CatherineCookSchool

Catherine Cook School is a Chicago independent preparatory school serving preschool through eighth grade.

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History Fair is right around the corner and 7th Graders are busy researching and preparing their projects! https://t.co/8ZEhMyLp25

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We are just a few weeks away from our annual Open House event! Join us on Sunday, November 3, from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and tour the school, meet faculty and staff, and learn more about what Catherine Cook School… https://t.co/EAGRL9P6T0

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One of our students created a beautiful wooden fishing lure using our new wood lathe in the IDEA Lab.

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6th Grade students in math class are measuring their height and wingspan to see if there is any correlation, then they are going to learn how to chart this data in a graph! https://t.co/CBTFfqvrtM

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Today, 1st Graders visited @lincolnparkzoo! Students got to spend time with their favorite animals and enjoyed a gardening workshop with @greencitymarket!

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On Friday night, friends, faculty, and family gathered for the annual Back to School Celebration! This year's celebration was even more special as we honored Dr. Lori-Anne Brogdon and her installation as the Head… https://t.co/VHTyrUk5u1

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Today, our 8th Graders presented on their group research projects on different aspects of Mexican, Puerto Rican, and African American immigration and migration to Chicago as they prepare to read House on Mango Street.

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First week of the 2019-2020 school year is officially in the books! Here's a photo of Head of School Dr. Brogdon speaking at today's assembly.

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5th Graders have been testing pH levels. Students are learning about acids and bases and the impact of ocean acidification on ocean life & industry.

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Today, our 2nd Graders visited @brookfield_zoo and spent some time at the LEGO Brick Safari!

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8th Graders spent their week in San Diego at Seacamp. Students completed fun labs, snorkeled, kayaked, hung out on the beach, explored the @sandiegozoo, and more!

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Our Preschoolers have spent the last few weeks learning about community helpers. Today, students visited @ChicagoFireDep Engine 4 | Tower 10 to explore what it's like to be a fire fighter! Thanks @CFDMedia for this opportunity!

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Today, Chicago-based illustrator @dianasudyka visited our 1st and 2nd Graders to share her new informational picture book, When Sue Found Sue (written by @ToniBuzzeo. Diana showcased some of her artwork, and lead art-based group activities with our students.

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The 10 Vital Skills You Will Need For The Future Of Work via @forbes https://t.co/JZ5qSh2b4p

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Thank you to @WEMovement for an amazing experience yesterday! Our students really enjoyed We Day Illinois, and are looking forward 'getting doing' and promoting positive change in our school, our community, and beyond.

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Over the weekend, Catherine Cook students competing in a track meet at St. Rita had the opportunity to meet Mayor-elect @LightfootForChi!

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April is National Poetry Month! To celebrate their love for poetry, at today's assembly, 4th Graders recited some original pieces inspired by photos they took on a nature walk around the school.

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Our 7th Graders have been studying America's struggle over slavery and the Civil War. Today, they visited @AWMuseum to check out their Frederick Douglas: Agitator exhibit and more!

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6th Graders are learning how to measure 2D and 3D shapes. Today, students worked to find the volume of the water and surface area of the tiles in their pools at home.