Fwd: [Chicago Socialists] BREAKING NEWS: Parents #OCCUPY Piccolo Elementary to Protest "Turnaround"

[Orlando Sepulveda]

BREAKING NEWS: Parents, teachers, and students announced this afternoon that the're occupying Piccolo elementary school at 1040 N. Keeler in Humboldt Park-- TONIGHT. They need tents, utility lights, blankets, and most importantly our physical presence. 8:30 pm is the crucial time to be there. This is the next frontier of struggle for Chicago's arm of the history-making Occupy movement. Come show your support!

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Date: Fri, Feb 17, 2012 at 7:09 PM
Subject: BREAKING NEWS: Parents Occupy Piccolo Elementary to Protest "Turnaround"

Breaking News!

Piccolo parents defend their school, children and teachers, protest "Turnaround"

This afternoon Piccolo Elementary parents held a Press Conference to defend their school. They announced that they will occupy Piccolo to protest the Board of Education's plans. The Board plans to vote on Wednesday to turnaround Piccolo and hand over management of the school to AUSL, Academy for Urban School Leadership, a privately connected firm with ties to City Hall. For the time being, you can follow what's happening on Occupy Chicago's UStream account.

To support the parents of Piccolo, go to Piccolo School, 1040 N. Keeler. Bring friends, food, blankets, and water. Support Our Schools, Don't Close Them!

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Let's tell Mayor Emanuel:

Support Our Schools

Don't Close Them!

4:00 PM Monday, February 20th

Rally at Lake View High School

4015 N. Ashland Avenue

CPS has wasted millions on school closings, which hurt our students and tear apart communities.

Demand:

• Smaller Class Sizes
• School Libraries
• Full Curriculum

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Let's pack the next Board of Education meeting!

On Wednesday, February 22nd, the Board will vote to turnaround, phase-out, and close more neighborhood schools.

6:00AM-8:00 AM picket

If you would like to attend the meeting, you are well within your rights to request a personal business day.

Arrive at the Board of Education (125 S. Clark) by 4:00 AM if you want to speak.

To get involved contact:

teachersf...@hotmail.com

Action Calendar

4pm Mon. Feb. 20

Rally to Support Schools

Lakeview High School

4015 N. Ashland

Tuesday, Feb. 21

Call-in to Stop Closings!

Click here for more info.

Call CEO Brizard at

773-553-1500

6am-8am Wed. Feb. 22

Rally before Board of Ed Mtg.

CPS Headquarters

125 S. Clark St.

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