Bobcat Blog

• Monday, October 19 - Access to Algebra - Family Information Session (For interested 5th grade families)
• Wednesday, October 21 - Rescheduled Bobcat Bolt (see details below)
• Thursday, October 22 - Book Fair Begins
• Thursday, October 22 - Full Day of School; Fall Conferences 3:00 - 7:00 p.m.
• Friday, October 23 - No School for Students; Fall Conferences 8:00 a.m. - Noon
• Friday, October 30 - Halloween Parade and Parties

Your child should have brought home their STAR report today (Reading and Math) as well as their IAR scores if they are a fourth or fifth grade student. The homeroom teachers are looking forward to meeting with all of you next week for the Fall Conferences. We want 100% participation. If you have forgotten the scheduled time, please reach out to the HR teacher or the front office staff. While at school, Thursday or Friday, please check out the Book Fair in the auditorium.

Thank you to everyone who came out last Saturday to help plant 3 new trees on the Cuyler side. I look forward to watching them grow.

Please consider signing up to meet with some of our Special Area Teachers for a conference next Thursday or Friday. They will not be able to accommodate "walk in" conferences so sign up by Wednesday, October 21. Here is the Special Area Teachers Conference Document.

POP In & Meet the Team!

Hello Beye Families!

If your child receives Tier 3 reading or math support, we invite you to POP into Room 213 during conferences for our Title I Family Event!

• Thursday, October 22, from 4 to 6 p.m.
• Friday, October 23, from 8 to 10 a.m.

Join Beye’s language arts specialist (LAS), MTSS lead, and principal for an informal opportunity to say hello and put names to faces! We’ll have books for families to take home, tips for supporting learning at home, and bags of popcorn to enjoy.

This is a casual meet and greet rather than an individual conference about your child’s progress. Stop by whenever it works for your family during either time. We look forward to connecting with you!

**If your child receives Title 3 support, you should have received an email recently. If you are unsure, please check in with the homeroom teacher or Mrs. Sullivan.

We will have our regular lunch/recess time on Friday, October 30 from 11:30 - 12:25 p.m. Students have the option, though, of being picked up to go home, eat and change into their costume. Thank you for completing the short survey for each of your Bobcats to help us plan.

Halloween Lunch Survey

Despite being delayed by the rain, we are SO PROUD of our Bobcats for reaching our dollar goal!!! To date, we have raised $13,280!!!! That's 110% of our school-wide goal!! Check out the classroom leaderboard below.

We would love to have every Bobcat represented and registered to achieve our participation goal! Registration takes 5 minutes and is completely FREE

Register Here

Come out to the Beye field on the morning of October 21st to cheer on our Bobcats! K-2nd grade will run from 8:30-9am and 3rd-5th grade from 9am-9:30am

Volunteer: We need a few more volunteers for 30-minute shifts (8:30-9am and 9-9:30am) to help keep students safe and cheer them on while they move around the school block during the Bolt. Click here to volunteer

Thank you to all that braved the weather and came out to Robert's Westside. It was great to catch up with old friends and meet new ones!

The Book Fair is next week, October 22nd and 23rd. Thanks to all who have volunteered so far! We are still looking for a few more volunteers for the Friday 10/23/26 shifts, SignUp Genius link here

During parent-teacher conferences next week, our hardworking teachers and staff will be putting in long hours to partner with families and support our students. To show our deep appreciation for everything they do, the PTO is proud to sponsor and cater a special luncheon for them in the staff lounge on Thursday afternoon.

Thank you to all of our school families whose ongoing support of the PTO makes gestures like this possible. Here's to a wonderful and productive conference week!

Mark your calendars (Saturday, January 23) for one of Beye’s favorite traditions—and help us make this year’s Fun Fair a great one! We’re looking for volunteers to join the planning team, especially:

• A communications lead to help with simple website updates, social media and getting the word out to Beye families. No special experience required—we’ll show you the ropes!

• Creative builders, fixers & idea people to refresh old favorites and dream up some new games.

• Community connectors to help reach out to local businesses for donations and sponsorships. No fundraising experience needed—just enthusiasm and a willingness to ask!

Planning starts this month! Email rose.dipietro@gmail.com to get involved!

Thanks to all who have volunteered so far! We are still looking for a few more volunteers for the Friday October 23rd shifts. SignUp Genius link here

Keep an eye out for Classroom Book Fair Wish Lists to help build your child's classroom library!

