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Principal's Newsletter

November 6, 2025

Principal'sNewsletter November 6, 2025

Dear Onahan Community,

It was great to see so many parents in person on Report Card Pick up! It feels like we blinked and October was over, but we have officially hit the ground running with an incredibly busy and exciting start to November. The energy in the building is high, and our students are showing amazing engagement!

This week was packed, starting with an inspiring author visit that sparked incredible excitement about reading, perfectly timed with our successful Book Fair. A huge thank you to all the volunteers, and especially Megan Freeley who organized both the fair and author visit.

We also shifted our focus to character development by introducing our new school-wide Gratitude Calendar and proudly celebrating the creative winners of the Anti-bullying/Kindness Poster Competition. It’s wonderful to see our community embracing both literacy and compassion as we move deeper into the fall season.

We also had a guest speaker from the Safe Ambassador's Program for 2nd and 5th graders on pedestrian and bike safety. They will return for part two in December.

Both our Girls and Boys Volleyball teams were in the Network One play-off games, and despite valiant efforts and great skill-based playing, their season has ended. Thank you to all the friends and families that came to cheer these athletes on! Both teams deserve a round of applause.

Read on for photos from the author visit, updates on our sports teams, and all the important dates you need for the coming weeks!

ONAHAN GRATITUDE CALENDAR ONAHAN GRATITUDE CALENDAR

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

HELP US FIX THE ONAHAN FIELD--YOUR VOICE MATTERS πŸ’™πŸ’› HELP US FIX THE ONAHAN FIELD--YOUR VOICE MATTERS πŸ’™πŸ’›

We are keeping this at the forefront. We will have Chicago Public Schools Board Member, Mr. Ed Bannon will be joining for our discussion about the field.

ATTENTION NEEDED: ACTIONS STEPS FOR OUR FIELD

SUPPORT OUR VETERANS SUPPORT OUR VETERANS

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PTO SCHEDULE PTO SCHEDULE

Looking for something fun to do on Tuesday 11/11 when there is no school? Come join us for some bowling at Habetler Bowl!! Please fill out the form and send payment via zelle @ onahanpto@gmail.com! Hope to see you there!

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PTO RAISE RIGHT OPPORTUNITIES PTO RAISE RIGHT OPPORTUNITIES

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!

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AROUND THE CLASSROOM AROUND THE CLASSROOM

Halloween Parade

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Halloween Activities

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Boy Volleyball Play-Off Game at Rickover Naval Academy

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Author Ben Clanton discussing his books and creating characters with K-3 students

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Bike Safety Presentations

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A Healthy Little Step Competition with Staff A Healthy Little Step Competition with Staff

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TUTORING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE COMMUNITY TUTORING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE COMMUNITY

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/

CROSSING GUARD NEEDED AT RAVEN AND NAGLE CROSSING GUARD NEEDED AT RAVEN AND NAGLE

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UPCOMING EVENTS AND DATES UPCOMING EVENTS AND DATES

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PROSPECTIVE PARENT/STUDENT TOURS PROSPECTIVE PARENT/STUDENT TOURS

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INFORMATION AT YOUR FINGER TIPS INFORMATION AT YOUR FINGER TIPS

Order A Year Book
CPS Score 5th-8th Grade Game Schedules
SY26 Family Handbook
Minimal Health Requirements
SY26 Downloadable and Fillable School Forms
Click here for our the Onahan Website
Click Here for the Breakfast Menu
Click Here for the Lunch Menu
Visiting Onahan? Sign In Here Before Coming to School
Volunteer Application

SY2026 CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS CALENDARS SY2026 CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS CALENDARS

SY2026 CPS Calendar - English
SY2026 CPS Calendar - Spanish
SY2026 CPS Calendar - Arabic
SY2026 CPS Calendar - Polish
For and with our students,
Marianne Patten
https://www.onahanschool.org/
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