News & Announcements
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Taller de Padres Agradecemos a los padres de familia que participaron en el "Taller de Padres" donde las maestras : Ms. Martínez, Ms. Castillo y Ms. Soberanis enseñaron como desarrollar el lenguaje oral de sus hijo(s). |
Girls in the Game
Girls in the Game has a FREE upcoming even for 6th-8th grade girls, our Leadership Institute!
This event will take place on Friday, March 17th (CPS non-attendance day) from 10am-4pm at University of Illinois Chicago (750 S Halsted St) and ice skating on the Fifth Third Area (1801 W Jackson Blvd)
This is a FREE in-person event open to ANY 6th-12th grade girls that live in Chicago! Please share this information with your students and families. We will have representatives from different Chicago teams talking about different careers and the participants will get a chance to go ice skating on the Fifth Third Area at this event! We will be providing LUNCH and transportation from different assigned bus stops. Please remind the girls to bring their own water bottle. We are asking parents to Register HERE (Registrate AQUI) for each girl interested in attending.
Girls in the Game has a FREE upcoming even for 6th-8th grade girls, our Leadership Institute!
This event will take place on Friday, March 17th (CPS non-attendance day) from 10am-4pm at University of Illinois Chicago (750 S Halsted St) and ice skating on the Fifth Third Area (1801 W Jackson Blvd)
This is a FREE in-person event open to ANY 6th-12th grade girls that live in Chicago! Please share this information with your students and families. We will have representatives from different Chicago teams talking about different careers and the participants will get a chance to go ice skating on the Fifth Third Area at this event! We will be providing LUNCH and transportation from different assigned bus stops. Please remind the girls to bring their own water bottle. We are asking parents to Register HERE (Registrate AQUI) for each girl interested in attending.
Vaccination Even / Evento de vacunación
Dear Azuelas Families, on behalf of Ms. Navarro we would like to thank those of you who were able to take part in the vaccination event. If you couldn't make it please know that we will be having a second event in our school on January 11th, 2023 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. We will have available Covid Vaccines (First and Second doses and the Booster) and the Flu Shot. The event is open to all staff, students, families, and the community. You can register by visiting the IDPH website, CPS website (https://events.juvare.com/IL-IDPH/726589ad-1495-4ad0-94aa-386f7ca54087) or use the information in the Flyers for the event. Walk-Ins are also welcome, but we can not guarantee availability. If you need help with the event registration, please stop by the School Office and ask for Mr. Gutierrez to help you. We can also help you with the Registration the day of the event.
Estimadas familias de Azuelas, en nombre de la Srta. Navarro, queremos agradecer a quienes participaron en el evento de vacunación. Si no pudo asistir, sepa que tendremos un segundo evento en nuestra escuela el 11 de enero de 2023 de 10:00 am a 1:00 pm. Tendremos disponibles Vacunas Covid (Primera y Segunda dosis y el Refuerzo) y la Vacuna contra la Influenza. El evento está abierto a todo el personal, estudiantes, familias y la comunidad. Regístrese visitando el sitio web de IDPH, la página de CPS (https://events.juvare.com/IL-IDPH/726589ad-1495-4ad0-94aa-386f7ca54087/) o use la información en los volantes para el evento. Walk-Ins también son bienvenidos, pero no podemos garantizar la disponibilidad. Si necesita ayuda con el registro del evento, pase por la oficina de la escuela y pida que el Sr. Gutiérrez lo ayude. Podemos también ayudarles con el registro el día del evento.
Dear Azuelas Families, on behalf of Ms. Navarro we would like to thank those of you who were able to take part in the vaccination event. If you couldn't make it please know that we will be having a second event in our school on January 11th, 2023 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. We will have available Covid Vaccines (First and Second doses and the Booster) and the Flu Shot. The event is open to all staff, students, families, and the community. You can register by visiting the IDPH website, CPS website (https://events.juvare.com/IL-IDPH/726589ad-1495-4ad0-94aa-386f7ca54087) or use the information in the Flyers for the event. Walk-Ins are also welcome, but we can not guarantee availability. If you need help with the event registration, please stop by the School Office and ask for Mr. Gutierrez to help you. We can also help you with the Registration the day of the event.
