Thorp Families,
Daylight Savings time is this weekend, don’t forget to turn your clocks back an hour.
We have had a fun-filled Spirit Week. Check it out:
Support for Thorp Families
Benefits are scheduled to expire for all SNAP recipients this Saturday — November 1, 2025. This will present challenges for many of our families. I want to reassure you that we will do everything possible to support our families during this time. Every CPS student will continue to have access to free breakfast and lunch at school every day. We are working with Thorp's parent organizations to help families who may need assistance. We are also sharing resources that may help families obtain healthy meals and groceries.
Families can visit the We Got You Illinois website for a comprehensive list of food pantries, meal programs, and food distribution partners, including hours and locations, throughout Chicago and Cook County.
Food banks near Thorp are located here. Please call for hours of operation to donate or receive food.
Families can also call the Healthy Kids Hotline at (773) 553-KIDS (5437) for assistance in finding food options in Chicago.
As a school we will also be using the Care Portal to request help for families in need from churches and organizations in the surrounding neighborhood. If you need support or if you know of a family that may need help during this difficult time; please reach out to our counseling team: Ms. Daly [email protected] or Ms. Murray [email protected]. Your requests will be completely confidential.
Parents who are looking to help may want to reach out to Friends of Thorp.
We thank you for your continued support
International Day
Are you part of an Irish or Latin Dance Company? Do you play a unique world instrument like the Cuatro Guitar or Dholak drum? Are you able to recite a poem in a different language? Can you create or display a piece of artwork unique to a country? Have you cooked foods such as pierogi, tamales, or dumplings? Consider auditioning for Thorp's 3rd annual International Day Assembly! We are looking for performers and presenters to share and celebrate diverse cultures, talents, and art forms from around the world! Please fill out the following Google Form (also posted on Music Standards Google Classrooms)."
Thank you so much!
Mr. Dominguez
Middle School Dance November 20th
Pease see the following Dance Flyer that has details about this event. If you want to volunteer find more information here.
7th/8th Grade Chocolate Fundraiser
World’s Finest Chocolate bars will be available for purchase during students’ lunch and recess.
2nd Quarter Clubs
Registration for Second Quarter Clubs is closed. They will start next week and end at Winter Break. If your child was registered in a club, you would have received a confirmation email.
Communication Survey-Please fill out!
All CPS schools are required to write a Continuous Improvement Work Plan (CIWP) that sets goals to better our school. One of our CIWP priorities is to improve communication among all stakeholders. Aligning with our CIWP priorities, our parent Communications Committee wants your feedback on the communication protocols that are established at Thorp. This survey is brief, so please fill out ONE PER child (i.e. fill out 3 times if you have 3 children, as each grade level may be different). If you have additional comments you would like to provide administration, please email [email protected].
LSC Special Meeting
We will conduct a special LSC Meeting to discuss ways to help Thorp families during the current SNAP crisis as well as procedures to ensure that we have have a way of helping families throughout the school year. Our LSC meeting will be on Monday 11/03/2025 @ 7:30AM in the library. You may join our virtual meeting by going to oathorpacademy.org/lscmeeting .
LSC Elections This school year is election season for our Local School Council (LSC), and all stakeholders are needed. Please find out more about the LSC Elections.
Have a great weekend!
Efren Toledo
Principal
Friends of Thorp News:
FOT
Fall Flannel Bingo
Join us for an adults-only evening of excitement, camaraderie, and the thrill of the win at Fall Flannel Bingo! Wear your favorite flannel!
- Tuesday, November 18, 2025 - Doors open at 6pm, Bingo starts at 7pm
- The Garage Bar & Sandwiches - 6154 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60646
- Dabbers and bingo cards will be provided
- Exciting prizes are awarded for each round
- 50/50 raffle
- Adults only
Proceeds to benefit the 7/8th grade fundraising efforts for trips.
Flyer and tickets can be found here
Winter Fest
Winter Fest will take place at Thorp on Saturday, December 13, 11am - 1pm.
Join us for a fun winter day to celebrate the season! This event features many fun ways to get in the holiday spirit, including:
- Student entrepreneur tables with crafts for sale
- Cookie walk
- Photos with Santa
- Holiday Movies
- Cookie Decorating
- Face Painting
- Crafts and More!
Sign up for the student entrepreneur fair: https://givebutter.com/ThorpWinter25
Friends of Thorp Monthly Meeting - Join Us!
Our next Friends of Thorp meeting of the school year will be Thursday, November 6 at 7 PM at Vaughan’s Pub and Grill - 5485 N Northwest Highway. Please let us know if you are able to attend so we can reserve enough space. We hope to see you there!