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Community Schools Overview:
Clinton Elementary School is a part of the Community Schools Initiative. Clinton’s vision is to enhance the academic and social emotional skills of all students, leading them to become positive contributors to a global society. Schools alone cannot provide all the services needed, to do this, we are committed as a Community School. As a Community School, we are proud to partner with Loyola University Chicago, to provide the Community Schools Initiative here at Clinton. Together we have a growing set of partnerships between our schools and community organizations to provide educational, enrichment and support services to students and families so that our children can be safe and stable in school, at home, and in the community. Partnerships help us to serve the whole child, including before and after-school programs; mental, medical and dental services; academic supports; and family resource centers. Clinton Elementary School and Loyola University Chicago welcomes you to join us as we unite to eliminate barriers to learning and raise healthy and happy children together. Through the uniting of the community, Clinton Elementary School and Loyola University Chicago strives to support the academic, social and emotional, and physical development of students and families, empowering them to become caring and responsible citizens at home and in the world. |
Mykella Auld mauld@luc.edu
Carolina Hernando chernando1@cps.edu
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Programs
YouthThe fall 2020 Community School Program for Clinton School is currently in session. Please check back in December for Winter Program Registration form. If you have questions: email Carolina Hernando at chernando1@cps.edu.
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AdultAHS is offering a one-on-one program to help parents who have been impacted by COVID.
Register: https://asianhumanservices.tfaforms.net/f/WC-CaresProgram All participants will be given a $150 gift card. |
Become a PartnerAre you interested in being an after-school program vendor or partnering with Clinton School in the areas of Youth programs, Adult programs, Health and Wellness services, and more please contact
Mykella Auld at mauld@luc.edu |
Social Emotional Learning Commitment:
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Community Schools Frameworks both address the needs of the whole child, within and beyond the classroom walls to foster individualized growth and learning. Community Schools educational framework address what needs to be in place to do this, Anti-Racist, culturally competent SEL practices address how this can be done.
A systemic approach to SEL intentionally cultivates a caring, participatory, and equitable learning environment and evidence-based practices that actively involve all students in their social, emotional, and academic growth. This approach infuses social and emotional learning into every part of students’ daily lives, across all of their classrooms, during all times of the school day, and when they are in their homes and communities.
Loyola and Clinton are committed to supporting the whole student and believe that Social Emotional Learning practices are an important way to do that. We are working to bring SEL into every CSI program.
To learn more about the Social Emotional Learning practices being used at Clinton click HERE or email Mykella Auld at mauld@luc.edu
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Community Schools Frameworks both address the needs of the whole child, within and beyond the classroom walls to foster individualized growth and learning. Community Schools educational framework address what needs to be in place to do this, Anti-Racist, culturally competent SEL practices address how this can be done.
A systemic approach to SEL intentionally cultivates a caring, participatory, and equitable learning environment and evidence-based practices that actively involve all students in their social, emotional, and academic growth. This approach infuses social and emotional learning into every part of students’ daily lives, across all of their classrooms, during all times of the school day, and when they are in their homes and communities.
Loyola and Clinton are committed to supporting the whole student and believe that Social Emotional Learning practices are an important way to do that. We are working to bring SEL into every CSI program.
To learn more about the Social Emotional Learning practices being used at Clinton click HERE or email Mykella Auld at mauld@luc.edu
Racial Justice Commitment:
Loyola University of Chicago Community Schools Team Statement:
The murder of George Floyd sparked a global outcry against the systemic racism and oppression that Black people have faced for 400+ years. The list of unarmed Black people who have been killed and otherwise traumatized by the police in America is long and ongoing. This needs to be understood as a critical issue that affects everyone, not just Black Americans. Remaining silent and inactive in this fight for justice fuels white supremacy. As an organization that works with Black youth and their families, we recognize that we exist because of racial injustices in educational systems that this country has consciously put in place. We work with six neighborhood public schools in Rogers Park, Uptown, and West Ridge through community school partnerships to support positive outcomes for students and families. We do not approach this work lightly knowing that this is work with complex organizations in complex times. However, the injustices that members of our communities have faced then and now will continue to press us into deeper commitments to serve. We believe that the Community Schools model allows us to be in meaningful partnerships that support and uplift our students, families, and teachers.
But, we do not want to exist to fill the gaps of an inequitable and unjust system; we want to exist to build community.
