in at ASPEN.CPS.EDU to learn more.
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¡Esperamos hayas tenido un excelente receso de invierno! Las clases reinician el lunes, 8 de enero de 2024. Exhortamos a las familias hacerse una prueba de COVID-19 antes de regresar a la escuela. Más información en: covid.gov/tests.
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CPS students and staff, pick up a FREE COVID-19 rapid test at school before Winter break. We encourage using them before returning to the classroom on January 8, 2024.
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Our fundrasing campaign is almost over, but you can still make a difference for our students and staff! We’re raising money to support STEAM at Peterson. Giving only takes a few minutes. Donate here: friendsofpeterson.app.neoncr… @Network1CPS @ChiPubSchool
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La Serpiente Emplumada is hosting a dine-to-donate on Friday, December 15th from 12 p.m. until 4 a.m to support Peterson Elementart. Stop by or order through Toast and Friends of Peterson will receive 20% of your order!
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