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File #: 25-3830    Version: 1 Name: RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF MARY LYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Type: Consent Calendar Resolution Status: Approved
File created: 9/12/2025 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 9/18/2025 Final action: 9/18/2025
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION PROPOSED RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF MARY LYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WHEREAS, in 1925 Mary Lyon Elementary School first opened its doors and began educating the children of the Northwest side of Chicago in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood; and WHEREAS, for the past century, Mary Lyon Elementary School has stood as a pillar of the greater Chicago Northwest side community, fostering the brains of tens of thousands of students ranging from kindergarten to 8th Grade; and WHEREAS, Mary Lyon Elementary School has been distinguished for the high quality of education it provides its students; and WHEREAS, Mary Lyon Elementary School engages in Social Emotional Learning initiatives that consist of five core competencies: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making; and WHEREAS, the development of their students' social-emotional skills and confidence is encouraged to make them well rounded membe...
Sponsors: JESSICA VÁSQUEZ, FRANK J. AGUILAR, ALMA E. ANAYA, SCOTT R. BRITTON, JOHN P. DALEY, BRIDGET DEGNEN, BILL LOWRY, DR. KISHA E. McCASKILL, JOSINA MORITA, KEVIN B. MORRISON, MICHAEL SCOTT JR., TARA S. STAMPS, MAGGIE TREVOR
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PROPOSED RESOLUTION

PROPOSED RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF MARY LYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WHEREAS, in 1925 Mary Lyon Elementary School first opened its doors and began educating the children of the Northwest side of Chicago in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood; and

WHEREAS, for the past century, Mary Lyon Elementary School has stood as a pillar of the greater Chicago Northwest side community, fostering the brains of tens of thousands of students
ranging from kindergarten to 8th Grade; and

WHEREAS, Mary Lyon Elementary School has been distinguished for the high quality of education it provides its students; and

WHEREAS, Mary Lyon Elementary School engages in Social Emotional Learning initiatives that consist of five core competencies: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness,
relationship skills, and responsible decision-making; and

WHEREAS, the development of their students' social-emotional skills and confidence is encouraged to make them well rounded members of society; and

WHEREAS, students are emboldened to explore subjects that ignite their curiosity, develop advanced research and communication skills, and unlock their creative, problem-solving, and
analytical potential-all while fostering teamwork, collaboration, and a joyful daily learning
experience; and

WHEREAS, Mary Lyon Elementary recognizes its predominantly Hispanic and Spanish speaking student population; and

WHEREAS, Mary Lyon Elementary makes it a priority to ensure their students have access to the critical resources they need to succeed through their Bilingual Education Program; and

WHEREAS, for the past 100 years Mary Lyon Elementary has been dedicated to nurturing and preparing each student for college, providing them with essential time management and study
techniques to ensure they are well-prepared for college, career success, and the challenges of
the 21st century; and

WHEREAS, Mary Lyon students take pride in being "The Lions!" and are taught to live ...

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