We are so proud of our students, who once again performed the BEST IN THE STATE on the ISAT tests! Both the Chicago SunTimes and Tribune newspapers rank Decatur Classical School as the NUMBER ONE Elementary School in the State of Illinois. Congratulations to our students, teachers and staff for this outstanding achievement.

• Tribune:http://www.chicagotribune.com/media/acrobat/2009-10/50168344.pdf

• SunTimes:http://www.suntimes.com/news/education/1855121,chicago-elementary-schools-rank-1009.article

U.S. Cellular is offering $100,000 to the ten schools in the country who receive the most votes. Yes, it’s that simple. Here’s how you can vote:

Step 1: Go to any U.S. Cellular store and ask for a card with the code you can use online to vote for Decatur.

Step 2: Visit www.uscellular.com/callingallcommunities and click on the “Vote for Your School” button. Then, enter the code on your card and cast your vote for Decatur Classical School. You must be 18 or older to vote and you will be asked for your contact information. After you enter Decatur’s zip code of 60645, you’ll see the school listed among others in the area – just click on Decatur Classical School to cast your vote.

Step 3: Please pass this news along to your friends and family across the country, who live in the following states: CA, IL, IN, IA, KS, MD, ME, MI, MO, MN, NE, NH, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WI and WV. Ask them to vote for Decatur Classical School, and tell them the zip code is 60645.

Click the link below for more information and to find store locations (under store finder).

Voting closes January 15, 2010, so vote now!

http://www.uscc.com/uscellular/SilverStream/Pages/x_page.html?p=callingallcommunities

This is one of the easiest ways to help raise money for the Decatur! Certificates Make Sense is a monthly PTA fundraiser that allows you to purchase gift cards from many different vendors; everything from Amazon.com to Walmart to purchasing gas or groceries! Shop now to help earn Decatur some CENTS!

DON'T FORGET YOUR HOLIDAY GIFT CARDS VIA CMS. DECEMBER ORDER DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 3RD, DELIVERED ON DECEMBER 17TH!

• Order Form
• Vendors List

Order your Holiday Amazon purchases through our website and earn money for Decatur!

Amazon will donate 4-8% of all purchases made by following this link. Click Here

• Date: October 14 and November 12
• Time: 9:30 a.m.
• Info: For adults only…no children. No reservations needed.

These will be the ONLY dates available for a tour of the school. Meet the Principal, Tour the school, pick up an application.

On Tuesday, October 6th, Decatur's own Hazel Bauman was featured on CBS2 News in Harry Porterfield's Someone You Should Know segment. We are so happy to have Mrs. Bauman at Decatur! Click here for more on this story:

http://cbs2chicago.com/someoneyoushouldknow/Someone.You.Should.2.1231443.html

Decatur congratulates 2009 CPS DRIVE (Delivering Results through Innovative and Visionary Education) Award winner Vince Bauermeister. We are very proud of our Science/Homeroom Teacher. WAY TO GO MR. B!

WE ALL SMILE IN THE SAME LANGUAGE Decatur Classical School is celebrating its 30th Year Anniversary! Look for exciting happenings in and around the school during the 2009-2010 school year. We will celebrate the cultural diversity of our community with events and learning experiences for all to enjoy.

• Student projects
• Assemblies/Special Performances
• International Night

For more information see our 30th Year Celebration page.

To Join the LSC 30th Anniversary Committee, contact Jill MartensenJill Martensen

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