Principal Patten's Newsletter
April 23, 2026
Dear Onahan Community,
Don't wait any longer! 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. We are working on having a performance in school next week so no one misses out.
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
FYI - CHECK PHONES AND APPS
Tellonym is not a new app, but one that has surfaced recently as a problem at Onahan. It is an anonymous messaging and social networking app, designed for users to receive "Tells" (messages) from friends and strangers without revealing the sender's identity. Often integrated with Instagram or Snapchat, it allows users to share a custom link to receive honest feedback, questions, or comments on their profile. For more information, click on the link. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1No7zfTF0pZrl96N1--qkqZwXLjc5zf0wPmIS9DmUksY/edit?usp=sharing
IMMEDIATE ACTION ITEM FOR THE FIELD - EASY
- Please read Sara's speech
- Go to this link to make comments for the Board directly. This is open for a 5 day period following all Board meetings. Ask your friends and families to do the same.
- Remember, we have a small window of opportunity to make our voices heard before budgets pass in Illinois, Chicago and in CPS. April and May are crucial to be the squeaky wheel.
- Thank you, Sara, and for those of you who make comment in the link above. Let's get this done.
DON'T MISS OUT!
COME HELP SPRUCE UP AND MEET OTHER FAMILIES
SPRING FLING DANCE FOR 6TH-8TH GRADERS...GET TICKETS
FIELD DAY - CELEBRATION FOR A GREAT YEAR!
This is a heartwarming day with downright wholesome fun. Don't miss out! FIELD DAY VOLUNTEER SIGN UP
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
Amazon Wish List for Parade Items:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/B60LJQQK6J83?ref_=wl_share
Google Form for Parade Participation:
LET'S GO TO THE BALL PARK AND SEE THE CHICAGO DOGS
APRIL SOCIAL EMOTIONAL CALENDAR
SCHOOL TO HOME CONNECTION...
AROUND THE CLASSROOM
Second Grade Goes to the Zoo!
8th Grade Projects for Little Rock Nine. They are unbelievable. Look at the detail in the pop up book and the painting of the 9 students.
TAKE A GLANCE AT OUR SPANISH CLASSES!
Here is our Spanish class newsletter update for Quarters 3 & 4!