The Coonley Cougar Pride Stride was held on Thursday, October 14. The kids walked and ran laps around the field, exercised to music, then enjoyed a healthy snack. It was a beautiful day for a beautiful event.
Thanks to all of the organizers, volunteers, participants and athletes!
Please click here to donate and support our students!
Pride Stride questions? Contact the Pride Stride committee at cougarpridestride@hotmail.com.
We hope everyone had a wonderful summer and we are looking forward to another great year. Stay tuned for details on the upcoming Pride Stride, which will be held this fall.
Supply lists for each class have been posted on the Coonley website.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
The 5th Annual Spring Fling was a tremendous success!
Fund A Need donations are accepted at any level, and will be used to support classroom technology such as Smartboards, document cameras, laptops, interactive software, etc.
Thanks again!
Click here to purchase a remaining party spot or donate to Fund A Need.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Click here to order a Lego Robotics T-shirt
Be cool in school with your Lego Robotics Club t-shirt.Due to popular demand we have extended the deadline.
Last chance to order by March 19, 2010
Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
Click here for more details and to sign up for Mom’s Night Out, February 19, 2010!
The deadline for names to be included on the dedication plaque is Friday, November 6th. So, if you haven’t yet donated and would like to be included on the plaque, please send in or click on-line to complete your donation.
To donate online via credit card, please click here.
The dedication ceremony will be held during the 3rdAnnual Holiday Market on Saturday, November 14that 11:00am. So, please take a moment to support your school so that our Coonley Students will be able to experience and enjoy science firsthand through advanced curriculum and modern technology.
Thursday, October 1st, 2009
We are very excited to announce that the Northcenter Chamber of Commerce has generously offered to match your donations during the month of October!!
For the entire month of October, all donations made to the Interactive Science Center will be matched by The Northcenter Chamber of Commerce Philanthropy Committee, up to a maximum of $4,000!
There is no better time than the present to make our Interactive Science Center a reality. So, please take a moment to support your school so that our Coonley Students will be able to experience and enjoy science firsthand through advanced curriculum and modern technology.
With your help and generous support from the Northcenter Chamber of Commerce, we are certain to reach our goal of $25,000!
To donate on-line via credit card, click here.
Thank you for your generosity and support!
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
Click here for more details and to sign up for Mom’s Night Out, October 16, 2009!
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
The Fall Fun Fair will be held rain or shine!
Click here to donate to theInteractive Science Center Fundraiser.A huge thank you is due to everyone who bought tickets, made donations, purchased items and volunteered their time. Over 400 people bought tickets to Spring Fling this year; our highest total yet! And from all the laughter and talking in the room, it would seem that a good time was had by all.
The 4th Annual John C. Coonley School Spring Fling Auction and Fundraiser is here!
Click here to buy tickets online.
Click here to preview the auction catalog.
Click here to donate an item to the silent auction.
Click here to volunteer the night of the auction.
Saturday, April 25th
7-11:30pm
DANK Haus 4740 N. Western Avenue
$35/ person includes Live Music, Food, Beer, Wine and lots of fun! ($45 at the door)
Questions? Contact the Friends of Coonley atfriendsofcoonley@yahoo.com or call the school at 773-534-5140.
Thursday, February 12th, 2009
The Friends of Coonley School is Pleased to Announce the 4th AnnualSpring Fling Auction and Fundraiser
As you know, John C. Coonley Elementary School is nearing the end of a large renovation project, and the changes to the school are wonderful. So much has been updated; however, many things that are needed are not in the budget. For example, a new Library/Media Resource Center is being built, but this expansion does not include bookshelves, furniture, or books.
A group of individuals, made up of the Local School Council (LSC), the Friends of Coonley School (FOC), the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), and a dedicated group of supportive community members and parents are working together to raise funds to pay for outfitting the new Library/Media Resource Center. We sincerely hope that you can be a part of creating this new center and making John C. Coonley Elementary one of the premier schools in Chicago!
