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News & Announcements​

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Concurso de declamación
El pasado 14 de febrero de 2025 se llevó a cabo el segundo concurso anual de declamación en nuestro plantel educativo. Agradecemos a todos nuestros participantes lo cuales hicieron un excelente trabajo.
Primer lugar:
  • Categoría 1st-2nd Grades: Victoria Guzman 
  • Categoría 3rd-5th Grades : Xavier Padilla 
  • Categoría 6th-8th Grades : Yuliana Palacio
​Segundo lugar:
  • Maria Fernanda Muchacho
  • Mila Maldonado
  • Daniela Estrada
  • Natalie Padilla ​ 
Nuestros excelentes participantes:
Thiago, Estefania Gonzalez, ​Nathan Flores, Samara Lexi Rivera Martinez, Carlos Gutierrez, Ricardo Santana, Allison Santana, Vanesa Martinez Rivera y Ariana Romero

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​Concurso de declamación
 Azuela tendrá su segundo concurso anual de declamación este 14 de febrero de 2025. Aunque es opcional participar; recomendamos que todos los alumnos bilingües de 1ro a 8to grado participen.                                                                                         Favor de leer el enlace

​Hangeul Day Postcard Design
We are excited to share that two of our students have been selected as the 2nd and 3rd place winners in the "Hangeul Day Postcard Design" contest. Hangeul Day is a significant holiday in Korea that celebrates the Korean alphabet and King Sejong, who created it long ago. This is a remarkable achievement, as schools across the United States (K-12) with Korean programs participated in this competition. Our students learned about the history of Hangeul and created their designs during Korean class. The winners will receive a cash award and a certificate from KLTA. Congratulations to:
                               - **2nd Place**: Emily Salgador, 8th grade, #322
                               - **3rd Place**: Dalia Lopez, 2nd grade, #219

​Identity Day / ​Día de la indentidad
October 11th, is our all school Identity Day. We want to help encourage our school’s individual development and understanding of their personal identities. All students need to prepare a project about themselves to share with the rest of the school.  We hope everyone will have some fun and getting to know each other better with our students and staff celebrating their identity!  Friday there will be a free optional dress down day for all students and staff to wear something that celebrates you (please wear appropriate clothing for school)

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​High School Fair
Our High School Fair was a success. We appreciate all the parents and students who participated. Special thanks to Counselor Mrs. Sobhy for coordinating the event, Ms. Griffiths, Mr. Guzzi, and Dr. Matari for their support!


​Railroad Safety Awareness Ceremony

On September 26th, 2024, all students attended presentations about railroad safety.

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​GoCPS High School 
Applications OPENS: Tuesday, September 24th at 10am
Applications CLOSES: Friday, November 15th at 5pm

Mandatory GoCPS Informational Night

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At least one parent/guardian must attend. All 8th-grade students are highly encouraged to attend. GoCPS informational night will be held on Wednesday, September 25th at 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm (English) and 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm (Español)
Debe asistir al  menos un padre de familia o tutor. Se recomienda la asistencia de todos los estudiantes de 8vo grado.    

​​Dual Language Parents Meeting / Junta del lenguaje dual
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​Family Event for Students & Families THIS Saturday
Onnuri Korean School is celebrating Chuseok, the Korean Thanksgiving, on Saturday, September 14, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. This event will offer a unique opportunity for students and their families to experience and learn about Korean culture, traditions, and cuisine. If you know anyone living in downtown Chicago who might find this interesting, please share it with them! 
Event Details:                                                              The event is FREE for our students! ​
Date
: Saturday, September 14
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: 637 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60605
RSVP: https://forms.gle/PvvtapC1k2CwsG9Y7

