Principal's Newsletter

As we head into our final week before winter break, the building is buzzing with excitement. Tomorrow our primary students will shine in the Winter Show, and next week brings Spirit Week fun, caroling around the neighborhood, and special buddy activities as students work together to write letters to veterans. We’re looking forward to celebrating this joyful season with our students and families!

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.

Here is the live stream link: https://youtube.com/live/stmlrMm6NMc?feature=share

We are excited to invite you to our Annual Winter Concert on Friday, December 12 in the school auditorium! Our students have been working hard on a joyful performance you won’t want to miss.

Showtimes:
• 10:00 AM (Doors open at 9:30 AM)
• 1:00 PM (Doors open at 12:30 PM)

Each family will receive 2 tickets for the event.

We look forward to celebrating the season together and showcasing the wonderful talents of our students!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cold-snap-onahan-winter-concert-2025-tickets-1976455039227?aff=oddtdtcreator

​QUESTIONS? CONTACT BRIDGET MCCARTHY: bmccarthy2@cps.edu

Our annual fundraiser website is LIVE and promotion has begun! Here is the website Link: https://aesbid.com/ELP/ONAHAN26

QR Code has been updated!

Here is our calendar that classrooms use. Feel free to continue the discussion at home!

Do you want to help out the school but don't have time to spend on location? Do you drink Starbucks everyday, shop at Target frequently or buy gas? You can use reloadable gift cards and give money back to Onahan, ALL YEAR LONG!

PRESCHOOL ENJOYING THEIR OUTDOOR SPACE IN SNOW

KINDERGARTEN - CLAY PAINTING

FIRST GRADE - HOW TO EAT A GINGERBREAD MAN

THIRD GRADE HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD

TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITY WITH HULU HOOPS AND BEAN BAG SLIDE GAMES

5TH GRADE SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS

7TH GRADE SCIENCE

Students used Starburst to model the formation of metamorphic rocks in science class. They used heat and pressure from their hands to transform the candy into "rocks".

8TH GRADE SCIENCE

SIXTH GRADE INDOOR RECESS

8TH GRADE INDOOR RECESS

If you are looking for free tutoring outside of Onahan, here are two resources to look into:

https://www.chicagoteenmentors.org/

https://www.chipublib.org/resources/learning/

Dates and events are added often, so check next week!