¡Hola! Welcome to Spanish class!
The last week of October till November 1 and 2 we learned about the Day of the Dead in all
grades. The Mexican “Día de los Muertos” is not the same as Halloween and it is not a scary
celebration. Ask your child what he/she learned about it!
Kindergarten:
We love otoño, its colors and all the things we can do. We are now learning about animals,
what they say, where they live and very soon we will see what kinds of pets we have or we
really, really want… We’ll keep you posted!
1st grade:
The students are talking about their pets, real and imaginary… Gatos, perros, peces,
serpientes, dinosaurios… In talking about topics that interest them the students acquire
grammar effortlessly: using structures like “hay” (there is/there are), “me gusta” (I like),
“come” (eats), “vive” (lives) hey are able to communicate in age appropriate situations they
would encounter in a Spanish speaking country.
2nd grade:
We read and acted out an imaginary story about my dog, Luke, going around Beye school,
asking for a soccer ball to play with… We had even more fun when we introduced variations
to the story… We are now learning about a bigger place: the community of Oak Park. This is
in preparation of a situation they would encounter if they traveled to a Spanish speaking
country: the vocabulary and they ability to find where we are in that space.
3rd grade:
The students also reviewed the places we find around Oak Park and compared them to my
hometown in Spain, Mérida. In doing that they learned about how children live there, the
school day, how they play and what activities they do in different weather. Very soon they
will be taking a big leap to a bigger community: the Solar System.
4th grade:
The students compared and contrasted Oak Park with my hometown in Spain, their
buildings, spaces, way of life, schools, etc. Soon they will be focusing on just one Spanish
speaking country of their choice and travelling there. We’ll keep you posted!
5th grade:
5th graders are preparing to be experts on the capital of one country they have chose to
travel to as continuation of our travel unit. They are working on a presentation on their iPads
that is due very soon...
For information, pictures and videos throughout the year, check out my blog:
http://sracolmenero.blogspot.com Don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Email works best: [email protected]
¡Hasta pronto!
Beye Elementary
WINTER
REGISTER
NOV 3—16
After School Electives
rightatschool.com
Nov 28—Mar 3 2:55– 4:10 PM
WEDS 1:55—3:10 PM
MONDAY
10 sessions
No Class: 12/26, 1/2,
1/16, 2/20
Mine, Craft, Build
Adventure Using
LEGO
By Play-Well TEKnologies
Grades K—2 $194
Dismissal at 4:40 PM.
TUESDAY
12 sessions
No class: 12/27, 1/3
Sticky Fingers
Cooking
THURSDAY
WEDNESDAY
12 sessions
11 sessions
No class: 12/25, 1/5,
2/16
No class: 12/28, 1/4
Chinese
Kids’ Clay
By Hai-Tao Huang
Grades 1—5
$120
No class on 12/14 or
12/21
By Terra Incognito
Grades 1—5
$187
*Register with Terra
Incognito (708-383-6228)
Taekwondo
Dynamic Chess
Hip Hop Dance
By Flying V Martial Arts
Grades K—5
$137
Grades K—1 & 2—5
$169
By TranscenDance
Studios
Grades 1—5
$151
Dismissal at 4 PM
Grades K—5
$262
Broadway Kids
Production
By Ovation Academy for the
Performing Arts
Grades 3—5
$257
Dismissal at 5:00 PM.
Scholarships for Electives available! Deadline: Nov. 14
To request a scholarship, apply online at rightatschool.com/
william-beye-elementary
FRIDAY
10 sessions
No Class: 12/30, 1/6,
1/27, 2/17
All Girls
Beginner’s Chess
By Dynamic Chess
Grades K—5
$149
Multisport
Madness
By Legacy Sports Camp
Grades K—2
$143
YogaKids
By YogaKids of Oak Park
Grades K—5
$126
Multisport Madness
There is a 1.75%
processing fee applied
to all Electives class
purchases.
Late registration fee
of $25 applies after
Nov 16.
By Legacy Sports Camp
Grades 1—2
$157
The Right Club Every day school is in session.
2:55—6 PM (1:55—6 PM on Wednesdays)
HOMEWORK HELP ∙ SNACK ∙ FUN FITNESS ∙ DAILY ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES
Monthly Fee: 1 day ∙ $101 2 days ∙ $185 3 days ∙ $263
4 days ∙ $319
5 days ∙ $354
Daily Drop-in Rate: $35/day
$90 annual, per family registration fee. 5% sibling discount available.
