​Fall Sports Pizza Party – November 16th, 4-5pm
 
Don’t forget that this Friday we will be hosting the Pizza Party for all the athletes and their coaches that participated in the Fall Sports Season. The PTO will be supplying the pizza and is still receiving donations for sides and drinks. To sign-up for a donation, please visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090848a4ab29a0fa7-fall.
 
Winter Sports’ Practices
 
This is the first week of practice for all the Winter Sports. All the practices will be at the gym as per the following schedule:
 
Tuesday, November 13th
-       7/8th Boys 2nd round of Clinic/Tryouts – 5:45pm-7:00pm;
 
Wednesday, November 14th
-       Competition Cheer – 6-8pm;
 
Thursday, November 15th
-       5/6th & 7/8th Girls – 4pm-5:45pm;
-       7/8th Boys Varsity – 5:45pm-7:00pm;
 
Friday, November 16th
-       7/8th Boys Junior Varsity – 5pm-6pm;
-       5/6th Boys – 6-7 pm;
 
Note: Here are a few things to keep in mind in preparation for the practices:
 
-       Be sure your student brings a bottle of water and dresses appropriately for physical activities;
-       Students are not allowed to wait for practice at the north end door and can only wait in the gym if the coach is present;
-       Siblings of Students participating in a Winter Sport are not allowed to stay in the gym during practice without approval from the Coach on site.
-       Students must be picked up immediately after the clinic/practice ends.
 
Used Winter Sports Uniforms
If you want to donate a Basketball or Competition Cheer uniform that your student no longer needs, please drop it off to Ms. Claire Nolan no later than by Thursday, November 15th.
 
Questions/Comments
 
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions regarding our Sports Program, please contact Justin Young at y_justin@hotmail.com.
 
Also, if you have pictures of any of the teams that you would like us to share with the community, please send them to pumapto@gmail.com. We will include a weekly posting of sports on the Puma PTO Facebook page, so be sure to follow them at @CICSIrvingParkPumaPTO.

​Fiesta de Deportes de Otoño, Viernes, 16 de noviembre, 4pm-5pm
 
No se olviden que este viernes realizaremos la Fiesta con Pizza para los atletas y entrenadores que participaron de la Temporada de Deportes de Otoño. El PTO proveerá la pizza y todavía esta recibiendo donaciones de snacks y bebidas. Para anotarse a donar favor visitar el siguiente enlace: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090848a4ab29a0fa7-fall.
 
Practicas de Deportes de Invierno
 
Esta es la primera semana de práctica para todos los Deportes de Invierno. Las prácticas se realizarán en el gimnasio según el siguiente detalle:
 
Martes, 13 de noviembre
-       7/8 Basquetbol Niños 2da ronda de clínicas/pruebas – 5:45pm-7:00pm;
 
Miércoles, 14 de noviembre
-       Competition Cheer – 6-8pm;
 
Jueves, 15 de noviembre
-       5/6 & 7/8 Basquetbol Niñas – 4pm-5:45pm;
-       7/8th Varsity Basquetbol Niños – 5:45pm-7:00pm;
 
Viernes, 16 de noviembre
-       7/8th Junior Varsity Basquetbol Niños – 5pm-6pm;
-       5/6th Basquetbol Niños – 6-7 pm;
 
Nota: A continuación algunas cosas a tener en cuenta en preparación para las prácticas:
 
-       Favor asegurarse que su estudiante lleve una botella de agua y se viste adecuadamente para actividades físicas;
-       No se permite que los estudiantes esperen la hora de la práctica en las puertas de entrada norte, y solo pueden esperar en el gimnasio si el Entrenador está presente;
-       Hermanos/hermanas de estudiantes participando en un Deporte de Invierno no pueden quedarse en el gimnasio durante la práctica sin tener la aprobación del Entrenador presente.
-       Los estudiantes deben ser búscados inmediatamente al final de la práctica.
 
Uniformes Usados de Deportes de Invierno
 
Si desea donar un uniforme de Basquetbol o Competition Cheer que su estudiante ya no necesite, por favor hágaselo llegar a Ms. Claire a más tardar el jueves 15 de noviembre.
 
Preguntas/Comentarios
 
Si tienen alguna pregunta, comentario o sugerencia respecto al Programa de Deportes, por favor contáctense con Justin Young a y_justin@hotmail.com.
 
