STEM Pros Sought to Judge Robotics Competition
The FIRST 5125 Hawks on the Horizon robotics team at Horizon Science Academy - McKinley Park asks for community assistance with judging the Chicago South League Tournament on Sat., Feb. 1, at the school.
- FIRST 5125 Hawks on the Horizon robotics team competing in Chicago South League Tournament.
- More judges needed with engineering, software development and math expertise.
- Horizon Science Academy - McKinley Park hosts the FIRST® Tech Challenge event on Sat., Feb. 1.
Greene Elementary Lauded for Exemplary Wellness
Nathanael Greene Elementary School gets a big thumbs up from Chicago Public Schools for their top-tier student health and wellness programs.
- Nathanael Greene Elementary School named a top performer in the Healthy CPS program.
- Health care and wellness initiatives include education, nutrition events and support for chronic diseases like asthma.
- Staff, parents and community partners work as a school wellness team.
Augmented Reality Beer, Literacy Tutor Training, Learning and Fun on Tap This Week in McKinley Park
Marz Community Brewing launches augmented reality beer, Aquinas Literacy Center lines up more training for volunteer tutors, Omega Delta Baseball & Softball begins their early-bird sign-ups and more.
- Marz Community Brewing launches augmented reality beer with parties, 80s karaoke.
- Aquinas Literacy Center calls for volunteers to become tutors through this weekend's training.
- Omega Delta Baseball & Softball offers discounts at their early-bird sign-ups.
Environmental Town Hall Draws Hundreds of Residents and Federal, State and Local Officials
The Town Hall of the Southwest Environmental Alliance marshals community activists and elected officials to address local pollution, announce a community health study and oppose the permit for MAT Asphalt.
- The Southwest Environmental Alliance meeting draws a capacity crowd to the National Latino Education Institute.
- Elected officials attend from federal, state, county and city levels.
- New UIC study will measure pollution impact on local communities; group rallies opposition to MAT Asphalt permit.
Civic Association Announces 2020 Educator, Toms Award Winners
Award winner Steve DemitroLocal attorney Steve Demitro and neighborhood educators are recipients of annual awards from the McKinley Park Civic Association, which celebrates at its annual banquet on Sunday, March 8.
- Local attorney Steve Demitro lands the William H.G. Toms Community Service Award.
- Winning educators come from McKinley Park neighborhood and nearby schools.
- Tickets are now on sale for the McKinley Park Civic Association banquet on Sunday, March 8.
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