From the Barrio to the Board room
Last week Darwin School welcomed Robert Renteria, author of the book From the Barrio to the Boardroom. He spoke to our 8th graders. His presence was sponsored by our great partner Holland and Knight law firm.
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Darwin Children's Choir
Darwin Children's Choir presented two songs at the Chicago Cultural Center as part of the Chicago Children's Choir Black History Month Concerts on February 23.
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2nd Grader Noel Candelaria Competes with Team USA
2nd grader Noel Candelaria will compete with Team USA in the 22nd Puerto Rican Martial Arts Championship on March 13 and 14, 2010.
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Lyric Opera of Chicago
Kimberly Jones, opera singer for the Lyric Opera of Chicago, participated in the Meet the Artist education program on Wednesday February 17, for grades 3 through 6.
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2nd Quarter Awards Show
Darwin students earned hundreds of certificates of achievement on Wednesday during the 2nd quarter awards show. Click for pictures.
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Jump Rope for Heart
Our second annual Jump Rope for Heart competition was a success as students jumped against each other during our 3rd through 8th grade event.
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Darwin Students Collect for Haiti
Krystal Kloster decided to act to help the victims of Haiti and together with Samelia Martinez they are making a difference.
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Remember Martin Luther King
We take this moment to remember what Martin Luther King stood for. Happy Birthday to the man we deeply respect. Check out our tribute song to Martin Luther King. We also have a short video of Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream Speech."
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Reading is Fundamental
Holland and Knight law firm has sponsored Reading is Fundamental for Darwin School. The program donates a free book to every student three times a year.
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Mural Master
Mr. Shortlidge is our mural master. His artwork and murals have redefined Darwin School and been a consistent source of imagination for our staff and students. Click here to see the murals around our school.
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