pour nos élèves et leurs parents
Life at LPEC: a place to learn, have fun in French
We want our students to learn while having a good time. For the parents, we see our school as a place where people connect, feel welcome, and have a chance to participate in their children's educational journey.
Spirit of LPEC
Community
The school is a place to connect parents thanks to their children. We want to encourage parents to participate in their children's educational journey by submitting any ideas to the teachers or administration (field trips, shows, events… etc.)
Communication
Communication is important. At LPEC we communicate with parents through different means: email, WhatsApp group, and meetings. At any time during the year you have the possibility to ask for a meeting with a teacher or the principal.
Volunteering
The French school goes on field trips several times per year, and we always need extra hands to take care and ensure safety during field trips. As a parent you can volunteer to be a chaperon after undergoing a background check.
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Special Activities and Events
Welcome picnic
At the beginning of each school year, families and teachers gather for a welcome picnic — a friendly way to meet each other before the year gets going.At the beginning of each school year, families and teachers gather for a welcome picnic — a friendly way to meet each other before the year gets going.
Field trips
The teachers take the students on 3–4 field trips per year — always including at least a museum visit and a botanical-themed outing, with farms, shows and more depending on the year. It is a way to escape the routine, go on adventures and discover new things.The teachers take the students on 3–4 field trips per year — always including at least a museum visit and a botanical-themed outing, with farms, shows and more depending on the year. It is a way to escape the routine, go on adventures and discover new things.
Halloween
We love our School Halloween Party in the Winnetka campus. It is a special day for LPEC's French students who can dress in their costume. They also go on a parade in the businesses of the Winnetka village.We love our School Halloween Party in the Winnetka campus. It is a special day for LPEC's French students who can dress in their costume. They also go on a parade in the businesses of the Winnetka village.
Students' shows
To celebrate the winter holidays and the end of the school year in June, our teachers create a musical show where children sing and dance. Of course, parents and grandparents are invited!To celebrate the winter holidays and the end of the school year in June, our teachers create a musical show where children sing and dance. Of course, parents and grandparents are invited!
Valentine's day
Children can dress as they want on Valentine's day. We do special crafts and letters to celebrate the day of love.Children can dress as they want on Valentine's day. We do special crafts and letters to celebrate the day of love.
Carnaval
As a tradition in the schools in France, La Petite École de Chicago organizes its Carnaval. Students make their masks and go on a parade in the Community House of Winnetka and in the village.As a tradition in the schools in France, La Petite École de Chicago organizes its Carnaval. Students make their masks and go on a parade in the Community House of Winnetka and in the village.
Graduation party
Each year in June, we celebrate the success of our amazing French students. The party starts with a show by the students, followed by a graduation ceremony and an all-school picnic in a park.Each year in June, we celebrate the success of our amazing French students. The party starts with a show by the students, followed by a graduation ceremony and an all-school picnic in a park.
Open houses
The school hosts open houses during the year — come visit the campus, meet the teachers, and see the program in action. Call us to be notified of upcoming dates.The school hosts open houses during the year — come visit the campus, meet the teachers, and see the program in action. Call us to be notified of upcoming dates.
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Moments at LPEC
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