​Open House ​Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Azuela's Family, we are excited to invite you to our Open House this September 5th from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. You will have the opportunity to meet your children's teacher. The teacher will explain the expectations of SY 2024-2025.
Familia de Azuela, nos complace invitarlos a nuestra jornada de puertas abiertas este 5 de septiembre de 4:00 pm a 6:00 pm. Tendrá la oportunidad de conocer al maestro de sus hijos. El maestro le explicará expectativas del año escolar 2024-2025.
Welcome parents in the gym Admin 4:00 pm - 4:20 pm
Session 1   4:25 pm - 4:45 pm
Session 2   4:50 pm - 5:10 pm
Session 3   5:15 pm  - 5:35 pm

Preventing Youth Violence Essay Celebration
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On May 7th, 2024, there was a celebration of our students that were selected  for their essay  on Preventing Youth Violence. The students Angel Ruiz, Ariana Romero, Maria Castanon, and Melanie Wilson were selected as part of the 100 chosen City wide.  Ariana Romero was selected as one of the top 10 out of 100 essays of students  that  were  present.  Congratulations to our fabulous students!
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​Spanish Oratory Competition
Congratulations to the amazing Azuela Aztecs; they did wonderful at the First Oratory DLE competition at Talcott Elementary School.
We are so proud of our students!
  • Olivia Dunaj secured the 3rd place trophy for the 4-5th grade category. 
  • Yuliana Palacio got 2nd place for the 6th grade category. 
  • While Xavier Padilla, he did an outstanding job!!
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Spanish Oratory Competition
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Please come and support our Aztecs at the Spanish Oratory Competition:
Xavier Padilla- 3rd grade
Olivia Dunaj- 5th grade
Yuliana Palacios- 6th grade

On Thursday, April 25th at 4:00 pm. Talcott Elementary School at 1840 W. Ohio Street

Spanish Spelling Bee
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On Monday, April 22nd, 2024, Azuela students: Ariana Romero, 6th grader; Rodrigo Alanis, 7th grader and Yosuany Sosa, 8th grader participated in the Network Spanish Spelling Bee at Sandoval School. Yosuany Sosa won second place and is the runner up. Congratulations to our Amazing Aztecs!!!

Primer concurso de declamación 
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​El día 9 de abril de 2024 se llevó a cabo el Primer concurso de declamación en nuestra escuela. El concurso se dividió en tres categorías: Grado 2-3, Grado 4-5 y Grado 6. Los participantes fueron evaluados basándose en lo siguiente: Dicción, Interpretación, Modulación de voz, Postura y movimiento, Contacto Visual, Capacidad de memoria y Tiempo. Los ganadores de cada categoría participarán en el concurso que se llevará a cabo en las instalaciones de la escuela primaria Talcott el 25 de abril de 2024.
2do-3er Grado
  • Xavier Padilla, Nathan Flores, Mila Maldonado, y Dhlia Huijon 
4to-5to Grado
  • Allison Santana, Camila Mendez, Olivia Dunaj e Isabella Rodriguez
6to Grado
  • Yuliana Palacios, Emmanuel Panfilo y Ariana Romero
Ganadores
​2do-3er Grado
  • Primer lugar - Xavier Padilla
  • Segundo lugar - Mila Maldonado
 4to-5to Grado
  • Primer lugar - Olivia Dunaj 
  • Segundo lugar - Isabella Rodriguez
​​6to Grado
  • Primer lugar - Yuliana Palacios
  • Segundo lugar - Emmanuel Panfilo 
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Winners of the Violence Prevention Essay
​Finalist of the Do The Write Thing Contest - Great news, five of our students, four six graders and one eighth grader, Ms. Cintora and Ms. Garelli’s classrooms respectively, are finalists for the Do The Write Thing contest. Do the Write Thing has been active in Chicago for 23 years and counting and is sponsored in partnership by Communities In Schools of Chicago and Latham & Watkins. An initiative through the National Campaign to Stop Violence, Do the Write Thing is a writing program that empowers middle-school students to examine the impact that youth violence has on their lives, communicate what they think should be done to reduce youth violence, and become catalysts for change. Sixth graders: Maria Castanon, Arianna A. Romero, Angel Ruiz and Melanie Sophia Wilson. Eighth grader: America Radecki. Congratulations to all our winners!!!!
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Myeongji Sister School - Welcoming Ceremony ​Chicago - Busan
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Our Korean Sister School Myeongji
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Spelling Bee 2024
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Congratulations to Spelling Bee Winners!
English Spelling Bee
  • 3rd Place- Giovanni Sanchez 322
  • 2nd Place- Geovanny Suco 321
  • 1st Place- Emily Salgado 320


