Children's Resources during Teacher Strike

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A few resources for school age children that we've been asked to publicize, in the increasingly likely event of next week's anticipated teacher's strike (beginning September 10):
From the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club:
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And this, from the Chicago JCC:

Dear JCC Families,

The prospect of a strikein Chicago Public Schools is a frustrating situation for teachers, administration,and most importantly, the families and children impacted by the possibilityof no school. We would like you to know that JCC Chicago will be able tomeet your child care needs with engaging safe and fun day long activities,should a strike go into effect.

JCC will offer specialprogramming at Bernard Horwich JCC, Florence Heller JCC, and Hyde ParkJCC.  Programming will run from 8:00am to 3:30pm.  If you needto extend your child’s day, late care will be available from 3:30-6:00pm. While engaged in programming, children will travel to Mayer KaplanJCC to participate in daily specialty curriculum including art, sports,swimming, and other educational experiences.

Program costs will be$50/day (8:00am-3:30pm) and late care will be an additional $15/day (3:30-6:00pm). For students enrolled in JCC AfterSchool, there will be no additionalcharge for late care.   Services will remain in effect until schoolis back in session; however, JCC will be closed on September 17 and 18.

We will open online registrationfor Monday through Wednesday .  Advance registration is recommendedand appreciated as space may be limited. Should the strike not go intoeffect, your registration fees can be applied to other JCC programs orwill be refunded.

For further information,please contact us at any time.



Julie Rash
Manager of JCC AfterSchool
773-938-8342
jrash@gojcc.org

Andrea Berlow
Manager of Vacation DayPrograms
224-406-9207
aberlow@gojcc.org

Andrea Berlow
Manager of Vacation Day Programs       
JCC Chicago
p: 224-406-9207
f:  224-406-9272
aberlow@gojcc.org
http://www.gojcc.org
 
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