Estimadas familias de Azuelas, en nombre de la Srta. Navarro, queremos agradecer a quienes participaron en el evento de vacunación. Si no pudo asistir, sepa que tendremos un segundo evento en nuestra escuela el 11 de enero de 2023 de 10:00 am a 1:00 pm. Tendremos disponibles Vacunas Covid (Primera y Segunda dosis y el Refuerzo) y la Vacuna contra la Influenza. El evento está abierto a todo el personal, estudiantes, familias y la comunidad. Regístrese visitando el sitio web de IDPH, la página de CPS (https://events.juvare.com/IL-IDPH/726589ad-1495-4ad0-94aa-386f7ca54087/) o use la información en los volantes para el evento. Walk-Ins también son bienvenidos, pero no podemos garantizar la disponibilidad. Si necesita ayuda con el registro del evento, pase por la oficina de la escuela y pida que el Sr. Gutiérrez lo ayude. Podemos también ayudarles con el registro el día del evento.
Thank you-Principal Appreciation Month
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Azuela Elementary’s Founding Principal Shares How She’s Created a Culture of Excellence
31 OCTOBER 2022 Principal Navarro has inspired her team at Azuela with her passion and tireless advocacy for her students for over a decade. When the COVID-19 pandemic was in its earliest stage, Principal Carmen Navarro recalls getting a phone call from one of her parents at Azuela Elementary School. This parent, a mom of Polish twins, expressed anxiety at not being able to support her students’ academic needs. Principal Navarro calmly responded: “Trust me on this one.” She knew that the school’s dual language program and other top-notch academic supports would be there to help these students during the unforeseen challenges of the pandemic. And she was right. These twins have flourished; they now speak English, Polish, and Spanish. |
Azuela’s dual language program is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to providing instruction that prepares students to thrive in a global society. The school encourages students to earn their Seal of Biliteracy, which can be an asset when applying for high schools and colleges.
The school also has cultivated partnerships with schools in countries such as Chile, South Korea, and Mexico. They have hosted groups of students from these countries and have also taken groups of students and staff to them to visit.
“When my students come to Azuela, I’m not waiting for them to go to high school for them to have experiences to travel or learn more about the world around them,” she said. “We need to give them those experiences and exposure now. Not tomorrow. Now.”
Principal Navarro has inspired her team at Azuela with her passion and tireless advocacy for her students for over a decade. She is the school’s founding principal, a natural next step after serving as a teacher and bilingual coordinator.
But education was not her original dream career. She wanted to be an economist. A good friend of hers pushed her toward the classroom, where she would end up teaching nearly all grade levels over the course of her career.
Her background as a teacher provided the foundation for Azuela to be ahead of the curve on many educational best practices. Creating student-centered learning environments is now one of the District’s core values; Principal Navarro notes that has been her focus at Azuela for years.
This year, the District is focused on strengthening the instructional core; Principal Navarro says her teachers at Azuela have been doing that all along.
“When we think about best practices, it’s important to remember that the same practice might look different in my neighbor’s classroom because we have different styles,” she said. “That’s why we have to monitor the systems we have in place and ensure that everyone receives the support they need.”
One best practice that is central to all classrooms at Azuela—and the principal’s office, too—is building relationships with students. Since she’s been at Azuela long enough to watch her students grow up before her eyes, Principal Navarro has a unique point of view on the power of these relationships.
She currently has a seventh-grade student named America who has been at the school since kindergarten. When she was younger, Principal Navarro would sing: “I love America!” when she would enter Azuela. That sense of pride she felt years ago was the starting point of a deep sense of belonging within the Azuela community.
