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        • 11-27-23 Eagle of the Week
        • 11-13-23 Eagle of the Week
        • 10-16-23 Eagle of the Week
        • 10-09-23 Eagle of the Week
        • 10-02-23 Eagle of the Week
        • 9-25-23 Eagle of the Week
        • 9-18-2023 Eagle of the Week
        • 9-11-23 Eagle of the Week
        • 9-4-2023 Eagle of the Week
      • Shields Celebrates Day of the Child!
      • Shields Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration
      • ABC Countdown 2024 >
        • ABC Countdown -A
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        • ABC Countdown - DINOSAUR DAY
      • Feliz día del niño!
      • McTeacher's Night
      • Childrens Day
      • 4th Grade with Kellys Band
      • Earth Day 2024
      • Celebrating Spring season!
      • Recycle, reuse, reduce!
      • Spring celebration / Dr Seuss
      • Creative Minds at Work- 3rd grade animal projects
      • 4-8-24 Solar Eclipse
      • Celebracion de la primavera- Salon 124
      • Leprechauns visit Shields
      • Reading Week
      • Four More Years!
      • February Student of the Month 2024
      • 100th Day of School 2024
      • Easter Bunny 2024
      • Officer Friendly (2024)
      • PreK Room 001 Holiday Activities
      • Room 309- Our Trip on the Polar Express
      • It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
      • Arts and Crafts -122 & 309
      • Seasons Greetings From Shields School!
      • 302 Winter Olympics
      • Room 302 went to the Polar Express
      • Turkey Edible Arrangement
      • Winter Performance - 309
      • Halloween 2023 >
        • Halloween in 002
        • Pumpkin Carving in room 124
        • HALLOWEEN PreK 001
        • 309-Scary Stories
      • Team Building at its Finest
      • Older Photos >
        • 2021-2022 >
          • Back to School Event
          • Science Week >
            • 002 Science Videos
          • BPNC
          • 305 Music Performance
          • 001-Butterflies
          • Mother's Day Tea in 122
          • Celebrating Science
          • Science Fair
          • Mother's Day
          • Little Friends Festival
          • TakeandBake
          • 204 Math
          • Room 224
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          • Reader's Theater
          • Earth Day 2022 >
            • Earth Day 2022
          • Room 001 >
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          • Room 106 >
            • Helping Ukraine
          • Twosday 2-22-22 >
            • Room 224
          • Aerobic Scrabble
          • A Friend In Me >
            • Pre-K- A Friend In Me
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          • Little Friends Festival
          • Aloha from Room 309
          • ABC Countdown
          • Crazy Hair Day -002
          • Loving school in 002!
          • Fun Fair 2023
          • Happy Retirement Ms. Santor!
          • 3rd graders Diorama Projects from 210 and 209
          • Celebrating el Dia del Nino!
          • Area and Perimeter
          • CELEBRATION OF KIDS DAY
          • 3-17-23 Best Attendance
          • Reading Week
          • 100th day
          • Winter Assembly- Room 224- Ms. Berry
          • VOCEL
          • 12-22-22
          • Shoes for a Cause
          • Eagle of the Week >
            • Nov 28 Eagle of the Week
            • Dec 5th Eagle of the Week
            • Dec 12th Eagle of the Week
            • Jan 9th Eagle of the Week
            • Jan 16th Eagle of the Week
            • Jan 23rd Eagle of the Week
            • Jan 30th Eagle of the Week
            • Feb 6th Eagle of the Week
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              • Room 110
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          • Spelling Bee Winner
          • 2023 Fundraisers >
            • Balloon Pop Fundraiser
          • KFC / Shields
          • Classrooms >
            • Room 209 >
              • Stem / Engineering Projects
            • Room 210 >
              • Multiplication Projects
            • Room 224
            • Music Performance in 124
            • Science
            • 110 -día de los muertos
            • 2019-2020 >
              • Activity Room Photos
              • 212 Photos
          • Room 309
          • Saving Sammy
          • Mexican Independence Day
          • Class of the Month
          • Donated all these supplies to PreK Room 001
          • Student of the Month >
            • Sept - Student of the Month
          • 124 Mexican Independence Celebration
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Principal's Message

Mr. José L. AlvaradoMr. José L. Alvarado
Dear Shields Elementary School Families,

Welcome to Shields Elementary School! I am honored and excited to serve as the new Principal of Shields Elementary. Having served as Assistant Principal here for the past two years, I am grateful for the opportunity to continue working alongside our outstanding students, families, staff, and community in this new role.

I was born and raised in Chicago and am a proud graduate of Chicago Public Schools. Over the past 16 years, I have served Chicago Public Schools as a bilingual teacher, Bilingual Coordinator, Instructional Coach, Assistant Principal, and now Principal. These experiences have reinforced my belief that every child can succeed when surrounded by caring adults, high expectations, and meaningful opportunities to learn.

At Shields Elementary, we are committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environment where every student is challenged to reach their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally. We believe strong relationships, excellent instruction, and collaboration with families are the foundation of student success.

