Principal's Newsletter

Dear Onahan Community,

Winter break is almost here! We hope this time offers your family a chance to relax, recharge, and enjoy special moments together. Thank you for all you do to support our school community. We wish you peace, joy, and warmth during the holiday season and the year ahead.

REMINDER: Monday, January 5th, is a School Improvement Day and not a school day for students. Also, the school is closed over winter break.

HERE IS A RESOURCE

Our counselor, Ms. Allison Ramirez, passed this resource on to me, and may be helpful when the holidays are not "the best time of the year". This pre-recorded webinar from Rooster & Hen Resources, talks about creative support ideas to help kids and families who are grieving over the holidays. It is a space to share simple, artful activities and rituals to honor the memory and story of loved ones who may be missing from the holiday celebrations.

Play from 27:08 for section on Kids' Grief Over the Holidays.

https://zoom.us/rec/play/5x7nYSXYiM_JsqZE-KGJX1rTWPYhYjL6_MbhjWIdnb-JDW3dF0kfYajbJwSgxTFFvITPSXXu9Y_P53fy.tvjkl3Ltn7rwiRBm

Webinar Passcode: K6s!2!=l

The application period is now open. Beginning October 20, 2025, applicants can submit their nomination materials to become an LSC candidate. Here you will find instructions for how to apply according to your candidate type. Directions for Applying

Application period closes at 3:00 p.m. on January 20, 2026: All application materials must be submitted by the deadline to be nominated as a candidate.
Election Day is March 18, 2026: All LSC elections will take place on a single day.
Election judges: CPS is also seeking 2,000 paid election judges to support the 2026 LSC election. Find instructions for applying below.
Need help with your application? Parents and community members are invited to attend an application workshop for assistance with completing the nomination forms.
Questions? Contact the Office of Local School Council Relations (OLSCR) at 773-553-1400 or lscrelations@cps.edu.