Math meets the ultimate balancing act! 🧱🔢
Mrs. Solvsberg’s 4th graders turned a complex lesson into a high-stakes adventure with Rounding Jenga. To earn a move, students had to correctly round large numbers while their teammates verified the answers.This transformed a challenging math hour into a masterclass in collaborative problem-solving. 🧠✨
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102Impact
Mrs. Solvsberg’s 4th graders turned a complex lesson into a high-stakes adventure with Rounding Jenga. To earn a move, students had to correctly round large numbers while their teammates verified the answers.This transformed a challenging math hour into a masterclass in collaborative problem-solving. 🧠✨
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102Impact
In honor of 🌟Black History Month, 🌟the Black Tranquility Group hosted Buffalo Grove Police Officer Malcolm Baker for an afternoon of connection and storytelling.
📣🌟Officer Baker, a 21-year veteran, shared his personal journey into law enforcement while emphasizing the importance of perseverance, integrity, and service. He encouraged students to lead by example and remain positive, active voices within their community.
We are so grateful for Officer Baker’s mentorship and the way his visit left our students motivated to lead with purpose throughout February and beyond. 🌟
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #Impact102
📣🌟Officer Baker, a 21-year veteran, shared his personal journey into law enforcement while emphasizing the importance of perseverance, integrity, and service. He encouraged students to lead by example and remain positive, active voices within their community.
We are so grateful for Officer Baker’s mentorship and the way his visit left our students motivated to lead with purpose throughout February and beyond. 🌟
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #Impact102
Your input is vital! Please take the 5Essentials parent survey to help D102 improve! The survey is open until March 28.
Each year, D102 participates in the 5Essentials Survey, a valuable tool developed by the University of Chicago Consortium on School Research. This survey helps us assess our school climate and culture by collecting feedback from students, teachers, and parents. We strongly encourage families to take a few minutes to complete this online parent survey. The results of the parent portion of this survey are only able to be utilized if we have enough participation. Please take the survey here: https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/
Each year, D102 participates in the 5Essentials Survey, a valuable tool developed by the University of Chicago Consortium on School Research. This survey helps us assess our school climate and culture by collecting feedback from students, teachers, and parents. We strongly encourage families to take a few minutes to complete this online parent survey. The results of the parent portion of this survey are only able to be utilized if we have enough participation. Please take the survey here: https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/
7th-grade ELA students just crushed their Global Research Projects! 💻 To better understand international conflicts, Mrs. McKevitt’s classes wrote papers and built their own educational websites. Students learned how to navigate various forms of media, quote, paraphrase, and summarize.
The project wrapped up with a "Website Walkthrough." Students toured each other’s websites and shared their expertise on global issues. 🚀
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #Impact102
The project wrapped up with a "Website Walkthrough." Students toured each other’s websites and shared their expertise on global issues. 🚀
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #Impact102
🔬 Future Scientists in the Making! 🌟
Science came to life at Pritchett! Kindergartners had the incredible opportunity to explore the wonders of physics during a special visit from a very special guest: Dr. Carolyn Tomchik. 👩🔬✨
🧪💨As a Principal Nuclear Engineer at Argonne National Laboratory (and a proud Pritchett kindergarten mom!), Dr. Tomchik led our young researchers through hands-on experiments to investigate complex concepts like friction, inertia, and Bernoulli’s principle.
Our students participated by making predictions and tested their ideas through interactive demonstrations. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, Dr. Tomchik!
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #Impact102
Science came to life at Pritchett! Kindergartners had the incredible opportunity to explore the wonders of physics during a special visit from a very special guest: Dr. Carolyn Tomchik. 👩🔬✨
🧪💨As a Principal Nuclear Engineer at Argonne National Laboratory (and a proud Pritchett kindergarten mom!), Dr. Tomchik led our young researchers through hands-on experiments to investigate complex concepts like friction, inertia, and Bernoulli’s principle.
Our students participated by making predictions and tested their ideas through interactive demonstrations. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, Dr. Tomchik!
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #Impact102
Join us in celebrating another #D102DifferenceMaker, Mrs. Melissa Brate! 🍎✨ She is currently a special education teacher at Pritchett and taught in D102 for 18 years. Thank you, Mrs. Brate, for making such a lasting impact! 🌟
🗓️ Spring Break is Here!
