Bobcat Blog

• Tuesday, October 1 - 5th Grade Lorado Taft Outdoor Education Trip
• Wednesday, October 2 - National Walk to School Day
• Thursday, October 3 - No School Day
• Monday, October 14 - No School: Indigenous Peoples’ Day
• Thursday, October 24- Conferences 3:00 - 7:00 pm (full day of school for students)
• Friday, October 25 - No Student Attendance; Conferences - 8:00 - Noon
• Tuesday, October 29 - PTO Brief General Meeting followed by Beye Math Night
• Thursday, October 31 - Halloween Parties and Parade (more details to come)

I am excited for our 5th graders to attend Lorado Taft coming up Tuesday. Then we hope many of our Bobcats can walk to school Wednesday in honor of International Walk to School Day. There is no school Thursday in honor of Rosh Hashanah. Happy New Year to all of our wonderful Jewish families.

Communication is vital to our Beye community success. Please see the blurb below about signing up on the Konstella platform. Let's meet the goal of having one adult member of each Beye Family sign up by October 1.

Please see the flier below from Mr. Simatic, our PE teacher. We hope your child(ren) can participate in the International Walk to School Day Wednesday, October 2. If that is not possible, students will have the opportunity to walk at lunch recess.

Please save October 29 on your calendar. More details will be coming soon, but we hope you can come for an important, brief PTO meeting to learn about this year's School Improvement Plan. A fun Math Night hour will follow.

Join our preferred PTO communication platform here: www.konstella.com/cd/O9AINQ

The PTO and your classroom leads (room parents) will use this program, Konstella, to organize class wide or schoolwide events for your children and you! It will also be a space to find out about volunteer opportunities or community gatherings.

We hope all students’ households will be represented with at least one adult on Konstella by October 1st. Here’s the registration link again: www.konstella.com/cd/O9AINQ

Please email communications@beyeschoolpto.org with questions.

Dear Beye Families,

Thank you for your generous contributions to our Bobcat family in need. Your overwhelming response to assist this family in the aftermath of their apartment fire is humbling. The family is so appreciative. At this time, since the family is living with relatives temporarily, we kindly ask , on their behalf, to hold further donations as they don't have any more space to accommodate. Once the family is able to return to their apartment, there may be other household needs depending on what is salvageable. Again, thank you so very much.

More details will be coming, but we want to let you know that we will be celebrating Halloween on October 31 in the afternoon. Please let the homeroom teacher and me know if you would prefer your child not participate.

• 11:40 - 12:35 Regular Recess and Lunch Time (Students can be picked up to go home for lunch and change into their costumes) **Survey indicating your preference coming next week.

• 1:10 - 1:40 Halloween Parade around the school campus block

• 1:40 - 2:40 Halloween parties in the classrooms (no food or drink)

• 3:00 Regular Dismissal

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria has a treat for you! On Wednesday, October 2nd, Lou Malnati's Pizzeria is donating 20% of all Dine-In, Takeout & Delivery orders to William Beye Elementary School. Take a night off from cooking and enjoy a meal out for a good cause! Lou Malnati's Pizzeria accepts orders online using the promo code GPFUND24 or in store/by phone mentioning William Beye Elementary School. Find more details here: https://grouprai.se/s288857 or see the flyer below:

Thank you Jacqueline Gelman for organizing our Fall Book Fair coming during conferences on Thursday, October 24 and 25. Thanks in advance for signing up to help.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805044CABAF2CA2F49-51802205-fall

SMART Hephzibah provides supplemental math and reading instruction for students in 2nd - 6th grade, and financial aid is available to all who request it. Our goal has been to make this accessible to every student who could benefit. SMART Hephzibah offers both “regular” and “advanced” classes. The regular classes will focus on strengthening knowledge of grade-level material and the advanced classes will go beyond the grade-level curriculum.

Find your perfect volunteer role!

We are looking for volunteers to fill some essential roles:

• There are many ways to get involved at Beye, from leading a working group, to helping run an event, to volunteering a few hours at an event or in the front office. Here is a list of volunteer opportunities to explore. Have awesome ideas for fun new fundraisers? Join the fundraising working group! Passionate about promoting healthy, delicious eating and exercise habits? Learn more about Fitness and Nutrition! Like meeting new people and building community? Parental Involvement is the place for you! Want to make sure that PTO events are welcoming, inclusive, and relevant for our whole community? Join the DEI committee. Do you have website design experience and a few hours to give? The Technology working group is looking for you. Want a one time commitment that supports our hardworking faculty and staff? Consider helping organize the meals for teachers during Parent Teacher Conferences.

