Dear Tubman Families,

As we turn the calendar to February, I am surprised by how quickly we are moving through this year! Our focus remains on fostering a safe, supportive, equitable and academically rigorous environment where every Bulldog can thrive. Thank you for your continued partnership and for making Tubman such a vibrant place for our children to learn and grow.

Important School Updates

• Welcome Our New Assistant Principal: Dr. Therese Plunkett We are thrilled to announce that after a comprehensive search, Dr. Therese Plunkett has been officially named our new Assistant Principal. Dr. Plunkett has already been a dedicated supporter of our community, having served at Tubman part-time since August.
• Meet the AP Event: If you haven’t had the chance to meet her yet, please join us for a "Meet the New AP" event for parents this Thursday, February 5th, immediately after school in Room 109. If you would like to learn more about her, please check out her bio here.

• New YMCA Lead: Marcus Prince We are pleased to introduce Marcus Prince as our new YMCA lead. Marcus will be heading our aftercare and lunch/recess services, continuing our strong partnership with the YMCA to provide a safe and engaging environment for our students.

• Commitment to Safety: A Safe Haven for All Tubman remains a safe and welcoming place for all families. We want to reassure our community that we have proactive plans and procedures in place regarding ICE and other safety concerns to protect the well-being of our students and their families.

• Progress Reports: 3rd Quarter Progress Reports will be sent home on Friday! Please take a moment to review and discuss with your child. 

• Tubman Tutoring for Middle School (Grades 6–8) Tubman Tutoring is back! This program is run by students from Walter Payton College Prep and supervised by Principal Hammaker.

• Schedule: Wednesdays from 3:00–3:45 PM, starting February 11th. (please note we will not have tutoring on March 11, 18, or 25)

• Sign-up: If you are interested in your child attending, please fill out this form.

Fundraising & Community Spirit

• The I ❤️ Tubman pledge drive is off to a great start and it's wonderful to see our students and families share their love for Tubman! Over $18,000 has been raised, putting us more than half way to reaching our goal of $30,000 and unlocking the donor match, raising $60,000 for Tubman. Please consider making a gift as it fits your family at tubmanpledge.org, these funds could have a huge impact on our school. And it’s been wonderful seeing the many things our students love about our school on their I Tubman paper hearts. Please keep them coming as FOT is picking winners to spin the prize wheel every day.

Facility Updates

• Tubman Gym Floor Expectations The renovations are finished, and the gym is ready for use! To keep our new floor in top condition, please follow these guidelines:

• Gym shoes only: Shoes must be clean and dry before entering.
• No food or drinks: Keep all refreshments off the hardwood floor.
• Equipment Care: No pulling or hanging on basketball rims.
• Floor Protection: No tape or adhesives on the surface. These rules apply to all users, including after-school and evening programs.

Thank you for your ongoing support in creating a positive and safe learning experience for our students!

In Partnership,



Principal Hammaker

Sports

5th–8th Grade Girls Basketball • Coach: Jim Maggio ( jcmaggio@gmail.com )

Tuesday 2/3 - HOME SCRIMMAGE vs Inter-American at 4:45pm for 6-8th grade (Players arrive by 4:15pm latest to warm-up)

Thursday 2/5 - PRACTICE 3-5pm

Saturday 2/7 - FINAL GAME vs Brentano at Al Raby HS (players arrive by 12:30pm)

7th–8th Grade Boys Basketball • Coach: Christopher Bonner ( cmbonner@cps.edu )

Monday 2/2 - Practice, 3-5pm

Wednesday 2/4 - Practice, 3-5pm

5th–6th Grade Boys Basketball • Coach: Cyrus Irani ( cyruspirani@gmail.com )

Monday 2/2 - Practice, 3-4:30pm

Wednesday 2/4 - Practice, 3-4:30pm

Co-Ed Cheerleading 5th–8th Grade • Coach: Lateshia Ellison ( lateshiaellison@yahoo.com )

Practice Schedule: Monday/Wednesday, 3pm - 5pm (In Room 101)

Out of School Time

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