We want accessibility to resources to be at an equal level between urban, suburban, and rural schools. We want to envision a world where we do not need to exist solely to fill the gaps in this inequitable and racist system. We want a future where all children have the same opportunities no matter the zip code or the color of their skin. In order to ensure these systems do not stay in place we will:
The importance of this moment in time cannot be understated. We will act decisively with courage and resolve to deconstruct the systems of racism and oppression that have long plagued this city and this country as a whole. We look forward to working with our school and community partners in ways that promote racial-justice, equity, healing, and renewal. We want to be held accountable to this work. We know that we will experience failures and setbacks along the way. We invite your insights, thoughts, criticisms, and questions as we live into this difficult and challenging, yet promising time.
In Solidarity,
Mykella Auld
Loyola University Resource Coordinator at Clinton Elementary
mauld@luc.edu
Mitch Hendrickson
Director, Loyola Schools 2020
mhendrickson3@luc.edu
Jon Schmidt
Clinical Assistant Professor; Senn/Loyola Partnership Coordinator
jschmidt12@luc.edu
Dave Ensminger
Associate Professor, Curriculum & Instruction Teaching & Learning
densmin@luc.edu
Amy Bedford
Loyola University Resource Coordinator Gale Community Academy
Iesha Taylor-Ross
Loyola University Resource Coordinator at Kilmer Elementary
Jordan Johnson
Loyola University Resource Coordinator at Sullivan High School
Najlah Iqbal
Loyola University Resource Coordinator at McCutcheon Elementary
Qua Sayles
Loyola University Resource Coordinator at Eugene Field Primary
Loyola University of Chicago Community Schools Team Statement:
The murder of George Floyd sparked a global outcry against the systemic racism and oppression that Black people have faced for 400+ years. The list of unarmed Black people who have been killed and otherwise traumatized by the police in America is long and ongoing. This needs to be understood as a critical issue that affects everyone, not just Black Americans. Remaining silent and inactive in this fight for justice fuels white supremacy. As an organization that works with Black youth and their families, we recognize that we exist because of racial injustices in educational systems that this country has consciously put in place. We work with six neighborhood public schools in Rogers Park, Uptown, and West Ridge through community school partnerships to support positive outcomes for students and families. We do not approach this work lightly knowing that this is work with complex organizations in complex times. However, the injustices that members of our communities have faced then and now will continue to press us into deeper commitments to serve. We believe that the Community Schools model allows us to be in meaningful partnerships that support and uplift our students, families, and teachers.
But, we do not want to exist to fill the gaps of an inequitable and unjust system; we want to exist to build community.
We want accessibility to resources to be at an equal level between urban, suburban, and rural schools. We want to envision a world where we do not need to exist solely to fill the gaps in this inequitable and racist system. We want a future where all children have the same opportunities no matter the zip code or the color of their skin. In order to ensure these systems do not stay in place we will:
- Work from anti-racist and equity perspectives by building power in communities through student voice and leadership, social-justice oriented programming, SEL support, cultural student groups, and family engagement opportunities;
- Seek partnerships with organizations and movements that seek racial justice, particularly those who recognize that Black Lives Matter is a powerful public statement of intent;
- Analyze and strengthen our:
1) hiring and staffing so that staff represent the communities they serve and
2) development practices so that our program leaders, facilitators, instructors and volunteers approach their work through a lens of anti-racism and equity.
The importance of this moment in time cannot be understated. We will act decisively with courage and resolve to deconstruct the systems of racism and oppression that have long plagued this city and this country as a whole. We look forward to working with our school and community partners in ways that promote racial-justice, equity, healing, and renewal. We want to be held accountable to this work. We know that we will experience failures and setbacks along the way. We invite your insights, thoughts, criticisms, and questions as we live into this difficult and challenging, yet promising time.
In Solidarity,
Mykella Auld
Loyola University Resource Coordinator at Clinton Elementary
mauld@luc.edu
Mitch Hendrickson
Director, Loyola Schools 2020
mhendrickson3@luc.edu
Jon Schmidt
Clinical Assistant Professor; Senn/Loyola Partnership Coordinator
jschmidt12@luc.edu
Dave Ensminger
Associate Professor, Curriculum & Instruction Teaching & Learning
densmin@luc.edu
Amy Bedford
Loyola University Resource Coordinator Gale Community Academy
Iesha Taylor-Ross
Loyola University Resource Coordinator at Kilmer Elementary
Jordan Johnson
Loyola University Resource Coordinator at Sullivan High School
Najlah Iqbal
Loyola University Resource Coordinator at McCutcheon Elementary
Qua Sayles
Loyola University Resource Coordinator at Eugene Field Primary