Even with so many strong programs, practices, and supports in place, Principal Navarro does not shy away from the fact that the COVID-19 pandemic has widened gaps in academic attainment. But she also believes that gaps can be opportunities as long as you focus on enrichment rather than remediation and remain committed to excellence rather than mediocrity.
Her goals for this year include enhancing the school’s STEM programming and helping students become stronger writers. Eventually, she’d like to see Azuela officially designated as an international school.
Tackling these goals will not always be easy, but she’s been coming back to Azuela year after year because the work continues to excite her, and she knows that she can continue to make a difference in her school community.
“To be a school leader is to be brave and courageous, and the best part is that you’re changing lives,” she said. “To impact generations to come, what an honor that is.”
Principal Navarro has been the principal of Azuela for 12 years. Prior to taking on this role, her other roles in the District included being a teacher, bilingual coordinator, and even working as a program manager for the District's Department of Leadership Development and Support.
The school also has cultivated partnerships with schools in countries such as Chile, South Korea, and Mexico. They have hosted groups of students from these countries and have also taken groups of students and staff to them to visit.
“When my students come to Azuela, I’m not waiting for them to go to high school for them to have experiences to travel or learn more about the world around them,” she said. “We need to give them those experiences and exposure now. Not tomorrow. Now.”
Principal Navarro has inspired her team at Azuela with her passion and tireless advocacy for her students for over a decade. She is the school’s founding principal, a natural next step after serving as a teacher and bilingual coordinator.
But education was not her original dream career. She wanted to be an economist. A good friend of hers pushed her toward the classroom, where she would end up teaching nearly all grade levels over the course of her career.
Her background as a teacher provided the foundation for Azuela to be ahead of the curve on many educational best practices. Creating student-centered learning environments is now one of the District’s core values; Principal Navarro notes that has been her focus at Azuela for years.
This year, the District is focused on strengthening the instructional core; Principal Navarro says her teachers at Azuela have been doing that all along.
“When we think about best practices, it’s important to remember that the same practice might look different in my neighbor’s classroom because we have different styles,” she said. “That’s why we have to monitor the systems we have in place and ensure that everyone receives the support they need.”
One best practice that is central to all classrooms at Azuela—and the principal’s office, too—is building relationships with students. Since she’s been at Azuela long enough to watch her students grow up before her eyes, Principal Navarro has a unique point of view on the power of these relationships.
She currently has a seventh-grade student named America who has been at the school since kindergarten. When she was younger, Principal Navarro would sing: “I love America!” when she would enter Azuela. That sense of pride she felt years ago was the starting point of a deep sense of belonging within the Azuela community.
Even with so many strong programs, practices, and supports in place, Principal Navarro does not shy away from the fact that the COVID-19 pandemic has widened gaps in academic attainment. But she also believes that gaps can be opportunities as long as you focus on enrichment rather than remediation and remain committed to excellence rather than mediocrity.
Her goals for this year include enhancing the school’s STEM programming and helping students become stronger writers. Eventually, she’d like to see Azuela officially designated as an international school.
Tackling these goals will not always be easy, but she’s been coming back to Azuela year after year because the work continues to excite her, and she knows that she can continue to make a difference in her school community.
“To be a school leader is to be brave and courageous, and the best part is that you’re changing lives,” she said. “To impact generations to come, what an honor that is.”
Principal Navarro has been the principal of Azuela for 12 years. Prior to taking on this role, her other roles in the District included being a teacher, bilingual coordinator, and even working as a program manager for the District's Department of Leadership Development and Support.
Free Eye Exam
Dear Parents, Ageless Eye Care will be open during the winter break to continue providing vision care for our students. If your student is in urgent need of vision care (having problems) or needs glasses, we ask that you call and make an appointment as soon as possible at 312- 929-3340 for an appointment from Friday 12/23/22 through Friday 01/06/23, (by appointment only). Non-Emergency appointments can also be made by calling the same #. We look forward to continuing to provide vision care to your students through Ageless Eye Care. ALL APPOINTMENTS ARE FREE INCLUDING GLASSES IF NEEDED.
