Beaubien Elementary Weekly
MISSION
The mission of Beaubien Elementary School is to ensure that each child will experience optimal social, emotional, and academic success by providing:
Engaging, high quality instruction
Challenging and progressive child-centered programs
Nurturing supports to meet the needs of the whole-child
Collaborative opportunities for family and community partnerships
VISION
Beaubien School will graduate collaborative, creative, effective communicators and critical thinkers that are well-rounded citizens prepared to reach their full potential and lead productive lives in a multicultural, complex and changing world.
CPS Mission
To provide a high-quality public education for every child, in every neighborhood, that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life.
SY25 CPS Focus: The Daily Student Experience is Rigorous, Joyful, and Equitable.
August 18, 2024
Hello Beaubien Bulldog Families,
The first day of school is just around the corner, and we are excited to welcome our awesome students and families. The first day of school for students is Monday, August 26, 2024 at 7:45 a.m. Doors will open at 7:40 a.m. Our amazing teachers return on Monday, August 19th, for a week of professional learning, collaboration, and preparation. All families have access to their child's classroom in the Aspen Parent Portal at this time. If you have not been able to log in, please contact the main office. All homerooms have been finalized at this time, requests to change will not be accepted.
SAVE THE DATES:
- Thursday, August 22nd - Supply Drop Off & Meet and Greet on the playground
- Monday, August 26th – First Day of School
- Thursday, September 5th - Curriculum Night
All homeroom teachers will be sending out a welcome email this week with general information as well as arrival and dismissal information. You can also find all things Beaubien in our Parent-Student Handbook.
Communication and involvement is extremely important to us at Beaubien.
PLEASE be sure to sign up at the bottom of our school website to receive Sunday Night News at www.beaubienelementary.org as well as “Like” us on our Beaubien PTO Facebook page. You can also find us on Twitter @ JBBElementary. All updates, current events and opportunities for you to get involved in our school community will be posted on these sites.
On behalf of the staff, I want to thank you for entrusting your child to us. I know by working together, we can make this very interesting start of a school year great! If you ever have any questions, please contact me at mhludford@cps.edu or contact the main office at 773-534-3500. My door is always open and I look forward to hearing from you.
We are……Beaubien Bulldogs!!!
Michelle H. Ludford
Principal
Beaubien Elementary
School & Medical Forms
Due in August. School forms and health forms/requirements can be found HERE.
Supply Lists
Everything you need for the school year can be found HERE
School Fees
Instructional fees ($75) go towards crucial materials for your student. Payments can be made by clicking 'One-Time Payment' HERE
You’re Invited! Drop off your school supplies, meet your teacher and catch up with friends, old and new!
Thursday, August 22nd
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Enter through Door #2 (main door) and Door #7 (Annex, Argyle street side)
Reunite with classmates, friends and families on the large playlot. Members of our Parent-Teacher (PTO) Board and Local School Council (LSC) will be handing out popsicles to welcome parents and answer any questions!
If you are unable to make it, you can drop off supplies labeled with student names at the security desk in the main lobby any day during the week of August 19th between 8:00am and 3:00pm.
Welcome to Beaubien!
Join us as we welcome these new members to our Beaubien Staff. Also best wishes to familiar faces taking on new roles!
Staff...New Faces
Ms. Maddie Danz Kearnes - School Counselor
Ms. Maeve Donlin - 6th Grade, Room 208
Ms. Lisa LaRue - Kindergarten, Room 100 (Until Jan. 2025)
Ms. Mary Radice - 1st Grade, Room 408
Mr. Cameron Sarkar - School Cadre
Mr. Joshua Taylor - 7th Grade, Room 309
Ms. Lee Ther - K-2 Special Education Room 411
Staff...New Places
Ms. Choi - 8th Grade Room 302
Ms. Combs - 6th Grade Options Room 201
Mr. Graham - Multi Language Learner Support Room 007
Ms. Lydon - 1st Grade Options Room 406
Ms. McDonald - Case Manager
Ms. Sineni - Instructional Support & Interventionist
Ms. Slaiwa - Regional Gifted Center Coordinator
Parent-Student Handbook
A guide for parents and students to answer frequently asked questions.
CPS Approved Volunteer Screening
All parents who wish to chaperone field trips and volunteer at school functions must be CPS approved. More information about screening and policy can be found on our website.
ASPEN Parent Portal
If you do not have an ASPEN account or have forgotten your login/password please contact the Main Office for help.
Office Hours for this week are Monday - Friday 8:00am - 3:00pm at 773-534-3500
Breakfast and Lunch Menus
Click HERE for Breakfast and Lunch Menus. Use the drop down link at the upper left corner to view the different Breakfast and Lunch menus for all grades
2024-2025 School Calendar
For a copy of next year’s school calendar CLICK HERE!
Report An Absence Online
E-Absence allows you to submit, schedule, and track your students’ absences online with the Aspen Parent Portal. Log in at http://aspen.cps.edu to learn more.