We are excited to invite your student to our upcoming D97 Student Services "Student Night In" on Friday, Nov. 13, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Whittier Elementary School! This special evening is designed for all District 97 students with IEPs to connect with their peers and enjoy a fun-filled night together. While the students are having a great time, parents and guardians can take the night off to relax and enjoy some time for themselves. Dinner will be provided for the students during the event.

West40, a regional organization supporting West Cook County school districts and families, is hosting a Community Wellness Fair featuring local resources alongside a clothing and winter goods giveaway by Mano a Mano Unidos.

Please join us for this community event! West40 Wellness Fair Smore Link

• Date and Time: Saturday, Oct. 17

• Location: West40 (Maywood, IL)

• Details: Features community resources, clothing, and winter goods giveaway. All families are welcome to attend!

The Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) is a parent-led group that invites District 97 families to share their voices and help inform the practices and programs of Student Services. By hearing directly from families, we can better ensure that the needs of every student are considered in our district-wide practices. We want to learn from you and work together to strengthen support for all students.

Please join us for our next meeting! Oct. 21 event flyer >>

• Date and Time: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

• Location: Beye Library, 230 N. Cuyler Ave.

• Details: Consider bringing a cozy fall dish to share for our potluck! Oct. 21 event flyer >>

This year, District 97 will continue to offer Access to Algebra for students in grades 5 through 7 who are not currently single-subject accelerated in mathematics.

Families are invited to attend an information session on October 19, 2026, if their student is interested in participating in these courses. We will be meeting from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Julian Middle School.

• Click here to view the event flyer in English

Our goal in District 97 is to create a positive learning environment where all students, staff and families feel a sense of belonging. In that spirit, we have put together information and resources regarding culturally-sensitive Halloween costumes. We appreciate families being proactive with their children in making thoughtful costume choices. District 97 Halloween Letter 2026 >>

Dear District 97 Families,

Over the past several months, District 97 has been working to create more consistent, organized, and streamlined practices across all of our school-sponsored clubs and extracurricular programs.

As part of this effort, we are introducing a centralized parent/guardian permission process for student participation in school clubs across all buildings. Moving to a single, standardized process helps ensure that student spaces remain safe, well-managed, and clear for every family.

What You Need to Know:

• One Centralized Form: Before attending any school-sponsored club, a parent or guardian must complete a brief permission form. Each school has its own form—you can access your school's link here: D97 Extracurricular Programs and Clubs Permission Forms.
  
  

• Continuous Access: Because clubs launch at different points throughout the school year, this form link will remain permanently accessible in school newsletters and websites.
  
  

• Specialized Activities: If a specific club requires supplementary agreements (such as digital platforms for students under 13), club sponsors will follow up directly with those details.

We appreciate your partnership as we continue to enhance and support our extracurricular offerings for all students!

Sincerely,

Dr. Eboney Lofton
Chief Learning and Innovation Officer

More detailed information will be shared as Halloween gets closer, but here are some things to know now:

• We will celebrate Halloween on Friday, October 30 in the afternoon (families who prefer to not have their child participate may email the homeroom teacher and me and we will plan alternate activities)
• Costumes need to be culturally sensitive (see district blurb below); not include any play weapons such as knives, guns, or swords; not include masks making safe travel around the building and neighborhood unsafe
• 11:30 - 12:25 pm - Lunch and recess will continue as usual; however, we will send a short survey next week to complete to let us know if your child will be picked up for lunch and to change into their costume at home.
• 12:25 - 1:00 pm - Students will get into their costumes; class activity; parade preparation
• 1:00 - 1:10 pm - Classes will head out to the blacktop to prepare for the start of the parade
• 1:10 - 1:40 pm - Parade around the school and neighborhood (exact route coming soon)
• 1:45 - 2:45 pm - Class Parties (See Room Parent Blurb Below)
• 2:45 - 3:00 pm - Clean Up and Dismissal

• Academic Calendar
• 2026-27 Days-Off Planner
• 2026-27 Identity and Heritage Calendar
• Background Check Sign Up
• Beye Health Requirements and Matters for the 2026-2027 school year
• Beye Map of School Entrances/Exits
• Food Services webpage.
• My MealTime. (If you need to add money to your child's account)
• Student and Family Handbook

Cheryl Sullivan

Beye Principal

csullivan@op97.org

Location: 230 North Cuyler Avenue, Oak Park, IL, USA
Phone: 708- 524-3070