News & Announcements



​Big Brother and Big Sister Event

The SEL Club  had a "BigBrother, Big Sister" event on  Tuesday, March 10, 2020. SEL Ambassadors  were able to work with students as buddy readers,  read aloud in small group and  in  reading centers. 
The "Big Brother and Big Sister" event is done  to  promote student leadership, SEL, and the love for reading. SEL students  supported  students in grades K-3rd  grade for 30 minutes during  their  reading class.
Social Emotional Learning

Middle school students were involved with a workshop, provided by the WE Organization in partnership with Unilever that involved the integration of a set of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), which were adopted by the United Nations in September 2015.  After completing several interactive activities, the students chose to focus on #6-Clean Water and Sanitation. Their plan is to ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all through various events.
During the SEL workop, students were learning about the best ways to fundraise and take action to make changes locally and globally. This workshop allowed students to understand the process, responsabilities and leadership skills. The SEL students have started to develop an plan to fundraise money to help increase access to clean water.


​100th Day

We are celebrating our 100th Day of Learning in School!!! The students have fun with the number 100. 
Our students made an excellent projects. One of the project was to dress up like a 100 year old person.
​Happy Birthday Abraham Lincoln!

Room 124 - 1st graders celebrated Abraham Lincoln's birthday on
February 12, 2020. They listened to the text, "The Picture Book of Abraham Lincoln" and watched an educational video to learn extraordinary facts. Afterwards, the class created a terrific Thinking Map: Circle Map to define facts about the 16th President.  Finally, the boys and girls engaged in a
wonderful craftivity and created an Abe look-alike hat by writing two fascinating facts!  They even made their very own Abe Lincoln  beard! President Lincoln is hailed as the greatest president of all times, Abraham Lincoln was a strong Presidential leader who is known for his honest ways. He was President during one of the worst wars in American history and was a great leader for our military. Abraham Lincoln helped to abolish slavery. President Lincoln made the world a BETTER PLACE!
NBC TV - Channel 5
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Azuela's Dual-language Program is being recognized by CPS! NBC TV station visited our school to see first- hand the benefits and the impact on our students in the Dual-
Language program as well as our school’s community. Thanks to the bilingual and dual language teachers for their flexibility regarding NBC’s visit to our building.  Our students shine even brighter when they speak about the benefits of being bilingual. Thank you to Ms. Marquez for welcoming NBC and reporter  Chris Hush.
​Math, Science & Tech Night

We want to thank the families who attended our Math, Science and Technology night. We truly appreciate your support. The winners of the raffle have been selected:
  • Marianela Morales
  • Maria E Torres
* 1 year membership to Museum of Science and Industry.
  • Jocelyn Hernandez
  • Nathalie Lagunas
* 1 day family passes to the Museum of Science and Industry.
  • Patricia Reynoso
  • Nina Quintana
  • Diana Medina
  • Catherine Convey
* Gift cards.


​Student Council Election

SC President - Sofia Moreno
SC Vice President- Litzy Zagata
​SC Secretary- Yareli Gutierrez
Chicago Board of Education Early Childhood Committee ​

On January 14th, the Chicago Board of Education Early Childhood Committee was hosting a meeting with representatives from the Mayor’s Office, the Department of Family and Support Services, and Chicago Public Schools to share information about the larger early childhood agenda. Your voice was absolutely essential to providing the best possible programs and services for our young children. Thank you for participation.
Azuela Spelling Bee 2020

The 3-5th grade spelling bee champions are:
  • 1st place - Ashley Suco 
  • 2nd place - Gerardo Castillo 
  • 3rd place - Ally Moreno 
The 6-8th grade spelling bee champions are:
  • 1st place - Anthony Soto
  • 2nd place - Raven Belmontez
  • 3rd place  - Lyana Salazar ​ ​
Winter Assembly 2019

Thank you to Mr. Vega and for all the students, teachers and staff who participated in the Winter Assembly.  I was very proud to see many of our students displaying their new skills in dancing and instrument playing.   Go Aztecs! We definitely brought the community together to celebrate the holidays spirit, family and friends!                                           
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​Hour of Code/Donor's Choose Grant

Mrs. Derza had a $500 project fully funded on Donor’s Choose. For the Hour of Code week, primary students are using OSMO Coding to help their character Awbie solve problems.
Amazon  - Hour Of Code

Amazon is excited to come to our school and host activities in our classrooms.  They were speaking  to students about jobs in the tech industry and watch an inspiration video (expanded version of this (or similar) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYZF6oIZtfc). They  discussed all the ways that technology impacts the world and/or the exciting Amazon technological innovations that power Amazon like the Amazon Go store, Alexa, Kindle, Robotics, AWS Educate.
 Amazon has created apps specifically for this event.  Last year Amazon’s dance party was a big hit! https://code.org/dance    Students worked through the tutorials.   Amazon's  goal is to expose students to coding.  
Univision News