Distribution of information by a community group in accordance with District 97 policy does not imply, directly or indirectly,
that the group’s program(s), event(s) and/or services is sanctioned, sponsored or endorsed by the district, the Board of Education or the superintendent.
Register Today at rightatschool.com or call us at 855-AT-SCHOOL (855-287-2466)
All Girls Beginner’s
Chess By Dynamic Chess
Hip Hop Dance
Chess is typically a male dominated game,
and some girls find being outnumbered by
boys to be intimidating in the classroom.
Dynamic Chess wants to create an optimum
learning environment for girls, and for every
student! If your daughter wants to be in an
all-girls class and a co-ed class, she is more
than welcome to join both! Your child will be
taught the basics of chess by a female chess
instructor. They will learn things such as how
the pieces move, piece values, what is a
check, checkmate, and stalemate. Each child
will also learn good opening principles, positional concepts, and common checkmate
patterns. Your daughter will be taught how
to improve calculation and resourcefulness
on and off the chess board! Girl Power!
Learn the most current hip hop moves and
dance to today's most popular music hits! By
the end of the session, students will learn a hip
hop dance and perform it for family and friends
at an informal showcase at Beye. New choreography is presented each session! Dancers
should wear comfortable clothing they can
move in and gym shoes. Dismissal is at 4 PM.
Let your child release their inner chef! Students
will prepare and eat healthy, globally inspired
recipes all while learn- ing to cook in a fun,
engaging and real- world way! We will cover
terminology, ingredients and fun nutrition facts
(even a few bad jokes!) We will practice measurements, use a wide array of cooking utensils
all while preparing the freshest ingredients. Full
recipes will be created each class with our
AWESOME master chef Sticky Fingers Cooking
instructors.
Kids’ Clay By Terra Incognito
Taekwondo
Broadway Kids Production By Ovation Academy for
The young artist will be introduced to the basic
pinch, coil, and slab hand building techniques,
through projects designed to stimulate creativity in a playful way. The emphasis is on fun,
while experimenting with the tactile
and plastic qualities of clay. A ball of clay may
become a a fantasy creature, an imagined environment or something equally amazing. To
FRI | Grades K—5 $149
the Performing Arts
TUE | Grades 3—5 $257
Calling all Drama Kings and Queens, Boys AND
Girls come join us for Ovation's Junior Broadway! We will focus on the fundamentals of
musical theater through vocal production, and
how words, movement and music work together to develop a musical and musical theater
performer. Students will learn to use their full
body, voice and imaginations. Students will
create a performance piece, to be presented on
the final day of class, showcasing their brilliant
talent! Winter Ovation is planning to perform
Winnie the Pooh! Dismissal is at 5:00 PM.
Chinese By Hai-Tao Huang
WED | Grades 1—5 $120
In Chinese class we work on speaking, listening,
reading and writing mandarin Chinese. To actively engage students with the language I use
activities, drawing and songs. Character writing
is a critical part of our work along with using
vocabulary in conversation. No class on 12/14
or 12/21.
Dynamic Chess
WED | Grades K—1 & 2—5 $169
Your child will be given a solid foundation in
the basics of chess and more advanced concepts based on their starting level. All playing
levels are welcome, including absolute beginners! Beginners and more experienced players will be separated into different groups.
The class will focus in all areas of the opening, middlegame, and endgame. The class
will also cover famous chess games, numerous checkmate patterns, and how to improve
chess calculation and visualization. The 2—5
class will move at a faster pace than the K-1
class!
By TranscenDance Studios
THU | Grades 1—5 $151
THU | Grades 1—5 $187
Children are picked up at Beye school by
Terra Incognito staff and escorted to our
studio (246 Chicago Ave. Oak Park). Pick
up, by parents or care givers, is at Terra
Incognito at 4:15 P.M.
register, call 708-383-6228 or go to http://
www.terraincognitostudios.
com/604508/beye-after-school-kidsclay
Mine, Craft, Build Adventure Using LEGO
By Play-Well TEKnologies
MON | Grades K—2 $194
Bring Minecraft to life using LEGO! Resourcefulness, creativity, and cooperation come together
in this unique building adventure game; roll the
dice to mine for resources, and use these resources to build special items to help in our
adventures! Build a Zoo, create a Medieval
Castle, and design a Tree House Village! This
LEGO experience is an original game designed
by Play-Well instructors inspired by the popular
game, Minecraft. Students will have a blast,
even without any prior experience with Minecraft or LEGO. Class dismissal at 4:40 pm.