Asimismo, si tiene fotos de cualquiera de los equipos que quisiera que nosotros compartamos con la comunidad, por favor envíalas a pumapto@gmail.com. Incluiremos un posteo semanal de deportes a través de la cuenta de Facebook de Puma PTO, así que asegúrese de seguirlos en @CICSIrvingParkPumaPTO.

Dear Parents & Teachers:
 
The Fall Sports Season is coming to an end we have asked our coaches to reflect on their experience coaching the Volleyball, Soccer and Cross Country teams. Here is what they had to say:
 
5/6th Girls Volleyball – Megan Fey
 
“The 5/6 girls’ volleyball team had a season full of teamwork, growth and camaraderie. Although our team was made up of both beginners and experienced players, every single player made significant improvement during the season!  Even though our last game was forfeited by the opposing team, I worked with the league to organize an additional game so the girls could showcase all their hard work!”
 
7/8th Girls Volleyball – Aggie Sparrow
 
“This fall I have had the pleasure of coaching both of the 7/8 grade girls’ volleyball teams. My time with both teams was spent balancing hard work and fun. The girls worked diligently each week during practice and at their games. During practice the girls participated in strength conditioning, drills and scrimmages in order to increase their volleyball skills. Each Saturday the teams engaged in positive sportsmanship with each other and the opposing teams.
 
This season would not have been successful without the passion, engagement and the hard work of each girl. Huge thanks go out to all of the families that drove to the games and came back to school to pick up after practice. We couldn't have done it without you! Congratulations to both teams on an amazing season. I am honored to have been a part of girls’ athletics on the volleyball court.”
 
5/6th Boys Soccer – Pat Sheetz
 
“The boys’ soccer team was a joy to coach because each practice and game the boys were energized and excited to have fun with their friends. That was the reoccurring theme of the season. Not everyone knew each other very well and it was a great way for the 5th and 6th grade to overlap socially. We had the chance to walk to Independence Park together twice a week, which was always its own little adventure, filled with team bonding moments in the form of laughter and conversation.
 
Each player grew significantly throughout the year, no matter where they started from. Not every game went our way, but the boys never let it get them down, they were always happy to be out playing with their teammates. While we didn't win as much as we wanted to this season, the team never stopped getting better. This growth led to the team getting it's first win of the season on the last day of the season. An exciting way to cap and exciting season of soccer.
 
And an extra shout out to the parents who picked up the boys from practice and were always there to cheer for us on game day.”
 
5/6th Girls/Boys & 7/8th Girls/Boys Cross Country – Ashley Kamin
 
“New to Irving Park and coaching Cross Country, I am not new to the sport. I couldn’t wait to give back to a sport that taught me so much. This season I had the privilege of coaching a group of fun and hardworking boys and girls.
 
We kicked off the season at Horner Park battling some inclement weather conditions. From there, and a few added dual meets to get some more races under our belts, the regional meet quickly approached. While the regional course proved to run slower times, I was so proud of the two Pumas who advanced to the CPS City Championship to represent the team at the Championship meet on Saturday, October 27th (Mateo Young (7/8th grade) and Louie Wentland (5/6th grade)). Both athletes capped off their season with PR’s (personal record). Mateo clocked in at 9:23.53 for the 1.5 mile race and Louie with a time of 6:59.62 for the 1 mile race.
 
I don’t doubt if we had a few more weeks we would have had even better results and representation on both the girls and boys side at the City Championships. We are looking forward to next season with hopes of picking up right where we left off. Thank you to all of the disciplined athletes and families for your support this season. We couldn’t have done it without you.
 
Go Pumas!”
 
Fall Sports Pizza Party
 
Please see the attached flyer for details regarding the Fall Sports pizza party on November 16th for the athletes and their coaches. The PTO will be supplying the pizza. We are asking for donations for sides and drinks.  To sign-up for a donation, please visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090848a4ab29a0fa7-fall
 
Winter Sports’ Clinics are here!
 