Univision visited and recorded Ms. Ríos and Ms. Castillo’s rooms.  They also interviewed 2 fifth grade girls and Ms. Ríos.  They’re showcasing the work CPS bilingual teachers do that attributed to the amazing data released this week by the district. Univision (school visit): Univision News at 11AM: Students at Azuela Elementary Benefitting from Dual Language Program https://www.univision.com/local/chicago-wgbo/estos-ninos-latinos-se-benefician-de-programas-de-educacion-bilingue-de-las-escuelas-publicas-de-chicago-video


​Korean World Language

Ms. Kim integrated the  Korean culture into her World language lessons. Interestingly, Ms. Kim  taught students how to make Korean Sushi!
Literacy Night 219

The literacy night event attracted many families. 
Thank you to the parents that participated in this event. 
The following parents have won the Literacy Night Raffle:
1.- Rebecca Lagunas
2.- Gliselda Salinas
3.- Selene Vargas
4.- Silvestra Varela
Thank you to everyone that participated and created activities and games for our parents and children to learn from and enjoy.   Thank you to the Literacy Night Committee members for all their creativity, work and effort: Ms. Lysy, Ms. Choi, Ms.  Pierucci, Ms. Grieger, Ms. Pashos, Ms. Castillo, Ms. Martinez, Ms. Deliman and Ms. Luzzo.
​Multi-network Bilingual Advisory Committee

The multi-network Bilingual Advisory Committee was held at Azuela gym on Wednesday, November 20th.  Azuela's BAC worked diligently to prepare the gymnasium and logistics for this event.  The OLCE presenters (from the Office of Language and Cultural Education) reviewed the various types of bilingual programs available to students throughout the district, their rights as parents, how to effectively run a BAC meeting and how to participate in and report out to the LSC.  There were over 150 guests in attendance.
Parents Advisory Council Meeting

Mrs. Guzman from Opportunities For All (OFA),  presented a workshop on "The History of Pinatas". The parents learned and made a beautiful pinatas.
OFA Parent Workshop

"Handmade Books" OFA Workshop.
On November 14th, our parents learned about the ancient tradition of codex books and created one themselves during this engaging workshop led by Chicago artist, Diana Solis.
High School Fair

Azuela, together with Lee and Hurley had a successful high school fair.We want to thank the parents/guardians who participated in the High School Fair. We were proud to see one of our former students represent his current institution at the fair.  Thank you to the eighth grade team, Ms. Bradford, Ms. Cintora, Mr. Cooley, and Ms. Sengupta for presenting to the parents and students valuable information that they need to select the right high school. Also thank you to Mr. Salinas and Ms. Cahue for supporting this event. 
Operation Lifesaver Railway Safety

Operation Lifesaver is a public education program established to end collisions, death, and injuries at highway-rail grade crossings and on railroad right-of-way.
Officers visited Azuela on October 9th, to share his presentation. 
Bienvenidos Chilenos

Our Chilean guests arrived at Azuela on October 7th, 2019. Our students, teachers and staff gave them a wonderful welcoming. We are so excited our sister school  Colegio Presidente Eduardo Frei Montalva is visiting Chicago. Enjoy the videos
Bilingual Advisory Committee

The BAC (Bilingual Advisory Committee) have elected their new officers this past Wednesday. The previous BAC committee have offered to train the new committee in its upcoming meeting.
Back 2 School Illinois/Back 2 School America

We are very excited to announce that every student at Azuela received a box of school supplies donating by:
Matthew Kurtzman
CEO
Back 2 School Illinois/Back 2 School America
Thanks to Mrs. Franco-Perez one of our parents who won the prize for our students.  Her diligence and perseverance allowed for our students to receive these much-needed gifts. 
Thank you so much to Mr. Matthew Kurtzman!!
Dual Language Program

Agredecemos a los padres que asistieron el 11 de septiembre  a la junta informativa sobre el programa Dual. Ms. Martinez, Ms. Marquez, and Ms. Navarro held a dual language parent informational meeting.  Parents came to learn about the dual language program and asked questions, which were answered by the team.
Azuela's Open House

We want to thank the parents/guardians who participated in the Open House. Thank you for all you do to support your children in their academic development. Our teachers also are working diligently to improve every student's academic achievements. 
​Thank you for all the work that each of you put forth to have a successful Open House event; a big and loud Bravo to Ms. Acosta, Ms. Choi, Mrs. Orozco, Ms. Venzor, Ms. Marassa, Mrs. Klesk, and Mr. Lambert for leading this event.
We are making a difference using the PATHS® program for reducing bullying and school violence.  Teachers emphasize in social and emotional learning (SEL).
Estamos haciendo la diferencia  utilizando las herramientas del programa PATHS® para reducir la violencia y es acoso escolar. Los maestros hacen incapié en el aprendizaje social y emocional.
For more information please visit/Para mayor información favor de visitar
pathseducation.com