Estimados padres, Ageless Eye Care estará abierto durante las vacaciones de invierno para continuar brindando atención de la vista a nuestros estudiantes. Si su estudiante tiene una necesidad urgente de cuidado de la vista (tiene problemas) o necesita anteojos, le pedimos que llame y haga una cita lo antes posible al 312-929-3340 para una cita desde el viernes 23/12/22 hasta el viernes 01 /06/23, (solo con cita previa). Las citas que no sean de emergencia se pueden hacer llamando al mismo #. Esperamos continuar brindando cuidado de la vista a sus estudiantes con Ageless Eye Care. TODAS LAS CITAS SON GRATIS INCLUYENDO LENTES SI NECESITA.
Dear Parents, Ageless Eye Care will be open during the winter break to continue providing vision care for our students. If your student is in urgent need of vision care (having problems) or needs glasses, we ask that you call and make an appointment as soon as possible at 312- 929-3340 for an appointment from Friday 12/23/22 through Friday 01/06/23, (by appointment only). Non-Emergency appointments can also be made by calling the same #. We look forward to continuing to provide vision care to your students through Ageless Eye Care. ALL APPOINTMENTS ARE FREE INCLUDING GLASSES IF NEEDED.
Estimados padres, Ageless Eye Care estará abierto durante las vacaciones de invierno para continuar brindando atención de la vista a nuestros estudiantes. Si su estudiante tiene una necesidad urgente de cuidado de la vista (tiene problemas) o necesita anteojos, le pedimos que llame y haga una cita lo antes posible al 312-929-3340 para una cita desde el viernes 23/12/22 hasta el viernes 01 /06/23, (solo con cita previa). Las citas que no sean de emergencia se pueden hacer llamando al mismo #. Esperamos continuar brindando cuidado de la vista a sus estudiantes con Ageless Eye Care. TODAS LAS CITAS SON GRATIS INCLUYENDO LENTES SI NECESITA.
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Parent-Teacher Conference
Report card pick-up is on Monday, November 21, 2022. Students will not have classes on this day. Parent-Teacher conference hours will be from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm and from 3:45 pm to 6:00 pm. School will be close during staff lunch time from 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm |
The OLCE After School Program
It will take place two days per week for one hour: 3:15- 4:15 p.m. The days depend on the student’s grade level. The program begins on November 2nd.
Grades 2-3 = Mon and Wed from 3:15 - 4:15 p.m. ( Ms. Munoz)
Grades 4-5= Wed and Thur from 3:15-4:15 p.m. ( Ms. Ochoa)
Grades 6-8= Mon and Wed from 3:15- 4:15 p.m. ( Dr. Gomez)
El programa después de clases de OLCE se llevará a cabo dos días a la semana durante una hora, de 3:15 p. m. a 4:15 p.m. Los días dependen del nivel de grado del estudiante. El programa comienza2 de noviembre.
Grados 2-3 = lunes y miércoles de 3:15 a 4:15 p.m. ( Ms. Munoz)
Grados 4-5= miércoles y jueves de 3:15-4:15 p.m. ( Ms. Ochoa)
Grados 6-8 = lunes y miércoles de 3:15 a 4:15 p.m. ( Dr. Gomez)
It will take place two days per week for one hour: 3:15- 4:15 p.m. The days depend on the student’s grade level. The program begins on November 2nd.
Grades 2-3 = Mon and Wed from 3:15 - 4:15 p.m. ( Ms. Munoz)
Grades 4-5= Wed and Thur from 3:15-4:15 p.m. ( Ms. Ochoa)
Grades 6-8= Mon and Wed from 3:15- 4:15 p.m. ( Dr. Gomez)
El programa después de clases de OLCE se llevará a cabo dos días a la semana durante una hora, de 3:15 p. m. a 4:15 p.m. Los días dependen del nivel de grado del estudiante. El programa comienza2 de noviembre.