Time to trade the backpacks for some rest and relaxation! ☀️ Just a reminder that there will be no school starting Monday, March 23 through Friday, March 27.
We hope all of our D102 students, staff, and families take this week to recharge, explore, and enjoy some quality time together.
📚 School resumes on Monday, March 30.
Enjoy the break, D102! 🌸✨
Time to trade the backpacks for some rest and relaxation! ☀️ Just a reminder that there will be no school starting Monday, March 23 through Friday, March 27.
We hope all of our D102 students, staff, and families take this week to recharge, explore, and enjoy some quality time together.
📚 School resumes on Monday, March 30.
Enjoy the break, D102! 🌸✨
✨One more Valentine throwback from our incredible Early Childhood team! Thanks for teaching kindness through play and exploration!✨
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #Impact102
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #Impact102
A week ago today, our hallways were buzzing with kindness as students exchanged valentines and celebrated friendship. But the fun didn’t stop in the classrooms! Our students also dove into some incredible themed activities in their Specials classes, blending creativity and movement with the spirit of the day. 🎨🎶🏃♂️
Whether it was heart-themed challenges in PE or festive projects in Art and Music, it was a day dedicated to connection and community. It’s these moments of joy that make #D102 such a special place to learn!
Check out some of these smiles from the day! 👇
Whether it was heart-themed challenges in PE or festive projects in Art and Music, it was a day dedicated to connection and community. It’s these moments of joy that make #D102 such a special place to learn!
Check out some of these smiles from the day! 👇
🤖 Robotics Excellence: D102 Teams Punch Ticket to Nationals!
The AJHS Robotics Club is officially reaching new heights! We are incredibly proud to announce that our very own Cybertronic (7th grade) and Titans (8th grade) showcased their incredible talent at the FIRST Lego League (FLL) State Championships in Elgin. 🏆
Out of 60 elite teams from across Illinois, both D102 squads earned an invitation to the National Championships this May!
🏆 State Championship Highlights:
The Titans: Secured the prestigious 3rd Place Champions Award, ranking them as the #3 team in the entire state! 🥉
Cybertronic: Took home the 3rd Place Core Values Award, a major honor recognizing their extraordinary teamwork, inclusion, and "Gracious Professionalism." 🤝
This success is the result of hundreds of hours of work. Since August, these students have navigated some complex coding hurdles and mechanical failures under pressure. Their flexibility and ability to improve is what makes them true champions.
Check out the Daily Herald feature! https://tinyurl.com/AJHSRobotics
Join us in cheering on these incredible innovators as they head to the national stage! 🇺🇸⚙️
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #Impact102
The AJHS Robotics Club is officially reaching new heights! We are incredibly proud to announce that our very own Cybertronic (7th grade) and Titans (8th grade) showcased their incredible talent at the FIRST Lego League (FLL) State Championships in Elgin. 🏆
Out of 60 elite teams from across Illinois, both D102 squads earned an invitation to the National Championships this May!
🏆 State Championship Highlights:
The Titans: Secured the prestigious 3rd Place Champions Award, ranking them as the #3 team in the entire state! 🥉
Cybertronic: Took home the 3rd Place Core Values Award, a major honor recognizing their extraordinary teamwork, inclusion, and "Gracious Professionalism." 🤝
This success is the result of hundreds of hours of work. Since August, these students have navigated some complex coding hurdles and mechanical failures under pressure. Their flexibility and ability to improve is what makes them true champions.
