Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO)
We are a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the educational experience and fostering community spirit at Horace Greeley Elementary School. Our mission is to support Greeley through fundraisers and events that enrich our children's education and strengthen community bonds. We organize various school events, including Family Nights, Alumni Visits featuring former students sharing success stories, multicultural night fashion shows highlighting cultural diversity, and donation drives for initiatives like Open Closet Day.
Officers
Chemika Howard - President
Jackie Sanchez - Vice President (Parent)
Marilyn Berrio - Vice President (Staff)
Lora Nickels - Secretary
Anna Hauser - Treasurer (Parent)
Muhammad Quraishi - Treasurer (Staff)
Parent Advisory Committee (PAC)
The primary goal of the Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) is to empower parents to inspire and support their children to achieve educational goals, which are not limited to, graduation from high school
Bilingual Advisory Committee (BAC)
The goal of the Bilingual Advisory Committee (BAC) is to help parents of ELs develop leadership skills for effective participation in schools and to advocate for the academic, social, and cultural development of all ELs.
Our Local School Council (LSC)
The Greeley Local School Council (LSC) is the elected governance body for Greeley School. Our LSC comprises the school principal, 6 parent representatives, 2 teacher representatives, 2 community representatives, and 1 para-professional representative. Chicago Public Schools mandate Local School Councils.
You can learn more about the role of an LSC here. The primary responsibilities of the LSC include approving how school funds and resources are allocated, approving and monitoring the implementation of the annual school improvement plan (CIWP), and hiring and evaluating the school’s principal.
All community members are welcome to attend the Local School Council meetings, held on Wednesdays once a month at 5:30 PM at the school.
LSC LEADERSHIP
Our LSC representatives for the 2023-2024 school year:
Parent: Cineret Lastra [email protected]
Parent: Leonor Arellano [email protected]
Parent: Mariana Gonzalez [email protected]
Parent: Cristina Vazquez [email protected]
Parent: (Vacancy)
Community: Leticia Castro [email protected]
Community: Janice R. White [email protected]
Teacher: Cindy Guzman [email protected]
Teacher: Trina Kroll [email protected]
Staff: Samantha Belcher [email protected]
Student: Daveon Watkins
Principal: Faren D'Abell [email protected]