An unofficial community hub

YOUR
School.
YOUR
PEOPLE.

The Pritzker Garden is an unofficial collection of resources to support and connect with your school community. Real neighbors, real help, real Pritzker energy.

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Join the Chat

Get into the WhatsApp group. Updates, questions, carpools, last-minute bake sale panic — it all lives here.

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Donate

Every dollar goes directly to programs and resources that make Pritzker better for every kid in the building.

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Volunteer

Show up. An afternoon, a skill, a willingness to fold 300 paper cranes — it all counts. Come be useful.

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A SCHOOL COMMUNITY IS ONLY AS STRONG AS THE PEOPLE WHO SHOW UP.

This isn't the official PTA. This is the group chat, the carpool, the bake sale, the real thing. Welcome.

Community Q&A

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Answers sourced from the community. See something missing or outdated? Get in touch.

Extracurriculars

A full list of extracurricular activities is available in this shared document:

View the Extracurriculars List →

Source: Claire Deane · July 30, 2026

Classroom Assignments

Class lists are posted in Aspen after clerks return — expect them mid-to-late the week of August 10.

Source: Sarah Moeller & Sarah Swift · July–August 2026

Supply Lists

Supply lists are available on the Pritzker School website:

View Supply Lists →

Source: Kelly Powers-Hamp · July 20, 2026

Supply Drop-Off

No separate drop-off day — bring supplies to Orientation and leave them in your classroom.

Source: Vrati Doshi · August 15, 2026

Orientation — August 19, 2026

Orientation is Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

TimeActivity
Pre-K – 4th Grade
10:00 – 10:30 a.m.Auditorium
10:30 – 11:00 a.m.Playground or Classroom — Student, Family & Teacher Meet & Greet
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Playground — Student Engagement Activities
5th – 8th Grade
10:30 – 11:00 a.m.Auditorium
11:00 – 11:30 a.m.Classroom — Student, Family & Teacher Meet & Greet
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Playground — Student Engagement Activities
All Grades
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.Auditorium — Administrative Team Meet & Greet

Source: Annie Suh · August 12, 2026

Transportation

All CPS transportation options, including bus transport and sign-up, are available on the CPS website:

CPS Transportation Services →

Source: Vrati Doshi, PTO President · August 10, 2026