I also believe that education is a partnership between school and home. My commitment is to ensure every family feels welcomed, heard, and valued as an important part of our school community. My door is always open, and I encourage you to reach out with questions, ideas, or concerns.

Thank you for visiting our website and for entrusting us with your child's education. I look forward to partnering with you as we continue building a school community where every student can learn, grow, and soar.

Warmly,
Mr. José Alvarado
Principal

Estimadas familias de la Escuela Primaria Shields:

¡Bienvenidos a la Escuela Primaria Shields! Es un honor y un privilegio servir como el nuevo Director de nuestra escuela. Después de haber tenido la oportunidad de desempeñarme como Subdirector durante los últimos dos años, me siento muy agradecido por continuar trabajando junto a nuestros estudiantes, familias, maestros y comunidad en esta nueva función.

Nací y crecí en Chicago y soy un orgulloso egresado de las Escuelas Públicas de Chicago (Chicago Public Schools). Durante los últimos 16 años, he tenido el privilegio de servir a nuestros estudiantes como maestro bilingüe, Coordinador de Educación Bilingüe, Entrenador de Instrucción, Subdirector y ahora como Director. Estas experiencias han fortalecido mi convicción de que todos los estudiantes pueden alcanzar el éxito cuando cuentan con adultos que creen en ellos, mantienen altas expectativas y les brindan las oportunidades y el apoyo necesarios para aprender.


En la Escuela Primaria Shields, estamos comprometidos a ofrecer un ambiente de aprendizaje seguro, acogedor y estimulante donde cada estudiante pueda desarrollar su máximo potencial académico, social y emocional. Creemos que las relaciones sólidas, una enseñanza de alta calidad y una colaboración cercana con las familias son la base del éxito de nuestros estudiantes.


También creo firmemente que la educación es una alianza entre la escuela y el hogar. Mi compromiso es que cada familia se sienta bienvenida, escuchada y valorada como una parte esencial de nuestra comunidad escolar. Las puertas de mi oficina siempre estarán abiertas, y los invito a comunicarse conmigo cuando tengan preguntas, ideas o inquietudes.


Gracias por visitar nuestro sitio web y por confiar en nosotros la educación de sus hijos. Espero trabajar junto a ustedes para seguir construyendo una comunidad escolar donde cada estudiante pueda aprender, crecer y alcanzar su máximo potencial.


