Beaubien Elementary Weekly

Monday, January 5

• Professional Development Day - NO CLASSES
• First Monday of the Month dine out at Jarasa Kabob

Tuesday, January 6

• 🍎 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL - WELCOME BACK!

Wednesday, January 7

• PTO Meeting (Virtual)

Thursday, January 8

• Dine Out at Portillo's

Friday, January 9

• Quarter 2 Report Cards distributed

Saturday, January 10

• 1:00pm - 7/8th grade Boys Basketball: Beaubien v Hitch (Taft Gym 1)
• 2:00pm - 7/8th grade Girls Basketball: Beaubien v Hitch (Taft Gym 1)

  Click for Live Schedules. Schedules are subject to change up to an hour before a scheduled game/meet time, they should NOT be screenshot, printed or downloaded prior to that

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!🐾❄⛄

Dear Beaubien Families,

Happy New Year! As we begin a new calendar year, we are proud to reflect on the strong start our students, staff, and families have made together. The first months of the school year have been filled with learning, growth, and meaningful connections, and we are excited to continue building on that momentum as we move forward in 2026.

A new year is also a natural time to pause and think about goals, both for ourselves and for our children. One of the most powerful goals we can set as families is to continue supporting our children’s success at school. When schools and families work together, students thrive. Below are a few reminders of ways we can partner to help every child do their very best at Beaubien.

Support Learning at Home
Talking with your child about their school day makes a difference. Asking questions like, “What did you learn today?” or “What was something challenging or exciting?” helps children reflect and communicate about their learning. Checking backpacks, reviewing completed homework, and offering encouragement when work feels difficult all reinforce the importance of effort and responsibility. While homework should always be completed independently, guidance and support are invaluable.

Attendance and On-Time Arrival Matter
Being present and on time each day is one of the most important factors in student success. School begins at 7:45 AM, and all side doors close at 7:45 AM. Students who arrive late miss important instruction and disrupt their own learning and that of others. Thank you for helping ensure students are walking through our doors on time and ready to learn.

Celebrate Effort, Not Just Outcomes
Children are motivated when their hard work is noticed. Praising effort, persistence, and improvement is often more impactful than focusing solely on grades. When students know their families value trying their best, they are more likely to take risks and remain engaged in learning.

Encourage Big Dreams for the Future
Although our students are still in elementary school, conversations about the future matter now. Helping children understand the importance of education beyond high school encourages them to set ambitious goals and see learning as a pathway to opportunity.

Traffic Safety During Arrival and Dismissal
The safety of our students is our top priority. We ask all families to please follow traffic and parking guidelines during drop-off and pick-up times. This includes obeying posted signs, using designated drop-off areas, avoiding double parking, and refraining from stopping in crosswalks or bus zones. Please be patient, alert, and courteous to staff, students, and other families. Your cooperation helps ensure a safe and smooth process for everyone.

Stay Connected and Involved
Family involvement is one of the strongest predictors of student success. We encourage all families to stay engaged by communicating with teachers, participating in school events, and using the CPS Parent Portal to monitor assignments and updates. Directions for accessing the portal can be found HERE.

Winter Weather & Safety Reminders
Please ensure your child is dressed warmly each day. We will continue outdoor line-ups and recess when the “feels like” temperature is 20 degrees or above, so coats, hats, gloves, and scarves are essential.

We are incredibly proud of our students, families, and staff, and we are grateful for the strong partnership that defines the Beaubien community. Together, we look forward to a positive, productive, and successful 2026.

Warm regards,

Principal Ludford and Assistant Principal Lukic

We're back to reality! Perfect for busy nights: skip the cooking, enjoy a meal out and support our school at the same time!

Celebrate an extra day before we return to school by not cooking lunch, dinner and everything in between!

Every first Monday of the month, neighborhood favorite Jarasa Kabob will donate a portion of your sale directly to our school. Support Local Businesses who support neighborhood schools!

Monday, January 5

11:00am - 10:00pm

Jarasa Kabob

5233 N. Milwaukee Avenue

Dine in, Carry out and Deliver (3rd party services to not go towards this fundraiser)

We’re back to school and back to work….made dinner easy by dining out at Portillo’s! Order a big beef or cheeseburger and don’t forget the cheese fries!

20% of your sale benefits our students and school! Order online or in the app and use code PORTILLOS46. Dining in? Show the server this flyer!

Thursday, January 8
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Portillo’s Harwood Heights
7308 W. Lawrence Avenue
Drive thru, pickup, kiosk and in-restaurant orders only
CODE: PORTILLOS46 when ordering online or via app

COPY OF FLYER CLICK HERE

Happy New Year! It might be winter but we are ready to Spring ahead! Join us and find out what we have planned for the second half of the year....hint, hint: Read-a-thon, Family skate and Family Jam are just a few things coming soon! And you can join us from the comfort of your home!

Wednesday, January 7

5:30pm via Google Meet

meet.google.com/zcm-wnvs-tyr

Join by phone

Let’s cheer on our 6th-8th grade participants as they compete this Saturday, January 10, 2026 at the Northside Regional STEM Fair at Von Steuben High School.

They will present their research regarding their 2 month long inquiry based STEM projects. The 7th and 8th graders will also attempt to earn a spot at the City Exhibition at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry in February. We wish them the best!

6th Grade Team

Max M. & Liam L.

Aoife B.

Amelia F.

Henry W. & Calvin C.

Nori A.

7th & 8th Grade Team

Lyuben K.

Hope H. & Leanna G.

Kaylee S.

Abigail U.

Cienna B.

🎁 These make GREAT GIFTS to give to neighbors, HS students and anyone in the neighborhood….a gift that lasts the whole year!

➡️ You don’t want to miss this deal! Beaubien Vendor Cards can be used at an establishment once a day, every day for up to a year‼️‼️‼️

Many local favorites! Splash Car Wash, Dunkin Donuts, Pasta D'Arte, Subway, Bust Outs, Paterno's and MANY MANY MORE!

Cards are only $20! Every vendor card purchased will help towards our trip. To order a card print out the form and return to Kim Sineni or the Main Office with your child’s name and room number along with $20, cash or money order, for each card.

For a full list of participating vendors and to print your form click HERE

Questions? Contact Ms. Sineni at ktsineni@cps.edu

5 - Professional Development Day - NO CLASSES FOR STUDENTS

5 - First Monday of the month dine out at Jarasa Kabob

🍎6 - BACK TO SCHOOL! Welcome Back Bulldogs

7 - Virtual PTO Meeting (via Google Meet)

8 - Dine Out at Portillo’s

9 - Quarter 2 report cards distributed

13 - LSC Meeting

15 - School Tour

19 - Martin Lutheran King Jr Day - NO SCHOOL

23 - Feb 3 Read-a-thon

Have a great month! Welcome back and Happy New Year!