Think we’re totally awesome? Vote Bennett Day School!
While we aren’t totally surprised, we are totally honored to be nominated for a Red Tricycle Totally Awesome Award in the A+ Pre-Schools category. The Totally Awesome Awards is the largest awards program within the parenting sphere, where thousands of parents across the country vote for their favorite local businesses. Voting runs Sept 1 – 30,…
We had a great time at Alderman Burnett’s Stay In School Picnic!
Did you catch us at Alderman Walter Burnett Jr.‘s Stay In School Picnic this weekend? A few of our faculty members had a great time participating in fun activities with children and meeting the members of our community. What a great way to kick off the new school year! For more photos visit our Facebook page.
Construction Update on New Campus as of 8/19
One last week of work getting ready for the beginning of school. All of the heavy work is done. It’s down to painting and other material finishes. Ceiling grids are in, just waiting to drop the tiles once the inspectors okay everything. Final coat of paint is going on in the corridors as the other…
Construction Update on New Campus as of 8/15
Progress continues both inside and out with everything geared to opening the school on schedule. A lot of the fine detail work is happening. Classroom finishes are complete, furniture is in and awaiting final placement by the staff. Room signage has been installed. Vinyl wall covering in the toilet rooms is underway. The stairwells have…
How our students helped to develop a coding tool used in 15k schools
As many of our Bennett families already know, we have a wonderful relationship with Northwestern’s Tangible Interaction Design and Learning Laboratory. Our students, with the help of JK Teacher and Special Projects Leader, Frances Judd, were thrilled to be able to assist these three young innovators featured in last month’s Red Eye article.
Our visit with thought leader, Grant Lichtman
The Bennett Day leadership team and Grant Lichtman in front of the Flagship campus. This week, a team of faculty and parents spent several days with nationally recognized thought leader in education and author, Grant Lichtman. With more than 15 years of experience in strategic planning, program design, campus redevelopment, and trend analysis in independent…
Construction Update on New Campus as of 6/7/16
Another great week of progress! Drywall installation and wall insulation continues on the lower level and first floor. Wall framing on third floor is complete and rough-in of the Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) trades is under way. Drywall should start on the third floor next week. Wall framing is complete and the above ceiling MEP installation…
Construction Update on New Campus as of 5/31/16
Walls are going up! Exciting news this week – the roof is complete and drywall work is underway. The roofing membrane for the north and south sections of the building was installed at the end of last week. This completes the building enclosure for these areas and allows the interior finish work to start. City…
Construction Update on New Campus as of 5/24/16
New windows under the historical clock tower. Activity is happening across the entire site this week. The Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing on the first three levels is complete and has been inspected and approved by the City of Chicago. The floors are released to begin drywall. The final steel beams and columns are in place…
