Chester-East Lincoln
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Chester-East Lincoln School District #61 is a diverse K-8 district that services the communities of Beason, Lawndale, and Lincoln. Learn more about CEL from the information on the school's academic report card to current proterty tax information and everything in between.

• CEL interactive Report Card
• AYP Report
• Budget Information
• CEL Documents
• Resident Engagement Committee
  Presentation
• Parent Lunch Survey Powerpoint
• 2012 Levy Powerpoint
• Student Center Renovations
• 5 Year Renovation Powerpoint
• Education Fund Analysis
  Powerpoint

Help your
child excel!

Our district has compiled a number of resources about our current curricula to help parents better understand what we are teaching here at CEL. In addition, curriculum enrichment links have been included by grade level and correspond with basic grade level concepts and current units of study. These on-line resources and activities are research-based programs that will help your child increase their knowledge and strengthen their classroom skills.

Curriculum Page

CEL
Happenings

Learn more about what is happening at CEL! From recent newspaper articles to newsletters and announcements, you can find out all the recent current events and information to be well informed about the District.

• **Renovation Project**        Click here to read an update         and to view pictures of our         renovation project.
• **Job openings**         CEL is currently taking         applications for a full time         physical ed teacher and a full         time special education aide.         Click here for details.
• **End of the Year**         Click here for a list of end         of the year activities and         announcements for CEL.
• **Colonial Days**         5th grade enjoyed going back in         time and learning about life         during Colonial times. Here         are some photos of their day.
• **Asbestos Abatement**        CEL will begin asbestos abatement         May 14. Click here for more info.
• **Asbestos Update 5-15-13**         Abatement of the CEL boiler will         not begin until 5-20-13.         Contractors do not believe any         asbestos remains after an         abatement many years ago, but         are taking all precautions as if         there is still asbestos fire         bricks at the core of the unit.         If asbestos is located, the         bricks in question will not         be removed until Saturday,         May 25th.
• **Asbestos Update 5-3-13**         Click here for updated         information about the         asbestos abatement in our         school.
• **Community Club Vendor Fair**        Save the date! CEL community         Club has set November 2, 2013         as the date for their vendor fair.
• **CEL 4th Quarter Honor Roll**         Here is the list of all our hard         working honor roll students.         Good Job!
• **Camp Invention**         Camp Invention is a STEM enrichment program         for 2 - 5 graders. This summer at LCU.          Click here for information.
• **Mr. Hoffert's Art Museum**         Mr. Hoffert has been working on         a virtual art museum for         students and parents to view.         Click here to begin your tour.
• **CELebration Fun**        On the afternoon of March 26         the students and teachers had         had a bit of fun and friendly         competition.
• CEL Job Openings
• National School Lunch Program
• 2013 - 2014 School Year Calendar
• **CEL night at Culvers**         CEL night at Culvers. Click here         to find out more.
• Early Dismissals
• Box Tops for Education:
  This program helps fund our PBIS
• Community Club meetings
  2nd Monday of each month