CPS School Updates

Dear Neighbor,

 The school year is back in full swing — and with it, I know many of you have concerns about COVID spreading among children, teachers, and staff.

 Chicago Public Schools has reported hundreds of positive cases, thousands of students quarantined, and an inadequately small testing regime that even the mayor recently described as disappointing. 

We continue to urge the city to expand regular testing for all students, improve contact tracing, and provide more remote alternatives for families that don't feel safe.

 We're very heartened by the positive results from vaccine trials in younger children, so hopefully that option will be available in the near future. Until then, if you or your family are regularly in crowded spaces like school buildings, please consider regular testing. Here's a link to a list of sites that are offering fast and free testing in our community.

And of course if you are eligible for the vaccine but haven't gotten it, now's a great time! There's a free vaccination clinic at St. Genevieve Church at 4854 W. Montana St. next Wednesday, September 29th, from 10am to 6pm. And there are plenty of other sites to get vaccinated — find more information here. You can also join us for one of our upcoming community vaccine pop-up's where we'll be administering flu shots and COVID-19 vaccines (find more information on these clinics below). 

Mask up, stay safe, and stay in touch

Will

VACCINE SPOTLIGHT

Fall is here, and it’s time to get your flu shot! Join us for one of our community vaccine pop-ups below to get your flu shot, and a covid-19 vaccine. We’ll be administering first and second doses of the Pfizer vaccine: 

At Schurz High School we’ll be administering the 1st or 2nd dose of the Pfizer vaccine + flu shots on 10/27 from 2-4pm. Click on the flyer to register to get your Flu Shot or COVID-19 Vaccine.

At Monroe Elementary School we’ll be administering the 1st or 2nd dose of the Pfizer vaccine + flu shots on 10/28 from 2:30 - 4:30pm. Click on the flyer to register for your Flu Shot or COVID-19 Vaccine.