Student Blog

This story is written by fifth grader Joshua T.: An animal name Kwah bear went to Cluster Tutoring. His tutor’s name is Mrs. Carrie the panda. Each Thursday they do homework, read books, and play games. Each month they have more fun every … [Read more...] about The Story of Kwah Bear

Kaden H., a fourth grader, penned this seasonal poem: Things I like about winter: Blue is in winter. My birthday is in winter. Christmas is in winter. New Years is in winter. Winter Wonderland at Navy Pier is in … [Read more...] about Winter!!

Seventh Grader Essence wrote this: Winter Windy It’s the time of the year for my Birthday Not hot/Nobody outside Too Cold Enjoy the Weather Really cold … [Read more...] about A Winter Acrostic

This poem was written by high school freshman, Elijah, with a "Seasons" theme in mind: Everyone is jolly. Everyone is happy. It's a holiday on its way, We call this Christmas. Don't be mad. Let's be happy. It's time to have fun. … [Read more...] about The Joy of Christmas

Our first ever online post comes from high school senior, Taliya, who used parts of this poem in her college essays: Dear young black girl Let me undress you Let me know you better than you do Don’t let the other people shut you … [Read more...] about Welcome to the Tutoring Times! This online newsletter is a chance for the students to shine and show their creativity through writing poetry, fiction, and non-fiction, and creating visual art.