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Story Studio/Winter Edition Enrichment Class 2/6
Story Studio/Winter Edition Enrichment Class 2/6
February 3, 2026 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Families Together Cooperative Nursery School, 1500 W Elmdale Ave, Chicago, IL 60660, USA
- Tuesdays, 3:30 to 5 p.m., for 6 weeks from January 27 to March 3
- Open to current and alumni FTCNS students as well as the broader community, ages 4 (by 9/1/25) to 6.
- 10 spots available.
Back by popular demand this winter edition of Story Studio will feature all new books and activities! Art, movement, puppets, and pretending are just a few of the creative play activities offered in Story Studio. We’ll base our play on folk or fairy tales drawn from a variety of traditions and cultures. Using many different methods and media, children will be invited to represent the story, setting, and characters.
For example, children might enjoy a reading of the tale “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” followed by opportunities to act out the plot using puppets or costumes, build “cocoons” out of clay, and draw maps or pictures that show different scenes and locations in the story. Taught by teacher Jill Victorine and alumni teacher Molly Roudebush.
Story Studio/Winter Edition Application - Winter 2026
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Animal Architecture Enrichment Class 3/6
Animal Architecture Enrichment Class 3/6
February 4, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Welcome to Animal Architecture, where nature meets design! In this hands-on STEM enrichment class, children will explore the amazing homes animals and insects build—like bird nests, beehives, tunnels, and beaver dams. Through creative model-building and playful experiments, children will discover early math, science, and engineering concepts while learning how creatures in the wild design their perfect shelters. It's a fun-filled journey of curiosity, creativity, and construction!
Meets Wednesdays, 4 to 5 p.m., for 6 weeks from January 21 to February 25 for ages 4-6.
See our website for more info.
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School Closed - Teacher Inservice
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Open Gym!
Open Gym!
February 5, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
FTCNS Gym
Come up to the gym to play! The Family Support Committee is organizing Open Gym playdates for FTCNS families and siblings throughout the winter months. Enter through the west courtyard doors. Volunteer facilitators are needed. See the whole schedule HERE.
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Open Gym!
Open Gym!
February 5, 2026 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
FTCNS Gym
Come up to the gym to play! The Family Support Committee is organizing Open Gym playdates for FTCNS families and siblings throughout the winter months. Enter through the west courtyard doors. Volunteer facilitators are needed. See the whole schedule HERE.
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Open Gym!
Open Gym!
February 7, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
FTCNS Gym
Come up to the gym to play! The Family Support Committee is organizing Open Gym playdates for FTCNS families and siblings throughout the winter months. Enter through the west courtyard doors. Volunteer facilitators are needed. See the whole schedule HERE.
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Week 25
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February Board Meeting
February Board Meeting
February 9, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Families Together Cooperative Nursery School
All Coop Families welcome!
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Story Studio/Winter Edition Enrichment Class 3/6
Story Studio/Winter Edition Enrichment Class 3/6
February 10, 2026 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Families Together Cooperative Nursery School, 1500 W Elmdale Ave, Chicago, IL 60660, USA
- Tuesdays, 3:30 to 5 p.m., for 6 weeks from January 27 to March 3
- Open to current and alumni FTCNS students as well as the broader community, ages 4 (by 9/1/25) to 6.
- 10 spots available.
Back by popular demand this winter edition of Story Studio will feature all new books and activities! Art, movement, puppets, and pretending are just a few of the creative play activities offered in Story Studio. We’ll base our play on folk or fairy tales drawn from a variety of traditions and cultures. Using many different methods and media, children will be invited to represent the story, setting, and characters.
For example, children might enjoy a reading of the tale “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” followed by opportunities to act out the plot using puppets or costumes, build “cocoons” out of clay, and draw maps or pictures that show different scenes and locations in the story. Taught by teacher Jill Victorine and alumni teacher Molly Roudebush.
Story Studio/Winter Edition Application - Winter 2026
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Animal Architecture Enrichment Class 4/6
Animal Architecture Enrichment Class 4/6
February 11, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
WWelcome to Animal Architecture, where nature meets design! In this hands-on STEM enrichment class, children will explore the amazing homes animals and insects build—like bird nests, beehives, tunnels, and beaver dams. Through creative model-building and playful experiments, children will discover early math, science, and engineering concepts while learning how creatures in the wild design their perfect shelters. It's a fun-filled journey of curiosity, creativity, and construction!
Meets Wednesdays, 4 to 5 p.m., for 6 weeks from January 21 to February 25 for ages 4-6.
See our website for more info.
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Alumni Reunion
Alumni Reunion
February 12, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Families Together Cooperative Nursery School, 1500 W Elmdale Ave, Chicago, IL 60660, USA
Whether your FTCNS child is in kindergarten, grade school, high school, or has graduated from college, we'd love to see you and your family!
The classrooms and gym (Imagination Playground!) will be set up and ready for your child to play. Mingle with old classmates and our wonderful staff - Carey, Andrea, Jill, Kirsten, Mary, Salena, Ann and Kate. We hope to see as many alumni staff as possible!
Pizza, drinks, and dessert will be provided. Hope to see you there! RSVP to businessmanager@ftcns.org.
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Open Gym!
Open Gym!
