The Magic of Mondays Fund
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Monday mornings hold a small kind of magic.
The kind where when the front door opens, and the bell goes off, our superstar Skinner West students are excited to see their favorite teachers, support aides, faculty, and staff. They’re ready to tell them every detail about their weekend, show off their new picture, book, or project, or reveal the hidden treasure that they’ve stuffed in their backpack.
Our students work incredibly hard, and our staff brings the magic to the school year — giving their skills, leadership, and talent to transform our students’ learning and achievements. With the recent CPS budget cuts for Skinner West, our school support aides and staff positions were lost and we know that our kids need and deserve more support as they head into this school year.
The Magic of Mondays Campaign is an initiative to restore our cut staff positions through a one-time donation to Friends of Skinner West by August 14, 2026. We’re hoping that our people can help us make magic for our kids, restoring positions and adding more support for our students every day of the school year.
All Hands on Deck
How You Can Help
Make a Donation to the Magic of Mondays Fund by Friends of Skinner West by August 14, 2026
Spread the Word to your friends, family, neighbors, community, and corporate partners, asking them to make a donation.
Amplify this campaign within the community using the resources provided below
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Monday mornings have a little magic to them. Your kid running to greet their favorite teacher. A familiar face at the door who already knows their name. That magic is only possible because of the school staff who make it happen, and we need your help to bring them back for 2026–2027. Give any amount, or make a bigger gift to help fund a full position. Every gift is due by August 14. Link in bio to give. #MagicOfMondays text goes here
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Monday mornings at Skinner West have a little bit of magic in them. My kid still runs down the hall to find their favorite teacher. That's only possible because of the school staff who greet, know, and look after every kid, and this year, some of those positions were cut from the CPS budget.
Friends of Skinner West started Magic of Mondays to bring them back before school starts again. I'm giving, and I'm asking my friends to join me; even $20 helps when enough of us show up together. Gifts are due August 14. I'll drop the link in the comments. Thanks for reading this far. #MagicOfMondays
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I show up for these kids every day, and so does every one of my colleagues. This year, some of our support staff positions were cut, and we know we’ll feel that gap in every hallway and classroom.
Friends of Skinner West started a campaign called Magic of Mondays to bring those positions back for next year. I'm not asking for a big gift. Please share this with someone who cares about this school, or give what you can before the August 14 deadline. Help bring back the. #MagicOfMondays
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To the local businesses and organizations that make our neighborhood feel like home: Skinner West needs your help. CPS budget cuts took away school and instructional support staff, the people who help our kids get through the school day.
As a parent, I know how much this community shows up for our school, and I'm asking you to show up again. Friends of Skinner West's Magic of Mondays campaign is raising one-time gifts and pledges to restore our school support positions before the 2026–2027 school year starts. Every pledge helps, and gifts are due August 14. Reach out to Friends of Skinner West to learn how your business can be part of it. #MagicOfMondays
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Dear Friends of Skinner West,
You may not have a child walking the halls of Skinner West this year, but you're part of this community all the same, as a grandparent, an alum, a neighbor, or a friend of a family who calls this school home.
Right now, Skinner West needs help. The ongoing budget crisis cut several school and instructional support staff positions, the people who greet kids by name, help them through a hard moment, and keep the school day running smoothly.
Friends of Skinner West has launched Magic of Mondays, a one-time campaign to bring these positions back for the 2026–2027 school year, and we're asking our extended community to help.
How you can help:
Give any amount. Every gift, large or small, moves us closer to the goal.
Consider a larger gift in honor of a child, teacher, or memory that matters to you. Gifts at this level can fund a meaningful part of a staff position.
Give by August 14, 2026, so the school can confirm staffing before the first day of class.
This is a focused, one-time campaign with a clear purpose and a firm deadline. Your gift today helps make sure Skinner West kids have the same support they've always counted on.
Thank you for being part of this community.
With appreciation,
Friends of Skinner West Board
