Barack Obama School of Leadership and STEM

On Friday, February 17, 2023 we shall travel to Michelle to practice for our Black History program. Friday, February 24, 2023 Barack X-STEAM students will be bussed to Michelle at 3:30 pm to prepare for our Black History program. Students will need to be picked up at Michelle Obama at regular dismissal time. For those who ride the bus they will get on the bus from Michelle Obama as no one will be at Barack. Please go to door #13 when you arrive to pick up students. I am sending permission slip's home with each student tonight that must be returned tomorrow morning signed so that all student can attend X-STEAM Tomorrow and travel to Michelle. If the permission slip is not returned tomorrow morning your student cannot attend X-STEAM as we cannot bus students unless permission is given. Attached you will find a visual of what your student will be bringing home. Thank you for your support and assistance in making our Black History program a success.I look forward to seeing you all at our Black History program.

Just a friendly reminder that there is no school Monday, February 20th, 2023.

Hello Parents, Route 2 bus is running a little behind, children shall be placed on the bus as soon as it arrives. Thank you for your patience.

Parents! Friday, February 10th, we will celebrate our Honor, High Honor and Principal Honor Roll students. We will also celebrate perfect attendance! Join us at 9 am for all 4th graders and 10 am for all 5th graders. Please enter Door 21 by the gym.

Parents Join us this morning for our District Spelling Bee. It will take place at Barack Obama School - 401 Concord Dr. Chicago Heights, IL. The event begins at 9 am.

Hello Parents, This evening route 1 & 3 are on a combined bus due to a driver shortage with Kickert. I am sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused. All students shall be home shortly.

Good morning Parents and Community Members, Please review the February Parent Newsletter for Barack Obama School!! https://www.smore.com/jukp5

Parents!! The Book Blast - Boos Are Fun voyage to your student’s NEW BOOKS begins today! Please take just 7 minutes to check out the Treasure Map. Simply register for the event and enter the contact info for 10+ people to support your little pirate’s home library. It’s really that easy! After completing those steps, your student will receive ALL 3 rewards and will be entered to win one of four Treasure Chests stuffed with cash and prizes! Also, one lucky winner in your school will win an iPad. Start the voyage to earn all 10 exciting new books on the Treasure Map booklist! Your participation can help other students at your child’s school build their home libraries, too. Go to http://bookblast.booksarefun.com/Blackhawk-BarackObama and unlock your treasure.

Parents! Please complete the 5Essentials Parent Survey. The class with the most parents completing the survey will have a pizza party. Once you have completed the survey, please send a confirmation to vphelps@sd163.com with your scholar's name so we can give them credit for completing the survey. http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/

Parents, We are excited to host the Barack Obama Spelling Bee Friday, January 27th at 9 am. The event will take place in the Barack Obama Gym. Please enter Door 21. Hope to see you tomorrow at 9 am.

Parents and Scholars, Join us tomorrow for STEM and Science Night. An hour of fun activities to support Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) and Science. Fun for the entire family with giftcards for participants. We hope to see you at 6:30 pm Thursday night.

Good Evening Parents, All students should be picked up no later than 5:15pm everyday from XSTEAM or they will be placed on their assigned bus. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

We look forward to welcoming you to our STEM and Science Night, Thursday, January 26th at 6:30 pm. Fun activities and prizes for the entire family!! Save the Date!!

Today was donut day for children that "donut forget" to complete their math i-Ready lessons over winter break. Congratulations students!

Happy New Year Barack Obama Families, Please review the latest edition of the Parent Newsletter for January. We look forward to welcoming your scholar back to school - Thursday, January 5th @ 8:15 am. https://www.smore.com/zb6m5q

Parents and Community Partners!! Join us this afternoon at 1:30 pm for our Holiday Program "A December to Remember". Doors open at 1:15 pm. Please enter Door 21!!

Join us tomorrow for a day of great food and fellowship with our community partners. Winter Wonderland and Pancake Day at Michelle Obama School. This free event runs from 9 am - noon. Please see flyer for more information. See you tomorrow at 9 am!!

Parents, We will have early dismissal today at 12:30pm. Scholars will receive lunch before dismissal. Car riders, please arrive on time, we have meetings at another building.

Parents and Community Partners, Please review the December Parent Newsletter for important updates and information. Thanks https://5il.co/1leuu

Barack Obama Community, Help us be a blessing to the scholars of Barack. Donate toys to our school to gift to all scholars. Information is listed on the flyer. We need your support!