Friends of Cleveland News

Friends of Cleveland would like to welcome our school community back to another exciting year at Cleveland Elementary! Thank you to all of our students, teachers, staff, administration, and families for getting the 2024/25 school year off to a great start.

Welcome to our 2024-2025 Friends of Cleveland Board of Directors:

Lauren Rappold - President

Meredith Taylor - Vice President

April Matheny - Secretary

Lisa Yuknis - Treasurer

Mr. Staszczak - Administration Representative

Julie Weber

Joanna Puente

John Robinson

Please take a moment to read our mission statement in this month's newsletter and if you have any questions, suggestions, or would like to volunteer please email committedtocleveland@gmail.com!

Dear Cleveland Community,

I am excited to share that I have been elected as the next President of Friends of Cleveland (FOC). As a long-time volunteer with FOC, I am passionate about our mission to enhance and improve our students' experience. Your perspectives and ideas are invaluable to us as we work to make a positive impact. We encourage you to share your thoughts and suggestions through email, conversations in passing and at our events/meetings. Together, we can create a vibrant and thriving school community!

Thank you for your continued support of FOC!

Lauren Rappold

Mom to Henry (2nd grade) & Johnny (Kindergartner) & Margot (2 yrs old)

Please feel free to reach out with any questions!

CommittedtoCleveland@gmail.com

LDavis336@gmail.com

The Friends of Cleveland Cardinal Grant Program is open for SY24/25 applications. While these grants are typically requested by teachers and staff at Cleveland it is open to parents and community members who would like to address a need they see, propose an after school program, etc. These grants are only possible through the wonderful donations of our generous community. Please continue to spread the word that Friends of Cleveland and community support helps close the gap!

FOC Cardinal Grant Program Application

Friends of Cleveland invites you to set up a table at our annual Halloween on the Green event!

Halloween on the Green is one of our families’ favorite events of the entire year; it is a well attended trunk-or-treat style gathering. Instead of cars we have local businesses, organizations, community members, and families set up tables on our soccer field to pass out treats to our students.

This is a free event for anyone who attends our school. We expect to have 500-550 students attend this event. Set up will begin at 1pm and hosts should be ready by 2pm. Our school’s Cluster program students will attend the event at 2:15pm to allow for a less crowded experience. The rest of the students will join us at 3:15pm when school ends.

If you have any questions or would like to sign up for a table please email us at

committedtocleveland@gmail.com

Friends of Cleveland relies on our awesome volunteers! You can be involved as much or as little as you want - any and all support is so very appreciated.

For a more information on our current volunteer needs email to committedtocleveland@gmail.com.

Friends of Cleveland is a not-for-profit organization of engaged parents, community members, teachers, and school administrators dedicated to supporting Grover Cleveland Elementary through fundraising and community-building efforts. The funds raised by the FOC help to supplement the costs for teachers, programs, field trips, supplies and other essentials that enrich the lives of Cleveland Elementary students.

Mission Statement

Friends of Cleveland is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization created to raise, receive and administer funds for the benefit of Grover Cleveland Elementary. We are committed to enabling the school’s mission of providing each student a diverse education in a supportive environment that promotes self-discipline, motivation, and educational excellence in order to prepare the students to be caring, capable, and responsible members of a global community. We believe in stronger neighborhoods through stronger education.

Build Community

Friends of Cleveland humbly strives to be a meaningful member of the school community. FOC regularly hosts events to bring together students, parents and staff for celebrations, spirit building and enrichment opportunities.

Build Support

The Cardinal Nest Egg sponsorship program provides opportunities for local businesses — both community and parent-owned — to get involved with and give to our school in a meaningful way.

Raise Funds

FOC was formed in 2018 with the intention to raise funds to offset the cost of a high quality public education. Great teachers and administrators build the best schools when they have the resources they need.

How FOC supports Cleveland Elementary

The spending priorities of FOC are set through a cooperative relationship with the school administration, which determines the needs of the school, request the necessary supplemental funds and direct how those funds will be spent.

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

LSC Special Meeting 9am

Parent University - 1/2 Day PreK Building

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Dine Out - Easy Street Pizza 4pm-11pm

2922 W. Irving Park

Thursday, October 10, 2024

FOC October Meeting - 8:30am

Lunchroom

LSC October Regular Meeting - 5:30pm

South Basement

Monday, October 14, 2024

NO SCHOOL

Saturday, October 19, 2024

Chicago Fire Game - 5pm kickoff

Soldier Field

Friday, October 25, 2024

Halloween on the Green - 1pm Setup

No Uniform Day!

Monday, November 4, 2024

NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

NO SCHOOL - Election Day

Thursday, November 7, 2024

Climb for Cleveland - 3:30pm to 7pm

Climbzone - 2500 W Bradley Pl

Thursday, November 14, 2024

LSC November Regular Meeting - 5:30pm

South Basement

Saturday, November 16, 2024

Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair - 10am to 4pm

Saturday, December 14, 2024

Breakfast with Santa - 9am to 12pm

Lunchroom

Front Porch Christmas - 1pm

3800 Block of N Sacramento

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Friends of Cleveland is a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit charitable organization and all donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. We believe in Stronger Neighborhoods through Stronger Education.

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