Bobcat Blog
Saturday, January 14
Notes and Reminders
- Monday, January 16: No School in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Tuesday, January 17: Spelling Bee for 3rd and 2nd Grades
- Thursday, January 19: Spelling Bee for 4th and 5th Grades
***Please label all student water bottles, lunch boxes, sweatshirts, coats, etc. We want to reduce the amount of things we have in lost and found this year. Thank you.
Sneaker Recycling Drive
Recycle your old sneakers and earn money for Beye School!
Bring any and all sneakers, in any condition, to the school for donation January 9th-31st.
The Beye Green Team has partnered with gotsneakers.com to keep sneakers out of landfills and earn money for Beye!
Spelling Bee 2023 for Grades 2 - 5
Dear Beye Grade 2-5 Families:
Students who registered will compete only against other students in the same grade. Participants will compete together in the auditorium, with their classes in the audience. Family of participants are welcome to attend, or to watch via Zoom at https://op97-org.zoom.us/j/8852547282. There will be 1st place, 2nd place, and 3rd place finishers for each grade. All students will receive a prize for participating in this friendly competition.
The dates and times for each grade level are listed below:
Tuesday, January 17
Grade 3 Tues 1:30-2:00
Grade 2 Tues 2:15-2:45
Thursday, January 19
Grade 4 Thurs 12:30-1:00
Grade 5 Thurs 1:15-1:45
Thank you!
Mrs. R
District News
Low and Negative Balance Lunch Robocalls/Emails
In an effort to streamline communication for families, starting Jan. 15 automated low or negative lunch balance calls/emails from District 97 will go out to families once a week on Sundays around 5 p.m. If you have any questions, please reach out to food service coordinator, Carla Ellis, at cellis@op97.org.
Single Subject and Whole Grade Acceleration
The acceleration window is quickly approaching. The informational flyer for the Feb. 8 family session on acceleration is below. Similar to last year, the referral windows for those seeking single subject or whole grade acceleration opens on March 1 and closes on May 15.
Click here to view the Acceleration Family Information Session flyer >>
In Case You Missed It
Cold Weather Reminders
- It is important that students dress in warm layers when cold temperatures are expected. Students should remember to bring hats, gloves/mittens, scarves, coats, snow pants and boots. It is recommended that families label these items with their children’s names,
- Our staff will carefully monitor students while outside and take the necessary steps to ensure students are appropriately clothed/prepared for the cold weather, watching out for signs of frostbite and other cold-related issues.
Show your Beye Spirit on Fridays
If you are wanting to purchase some Beye clothing, please visit the Beye Website (Go to www.op97.org and then click on Beye) and then go to the PTO tab and then scroll down to the bottom to find the Beyewear. If you haven't joined Konstella, a way for families to connect with one another, consider signing up. Thanks! I can't wait to see all of the blue and white next Friday.
SAVE THE DATE: Middle School Math Enrichment Program 2023
In 2023, District 97 will be offering Math Enrichment Bridge Courses for Acceleration and Summer Math Review Courses for students in grades 5 through 7. Families should SAVE the DATE if their student is interested in participating in these courses (CLICK HERE to view the program flyer>>).
Registration information and additional details about this program will be shared with families in January.
Be Safe and Healthy: Preparing for Winter in District 97
Winter Illnesses and Everyday Preventative Strategies
This year, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), has noted an increase in individuals getting sick from respiratory viruses, including the flu, RSV and COVID-19. Health officials are urging individuals and families to take basic precautions to protect themselves this winter—stay home when you are sick, wash your hands frequently, cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze or cough, and stay up to date on your vaccines. CLICK HERE to watch a brief video of everyday strategies to keep our schools healthy this winter >>
Emergency Closings and E-Learning Days
District 97 always strives to have schools open. However, if heavy snow or extreme cold make it dangerous to travel, we may need to close schools. The district’s emergency closing procedures are outlined at https://www.op97.org/communications/emergency-closings.
In July 2021, the District 97 Board of Education approved an E-Learning Plan for students to receive instruction electronically in lieu of traditional emergency days (or inclement weather days). This means that instead of canceling school, the superintendent now has the option of calling an “E-Learning Day” where students and staff learn and work virtually at home. This provides a continuation of learning and prevents the loss of critical instructional days, particularly in our first and second trimesters.
If the superintendent decides to close buildings and hold an E-Learning Day, the information is shared through multiple channels, including email, the district website, our Facebook and Twitter social media pages, and the Emergency Closings website. Staff and families are also encouraged to OPT IN to text messages from the district by texting YES to 87569.
Being Prepared in the Event of an E-Learning Day
- Beginning Monday, November 21, students will be bringing home their iPads home each night. Many of our students have already been doing this, but for our younger students this will likely be a change in practice. This will be in effect until Spring Break.
- Students should come to school daily with their iPad fully charged
- In the event of an E-Learning Day, students will log on to their homeroom teacher's Zoom Link which will be shared with you at 8:00 a.m. for attendance.
- If your child will be absent on an E-Learning Day, you will notify the homeroom teacher and office as usual.
- They will follow the regular school day, working both synchronously and asynchronously. When it is time for music for example, they will go to the music zoom.
Morning Arrival if inclement weather
Meal Information for the 2022-23 School Year
The breakfast and lunch menus for our elementary and middle schools are available at http://www.op97.org/business-office/food-service. During the 2022-23 school year, students may:
Bring a nut-free lunch from home.
Order school lunch.
PLEASE NOTE: During the 2022-23 school year, all students will be required to pay for their breakfast and lunch meals unless they are directly approved by the State of Illinois or approved after completing the 2022-23 Free and Reduced Meal Application.
Process for Reporting Positive COVID-19 Cases to D97 Schools
Process for Reporting Positive COVID-19 Cases to D97 Schools
If a student or staff member tests positive for COVID-19, they must complete the following steps:
2) Families must continue to report student absences via the school attendance line, and staff must enter their absences in Frontline.
To see the rules for isolation and quarantine, click here. Additional resources are linked below.
William Beye Elementary School
Cheryl Sullivan
Beye Principal
Location: 230 North Cuyler Avenue, Oak Park, IL, USA
Phone: 708- 524-3070
Twitter: @MrsSullivand97