Beaubien Elementary Weekly

Sunday, March 1

• Bulldog Family Jam

Monday, March 2

• Dine Out 1st Monday at Jarasa Kabob

Wednesday, March 4

• PTO Meeting

Friday, March 6

• Quarter 3 ends

Have a great week!🐾😊

Dear Beaubien Families,

I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our entire community for the incredible support during our 10th Annual Read-A-Thon! We are so fortunate to be part of such a dedicated and generous village. I am thrilled to share that this year’s Read-A-Thon was incredibly successful. Our students had a blast with daily school-wide read-alouds featuring special guest readers. A huge thank you to our staff for making it such a fun week, and a special shout-out to the Read-A-Thon committee—Ms. Arroyo, Mr. Graham, Ms. Hansen, Ms. Nieves and Ms. Slaiwa for their leadership and hard work in making this special event happen.

On a more personal note, I have some bittersweet news to share with our community. Our Assistant Principal, Mr. Lukic, will be moving on to a new chapter in his life. Mr. Lukic has made a lasting impact on Beaubien. Whether he was cheering on students in the hallways, helping a child through a tough day, or jumping in to read aloud during our Read-A-Thon, his genuine care for our kids was always on display. He has truly shaped our school culture through his unwavering dedication to our students’ success and well-being. I am so grateful for the hard work and heart he has poured into Beaubien every single day. He will be missed.

Please take a moment to read his personal letter to our community, included below.

In other community news, the Family Jam is taking place today at the Irish Heritage Center from 12:00 to 6:00. A big thank you to Matt Corcoran and his team for all their hard work to make this happen. The lineup of musicians looks incredible, and I know it is sure to be a great time for all!

As we move into March, our 3rd–8th grade students will begin the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) and our 5th & 8th grade students will additionally take the Illinois Science Assessment (ISA) from March 3rd through March 13th. These assessments help us track academic growth and ensure our school is aligned with state standards in ELA and Math. Your child’s homeroom teacher will share a specific schedule soon, but here is how you can help them prepare:

• Attendance and Rest: Ensure your child is at school on time and gets a full night’s sleep.
• Nutrition: A healthy breakfast is key! We will continue to offer breakfast at school daily.
• Mindset: Remind your child to ask for clarification on directions if needed and encourage them to simply do their best.
• Confidence: Let them know you have full confidence in their ability to work hard.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions or ideas. I truly value our partnership, and my door is always open to you.

Warm Regards,

Michelle H. Ludford, Principal

Dear Beaubien Community,

I am writing to share some bittersweet personal news. My family and I are relocating to Michigan, and as a result, my last day serving this incredible school will be May 8th.

This transition is especially emotional for me because my connection to this school runs so deep. Long before I had the privilege of being the vice principal, I walked these very same halls as a student. To have grown up in this community, and then to have had the opportunity to come back and serve it, has been one of the greatest honors of my life.

Beaubien has always been a truly special place, and that is entirely because of the people. To our families, thank you for your unwavering partnership and the trust you place in our team every day. To the students, watching you learn, grow, and fill this building with energy has been a constant source of joy and inspiration.

As I prepare for my family’s next chapter over the next couple of months, my priority will be ensuring a seamless transition behind the scenes so that our staff and students remain fully supported.

I will always be a proud Beaubien alum, and I leave knowing this school will continue to thrive and achieve amazing things. Thank you all for making this community such a wonderful place to learn, to work, and to call home.

Warmly,

Nikola Lukic, Assistant Principal

Join us for this FAMILY and FRIEND-Ly event! See our Beaubien parents like you’ve never seen them before!

Sunday, March 1
Noon - 6pm
Irish American Heritage Center

4626 N. Knox
Food, raffles and drinks for purchase!

Join us for March's PTO Meeting and find out what we have planned for Spring Fling and other upcoming events!

Wednesday, March 4

5:30pm in the Beaubien Library

Hello Beaubien Families, we need your help. This March, each 3rd through 8th grader will take the IAR. Part of the assessment requires headphones, and we have a very limited school supply of extra headphones for emergencies.

It would be a great help if you could check in with your student to see if they have working headphones.

Thank you!

