Stephen Decatur Classical Elementary School

01/15/2022

In case you are interested, the robot game rounds will be broadcasted live. Check out the video to cheer on our very own Decatur Lego League team! Please click here to view the link (video is at the top of the page)
https://www.firstillinoisrobotics.org/fll-challenge/events/state-championship-tournaments/

Their schedule *should be*:
8:45 - Robot Run #1 - Table 2

9:25 - Robot Run #2 - Table 5

10:00 - 10:30 Judging F114

10:55 - Robot Run #3 - Table 4

If your team did not make it to the State Championships or you are thinking about getting involved with robotics this year, you can get a head start on next season by signing up to volunteer at our State Championships. Maybe your team is going to the State Championship, but you have a couple parents...

01/01/2022

As we prepare to head back to school, please check out the following sites for more Information about free testing sites: https://dph.illinois.gov/covid19/testing.html

If you have any questions about the return to school please be sure to read through Mrs. Negron's communication as well as the information that has been shared by the district.

Sites may close due to weather conditions.

06/17/2021

Ice cold water here! Hot dog! Get your hot dog!

Want to take in a minor league baseball game while supporting Decatur and hanging out with the Decatur community? Check this out- Chicago Dogs Baseball Game on June 27th! Each ticket includes your entrance, a hotdog, soda and chips! You can purchase your ticket and tickets for your family and friends on the Gala website!

06/08/2021

Great news! The online auction is still open! Check out all the goodies that are left. The vacations are hot items and won't last. Oh, and be sure to snag your student a chance to play kickball against their teachers! The kickball tourney is Saturday, June 12th. Game times are being worked out and will be released tomorrow!

06/03/2021

Just over here getting my bid on...and 3 more days until I get my dance on at the virtual gala DANCE PARTY! Interested in bidding on some hot items? Dance your way to the gala website. Be sure to get secure your student's kickball spot in this year's staff/student kickball tourney!

06/02/2021

Check out this amazing item! You can learn more about it over on the ol' gala website!

06/02/2021

Check those backpacks! Decks of cards are on their way home...just in time for the magic pre-show! Magic not your thing? That's cool, too but you should still plan to attend this FREE VIRTUAL event. You can snag your free tickets and do some bidding over on the gala website!

05/26/2021

Want to live the VIP life? This is for you! Be sure to purchase a VIP package – there are wine, prosecco, beer, and craft pop packages complete with drinks and some other goodies to accentuate the festivities. VIP packages can be purchased now through June 1 (for pickup on June 3 or 4), so don’t miss your opportunity!

05/26/2021

Enrollment season is opening! We are excited to welcome new families to Decatur! Parents and families will receive elementary school selection process results this Friday, May 28, 2021.

Here is some pertinent information:

Confirming Account Access: visit go.cps.edu to confirm your account. Parents who are experiencing issues accessing their accounts can call the Office of Access and Enrollment at 773-553-2060, weekdays between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. or email [email protected].

Accessing all results will be posted to the online GoCPS accounts on May 28th after 5 pm.

Accepting and Declining Offers: families have until Friday, June 11, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. to accept or decline Round 1 offers before they are forfeited. GoCPS has an Elementary School Selection page that features a series of videos to help families understand the selection process, including how to accept and decline offers.

05/21/2021

Second grade learned a new dance for dance day. Be like second grade and dance over to the Gala website and check out some of the amazing items on the auction block. Rumor has it the teachers have put together an EPIC experience. Stay tuned.

05/19/2021

FREE! GALA TICKETS ARE FREE!

Scoop yours while they are HOT!

And pick up a few raffle tickets while you are there.

05/18/2021

Live! Live! Live!

We've got some fun stuff live on the gala website. Want to join in the heads or tails fun? You can get your tickets now...or later! Last person standing wins a PS5!

Heads or tails not your cup of tea? NBD...how about poppin' over to the gala website and scoopin' a few raffle tickets? Grand prize winner wins $1000!