Beyer Early Childhood Center

"At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child’s success is the positive involvement of parents" -Jane D. Hull The Week of the Young Child concludes with Family F...

“Art is a place for children to learn to trust their ideas, themselves, and to explore what is possible." -Maryann F. Kohl Today's focus for the Week of the Young Child is Ar...

As Lev Vygotsky wisely said, “What a child can do today with assistance, she will be able to do by herself tomorrow.” This perfectly captures the spirit of Work Together Wednesd...

"It is possible to educate children in the pleasures of food: and that doing so will set the children up for a lifetime of healthy eating. Feeding is learning.” - Bee Wilson ...

The fact that children can make beautiful music is less significant than the fact that music can make beautiful children.” –Cheryl Lavender It's Music Monday during NAEYC’s ...

The first five years of a child’s life are the most important for healthy development and long-term well-being. The experiences and relationships formed during this period of rapi...

The last day of school is Friday, May 22, for all K-11 students. Students will follow a shortened schedule; all staff will work a full day. Students will still be provided breakfa...

It's Winter Weather Preparedness Week in Illinois. RPS 205 is committed to keeping families and staff informed about weather-related school closures. Here are the ways you'll be ...

By: EC Family Educator Chanelle Merino A nutrition education event was recently held for RPS205 Early Childhood families. This event was coordinated by the Early Childhood Family...

The last day of school is Friday, June 6, for all K-11 students. Students will follow a shortened schedule; all staff will work a full day. Students will still be provided breakfa...

For Teacher Appreciation Week, we asked students, families & staff to thank their favorite RPS 205 teacher and to tell us what makes them special. We’re sharing their responses on...

By: Hillary Cook-Harris As we close out Week of the Young Child, we are going to focus on the collaboration with Circles of Learning Child Care Center. Seven classrooms provide a...

By: Hillary Cook-Harris Welcome to Fairview Early Childhood Center where we will be discussing Artsy Thursday for the Week of the Young Child. Principal Darcy Dunn explains, “Fai...

By: Hillary Cook-Harris For Week of the Young Child Work Together Wednesday, we are going to visit Nashold Early Childhood Center, home of the Nashold Bears. Inside the walls of ...

By: Hillary Cook Harris It’s Week of the Young Child Tasty Tuesday, and we are going to visit Beyer Early Childhood Center led by principal Laura Blackwell. When asked about her ...

By: Hillary Cook-Harris We begin celebrating the Week of the Young Child with Music Monday and Summerdale Early Childhood Center. Summerdale is an exciting building where staff a...

By: Hillary Cook-Harris April 7-11 is designated as the Week of the Young Child by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). NAEYC first established t...

An Invitation to Partner for Healthier Futures As we prepare for the closure of the Crusader Auburn School-Based Health Center on July 19, 2025, we see not just an ending, but...

Due to anticipated wintry weather this evening, February 5, the following after school activities & events are cancelled. Century 21 at Flinn Middle School Dungeons & Dragon...

As winter settles in, RPS 205 is committed to keeping families and staff informed about weather-related school closures. Here are the ways you'll be notified: Text and email t...