Drama Club
Drama Club is open for incoming 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. The club is run
by Mr. Karlin. Club members learn about acting, running and organizing a play,
and having fun in the meantime. each Spring the Drama Club presents an original
musical written by Mr. Karlin and choreographed by Mrs. Gonzalez. The play is
presented for four performances before the classes at Beaubien and culminates in
a special evening performance for parents and community members. Among some of
the plays that have been produced are: "Which Witch is Which" (a combination of
"The Prince and the Pauper" and "Wicked'), "Summer Camp Musical", "Greece!" (a
parody of "Grease"), "Seuss on the Loose" and "Full of Beenes" ("Taming of the
Shrew set in 1960's London). The Spring 2009 show will be "Transylvania Mania.
Band and Chorus
Band and Chorus are sponsored by Mr. Moran. Students in 3rd-8th grades may
join the Beaubien Chorus. During rehearsals the members develop the skills
and knowledge of how to sing with good tone in a group, read music and
sing in two part harmony. Students in 4th-8th grades may join the
Beaubien Concert Band. During rehearsals the students learn how to play
with good tone, read music and play music in harmony. Both the chorus and
the band perform several concerts during the school year as well as at the
Chicago Public Schools Elementary Music Festival. Members of both groups
are expected to rehearse for a minimum of 100 minutes a week.
Old Town School of Folk Music
In our school, the 3rd graders take part in the Old Town School of Folk
Music program. There are two sessions, one in the Fall and another in the
Spring. In the Fall, rooms 400 and 401 take part, while in the spring it
is 205 and 206. The Old Town School of Folk Music program is really fun.
The kids get to listen and play music from different parts of the world.
There is even some tap dancing. Basically, there is everything you would
imagine. This is a great experience for the 3rd graders and they really
enjoy it. http://www.oldtownschool.org/
Trinidad "Passport" Event for Beaubien 4th Graders
Dancers and teachers from Trinidad International,
located in the Old Irving Park neighborhood of Chicago, came to Beaubien to
hold a dance and music workshop with our fourth graders.
"Art News Around the School …
Students at Beaubien get to enjoy a very special art program. Our PTO hires an
artist in residence who spends a year working with students to get the most fun out of art. Simple pattern ideas, portraits, landscapes, seascapes, abstract, clay work, famous techniques
and printmaking are just some of the projects students have had fun with over
the years.
Press on
Wheels (POW) Comes to Beaubien
Anchor Graphics came to our
school with their program, Press on Wheels (POW). During this three-hour
session students drew a sketch and later inscribed it with a needle onto a
piece of transparent plastic. After this the students put on aprons and went
to the sessions where they put ink on the plastic. Then they wiped away the
excess ink to only leave ink in the spots where the lines are meant to be.
Then it was time to make the print. There was a large machine and the
students put their plastic with the inscription onto it. A piece of paper
went under the plastic, where the print would go. Then the students turned a
handle and a wheel rolled over the plastic forcing the ink onto the paper.
Then the masterpieces were finished. This was a really fun experience for
the students.
http://www.anchorgraphics.com
