Beaubien Elementary Weekly
Week of February 3
February 3 - February 7
- Student Council's Winter Drive
February 3 - February 9
- Read-A-Thon!
Wednesday, February 5
- PTO Meeting *VIRTUAL*
- Internet Safety Parent Workshop
Friday, February 7
- Super Bowl Spirit Day
Saturday, February 8
- BEAUBIEN FAMILY SKATE PARTY
- 7/8 grade BOYS Basketball - 9:00am Beaubien vs Cleveland (Rickover Academy)
- 7/8 grade GIRLS Basketball - 10:00am Beaubien vs Cleveland (Rickover Academy)
SCORE sports schedule subject to change 1 hour before start time. Please visit Master Calendar HERE the day of the game
HAVE A GREAT WEEK!š¾šš
Dear Beaubien Bulldog Families,
Itās hard to believe how quickly time is passingāWinter Break feels like it was just yesterday, and now we have reached the end of the first semester! This is a great opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations with your child about their learning journey.
Over the years, I have observed several key traits that consistently contribute to student success. I encourage you to discuss these with your child to support their academic growth:
Attendance ā Students who excel academically maintain strong attendance records. Being present every day and arriving on time ensures they do not miss valuable instructional time.
Participation ā Successful students are actively engaged in their learning. During my classroom visits, I consistently see high-achieving students contributing to discussions, asking thoughtful questions, and collaborating with their peers. Encourage your child to participate fully in class.
Perseverance ā The ability to embrace challenges and persist through difficulties is essential for lifelong success. At Beaubien, we strive to instill a growth mindset, encouraging students to put forth their best effort even when faced with obstacles. Our most successful students demonstrate resilience and determination, and we hope you will reinforce this mindset at home as well.
As we begin Black History Month, our dedicated teachers will highlight Black history in classrooms, while continuing to integrate it into the curriculum throughout the year. At Beaubien, we recognize that Black history is American history, and we are committed to providing our students with a deeper understanding of its significance. For families interested in learning more, we encourage you to explore this valuable resource used by our educators: National Museum of African American History and Culture.
We are also excited to celebrate National School Counseling Week! This yearās theme, "School Counseling: Helping Students Thrive," recognizes the invaluable role of our school counselors. Letās take a moment to show appreciation for Ms. Koet and Ms. Kearney with a kind note or small token of gratitude. We are incredibly fortunate to have them supporting our students.
As always, we appreciate your partnership in fostering a positive and supportive learning environment.
Wishing all our families a joyful and love-filled Valentineās Day!
Best regards,
Michelle H. Ludford, Principal
Individual Prizes!
All students will receive a small participation award!
- The 10 students who raise the most money will have a special VIP outing with Ms. Ludford to Chuck E. Cheese and will ride there in a limousine!
- Students who raise $30 or more will receive a pair of custom Beaubien crew socks!
- Students who raise $50 or more will receive custom Beaubien crew socks AND a homework pass!
Class Incentives!
- For every $100 raised, classes will receive an entry for a raffle to win a movie in the auditorium with Mrs. Slaiwa and Mr. Graham. Five winning classrooms will attend.
- Top class in each grade band (prek-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th) will win a class party.
Please help support our winter drive called āWarming the hearts of the Homeless"
The Student Council will be making care packages to help support and show we care for those in need. Please consider to donate any of the following suggested items:
*travel size toiletries
*new menās socks
*new adult hats and gloves
*wet wipes
*hand warmers
*hot cocoa packets
*soup
*tuna
*dried fruit
*fruit cups
*fruit squeeze tubes
*water bottles
*gift cards to Subway, McDonalds, Dunkinā Donuts, etc
Donations will be collected in boxes on the first floor from 1/28-2/7.
Thank you in advance for your generous donations and caring hearts.
Family Skate Party - Saturday, February 8
Saturday, February 8
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Skokie Skatium
The Beaubien PTO invites your family for a night out on the ice. Come join us for an ADMISSION FREE family-friendly event! More info HERE
Please join us in congratulating these outstanding Bulldogs who were able to achieve Perfect Attendance and/or Honor Roll status for Quarter 2
February's PTO meeting will be VIRTUAL! Join us as we discuss this year's Scholastic Book Fair, Spring Fling and more! So many ways for you to be a part of the fun!
Wednesday, February 5
5:30pm vis GOOGLE MEET
Join by phone
(US) +1 912-712-4127PIN: 444380881
Internet Safety Parent Workshop - February 5
This workshop will be virtual and it will follow the February PTO meeting.
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 6:30 PM
VIRTUAL via Google Meets
More information CLICK HERE
Set up your eWallet
Back this year, the E-Wallet! A cashless way to shop! Create and fund your student's wallet. Grandparents and friends can add directly to their eWallet...no more worries about having correct change. Set up HERE
Volunteer Today!
You too can be a part of the BEST WEEK OF THE YEAR! A parent favorite, sign up and be a part of the fun! Sign up HERE
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
Let Us Know!
If you have any interests, strengths, areas of expertise or any ideas you would like to share with our fundraising committees or Beaubien community email us!
Apparel Store
Show your Bulldog Pride with some Spirit Wear!
ā”ļø Order online! Apparel will be delivered to your student for them to bring home.
Family Forms
Please complete one form per family with all students listed. We receive extra funding based on the amount of qualifying forms we process. For a copy of the form CLICK HERE
January 28 - February 7: Beaubien Student Council's Winter Drive"Warming the Hearts of the Homeless
January 31 - February 9 : Read-A-Thon
5: PTO Meeting *VIRTUAL*
7: Super Bowl Spirit Day
8: Family Skate Night
10 - 14: Scholastic Book Fair
10: Student Council Meeting
11: LSC Meeting
14: Q3 Progress Report Distribution Day
17: Presidentsā Day - NO SCHOOL
19: Dine Out at Buona Beef
20: School Tour
25: Professional Development day - NO CLASSES