Grados 2-3 = lunes y miércoles de 3:15 a 4:15 p.m. ( Ms. Munoz)
Grados 4-5= miércoles y jueves de 3:15-4:15 p.m. ( Ms. Ochoa)
Grados 6-8 = lunes y miércoles de 3:15 a 4:15 p.m. ( Dr. Gomez)
Coffee and Donuts with the Principal
It's a pleasure to invite you to attend the Coffee and Donuts with the Principal on September 22, 2022 at 8:15 am. It will be an introductory meeting of the new school year. Ms. Navarro will be available to answer your questions and listen to your suggestions in regards to our school and the education of our children.
It's a pleasure to invite you to attend the Coffee and Donuts with the Principal on September 22, 2022 at 8:15 am. It will be an introductory meeting of the new school year. Ms. Navarro will be available to answer your questions and listen to your suggestions in regards to our school and the education of our children.
Northeastern Illinois University Program
Invitamos a los alumnos que ya han participado en los programas de la NEIU a que se regristren para este otono. Favor de hacer un clic aqui para registrarse.
Invitamos a los alumnos que ya han participado en los programas de la NEIU a que se regristren para este otono. Favor de hacer un clic aqui para registrarse.
Monday Music Club
Do you love music? Join Monday Club. We begin on Monday, September 19, 2022 at 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm. For more details, please contact Ms. Wilingham. Sign up in Room 300 by September 9th. Please click here
Do you love music? Join Monday Club. We begin on Monday, September 19, 2022 at 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm. For more details, please contact Ms. Wilingham. Sign up in Room 300 by September 9th. Please click here
Rugby Club
Do you like sports? Working in a team? Do you like enjoying with friends-having fun? This is the chance to learn a new FUNNY sport!! Contact Dr. Gómez (PE) to sign up. Every Wednesday at 3:00 pm. Everyone is welcome!
Do you like sports? Working in a team? Do you like enjoying with friends-having fun? This is the chance to learn a new FUNNY sport!! Contact Dr. Gómez (PE) to sign up. Every Wednesday at 3:00 pm. Everyone is welcome!
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Arrival /Dismissal Entry and Release
Door 1 – Main entrance door on the West side of the building.
Door 2 – East side of the building where the playground is located.
DISMISSAL – Kindergarten students are dismissed at 2:50 p.m. All other students are dismissed at 3:00 p.m.
Grade Arrival Dismissal
Kg 2 2 Doors open at 7:45 am
1st - 3rd 2 1
4th 1 1
5th - 8th 1 2
Door 1 – Main entrance door on the West side of the building.
Door 2 – East side of the building where the playground is located.
DISMISSAL – Kindergarten students are dismissed at 2:50 p.m. All other students are dismissed at 3:00 p.m.
Grade Arrival Dismissal
Kg 2 2 Doors open at 7:45 am
1st - 3rd 2 1
4th 1 1
5th - 8th 1 2
Kindergarten Registrations Begins / Comienzan las inscripciones para kinder
Kindergarten Registration Requirements/ Requisitos para la registración de kínder
Kindergarten Registration Requirements/ Requisitos para la registración de kínder
- Original Birth Certificate/ Acta de nacimiento original
- Physical, Dental and Vision Exam/ Exámenes Físico, dental y vision
- Shot Record/ Cartilla de vacunas.
VOCEL
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Virtual classes fill with stories, songs, and at-home activities.
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COVID-19 Self-Report Form
This form should only be completed by individuals who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 by a medical professional.
Please click here
This form should only be completed by individuals who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 by a medical professional.
Please click here
Azuela's Open House/Casa abierta de la escuela Azuela
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Open House is this coming Thursday, September 1st, 2022. All parents are invited.
Schedule: Meeting with Ms.Navarro at 4:30 pm at the Gym Session 1 4:40 pm -5:00 pm Session 2 5:05 pm -5:25 pm Session 3 5:30 pm -5:50 pm |
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Mariano Azuela School Architecture Club celebrates 10-year anniversary
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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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
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