Multisport Madness
By Legacy Sports Camp
Sticky Fingers Cooking
TUE | Grades K—5 $262
By Flying V Martial Arts
TUE | Grades K—5 $137
Our Taekwondo classes offers a total fitness
program integrating mind, body and spirit. The
program focuses on improving not only basic
motor skills, but developing students’ confidence, self-esteem, and respect. Furthermore,
our program consists of a balanced cardiovascular workout, including punching, kicking, and
blocking skills while using self-control and the
Taekwondo tradition. Participants will improve
coordination, power of concentration, balance,
and both physical and mental discipline. The
program will encourage students’ sense of
commitment and persistence in the face of
challenges while helping them enter society
with a more confident and enthusiastic outlook.
YogaKids
By YogaKids of Oak Park
THU | Grades K—5 $126
Kim has studied a variety of yoga styles for over
20 years. She is a Certified YogaKids Teacher
(CYKT) . YogaKids is based on Howard Gardener’s Multiple Intelligence Theory. In every
class, music, stories and cooperative activities
insure that each child is engaged and confident.
Age-appropriate breathing techniques both
calm and energize. Yoga poses strengthen and
stretch the body. Verbal directions and movement that crosses the body’s mid-line create
new brain pathways to learning and concentration. Since yoga is a non-competitive activity,
self-esteem is naturally fostered. Both boys and
girls enjoy fun, friendship and focus each week.
THU | Grades 3—4 $157
FRI | Grades K—2 $143
Our most popular program that includes variations of traditional gym games like relay races,
tag, capture the flag, dodgeball, soccer as well
as our popular Legacy games like Hand Hockey,
Illinois Jones and Battleship.
Register Today at rightatschool.com or call us at 855-AT-SCHOOL (855-287-2466)
Beye
Shopping Certificates
and Gift Cards!
The Manna Program
http://www.mannaexpress.net/
 Buy gift cards to Jewel , Pete’s, and Whole Foods and use them
for your Thanksgiving food purchases
 Save yourself cooking after the holiday with restaurant cards
 Jump start pre-holiday home improvements with Home Depot,
Lowes, or Menards gift cards
 Give --Gift cards make great gifts for this season of giving
New: In addition to Visa, American Express is offering gift cards.
Purchase gift cards for things you would already buy, and
Beye School receives a percentage of the proceeds at no
additional cost to you.
Check out the order form to see how offerings benefit Beye.
Don’t see what you are looking for?
Visit http://www.mannaexpress.net/ for even more choices.
Orders due: Friday, November 18
Home delivery is the only delivery option with Wednesday’s
school holiday.
Deliveries will be made on Tuesday, November 22
between 7:00 and 8:00 p.m.
Questions?
Contact Christine Bonomo at
(312) 543-1831 or [email protected]
Order Form – The Manna Program
Beye School Shopping Certificates and Gift Cards
Questions? Please contact Christine Bonomo at 312-543-1831 or [email protected].
