Burr Elementary School

Burr is like a second home to me. It offers a lot of opportunities, such as Japanese classes and after-school activities. With Japanese, I can go further. It gives me options for my future, like maybe going to Japan one day. I’ve been very happy at Burr School!

- V. Ontiveros, 8^th grade

Chopin Elementary School

I thought the “Discovering Chicago” City Central
Collaborative Project was fun and interesting!

- K. Hernandez, 3^rd grade

I thought the “Discovering Chicago” City Central Collaborative Project was awesome because we made telescopes and cars out of recycled garbage!

- I. Vasquez, 3^rd grade

Drummond Magnet School

I like the Montessori works because I feel like I am learning a lot and I love morning meeting because we get to greet each other and plan our day.
- V. Cahill, 1^st grade

Drummond has given me a lot of learning experiences for my future career.
It has a wonderful experience, because Drummond School makes the process of learning more fun.

- W. Bellido, 8^th grade

Rogue de DuPrey Elementary School

It is really fun being a student at DuPrey because the teachers are very nice. I wasn’t very good at math/science but that was before they had this activity called the Family Math and Science Night. It’s really fun to have activities and lots of creative ways to make things dealing with math and science. If you come to DuPrey School, please come to here to be respectful, responsible, and ready to learn.

- A. Irrizarry, 4^th grade

Lafayette Elementary School

The music program is really fun. I like it because I get to learn new music. It’s also cool because you get to make people happy by playing music. I also like it because you get to perform and you get to compete against other schools. I am glad that I joined the music program.

- O. Huertas, 7^th grade

I think the music program opens up a lot of opportunities for me. It helps me get a head start in life to become better. Using this program can get me into a lot of things that will become useful in the future. I can get into top high schools and colleges. I think that my involvement in the music program is a privilege.

- D. Oliver, 7^th grade

Lozano Elementary School

The Spanish program has been good to me because I’ve learned more Spanish and now I’m able to communicate better with my mom, and sometimes I can correct her. I think the program gives me the advantage to become bilingual, so that I’ll have better opportunities in my future. Also, it has helped me to learn more about my Hispanic culture.

- L. Alvarado, 6^th grade

Mitchell Elementary School

When performing Carl Sandburg’s “We are the Mob,” I had to feel the poem, taste it, own it, suffer with it, experience what leaders felt in front of thousands just to motivate people.

- G. Velazquez, former student

Before reading poetry in front of the students from other schools, I was nervous and excited. But when I saw people’s faces, I could tell they liked what I said and the way I was acting it out. They were laughing and enjoying my performance.

- M. Moreno, 6^th grade

Talcott Fine Arts and Museum Academy

Talcott Fine Arts and Museum Academy is an excellent school in which anybody is welcome to come and visit. We are a school with great qualities and great reputation. All the students here have the potential needed to be successful. Something extraordinary about Talcott is the teachers. Every teacher here has the patience and dedication to all of the students.

Throughout the years, there have been major changes done to this school. Our principals, Mr. Benes and Ms. Mercado, have been a great influence in the changes this school has had. Three years ago, we were simply Talcott Elementary, but we are now Talcott Fine Arts and Museum Academy!!! We are now joined together with the Field Museum, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Chicago Children’s Museum and the Mexican Fine Arts Museum. Talcott Academy offers reading programs which will help students improve their reading skills. Everybody that walks into Talcott feels the family-like environment and immediately feels comfortable and welcomed!

- M. Malvaes, 8^th grade

This is my first year here at Talcott Fine Arts Academy and Museum, and so far I really like it. The teachers are strict, but as along as you act good, you’ll have lots of fun. The kids here are very accepting, and so I made friends in no time. In most classes, we do lots of hands-on activities, instead of just reading out of a book. There are lots of after-school activities to participate in, like soccer, hip-hop dance, reading, computers, etc. Talcott is always encouraging high school, and making sure you are preparing for the future you want. This school is great, and keeps on improving every year.

- C. MacDougall, 7^th grade

• Testimonials from Students