Con gratitud,

Sr. José Alvarado
Director
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Shields Mission and Vision
    • Principal Corner
    • Shields Announcements
    • Shields Monthly Newsletter
    • Shields Calendar
    • CPS News
  • Academics
    • PreK
    • Departments >
      • Music
      • Theater Arts (Drama)
      • Math Department
  • Shields Staff
    • Staff Directory
  • Students
    • Speech
    • Counseling Department
    • Check my Grades
    • CPS Email
    • Student Links
    • Student Support
    • Food Menu
  • Parents
    • Student Handbook and Back to School Plan
    • Student Supply List
    • CPS Calendar
    • Forms >
      • Health Forms for Parents
      • CPS Asthma Forms
      • Media Consent Forms >
        • Spanish
        • English
    • CPS Parent Portal
    • Pre K Info
    • BAC/PAC
    • LSC
    • BPNC >
      • LOTERIA NIGHT FUNDRAISER
      • BPNC Summer Camp
      • BPNC Material & CLASSES
      • BPNC Feb 2023
      • Success and Stability Program >
        • BPNC Digital Literacy
  • Staff
    • RESOURCE SUPPORT
    • PARAPROFESSIONALS >
      • PRE-K ASSISTANTS
      • SECA
    • Nutritional Services
    • CPS Email
    • HR4U
    • Aspen
    • NWEA
    • Reflect and Learn
  • Gallery
    • 2023-2024 >
      • 4th Grade Fun: Polar Express
      • Little Friends Festival
      • 2024 Shields Community Music Festival
      • Dance and Culture Contest 2024
      • Game Day Fun in 224
      • Eagle of the Week >
        • 5-20-24 Eagle of the Week
        • 5-13-24 Eagle of the Week
        • 5-6-24 Eagle of the Week
        • 4-29-24 Eagle of the Week
        • 4-15-24 Eagle of the Week
        • 4-8-24 Eagle of the Week
        • 4-1-24 Eagle of the Week
        • 3-25-24 Eagle of the Week
        • 3-18-24 Eagle of the Week
        • 3-4-24 Eagle of the Week
        • 2-26-24 Eagle of the Week
        • 2-19-24 Eagle of the Week
        • 2-12-24 Eagle of the Week
        • 2-5-24 Eagle of the Week
        • 1-29-24 Eagle of the Week
        • 1-22-24 Eagle of the Week
        • 1-15-24 Eagle of the Week
        • 11-06-23 Eagle of the Week
        • 12-11-23 Eagle of the Week
        • 12-4-23 Eagle of the Week
        • 11-27-23 Eagle of the Week
        • 11-13-23 Eagle of the Week
        • 10-16-23 Eagle of the Week
        • 10-09-23 Eagle of the Week
        • 10-02-23 Eagle of the Week
        • 9-25-23 Eagle of the Week
        • 9-18-2023 Eagle of the Week
        • 9-11-23 Eagle of the Week
        • 9-4-2023 Eagle of the Week
      • Shields Celebrates Day of the Child!
      • Shields Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration
      • ABC Countdown 2024 >
        • ABC Countdown -A
        • ABC Countdown -B
        • ABC Countdown - DINOSAUR DAY
      • Feliz día del niño!
      • McTeacher's Night
      • Childrens Day
      • 4th Grade with Kellys Band
      • Earth Day 2024
      • Celebrating Spring season!
      • Recycle, reuse, reduce!
      • Spring celebration / Dr Seuss
      • Creative Minds at Work- 3rd grade animal projects
      • 4-8-24 Solar Eclipse
      • Celebracion de la primavera- Salon 124
      • Leprechauns visit Shields
      • Reading Week
      • Four More Years!
      • February Student of the Month 2024
      • 100th Day of School 2024
      • Easter Bunny 2024
      • Officer Friendly (2024)
      • PreK Room 001 Holiday Activities
      • Room 309- Our Trip on the Polar Express
      • It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
      • Arts and Crafts -122 & 309
      • Seasons Greetings From Shields School!
      • 302 Winter Olympics
      • Room 302 went to the Polar Express
      • Turkey Edible Arrangement
      • Winter Performance - 309
      • Halloween 2023 >
        • Halloween in 002
        • Pumpkin Carving in room 124
        • HALLOWEEN PreK 001
        • 309-Scary Stories
      • Team Building at its Finest
      • Older Photos >
        • 2021-2022 >
          • Back to School Event
          • Science Week >
            • 002 Science Videos
          • BPNC
          • 305 Music Performance
          • 001-Butterflies
          • Mother's Day Tea in 122
          • Celebrating Science
          • Science Fair
          • Mother's Day
          • Little Friends Festival
          • TakeandBake
          • 204 Math
          • Room 224
          • Room 122
          • Reader's Theater
          • Earth Day 2022 >
            • Earth Day 2022
          • Room 001 >
            • Good times in 001
          • Room 106 >
            • Helping Ukraine
          • Twosday 2-22-22 >
            • Room 224
          • Aerobic Scrabble
          • A Friend In Me >
            • Pre-K- A Friend In Me
            • Kinder- A Friend In Me
            • 1st- A Friend In Me
            • 2nd- A Friend In Me
            • 3rd- A Friend In Me
            • 4th- A Friend In Me
        • 2020-2021
        • 2022-2023 >
          • PreK at Shields
          • BPNC April Newsletter
          • Happy Mother's Day
          • Cinco de Mayo
          • Little Friends Festival
          • Aloha from Room 309
          • ABC Countdown
          • Crazy Hair Day -002
          • Loving school in 002!
          • Fun Fair 2023
          • Happy Retirement Ms. Santor!
          • 3rd graders Diorama Projects from 210 and 209
          • Celebrating el Dia del Nino!
          • Area and Perimeter
          • CELEBRATION OF KIDS DAY
          • 3-17-23 Best Attendance
          • Reading Week
          • 100th day
          • Winter Assembly- Room 224- Ms. Berry
          • VOCEL
          • 12-22-22
          • Shoes for a Cause
          • Eagle of the Week >
            • Nov 28 Eagle of the Week
            • Dec 5th Eagle of the Week
            • Dec 12th Eagle of the Week
            • Jan 9th Eagle of the Week
            • Jan 16th Eagle of the Week
            • Jan 23rd Eagle of the Week
            • Jan 30th Eagle of the Week
            • Feb 6th Eagle of the Week
            • Feb 13th Eagle of the Week
            • Feb 20th Eagle of the Week
            • Feb 27th Eagle of the Week
            • Mar 6th Eagle of the Week
            • Mar 13th Eagle of the Week
            • Mar 20th Eagle of the Week
            • March 27th Eagle of the Week
            • April 10th Eagle of the Week
            • April 17th Eagle of the Week
            • April 23rd Eagle of the Week
            • May 8th Eagle of the Week
            • May 15th Eagle of the Week
            • Student of the Month >
              • November 2022
              • December 2022
              • January 2023
              • March 2023
              • February 2023
              • Room 110
              • Happy Halloween
            • May 30th Eagles of the Week
            • May 22nd Eagle of the Week
          • Fluidez con cuentos populares
          • Spelling Bee Winner
          • 2023 Fundraisers >
            • Balloon Pop Fundraiser
          • KFC / Shields
          • Classrooms >
            • Room 209 >
              • Stem / Engineering Projects
            • Room 210 >
              • Multiplication Projects
            • Room 224
            • Music Performance in 124
            • Science
            • 110 -día de los muertos
            • 2019-2020 >
              • Activity Room Photos
              • 212 Photos
          • Room 309
          • Saving Sammy
          • Mexican Independence Day
          • Class of the Month
          • Donated all these supplies to PreK Room 001
          • Student of the Month >
            • Sept - Student of the Month
          • 124 Mexican Independence Celebration
  • Contact