We have had an amazing response since starting this campaign earlier this summer. If you have already contributed to the Library please accept our heartfelt thanks! If you have not previously donated, there is still time.
Click here to donate.
And thank you for your continued generosity and support!
Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008
Thanks to all of you who attended the Primary Parents Meet & Greet event last Friday evening! We had a super turnout of parents and teachers and got a great start to our Library/Media Resource Center fundraising campaign. A good time was had by all, as evidenced by the buzz in the room and all the excitement about the upcoming school year. It was great to meet you all!
We are always looking for help on our projects! If you would be interested in volunteering, please send us an email at FriendsOfCoonley@yahoo.com. We specifically need volunteers for the Fall Fun Fair, for fundraising in general, and also for an IT committee we are forming (to focus on the school/FOC website, auction software and member database software). If you are interested in any or all of the above – we’d love to hear from you.
If you’d like to be added to our mailing list, let us know at friendsofcoonley@yahoo.com.
Thanks for visiting our blog!
-The Friends of Coonley
What happens next?
Another Community Meeting will take place at the school on Thursday, November 15, at 7pm, with additional community meetings to follow. These community meetings provide an opportunity to hear more details about what is planned and to voice your input. The community’s participation in this process is valued, so please plan to attend.
This is truly an exciting time for Coonley School. We’re thrilled to have a school building that will now match the fantastic students, teachers, and administrators that have accomplished such dramatic improvements in the last 3 years. For more information please contact the school at 773-534-5140, or email friendsofcoonley@yahoo.com.
How Can I Become Involved?
We welcome the participation of everyone interested in supporting Coonley School. Our Board of Directors consists of seven members, four of which serve as officers (President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer). The outgoing board approves a new board each fall. Responsibilities of the board include attending monthly meetings (generally under 2 hours), voting on issues / expenditures, leading or serving on a committee for our key fundraising events, communicating with the Local School Council and Administration, and helping with volunteer activities. Serving on the board requires the greatest time commitment, but offers great rewards! Honorary Board members, often past members of the Board of Directors, are non-voting members that are invited to attend meetings and advise the Board.
Other opportunities include serving as a Committee Chair, a leadership role for an event (PR, decorations, entertainment, volunteers, etc.). Responsibilities include creation of the committee itself and communication with the Board regarding updates for the event. Committee members help in planning events and attend committee meetings set up by the chair. Finally, Volunteers donate their time for specific events (flyer distribution, day of events, and other special school projects). Volunteers are the backbone of our operation and are needed throughout the year!
If you are interested in finding out more about the Friends of Coonley School and how you can become involved, please join us for ourAnnual Meeting on Wednesday, October 10th at 6pm at the school. We also invite you to contact us atfriendsofcoonley@yahoo.com, or call the school at 773-534-5410. Thanks for your support!
Saturday, July 14th, 2007
2007 Fall Fun Fair
Sunday, February 11th, 2007
The Friends of Coonley School will be holding its second annual Spring Fling Fundraiser on April 21, 2007 at D.A.N.K. Haus, 4740 N. Western Avenue, from 7-11pm. This year’s event will have a silent and live auction, great food and drinks, and live music by the Innocent Bystanders. Cost of admission is $30. Last year we raised nearly $22,000, and this year we hope to raise even more!
If you are interested in attending this year’s event, or would like to make a donation, you can download the invitation and return the RSVP slip, or contact the school at 773-534-5140, or email us at friendsofcoonley@yahoo.com. We hope you’ll join us for a fun time and a great cause!
Please join us for the first annual Coonley School Fall Fun Fair! Located on the school grounds and decked out in old time fair fashion, this event will have something for everyone. Music. . . food. . . and fun for all ages!
Featured events will include:
Get to know your local school, have fun with friends and neighbors and support a great cause for the good of the kids. Come on out!