The deadline to register for Winter Sports has ended and the respective clinics are set to start this week as follows:
 
Monday, 11/5

• 5/6th Boys Basketball: 5pm-6pm;

 
Wednesday, 11/7

• Competition Cheer: 6-7:30pm;

Thursday, 11/8

• 7/8th Boys Basketball: 6pm-7pm;

 
Friday, 11/9

• 5/6th & 7/8th  Girls Basketball: 1:30pm-2:30pm;

 
 
Questions/Comments
 
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions regarding our Sports Program, please contact Justin Young at y_justin@hotmail.com.
 
Also, if you have pictures of any of the teams that you would like us to share with the community, please send them to pumapto@gmail.com. We will include a weekly posting of sports on the Puma PTO Facebook page, so be sure to follow them at @CICSIrvingParkPumaPTO.

Dear Parents & Teachers:
SPORTS PROGRAM
Understanding the importance and positive impact that sports can have in our students’ life, the school has partnered up with the Puma PTO in an effort to improve our students’ experience and exposure to all sports available through CPS.

As part of these efforts, the Puma PTO has established a Sports Booster Committee, formed by Johanna Fricano, Maile Solís, Heather Durham, JoAnne Pepper and Justin Young, who will act as chair of the Committee.

The Sports Booster Committee will work alongside Claire Nolan and Erik Lindau to maximize the benefits that our students can get from a robust Sports Program at CICS Irving Park.
As part of these changes, you will start receiving weekly reports regarding sporting activities occurring during that week. We will also ensure that parents receive all the necessary information on any given sport promptly after we receive it from CPS.
Our goal is to rebuild the Sports Program so that our students look forward to participating in it regardless of their skill level, and we hope parents and teachers will join us in reaching this goal.

FALL SEASON SPORTS
During the fall, CICS Irving Park participated in the following sports:

• 5/6th and 7/8th grade girls’ Volleyball;
• 5/6th grade boys’ Soccer;
• 5/6th and 7/8th grade boys’ and girls’ Cross Country;
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The boys’ Soccer team is under the direction of Coach Pat Sheetz. All games are played at Eugene Field (5100 N. Ridgeway Avenue). The remaining schedule is as follows:

• 10/27 at 10:00 am
• 11/3 at 9:00 am

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Coaches Megan Fey and Aggie Sparrow led the girls Volleyball teams, which are still in contention. All games are played at Steinmetz College Prep (3030 N Mobile Ave). Their remaining schedule is as follows:

• 5/6 Girls Volleyball
  • 10/27 at 1:30 pm
  • 11/3 at 2:15pm
• 7/8 Girls Volleyball
  • 10/27 at 9:00 am (white) and 12:45 pm (blue)
  • 11/3 at 9:00 am (white) and 9:45 am (blue)

The Cross Country team participated in three meets this season under the direction of Coach Ashley Kamin, including the Regional meet in which two of our students, Louie Wentland and Mateo Young, qualified to participate in the City Championship meet.  This meet will take place this Saturday, October 27th at Washington Park. Mateo will race at 10:20am and Louie will race at 11:50am.  
Please join us in showing our Puma Pride by going to cheer on our students as they represent CICS Irving Park!!
We are in the process of organizing an end of Fall Season party for all the students who participated in the Sports Program. More information will follow shortly.
WINTER SEASON SPORTS
Basketball and Competition Cheer seasons are around the corner! By now, your student should have brought home the registration form for the Winter Season. Although CPS is only offering basketball during the winter, CICS Irving Park will participate in Cheer competitions outside the CPS network, starting in January.
Please talk to your student about participating in one of these sports this winter and make sure they return the form duly completed and signed no later than by Wednesday, October 31st. Do not delay in turning in completed paperwork, as we will not be able to register them after this date! We are really hoping for a great participation in Winter Sports!
Additional information about each sport is provided as follows:
Basketball

• Registration Deadline: Wednesday, 10/31/18. No exceptions.
• Clinics: Although basketball is a no-cut sport, due to its popularity, we will hold clinics to determine placement of players on Varsity or Junior Varsity teams. Please take note that the clinics will take place at the following dates/times:
• • 5/6 Boys: Monday, 11/5, 5pm-6pm
  • 5/6 & 7/8 Girls: Tuesday, 11/6, 4pm-5pm
  • 7/8 Boys: Tuesday, 11/6, 5pm-6pm
• Head Coaches: The following are the anticipated head coaches for each group:
• • 5/6 th Girls: Patrick Sheetz
  • 7/8 th Girls: Aggie Sparrow
  • 5/6 th Boys: TBD
  • 7/8 th Boys Varsity: Bennie Dilon
  • 7/8th Boys Junior Varsity: Mark Hutchins

Should it become necessary, we will designate additional coaches to help run some of the teams, so please be on the lookout to volunteer as needed.

