
Dear Families,
Join us tonight, April 23rd at 5:00 pm for a presentation from Storm Science. Come see them create a giant cloud and tornado in their tornado chamber. This exciting presentation will be fun for the entire family. Park in the back and enter at door M.


Dear Families,
Fun Fair is approaching fast and we need your help running the games. Please take the quick survey to let us know your availability.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScIp49RjkzFGAosaZOJkYww6LI0Sr2orRRzBqtPXJE0wngZMg/viewform?usp=sharing
Thanks, we appreciate you!

Dear Families, Please join us from 3-9PM, at Chuck E Cheese (3600 E. State St.), on Friday, April 25th. A portion of all sales goes directly to Bloom PTO. Thanks for your continued support.


Dear Families,
Join us on Wednesday, April 23rd at 5:00 pm for a presentation from Storm Science. They will make a giant cloud and create a tornado in their tornado chamber. This exciting presentation will be fun for the entire family. Park in the back and enter at door M.


Happy National Volunteer Week! RPS 205 is celebrating our amazing volunteers on Wednesday, May 21 from 5–7 p.m. at the Nicholas Conservatory. If you’ve volunteered with us, we want to thank YOU! Please RSVP by May 7.


See you on Monday!


Dear Families,
Order your yearbook today while supplies last. Order forms are coming home today. Simply send the order form with payment back to school or order online to reserve your copy. Order deadline is 4-30-25.


This week was the culinary culmination of the Ultimate Chicken Sandwich Contest! All three winning sandwiches hit the lunch menu in RPS 205 schools. The star creations from Andrew, Avery, and Liam were served up to students across the district. Special guest and Tyson rep Jake Wakefield even stopped by the cafeteria to help craft and hand out the winning sandwiches. Shoutout to our student chefs for bringing flavor and creativity to the table!











We hope everyone had a wonderful break. School is back in session tomorrow, Monday, March 31st. See you then!

See you on Monday, March 31st!


Bloom School & office will be closed for Spring Break, March 24-28, 2025. Have an awesome and restful break. We will see you on March 31st.

Dear Families,
Please join us for Lego Night, tonight from 5-6 pm. Every student gets a free Lego kit and we will do many fun activities. We hope that you can make it. Park in the back and enter at door M.


Lego Night is Thursday, 3-20-25 from 5-6 pm. Every student gets a Lego kit and we will be doing many fun activities. We hope you can make it.


🌞 Get ready for an unforgettable summer! Our summer programs are packed with fun, learning, and adventure. Whether you love arts, science, sports, or exploring new interests, there’s something just for you! Don’t miss out—sign up today! rps205.com/page/summer-programs


Tell us about your favorite RPS 205 Teacher! We're looking for stories to share during Teacher Appreciation Week in May. Submit them at rps205.com/page/thank-a-teacher by Monday, April 14 to be considered for publication on the 205 VIBE.


Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! It's Read Across America Week. We are celebrating with our Dr. Seuss Dress Up Week! We can't wai9t to see the wacky things students wear this week!


Dear Families,
We need your help. Please take a few moments to take the parent survey. Your input is vital. Type in the address. http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/

REMINDER: Due to the emergency day that we used on January 21, we WILL have school this Monday, March 3. Please see the revised academic calendar: https://5il.co/2g7fc


MARK YOUR CALENDARS: The Welcome Center & Early Childhood Screening & Placement will be open for regular business services including enrollments, change of address, & screenings for all Pre-K through 12th grade. Plus, families can submit their special program lottery application.



Dear Families,
Please join us for our book fair and Donuts with Grown-ups student led conferences on Tuesday, 2-25-25 & Thursday, 2-27-25 from 2:45-5:45. The book fair will open at 2:00 each day. We hope you can make it.