Orders Due In office by 3 p.m. on Friday, 11/18 for delivery* Tuesday night, 11/22
Name: _______________________________
Phone: _______________________________
Address: ______________________________
For additional merchants, visit
http://www.mannaexpress.net/merchant-list.html
For PTO use:
Check Amount: $___________
Check #: _________________
Make checks payable to Beye School PTO
Total Cards Ordered: _______
Email: ________________________________
*Home Delivery Only before Thanksgiving with Wednesday’s school holiday; will run additional orders in December with Home and Office delivery
# of
Cards
Vendor
(circle $ amount if multiple shown)
Total
$
% to
Beye
Grocery
Vendor
(circle $ amount if multiple shown)
# of
Cards
Total
$
% to
Beye
# of
Cards
Vendor
(circle $ amount if multiple shown)
Total
$
% to
Beye
Restaurants
CVS $25 or $100
4%
Music/Movies/On-line/Retail/Services
Home Depot $25, $100 or $500
4%
Boston Market $10 or $25
13%
Jewel/Osco $25, $50, or $100
5%
Hyatt Hotels $25, $100 or $500
8%
Buona Beef $10 or BB Catering $100
8%
Mariano's $25, $50 or $100
4%
iTunes $10, $15 or $25
5%
Buffalo Wild Wings $25
7%
Pete's Fresh Market $20
4%
J Crew $25
12%
Chipotle Mexican Grill $10 or $25
11%
Walgreens $25 or $100
6%
JCPenney $25 or $100
8%
Chuck E. Cheese $10
8%
Whole Foods $25 or $100
3%
Kohl’s $25, $50 or $100
4%
Cold Stone Creamery $10
9%
Land’s End $25 or $100
14%
Domino's Pizza $10
8%
Automotive
BP $50 or $100
1.5%
LL Bean $25 or $100
18%
Dunkin Donuts $5, $10 or $25
3%
Exxon/Mobil $50
1.5%
Lowes $25, $100 or $500
4%
Edwardo's Pizza $10
9%
Jiffy Lube $25
11%
Macy’s $25 or $100
9%
Einstein Brother's Bakery $25
9%
Marathon $25 or $100
3%
Menards $25, $100 or $500
3%
Lettuce Ent’n You $25, $50, or $100
18%
Shell Gas $25, $50 or $100
3%
Michaels Crafts $25
4%
Lou Malnati’s Pizza $25
9%
Nordstrom/Nordstrom Rack $25 or $100
6%
Noodles & Company $10 or $25
6%
Music/Movies/On-line/Retail/Services
Amazon.com $10,$25,$50, or $100
3%
Office Depot $25 or $100
4%
Oberweis $10
9%
AMC Theatres $10 or $25
8%
Office Max $25 or $100
5%
Panera Bread $5,$10, $25
9%
Payless Shoes $10 or $25
13%
Starbucks $5, $10, $25, $50 or $100
7%
American Express $50, $100, $250
1.5%
American Girl $25 or $100
9%
Petco $25
5%
Subway $5, $10, $25, or $100
3%
Banana Republic/Gap/Old Navy/Alethea $25
Barnes and Noble $5, $10, or $25
14%
Restoration Hardware $25
13%
Wendy’s $10
4%
9%
Sears $25, $100 or $250
4%
Bed Bath & Beyond $25 or $100
6%
Sephora $25
Best Buy $25 or $100
3%
Target $25,$50, $100
2.5%
Claire's Boutiques $10
9%
TJ Maxx $25 or $100
7%
Classic Cinemas (Lake Theater) $10
9%
Toys R Us/ Babies R Us $20
3%
The Children’s Place $25
13%
Ulta Beauty $25
6%
Crate & Barrel $25 or $100
6%
Visa $50 $100, $250 (see terms)
2%
Dick’s Sporting Goods $25, $50 or $100
Game Stop $25
6%
Wm-Sonoma/Ptry Barn/West Elm $25, $100
5%
Hair Cuttery $10 or $25
8%
Walmart $5, $10, $100, $25, $50, $250 or $500
Zappos $25 or $100
Sub Total
Sub Total
Other (Visit www.mannagroup.net )
5%
8%
2.5%
8%
Grand Total
Help Turn School Days Into Lasting Memories Join the Beye School Yearbook Creative Team! We Need: • Photographers • Collage Artists • Creative People Each year, a group of parent volunteers to collects photographs from each classroom, each student, and each group to create a lasting memory of the Beye School year. We need 1-2 parents from each class to photograph students during parties, field trips, and other activities for use in class collages and candids pages. Those with design or scrapbook skills can also assist with the yearbook page layout, collages, and design. To volunteer, or for more information, contact: Rachel Benoit / 773-307-7501 [email protected] !
2016/17
School Year
Enroll now!
Space is limited
After School Enrichment Program, Beye PTO
Our mission is to offer elementary school children
opportunities for exploration and growth through
creative project-based learning in art and science
Curriculum:
What: A fun program to encourage creativity
When: Every school day until 6pm
Where: Beye School, Room 302
Cost: $25 per day, Wednesday $33 per day
Other: 2 need-based scholarships available
The curriculum is organized by weekly themes or topics. Through student-centered and process-based projects
and activities, students learn by doing and make discoveries along the way. Multiple points of view are valued and
we emphasize that there are numerous ways to solve a given problem or to approach an activity/project.
