Dear Tubman Families,

We hope you are enjoyed the long weekend in honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day! This day recognizes the enduring cultures and countless contributions of Native American people throughout history and across our nation. As we step into the week, we have several important updates about safety, community engagement, and fun events.

Community Engagement Updates

Your voice matters deeply to us! Our Local School Council (LSC) Communications Committee is actively working to spread the word about Tubman, make our enrollment process easier, and foster an even more welcoming community. Please take a few minutes to complete this short LSC survey to help guide their efforts.

You'll also notice some exciting changes as we relaunch and revive our school's social media presence! Look for the new images below in the newsletter and follow us to see all the wonderful learning happening here at Tubman.

Upcoming Events

Please join us for our next LSC Meeting this Wednesday evening. Additionally, this Thursday, October 16th, we will be conducting our mandatory Hard Lockdown Drill. We encourage you to speak with your child beforehand to help them understand the purpose of these safety procedures.



To close out the week with fun, we hope to see every one of you at the Friends of Tubman (FOT) Fall Fest this Saturday! It's a fantastic chance to celebrate our community. Your partnership and commitment ensure Excellence Grows Here!

In Partnership,

Principal Hammaker

Sports

Please make sure to remind your students that cell phone use is not permitted during practice hours. While we understand that parents need to communicate with their child, practice time is strictly for practice.

Girls Varsity Volleyball - Congratulations on your win vs Brentano 2-0 on Saturday!

Tuesday 10/14 • HOME vs Hawthorne Boys at 4pm (players arrive after school at 3pm ready for practice and warm-ups)

Thursday 10/16 •  AWAY AT GREELEY at 4pm (832 W Sheridan) players arrive 15 mins early to stretch warm up

**if you need a ride, please let Coach know**

Saturday 10/18 • CPS Match vs Chase at 1:30pm at Clemente HS (players arrive at 1pm...but come cheer on the JV team at 12:45pm if you can!)

Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball

Wednesday 10/15 • 3-5:00pm: Practice @ Tubman

Saturday 10/18 • CPS Match vs Bell at 12:45pm at Clemente HS (players arrive by 12:15pm for warm ups)

Boys Soccer (5th-6th)

Please pick up students at Jonquil Park by 4:30 PM. Anyone not picked up will be walked back to Tubman.

Wednesday 10/15 • 3-4:30pm: Practice @ Jonquil Park

Out of School Time

The GoCPS Application for the 2026-27 School Year Opened on Tuesday, September 23, 2025!

Families with children entering grades K-9 looking to apply to programs outside of their attendance area school can do so via the GoCPS application, which is open from 10am on September 23 until 5pm on Friday, November 14, 2025. Students who plan to attend their neighborhood school’s general education program are guaranteed a seat and do not have to apply to attend.

Visit GoCPS to:

• Watch an overview video explaining the GoCPS application process.
• Research and compare schools and find open houses.
• Learn about eligibility and requirements for different program types.  
• Get information on the High School Admissions Test (HSAT) administered to current CPS 8th graders on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, during the school day.
• Apply to and rank schools in order of preference by November 14.

How to Apply

• The GoCPS application platform transitioned last year to Enrollwise at apply.cps.edu. 
• For current CPS students, the primary guardian listed in Aspen will be used as the guardian designated to register their student for the GoCPS application process. The email and phone number that were provided to your school are in Aspen and have been used to create an account. When you log on to the application for the first time, you will reset your password and be able to access your account. 
• You can update the application until November 14 at 5pm. Make sure you’ve clicked “submit” on your application by that time.
• You do not have to complete the application in one sitting. You can update the application, including re-ranking programs, until Friday, November 14, at 5pm. Make sure you’ve clicked “submit” on your application by that time.

Important Information

• Confirm that any sibling or staff information is reflected in your student’s Aspen to qualify for those preferences.
• You can select up to 20 Choice and 6 Selective Enrollment programs per category (3 for EL Regional Gifted Centers).
• All students applying to elementary and high school will rank both Choice and Selective Enrollment programs in order of preference.

Please make sure your student's Emergency Form with current information has been turned into the main office. It is important for your student's correct address to be entered in ASPEN.

Friends of Tubman is an all-volunteer group of parents and caregivers dedicated to making Tubman a great school for all students through fundraising and community events. Please click here Subscribe to Friends of Tubman to subscribe to FOT emails to receive information on upcoming fundraisers, community events, and learn how to get involved.

Volunteers must complete the CPS volunteer registration and volunteer approval is valid for one school year.

CLICK HERE to learn about the volunteer process and begin registration! Upon completion of the online application, all volunteers must bring their ID to Ms. Martinez at the main office for their application to be processed.

Level 2 Volunteer Activities at Tubman

• Field Trip Chaperone (For day trips, with CPS staff)
• Halloween Classroom Celebration Attendee
• Valentine's Day Classroom Celebration Attendee
• Assisting with Popcorn Fridays
• Reading a book to a class
• Guest speaker for a class

Level 1 Volunteer Activities at Tubman

• Field Trip Chaperone (For day trips, with breakout group)
• Field Trip Chaperone (For overnight trips)
• Sports Coach
• After-school Program Coordinator

Parent Portal Login

Parent Portal Navigation Guide

Parent Portal Setup Process Video

Parent Portal FAQs

Online Payment via Parent Portal Guide

Online Payment via Parent Portal Video

Online Payment via ePay Login

Online Payment via ePay Guide

E-Absence FAQs

E-Absence Guide Video

E-Absence from Mobile Device Instructions

For additional assistance with Parent Portal or ePay, email the School Clerk, Ms. Martinez, at Rmartinez170@cps.edu

Harriet Tubman Elementary School

2851 N Seminary Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Phone: (773) 534 - 5784 | Fax: (773) 534 - 5784

tubmanelementarycps.org