February 14, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
FTCNS Gym
Come up to the gym to play! The Family Support Committee is organizing Open Gym playdates for FTCNS families and siblings throughout the winter months. Enter through the west courtyard doors. Volunteer facilitators are needed. See the whole schedule HERE.
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School Closed - President's Day
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Week 26
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Story Studio/Winter Edition Enrichment Class 4/6
Story Studio/Winter Edition Enrichment Class 4/6
February 17, 2026 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Families Together Cooperative Nursery School, 1500 W Elmdale Ave, Chicago, IL 60660, USA
- Tuesdays, 3:30 to 5 p.m., for 6 weeks from January 27 to March 3
- Open to current and alumni FTCNS students as well as the broader community, ages 4 (by 9/1/25) to 6.
- 10 spots available.
Back by popular demand this winter edition of Story Studio will feature all new books and activities! Art, movement, puppets, and pretending are just a few of the creative play activities offered in Story Studio. We’ll base our play on folk or fairy tales drawn from a variety of traditions and cultures. Using many different methods and media, children will be invited to represent the story, setting, and characters.
For example, children might enjoy a reading of the tale “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” followed by opportunities to act out the plot using puppets or costumes, build “cocoons” out of clay, and draw maps or pictures that show different scenes and locations in the story. Taught by teacher Jill Victorine and alumni teacher Molly Roudebush.
Story Studio/Winter Edition Application - Winter 2026
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Vision & Hearing Rescreens
Vision & Hearing Rescreens
February 18, 2026 9:00 am - 11:30 am
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Animal Architecture Enrichment Class 5/6
Animal Architecture Enrichment Class 5/6
February 18, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Welcome to Animal Architecture, where nature meets design! In this hands-on STEM enrichment class, children will explore the amazing homes animals and insects build—like bird nests, beehives, tunnels, and beaver dams. Through creative model-building and playful experiments, children will discover early math, science, and engineering concepts while learning how creatures in the wild design their perfect shelters. It's a fun-filled journey of curiosity, creativity, and construction!
Meets Wednesdays, 4 to 5 p.m., for 6 weeks from January 21 to February 25 for ages 4-6.
See our website for more info.
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Open Gym!
Open Gym!
February 19, 2026 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
FTCNS Gym
Come up to the gym to play! The Family Support Committee is organizing Open Gym playdates for FTCNS families and siblings throughout the winter months. Enter through the west courtyard doors. Volunteer facilitators are needed. See the whole schedule HERE.
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Admissions Open House
Admissions Open House
February 21, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Families Together Cooperative Nursery School, 1500 W Elmdale Ave, Chicago, IL 60660, USA
Come see why Families Together is A Preschool Where Play Matters!
Open Houses will be held Saturday, January 24 and Saturday, February 21 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Bring the whole family to play in the classrooms; learn about our play-based, emergent curriculum; get to know our families and teachers; and get a “feel” for the school!
Applications for new families are due March 1. Apply online at www.ftcns.org.
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Winter Storytelling Festival
Winter Storytelling Festival
February 21, 2026 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
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Returning Family Contracts/Deposits Due
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Story Studio/Winter Edition Enrichment Class 5/6
Story Studio/Winter Edition Enrichment Class 5/6
February 24, 2026 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Families Together Cooperative Nursery School, 1500 W Elmdale Ave, Chicago, IL 60660, USA
- Tuesdays, 3:30 to 5 p.m., for 6 weeks from January 27 to March 3
- Open to current and alumni FTCNS students as well as the broader community, ages 4 (by 9/1/25) to 6.
- 10 spots available.
Back by popular demand this winter edition of Story Studio will feature all new books and activities! Art, movement, puppets, and pretending are just a few of the creative play activities offered in Story Studio. We’ll base our play on folk or fairy tales drawn from a variety of traditions and cultures. Using many different methods and media, children will be invited to represent the story, setting, and characters.
For example, children might enjoy a reading of the tale “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” followed by opportunities to act out the plot using puppets or costumes, build “cocoons” out of clay, and draw maps or pictures that show different scenes and locations in the story. Taught by teacher Jill Victorine and alumni teacher Molly Roudebush.
Story Studio/Winter Edition Application - Winter 2026
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Animal Architecture Enrichment Class 6/6
Animal Architecture Enrichment Class 6/6
February 25, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Welcome to Animal Architecture, where nature meets design! In this hands-on STEM enrichment class, children will explore the amazing homes animals and insects build—like bird nests, beehives, tunnels, and beaver dams. Through creative model-building and playful experiments, children will discover early math, science, and engineering concepts while learning how creatures in the wild design their perfect shelters. It's a fun-filled journey of curiosity, creativity, and construction!
Meets Wednesdays, 4 to 5 p.m., for 6 weeks from January 21 to February 25 for ages 4-6.
See our website for more info.
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Open Gym!
Open Gym!
February 26, 2026 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
FTCNS Gym
Come up to the gym to play! The Family Support Committee is organizing Open Gym playdates for FTCNS families and siblings throughout the winter months. Enter through the west courtyard doors. Volunteer facilitators are needed. See the whole schedule HERE.
See more details
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Open Gym!
Open Gym!
February 28, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
FTCNS Gym
Come up to the gym to play! The Family Support Committee is organizing Open Gym playdates for FTCNS families and siblings throughout the winter months. Enter through the west courtyard doors. Volunteer facilitators are needed. See the whole schedule HERE.
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