Spanish Spelling Bee
  • 3rd Place- Rodrigo Alanis 321
  • 2nd Place- Ariana Romero 319
  • 1st Place- Yosuany Sosa 324



Congratulations 5th and 6th Grade
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Aztecs, please join me in congratulating the 5th and 6th girls volleyball team for their victory.  Thank you to Coach Cardenas and Coach Gutierrez for their work and effort.                                Ms. Navarro
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Azuela 12th Year Anniversary
Azuela Elementary School opened its doors in July 2010. Our school is named after Mariano Azuela González, who was a Mexican writer and medical doctor, best known for his fictional stories of the Mexican Revolution of 1910. He wrote novels, works for theatre and literary criticism. He is the firs of the "novelists of the Revolution," and he influenced other Mexican novelists of social protest.
We had our amazing celebration on May 25th, 2023!!                                                                                  Gallery Pictures​

Mariano Azuela School Architecture Club celebrates 10-year anniversary
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More than 400 students participate in club launched by principal and architect after 2010 completion of Mariano Azuela Elementary School on Chicago’s southwest side.
Two Mariano Azuela Elementary School students and architect Tom Kikta look over the rail on the school’s gym roof. The girls hold eggs surrounded by protective devices that they’ve made. Two stories below, 28 other students wait on the ground. The girls drop their devices …
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​Mariano Azuela Elementary
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Chicago, IL 60629




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  • About us
    • Mission/Vision
    • Our School
    • Mariano Azuela
    • Azuela Gallery >
      • Spirit Week 2024
      • Hangeul Day Postcard Design
      • High School Fair 2024
      • Class of 2024
      • Multicultural Assembly 2024
      • 8th Grade Picnic 2024
      • Korean Festival 2024
      • Preventing YV 2024
      • First Oratory DLE Competition 2024
      • Primer concurso de declamación 2024
      • Chicago - Busan 2024
      • STEM Night 2024
      • Spelling Bee 2024
      • McTeacher's Night
      • Living Wax Museum K-4 Grade
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      • Literacy Night 2023
      • Halloween 2023
      • Parent-Teacher Conference Oct-2023
      • Back 2 School Bash 2023
    • Mariano Gallery >
      • Spelling Bee 2023
      • Girls in the Game
      • Literacy Night 2021
      • High School Fair 2021
      • First Day of SY 21-22
      • Holiday Caravan 2020
      • Math, Science & Tech Night 2020
      • Literacy Night 2019
      • 2019 Chilean Guests
      • South Korea
    • Aztécatl Gallery >
      • Multicultural Event/Projects
      • Victory Over Violence
      • Korean Delegation
      • Social Studies Night 2023
      • Book Club
      • Azuela Class of 2023
      • Azuela 12th Anniversary
      • Azuela Students Assembly
      • Reading Plus Celebration
      • Kindergarten 2021
      • Azuela Class of 2020
      • Azuela Class of 2021
    • Aztecas Gallery >
      • Class of 2022
      • Six Flags - Field Trip
      • Multicultural Night 2023
      • Multicultural Night 2022
      • Congressman Danny K. Davis
      • Science Night 2022
      • Washington, DC Field Trip 2022
      • Kindergarten Celebration
      • Family STEM Night 2023
      • First Day of School 2022
      • Visit to Chile 2018
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