ASCC is a sports camp that is designed by Occupational and Physical Therapists to meet the needs of children who are unable to participate in “traditional” sports camps. This is a great opportunity for youth t to have the chance to learn and experience organized sports. More information about sports camps, enrollment dates, and registration can be found on at official website. Registration opened on the first of this month, so there is still plenty of time for families to sign up!

Chicago Public Schools has released district calendars for next two academic calendar years. You can find them below

2026-2027

2027-2028

Bulldogs Have Talent! It's our annual B-Show! Show off your talents and become the next Beaubien Star! Auditions open to all students. Emcee spots are for 8th graders only.

Information Link CLICK HERE

🌟Important Dates🌟

March 9 - Online Registration Deadline

March 11 - Audition dates posted

March 11 - MC auditions (8th Graders Only)

March 16 - Parent Signature forms due

March 16 & 19 - Auditions

March 20 - Cast list Announcements

March 30 - May 8: Schedule Rehearsals

It’s our annual adults-only night of food, drinks, laughter, and friendly bidding competition. Leave the kids at home, grab your friends, and join Beaubien staff and families (past and present!) for a fun night out — complete with beach vibes, exciting auction items, and bingo prizes you won’t want to miss.

👉 Be sure to follow the event page on Facebook to stay up to date on auction previews, ticket info, sneak peeks, and everything you need to know for the biggest night of the year!

Saturday, April 25, 2026

6:00-10:00 PM

The River Room at Burning Bush Brewery

4018 N Rockwell

Chicago, IL 60618

❤️Donations Needed!

🎁The hunt for auction prizes is officially on! Whether it’s a connection to a local hotspot or a hidden gem in your gift closet, we want it.

🔥Hot Items:

Dining & retail gift cards, sports/show tickets, curated

gift baskets

🚨The Deadline:

Please drop off donations at the main office or via "backpack mail" (labeled "Spring Fling") by Friday, April 10.

Today, ten Beaubien Bulldogs participated the Illinois Holocaust Museum’s annual Student Leadership Day. It was a unique opportunity to practice public speaking, networking, and collaboration.

They designed human rights slogans and symbols, created a campaign to raise awareness, completed a virtual tour featuring a Holocaust survivor, and practiced creative writing with Harold Green III, a poet and musician.

Way to go, Bulldogs!

Last weekend the Beaubien Chess Team had another great showing at the 2026 Greater Chicago Championship at McCormick Place. Led by Sophia A (4th place finish) and Sai A (8th place finish), the K-6 team tied for first place in the reserve section and Rishik P placed 5th in the K-8 individual section. Congratulations on the outstanding gameplay!

Also proudly competing for Beaubien were Krishiv A, Omar A, Aiden B, Keira C, Grace G, Hiroto I, Abraham I, Adarsh K, Samuel M, Veekshith N and Yeshwin N. It was a long day where each and every Beaubien chess player dug deep to solve many tactical and positional challenges.

Yesterday, the Beaubien Chess team competed in CPS Academic Chess Elementary Northside Playoffs! Special congratulations to Sai A. for earning the third place individual trophy and advancing to the championship round! Also competing were Krishiv A, Omar A, Grace G, Hiroto I, and Adarsh K. We are proud of our Chess Bulldogs! Way to go, Bulldogs!

You won’t mind the climb to the 3rd Floor Gym…come and see our latest mural!

Bulldogs Strong! Thank you to former Beaubien music teacher Kailey Rorer for this amazing piece and to a Beaubien staff member’s family for funding this artwork.

@KaileyRorerArtLLC

1 - Family Jam

2 - Dine Out MONDAY at Jarasa Kabob

4 - PTO Meeting

6 - Quarter 3 ends

9 - B-Show Registration deadline

10 - Dine Out at Lou Malnati’s (OLD IRVING)

10 - LSC Meeting

11 - B-Show Emcee Auditions

11 - Dine Out at Lou Malnati’s (LINCOLNWOOD)

16 - B-Show Auditions

17 - Professional Development Day - NO CLASSES

18 - Parent-Teacher Conferences - NO SCHOOL

19 - B-Show Auditions

19 - School Tour

23-27: Spring Break