Aldridge Project Greenway Exhibit Opening @ The National Public Housing Museum

Aldridge is featured in the Project Greenway Exhibit Opening at the National Public Housing Museum! This event celebrates the remarkable work of our students, who, through their partnership with Ms. Eleanor and Ms. Starsha from the Collective Learning Lab, envisioned a greener, healthier, and more connected Altgeld Gardens community. Their designs and ideas will be featured in this special exhibit,…

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Peace of Mind Day- Wellness Wednesday

Our Wellness Wednesday Event for this year, Peace Week, allowed students to engage in activities led by our partners, Girls Inc. and Youth Guidance. Students learned the benefits of mindfulness and wellness through Yoga, Meditation, Zumba, and positive affirmations. The school engaged Calm Classroom for our “Drop Everything and Breathe” activity. Teachers also participated in…

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Peace on Earth Day @ Aldridge

On Monday, April 22nd, Aldridge partnered with The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, People for Community Recovery, and Youth Guidance to participate in Community Clean Up Day in honor of Hazel Johnson, “The Mother of Environmental Justice.” 5th-8th grade students engaged in a presentation led by MWRD and participated in clean-up activities around…

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