IB Bulldogs Blast

Greetings Tubman Families and Friends,


We hope you’re having a peaceful week.  Our students have been enjoying “Random Acts of Kindness Week with Bulldog Buddies.”  Encourage them to share with you about acts of kindness with their Bulldog Buddies.   Please see updates and FAQs below. Remember there is no school Monday, February 20th in observance of President’s Day.  Have a fabulous weekend!


Sincerely, 

Principal Carey

Upcoming Events

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Important Dates & Upcoming Events:


February


  • 1/30-2/17: Annual I HEART Tubman Pledge Drive
  • 2/1-2/28: Matisse Salon and Spa Fundraiser
  • 2/13-2/17: Random Acts of Kindness Week with Buddies
  • 2/8: LSC Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
  • 2/15: Boys Basketball Game vs. Franklin at 4:15pm
  • 2/16: LSC Communication Committee Monthly Meeting at 12:30pm
  • 2/16: PPLC Monthly Meeting at 3pm
  • 2/17: Fun Friday - Mismatch Day
  • 2/15: Girls Basketball Game vs. Inter-American at 9am
  • 2/20: No School. President's Day
  • 2/21: Boys Basketball Game vs. Blaine at 4:15pm
  • 2/22: Boys Basketball Game vs. Waters at 4:15pm
  • 2/23: FOT Meeting at 6pm
  • 2/24: Winter Arts Integration Showcase (1st, 4th and 7th grades) at 9am
  • 2/24: Fun Friday - Neon Day
  • 2/25: Girls Basketball Game vs. Bell at 12pm


Tubman Calendar

SY22/23 CPS Calendar

Fun Friday Themes

 

2022-23 CPS Holidays and Non-attendance Days

Feb 20: President's Day - schools closed

Mar 17: School improvement day - no classes

Mar 29: Teacher conferences - no classes

Apr 3-7: Spring break - schools closed

May 29: Memorial Day - schools closed

June 7: Last day of school  

Tubman News

NEW: Pre-K Applications for SY23-34 Opening Soon!

The citywide application opens April 11, 2023 for the upcoming school year.

The application for Fall 2023 opens in April. Explore your options here.


NEW: Staff Updates

Mr. Reynolds, our Restorative Justice Coordinator, is currently out of the building due to a family emergency. We will share updates as we have them.


REMINDER: CPS Visitor Management System

CPS is implementing a new safety and security system at all schools. This system requires security guards to scan a driver’s license or other form of identification into the system, and then printing a guest pass. Please be patient with Security as we learn and implement this new system.

Questions from the community


Has the PA system been fixed?

CPS engineers visited the school on Thursday, February 9th and our PA system is operational. The quality varies throughout the building so CPS will be providing additional information for larger system upgrades. We will continue to provide regular updates on this.


How did the school work with CPD during the event on Tuesday, February 7th?

CPD provided the first point of notification of the incident. From that moment, CPD was on scene along with members of the CPS Office of Safety and Security to ensure the safety of students and staff. CPD provided support through the dismissal process.

 

Is there any update for families who did not receive the emergency Robocall?

Robocalls are sent by the Central Office in case of an emergency. As a parent or caregiver, especially if you did not receive the call last week, we encourage you to please ensure that the school has your updated emergency contact information. Here is a link to the Emergency Form and hard copies are also available at the Security Desk.

Tubman plans to do a test of the emergency Robocall system in the coming weeks; additional information will be provided on when to expect the test call. We are also working with CPS technology support to determine a reason why many did not receive last week's call. We are also investigating a text option for emergency notification and will share information as soon we have.


Why did Chicago Police Department Officers visit the school last Friday, February 10th?

CPD officers spoke to students and answered questions after the incident on Tuesday, February 7th; this is standard procedure from CPS and CPD after such incidents. Going forward, we will take steps to explicitly provide an opportunity for parents to opt-out in the event that there are any such assemblies in the future


Is Tubman planning any upcoming lockdown drills?

All Tubman and Right at School staff received a review of the Emergency Management Plan last Thursday, February 9th to ensure all are aware and clear on the Evacuation, Lockdown, Shelter in Place, Severe weather and All Clear (ELSA) codes and procedures

Families and caregivers will be informed in advance of any student lockdown drills.  


What are the different types of lockdowns?

Hard lockdown: Used in the event of an immediate threat on campus and requires the school to go into an internal emergency procedure. 

Soft lockdown: Used to respond to a possible threat in the surrounding area (e.g., law enforcement activity in the neighborhood) and generally allows classroom instruction to continue.

Had the PA system been fully operational on Tuesday, February 7th, the school could have been put into a soft lockdown when the threat was determined by CPD to be outside of the building. Without a centralized way to share information, details about the ongoing situation reached teachers and staff at differing points in time during our lockdown which we know was incredibly unfortunate.

Photos


Basketball games

Science Fair

Colgate Visit to First Grade

In case you missed an edition of the IB Bulldogs Blast


Common Links

Tubman Volunteer Handbook

Meet Our Educators

Student Fee

Tubman School Counselor Request Form SY 22-23

Tubman Family Handbook

COVID Testing Sign Up Directions

Friends of Tubman (FOT)

Friends of Tubman (FOT)

Last Week of I Heart Tubman Pledge Drive!


As we head into the last week of our I  Tubman Pledge Drive Fundraiser, we're asking for your assistance in supporting our school's budgetary needs. Please consider contributing what you can by clicking HERE. And don't forget to have your students fill out their hearts if they haven't already so they can be eligible for the daily Prize Wheel drawing! So far, Ms. Wallace's first grade class, room 204, has 100 percent participation in filling them out, earning knapsacks and free Blaze Pizza coupons. So get those hearts in it to win it!

Treat Yourself to a February Facial!


Throughout the month of February, Matisse Salon + Spa is generously giving 10 percent of all services and product purchases back to FOT! Peruse the menu of services and treat yourself to a little "me time" while simultaneously supporting our school! When scheduling, please note the cancellation policy on the website and mention Tubman to ensure your service is noted. Huge thanks to Matisse and its staff for generously donating to FOT! 


Call to Auction!


This year's silent auction will run May 13-23, 2023 and we need your help securing fun and fantastic items to be bid on! Do you have something in mind or know someone that may be able to donate? Please fill out this FORM to assist in our efforts to create an amazing silent auction to support our school. If you have any questions, please reach out to friendsoftubman@gmail.com. Thank you for your continued generosity and support! 

Right at School



Dear Right At School Families,


It’s finally here! Registration for Spring 2023 Electives is now OPEN in your school district. Hurry to our website to secure your child's spot for an exciting after school enrichment adventure!


Kindly,

Your Right At School Team

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Harriet Tubman Elementary School

2851 N. Seminary Ave.

Chicago, IL 60657

Phone: (773) 534-5725

Fax: (773) 534-5784

https://tubmanelementarycps.org/

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