Principal Patten's Newsletter

Dear Onahan Community,

This has been a week, and it sounds like many families were flooded from the torrential rains. May our homes all dry out! Let's start enjoying Spring!

Speaking of so much rain, thank you to parents who attended the first CPS Capital Meeting (to advocate for our new field), and if you plan to go to upcoming ones. (See below) At these meetings, parents have not been able to "talk". For this reason, it is important to fill out the Capital Survey. We want the data to show that the field is not safe. One more injury is too many. Capital Planning Survey

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The moment you’ve all been waiting for has arrived! Get ready to watch the performers shine at Onahan’s 2026 Talent Show: A Night on Broadway! on Friday, April 24th.

Tickets are now up for grabs, and trust us, you won’t want to miss this spectacular night! Just a heads-up: these tickets are final sale, non-refundable and non-exchangeable.

Got questions? Shoot an email to Mrs. McCarthy at bmccarthy2@cps.edu. Let’s make this an unforgettable night!

Ticket Link for 5PM Show

Ticket Link for 7PM Show

WHAT CAN YOU DO ABOUT THE FIELD? MAKE NOISE AND JOIN US:

ATTEND A CAPITAL PLANNING MEETING BELOW
FILL OUT THE SURVEY BELOW
WE HAVE SOME MOMENTUM WITH CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS ED BANNON AND JENI CUSTER ENGAGING WITH US
STATE REPRESENTATIVE MARTWICK AND LAPOINTE ARE WORKING ON SOLUTIONS
WE HAVE SUPPORT FROM OUR ALDERMAN NAPOLITANO AND ALDERMAN GARDNER
REPRESENTATIVE QUIGLEY HAS RAISED $850,000 AND WROTE ANOTHER GRANT FOR MORE
CURRENTLY ONAHAN PARENTS ARE PROBLEM SOLVING AND LOOKING FOR SOLUTIONS TO MOVE ALONG ON THE PROJECT
COME TO OUR LSC MEETINGS TO KEEP MOMENTUM GOING - APRIL 16TH @ 6:30PM

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) will host five meetings in April to engage communities on capital priorities as the District works to develop its Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Plan. The capital plan is a part of the District’s overall budget that will be presented to the Board of Education later this summer. The meetings — which will be led by the CPS Capital Department, Office of Equity, and Office of Family and Community Engagement (FACE) — are intended to provide communities with an understanding of the District’s capital planning process and help the District prioritize critical capital needs. Participants for any of the meetings listed below should register here or tune in to the live-stream on CPS’ YouTube Channel. The Capital Planning Survey will be available until April 30th.

Tuesday, April 14th 3:00pm - 4:30pm (English/Spanish, Virtual)
Thursday, April 16th 5:30pm - 7:00pm (English/Spanish, Virtual)
Tuesday, April 21st 1:00pm - 2:30pm (English/Spanish, Colman Admin Office; 4655 S. Dearborn St.)
Tuesday, April 21st 5:30pm - 7:00pm (English/Spanish, Colman Admin Office; 4655 S. Dearborn St.)
Tuesday, April 28th 5:30pm - 7:00pm (Español Solo, Virtual)

Please share this flyer with friends and family. English and Spanish.

Reserve Your Ticket Here

Spring Fling Permission Form

Spring Fling Volunteer Form

This is a heartwarming day with downright wholesome fun. Don't miss out! FIELD DAY VOLUNTEER SIGN UP

Along with Friends of Onahan, we are working on refreshing the playground, "four square area" and the basketball court. We don't want to reveal all the details, yet, but we would love to connect with any parents who may have contacts for paint donations or discounts, as well as playground striping/line painting. Please contact Assistant Principal DeJulio at srlohman@cps.edu.

Let's represent Onahan in the parade!

Amazon Wish List for Parade Items:

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/B60LJQQK6J83?ref_=wl_share

Google Form for Parade Participation:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3FOoIx7jnI8bhBmaAFgafJT1WoyChd4led0jQHfFJpdZAWA/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Ticket Link: https://mlb.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=CDSV_PLAGENCY_MPV&orgid=53091#/sales_group_code;salesGroupId=9821

SCHOOL TO HOME CONNECTION...

Sign up to receive the CPS Early Childhood newsletter, and get an alert when the SY26-27 application opens. https://www.cps.edu/ChicagoEarlyLearning/connect/

This April, families across Chicago can apply for high-quality Chicago Early Learning programs for children from birth to age five. Explore options across CPS schools and Community-Based Organizations to find a program that fits your family’s needs.

When applying, families will be able to choose from over 500 high-quality early learning programs for every child in every neighborhood in Chicago.

Explore Program Options

Chicago Early Learning offers two types of programs designed to support children from birth to age five and meet families where they are.

CPS School-Based Programs (Ages 3–4)
Chicago Public Schools offers Pre-K programs for 4-year-olds and half-day programs for 3-year-olds.

Community-Based Organization (CBO) Programs (Ages 0–5)
Community-Based Early Learning and Preschool Programs serve families with children from birth to age five and offer programs for expecting mothers. They include Head Start, Early Head Start, Infant-Toddler programs, Home-Visiting Programs, and Doula Programs. Hours vary by site.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS FOR THEIR HARD WORK AND EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE AT THIS PAST WEEKEND'S HONOR BAND FESTIVAL.

Claire B
Celeste S
Danielle L
Emma T
Joseph S
Aleksandr K

They performed with 60 of our top musicians from the Chicagoland area, and were chosen for their playing ability, citizenship, and dedication to their school band program.

PK & 3rd grade buddy visit to Roden Library.
PK students (& some 3rd graders) got their own library card and checked out a book.

6TH GRADERS - DNA LAB

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7th GRADE STUDENTS ARE GETTING READY FOR THE JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT STOCK MARKET CHALLENGE APRIL 29TH. THE TOP 12 WILL ADVANCE TO CHARLES SCHWAB ON MAY 6TH.