• Uniforms: We will use the same uniforms that have been used in past seasons; thus, if your student already has a uniform, they can use it again this season. If you do need to get a uniform for your student, you may do so at the following link www.pumapto.3dcartstores.com.
• Practice Times: Once we have determined the number of teams that will be competing, we will coordinate with coaches the practice times. We will provide you updated information as soon as we have it.

Competition Cheer

• Registration Deadline: Wednesday, 10/31/18.
• Clinics/Tryouts: Monday (11/5) and Wednesday (11/7), 6pm-7:30pm
• Coaches: Yesenia Perez and Christie Duffy
• Uniforms: We will use the same uniforms that have been used in past seasons; thus, if your student already has a uniform, they can use it again this season. If you do need to get a uniform for your student, you may do so at the following link www.pumapto.3dcartstores.com.
• Practice Times: Once we have determined the number of students that will be competing, we will coordinate with coaches the practice times. We will provide you updated information as soon as we have it.

If you have any questions regarding our Sports Program, please contact Justin Young at y_justin@hotmail.com.
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Referencia: Final de Temporada de Deportes de Otoño, Inicio de Temporada de Deportes de Invierno y Mas!
Estimados Padres y Profesores:
PROGRAMA DEPORTIVO
Teniendo en consideración la importancia e impacto positivo que los deportes tienen en la vida de los estudiantes, el colegio ha unido fuerzas con la Asociación de Padres (“Puma PTO”) para tratar de mejorar la experiencia y exposición de los estudiantes a todos los deportes disponibles a través de CPS.
Como parte de esos esfuerzos, Puma PTO ha establecido un Comité de Refuerzo Deportivo, conformado por Johanna Fricano, Maile Solis, Heather Durham, JoAnne Pepper y Justin Young, quien actuará como cabeza del Comité.
El Comité de Refuerzo Deportivo trabajará conjuntamente con Claire Nolan y Erik Lindau para asegurar que maximicemos los beneficios que nuestros estudiantes obtengan de un Programa Deportivo robusto en CICS Irving Park.
Como parte de los cambios, empezarán a recibir reportes semanales relativos a actividades deportivas que ocurrirán durante esa semana. También nos aseguraremos que los padres reciban toda la información necesaria respecto a cualquier deporte tan pronto como recibamos esa información de CPS.
Nuestra meta es reconstruir el Programa Deportivo para que nuestros estudiantes quieran participar en el mismo independientemente de su habilidad, y esperamos que padres y profesores se nos unan para llegar a esa meta.
TEMPORADA DE DEPORTES DE OTOÑO
Durante el otoño CICS Irving Park está participando en los siguientes deportes:

• Voleibol de niñas de 5/6 y 7/8 grado;
• Fútbol de niños de 5/6 grado;
• Cross Country de niños y niñas de 5/6 y 7/8 grados;

El equipo de niños de fútbol está dirigido por el Entrenador Pat Sheetz. Todos los partidos se juegan en Eugene Field (5100 N. Ridgeway Avenue). Les queda por jugar los siguientes partidos:

• 10/27 a las 10:00 am
• 11/3 a las 9:00 am

Las Entrenadoras Megan Fey y Aggie Sparrow dirigen a los equipos de voleibol de niñas que todavía se encuentran en competencia. Todos los partidos se juegan en Steinmetz College Prep (3030 N. Mobile Avenue). Les queda por jugar los siguientes partidos:

• Voleibol de niñas de 5/6
  • 10/27 a la 1:30 pm
  • 11/3 a las 2:15pm
• Voleibol de niñas de 7/8
  • 10/27 a las 9:00 am (blanco) y 12:45 pm (azul)
  • 11/3 a las 9:00 am (blanco) y 9:45 am (azul)

