When students at the Center need help with math or physics, they know which tutor to go to — Michael Quiroz, 21.

Michael is a tutor through the University of Chicago’s Neighborhood Schools Program and has been working at Sue’s for one year. At the U of C, he [...]]]>

Michael works with Cameron in his notebook.

When students at the Center need help with math or physics, they know which tutor to go to — Michael Quiroz, 21.

Michael is a tutor through the University of Chicago’s Neighborhood Schools Program and has been working at Sue’s for one year. At the U of C, he is studying anthropology, but here at the Center he has found his niche developing a math curriculum for both elementary and advanced math students.

“This summer we’ve been preparing for the school year by creating a math curriculum. Basically, it’s a set of different lessons that we can move through during the year, things they will need for the classroom that they might have missed out on.”

With some help from fellow tutors, Michael organized the curriculum by coming up with sub-topics for students to learn and designing worksheets. Tutors can adapt the curriculum to the individual kids they are working with. He said the algebra section is more structured so students can build the foundation to understand higher mathematical concepts.

Michael said about the Center, “I think Sue’s is a great place. My first impression was that everyone looked like they’ve known each other a long time. It was a tight knit community. During the school year, I realized it was a really organized, tightly functioning place and I think it’s good that the kids can experience that. Personally, I really like working here because it allows a lot of creativity and I like kids. They’re really fun, but at the same time I can tell that they value their education. I haven’t met a kid here who doesn’t work hard.”

Michael is now considering joining the Peace Corps after graduating.

Foundation Board and Auxiliary Board members joined the kids at the Center for a field day on July 31st. The day featured a game of kickball between the kids and adults (kids won!), a basketball game, a game of bean bags and a picnic lunch. Over a dozen adults came [...]]]>

Nicholas prepares to run home.

Foundation Board and Auxiliary Board members joined the kids at the Center for a field day on July 31st. The day featured a game of kickball between the kids and adults (kids won!), a basketball game, a game of bean bags and a picnic lunch. Over a dozen adults came out to play, giving kids plenty of attention while they took advantage of the summer weather.

Photo by Safiyyah Maalik

Photo by Safiyyah Maalik

Photo by Safiyyah Malik

For one week in July, a dozen children from the Center traveled to Sawyer, Mich. to experience camp life at the Help Us Grow (HUG) Camp. The camp was held at Tower Hill Camp Site from July 11 to 17 and featured group activities like archery, drama, batik [...]]]>

Sherron, 15, gets a taste for sand.

For one week in July, a dozen children from the Center traveled to Sawyer, Mich. to experience camp life at the Help Us Grow (HUG) Camp. The camp was held at Tower Hill Camp Site from July 11 to 17 and featured group activities like archery, drama, batik and dance. SDCC tutor Jill Glenn from the Chicago School organized students to attend and spent the week with them in Michigan.

All of the kids were provided scholarships to attend the camp though Tower Hill’s Camp Fund and the following sponsors: Jeremy Giacomino, Vanya and Mark Weglarz, Gail Gill, Debbie and Chris Snyder, and Becky and John Simpson.

“I enjoyed all my activities, which included Fun with Science, Wall Climbing, Tennis, Adventure Course, and Waterball. But my all time favorite was tennis. They also served the best food ever! I liked dinner the best. I liked the fact that we had big sisters. My big sister’s name was Amanda. She was really nice. I can’t wait to go next year,” wrote Tyra, 10.

Sherron, 15, wrote, “I met more people and made new friends. I have more friends now then I had before. We played games with each other. I did drama, softball and hiking. I helped people when they needed help. I had a good time at camp and will love to go again!”

Four seats to a Cubs game: Juan Calzonzi Two Bon Jovi concert seats: Evan Sinclair Bottle service for six at Angels and Kings: Tonya Noble

Winners will be contacted by a board member for prize redemption. Questions can be sent to webmaster (at) sueduncanchildrenscenter.org

Featuring: - Open bar - Goose Island beer tasting - Raffle prizes

Friday, June 11, 2010 6pm – 9pm Citizen Bar 362 W. Erie Chicago, IL 60607 $40 per person

All proceeds support the children of the Sue Duncan Children’s Center.

Sue Duncan [...]]]> The Sue Duncan Children’s Center Auxiliary Board invites you to its 6th annual Summer Soiree event!

Featuring:
- Open bar
- Goose Island beer tasting
- Raffle prizes

Friday, June 11, 2010
6pm – 9pm
Citizen Bar
362 W. Erie
Chicago, IL 60607
$40 per person

All proceeds support the children of the Sue Duncan Children’s Center.

Sue Duncan Children’s Center Auxiliary Board Members:
Christine Choi, Maureen Cullinan, Kathleen Cullinan-Brill, Brad Epstein, Ankur Gupta, Jeff Harrold, David Jachym, Ryan McCleary, Jim Turner, Doug Schaaf, Roxanna Werkovitz

Friday, June 11th - Summer Soirée at Citizen Bar

Saturday, October 2nd - Fall Fête (location TBD)