Our scheduled Field Trips and Visiting Professionals allow us to enhance and connect our learning in the
classroom within our community. Excellent local resources include The Field Museum, The Art Institute of Chicago,
The Oak Park Conservatory, The Garfield Park Conservatory, and The Trailside Museum and Nature Center. Back
in the classroom, we invite visiting professionals who have a strong passion for what they do and a desire to share
their knowledge with children.
Benefits to Students:
1. Students will learn how creativity and keen observation lead to new discoveries
2. Students will work with numerous art media and dedicated visiting professionals
3. Students will develop problem solving and social skills through collaborative work
4. Students will engage with nature to gain inspiration from our natural world
5. Students will engage with the larger community through exhibitions and workshops
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions:
-Flexible enrollment options include 1-5 days per week
-Students who register, participate for 1 or more Trimesters (there are 3 Trimesters per year)
-A 5% discount is awarded to families for a 2nd child enrolled in the program
-Students who attend an after school activity may participate in Beye Discovery following their scheduled activity
-Students eat snack and have outdoor play (weather permitting) at the start of every session
-Homework time is encouraged as projects/activities come to a close, approximately 5:15pm
-Suggested pick up time is bt. 5:30 - 6pm, during free play (Legos, Citiblocks, and imaginative/sensory play items)
For detailed information or to register, please visit: http://goo.gl/forms/94y92XW2BQ
Questions? Contact Jocelyne Adkins, Program Director at [email protected]
"Distribution of information by a community group in accordance with District 97 policy does not imply,
directly or indirectly, that the group's program(s), event(s) and/or service(s) is sanctioned, sponsored or
endorsed by the district, the Board of Education or the superintendent."
Beye School
Beye School
25% of sales will benefit The
Beye School
THURSDAY
December 15, 2016
11 AM – 8 PM
25% of sales will benefit The
Beye School
THURSDAY
December 15, 2016
11 AM – 8 PM
Riverforest
7215 Lake St.
708-488-9040
7215 Lake St.
River Forest
708-488-9040
Beye School
Beye School
25% of sales will benefit The
Beye School
25% of sales will benefit The
Beye School
THURSDAY
December 15, 2016
11 AM – 9 PM
THURSDAY
December 15, 2016
11 AM – 9 PM
Riverforest
7215 Lake St.
708-488-9040
Riverforest
7215 Lake St.
708-488-9040
Junior Great Books
program is back at Beye!
Dear Parents of 4th and 5th grade students,
The Junior Great Books program is back at Beye! Junior Great Books is an extracurricular reading
program for students in grades 4 and 5. Discussion groups will begin Friday, January 13th during lunch
recess (11:25-11:55).
What is Junior Great Books?
Junior Great Books is an opportunity for small groups of students to read and discuss age appropriate
literature with an adult facilitator. The program uses a “shared inquiry” approach to learning which
encourages students to search for meaning in stories and to consider and express many different points of
view. The discussions help students increase their comprehension, interpretive thinking, and oral and
written language skills.
Who can participate?
The program is open to any student in grades 4 through 5 who wants to join. Students will use an
anthology of grade appropriate stories, usually folk tales, which have been selected by the Great Books
Foundation for their ability to be interpreted in many different ways leading to interesting and informative
discussions. Students are responsible for reading the weekly selection at home on their own or with their
parents before each session.
Who leads the groups?
Parent volunteers will help lead the discussion groups. Please see the bottom of this form to indicate if
you would like to volunteer.
When do discussions happen?
Junior Great Books will start Friday January 13th, 2017. Discussions will take place during 4th and
5th grade lunch recess (11:25-11:55) once a week for a period of 9 weeks or more depending on student
interest and volunteer availability.
Student (Please Print):
Parent/Guardian Signature:
Teacher
Printed Name:
Grade
Date:
Please indicate if you would like to volunteer to help lead the discussions:
Phone & email:
Yes/No
Questions? Please contact Monica Saydah: [email protected] (708) 948-7834
For more information about Junior Great Books, please go to www.greatbooks.org