El equipo de Cross Country participó de tres competencias bajo la dirección de la Entrenadora Ashley Kamin, incluyendo la competencia Regional en la que dos de nuestros estudiantes, Louie Wentland and Mateo Young, calificaron para participar del Campeonato de la Ciudad. Dicha competencia se llevará a cabo el Sabado, 27 de octubre en el Park Washington. Mateo correrá a las 10:20am y Louie correrá a las 11:50am.
¡”Únase a nosotros y demostremos nuestro Orgullo de Puma yendo a alentar a nuestros estudiantes que estarán representando a CICS Irving Park!
Estamos en proceso de organizar una fiesta para celebrar el fin de la Temporada de Otoño para todos los estudiantes que participaron del Programa Deportivo. Les llegará mayor información al respecto en breve.
TEMPORADA DE DEPORTES DE INVIERNO
¡Las temporadas de Basquetbol y Competition Cheer están a la vuelta de la esquina! A estas alturas, su estudiante ya debió haberle entregado los formularios de registro para la Temporada de Invierno. Aunque CPS solo ofrecerá basquetbol durante el invierno, CICS Irving Park participará de competiciones de Cheer fuera de la red de CPS, empezando en enero.
Por favor hablé con su estudiante sobre su participación en uno de estos deportes este invierno y asegúrese de devolver el formulario de registro debidamente completado y firmado a más tardar el miércoles 31 de octubre. No se retrase en entregar los papeles completos, ya que no podremos registrarlos con posterioridad a la fecha mencionada! ¡Realmente esperamos una gran participación en los Deportes de Invierno!
Información adicional sobre cada deporte se provee a continuación:
Basquetbol

• Vencimiento para Registro: Miércoles 31 de octubre. No habrá excepciones.
• Clínicas: Aunque basquetbol es un deporte que no tiene cortes, debido a su popularidad vamos a realizar clínicas para determinar la ubicación de los jugadores en el equipo Varsity o el equipo Junior Varsity. Por favor tomen nota que las clínicas se realizarán los siguientes días/horas:
• Niños 5/6: Lunes 5 de noviembre, 5pm-6pm
• Niñas 5/6 & 7/8: Martes 6 de noviembre, 4pm-5pm
• Niños 7/8: Martes 6 de noviembre, 5pm-6pm
• Entrenadores: Anticipamos que los entrenadores para cada grupo serán los siguientes:
• • Niñas 5/6: Patrick Sheetz
  • Niñas 7/8: Aggie Sparrow
  • Niños 5/6: TBD
  • Niños 7/8: Varsity: Bennie Dilon
  • Niños 7/8: Junior Varsity: Mark Hutchins

Si se hace necesario, designaremos entrenadores adicionalesl para ayudar a manejar algunos de los equipos, así que esté atento para ofrecer su ayuda en lo que sea necesario.

• Uniformes: Usaremos los mismos uniformes que se usaron en temporadas pasadas; por tanto, su su estudiante ya tiene un uniforme, lo puede usar nuevamente esta temporada. Si necesita un unformed para su estudiante, puede comprarlo en el siguiente link: www.pumapto.3dcartstores.com.
• Horarios de Práctica: Una vez que hayamos determinado el número de equipos que competirán, coordinaremos con los entrenadores los horarios de práctica. Les proveeremos información actualizada tan pronto la tengamos.

Cheerleading

• Vencimiento para Registro Miércoles 31 de octubre.
• Clinics/Tryouts: Lunes (11/5) y Miércoles (11/7), 6pm-7:30pm
• Entrenadoras: Yesenia Perez y Christie Duffy
• Uniformes: Usaremos los mismos uniformes que se usaron en temporadas pasadas; por tanto, su su estudiante ya tiene un uniforme, lo puede usar nuevamente esta temporada. Si necesita un unformed para su estudiante, puede comprarlo en el siguiente link: www.pumapto.3dcartstores.com.
• Horarios de Práctica: Una vez que hayamos determinado el número de estudiantes que competirán, coordinaremos con los entrenadores los horarios de práctica. Les proveeremos información actualizada tan pronto la tengamos.

Si tienen alguna pregunta sobre nuestro Programa Deportivo, favor contactarse con Justin Young at y_justin@hotmail.com.

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Join us from 4:00pm-5:30pm for a No Bully Parent Workshop!
​In this workshop, we will: ​

• Get up to speed on the new face of bully prevention in our school
• Learn how to bully-proof your child to succeed in their friendships, so that they are neither a bully or a target
• Develop skills to coach your child through the inevitable conflicts and bullying of childhood and adolescence