Parent Workshop at OPRF: "Accommodations in Higher Ed"

District 97 families are invited to attend a parent workshop on Oct. 8, 2024, titled, "Accommodations in Higher Ed." The presentation will be held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Oak Park and River Forest High School, and will provide an overview on accessing and using accommodations at higher education institutions.

Click on this link for more information.

Special Olympics is back! CLICK HERE for our website, which includes a sign-up link, dates, locations and sports offered for the whole year. It's broken down between K-2, 3-5 and 6-8 grades.

There are still a handful of afternoon session spots available for early childhood blended classrooms at Whittier Elementary School for the 2024-25 school year! District 97 is seeks students who:

• Are non-IEP students who will be between the ages of 3 and 4 years by Sept. 1, 2024;

• Demonstrate age-appropriate language and social skills;

• Are Oak Park residents;

• Are not enrolled in a preschool program.

For more information about the Early Childhood Blended Program, including the link to apply, please visit https://www.op97.org/teach-learn/ecblended. If you have any questions, please contact the district's early childhood coordinator, Michele Suedbeck, at 708-524-3134.

Beye Fall 2 classes are now LIVE on our site. See link below for more information.

https://www.slowfireceramics.com/beyeelementaryschool

District 97 implemented the Raptor Visitor Management System on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024. This system will streamline the check-in process and enhance security at all our schools. Visitors will need to present a government-issued ID to check in, and a badge will be provided to wear while on school property.

For more details and video tutorials on the check-in process, please visit our website. If you have any questions, please contact your building principal.

Thank you for your support in keeping our schools safe!

The D97 Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) will be meeting every other month this school year. This is an opportunity for families to learn together and act as an advisory committee to the D97 Core Instruction team.

Parents are also invited to the Special Education Parent Support Meetings (SEPSM) which will meet every other month. The support group will be led by two licensed clinical social workers and will act as a space for parents seeking support/connection. The meetings are held from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Whittier Elementary School.

Special Education Meeting Schedule for 2024-25

October 28, 2024: SEPSM (Whittier)

November 25, 2024: SEPAC (Beye)

December 16, 2024: SEPSM (Whittier)

January 27, 2025: SEPAC (Beye)

February 24, 2025: SEPSM (Whittier)

March 17, 2025: SEPAC (Beye)

April 28, 2025: SEPSM (Whittier)

May 19, 2025: SEPAC (Beye)

Beye Bobcat Yoga Club is open to any Beye Student at any grade level.

We will meet every Thursday in the gym during lunch recess.

Kindergarten, 2nd, and 4th graders will meet from 12:05 - 12:35.

1st, 3rd, and 5th graders will meet from 11:40 - 12:00.

Yoga club will not only try yoga poses and move our bodies, but also work on calming our minds.

Our first meeting will be Thursday 10/10 in the gym. Students should wear comfortable clothes. They can bring a yoga mat if they like, however we have some to share.

Sign Up: Yoga Club Permission Slip

Thank you Ms. Baker!!

Mx. Suhs and Lori Janu-Chossek are facilitating Kaleidoscope this year. Please see THIS flier. This club will take place every Friday from 11:40 am - 12:15 pm, during the students lunch block. Interested 4th and 5th graders will bring their home or hot lunch and eat during group at 11:40 and still engage in recess at 12:15. The club will begin on Friday October 11th, and continue through April 25th. The goal of this club is to create a space that is safe and inclusive for LGBTQ+, non-binary students and allies while working to identify ways to make our school a more inclusive place for everyone, specifically LGBTQ+ students and allies. Students will have the opportunity to share, listen to, and discuss personal experiences in a judgment free zone.

Parents can provide permission 1 of 3 ways, they can email Lori Janu-Chossek (ljanuchossek@op97.org), return the signed flier or complete the Google Form Permission linked on flier.

Please consider signing up to help maintain our Beye community pantry! Thanks in advance.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409084FAEA82EA0FC1-beye1#/

Background Check Sign Up

Beye entrances/exits

D97 2024-2025 School Calendar

Health Letter from Nurse Shilpa

“My Mealtime” online portal, (If you need to add money to your child's account)

Student-Family Handbook for 2024-25

Cheryl Sullivan

Beye Principal

csullivan@op97.org

Location: 230 North Cuyler Avenue, Oak Park, IL, USA
Phone: 708- 524-3070
Twitter: @MrsSullivand97