Check out the Daily Herald feature! https://tinyurl.com/AJHSRobotics
Join us in cheering on these incredible innovators as they head to the national stage! 🇺🇸⚙️
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #Impact102
It’s time to celebrate another incredible #D102DifferenceMaker! 🌟
Today we are honoring the wonderful Ms. Irma Barraza!, Pritchett's school secretary! 👏 Join us in saying THANK YOU to Ms. Barraza for everything she does for our staff and students! ✨#D102 #Impact102 #EveryDayEveryStudent
High-fives, hallway chats, and making our schools a safer place to learn - we’re so lucky to have Officer Maegan Diaz in D102! 👮♀️
In the spirit of National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day, we want to highlight the incredible work she does for our students. Officer Diaz is about so much more than just school safety. She’s all about building connections with our students of all ages and an amazing role model every single day. ✨
Thank you for everything you do for our students, our staff, and our entire community! 🙌
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #Impact102
In the spirit of National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day, we want to highlight the incredible work she does for our students. Officer Diaz is about so much more than just school safety. She’s all about building connections with our students of all ages and an amazing role model every single day. ✨
Thank you for everything you do for our students, our staff, and our entire community! 🙌
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #Impact102
The Meridian 5th-grade orchestra lit up the stage under the direction of Mr. Jenkin, showcasing incredible growth since October! 🎻 The evening celebrated new talent through a lively setlist, featuring favorites like "Salamander Samba" and "First Finger Rock." Thank you to Mrs. Vettraino Stott for the beautiful piano accompaniment and to Mrs. Rakickas and Ms. Spindler for bringing the rhythm on percussion! 🎶✨
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #Impact102
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #Impact102
There’s nothing quite like the energy in a classroom when a friendly competition meets a great book! 🌊📚
Tripp School third graders have been diving headfirst into the Pritchett/Tripp Reading ChallengeStudents have been taking careful notes and truly supporting one another as they prepared for their weekly Kahoot! showdowns.
This week, they explored the mysterious world of The Deep. 🐙🔦 From glowing sea creatures to the quiet wonders of the ocean floor. Way to go, 3rd-grade we are so proud of your hard work! 🥇
Tripp School third graders have been diving headfirst into the Pritchett/Tripp Reading ChallengeStudents have been taking careful notes and truly supporting one another as they prepared for their weekly Kahoot! showdowns.
This week, they explored the mysterious world of The Deep. 🐙🔦 From glowing sea creatures to the quiet wonders of the ocean floor. Way to go, 3rd-grade we are so proud of your hard work! 🥇
✨Today we are honoring a new D102 Difference Maker, Mrs. Amy Salus! She has been with D102 for 18 years and teaches 5th-grade at Meridian. Thanks for being a #D102DifferenceMaker! Take a moment to learn all about Mrs. Salus. 😊🍎
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102DifferenceMakers #D102Impact
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102DifferenceMakers #D102Impact
Unearthing history at Pritchett! 🦴🔍
The Pritchett library was buzzing with excitement as our Panther families dove into the life of Mary Anning at our latest Family Book Club! 📚✨
After reading "Dragon Bones": The Fantastic Fossil Discoveries of Mary Anning, our students stepped into the shoes of paleontologists. From hands-on fossil digs and creative art projects to sketching real fossil casts on loan from the Raupp Museum, it was an evening filled with curiosity and connection with families. 🎨🦖
Thanks to Ms. Boznos and Ms. Blair for organizing such a fun event!
The Pritchett library was buzzing with excitement as our Panther families dove into the life of Mary Anning at our latest Family Book Club! 📚✨
After reading "Dragon Bones": The Fantastic Fossil Discoveries of Mary Anning, our students stepped into the shoes of paleontologists. From hands-on fossil digs and creative art projects to sketching real fossil casts on loan from the Raupp Museum, it was an evening filled with curiosity and connection with families. 🎨🦖
Thanks to Ms. Boznos and Ms. Blair for organizing such a fun event!
Calling all new families to D102! 🎒✨
We are thrilled to announce that Pre-Registration for the 2026-2027 school year is NOW OPEN for students new to D102!
If you have a child entering Early Childhood through 8th-grade and you’re joining our D102 community for the first time, now is the time to pre-register.
Returning Families: Don’t worry, your turn is coming! Registration for returning students will officially open in March.
Help us spread the word! Tag a neighbor or friend who is moving into the district so they can get a head start on the upcoming school year. 🏠📚
Stay tuned for more updates as we prepare for another incredible year of learning and growth!
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #Impact102
We are thrilled to announce that Pre-Registration for the 2026-2027 school year is NOW OPEN for students new to D102!
If you have a child entering Early Childhood through 8th-grade and you’re joining our D102 community for the first time, now is the time to pre-register.
Returning Families: Don’t worry, your turn is coming! Registration for returning students will officially open in March.
Help us spread the word! Tag a neighbor or friend who is moving into the district so they can get a head start on the upcoming school year. 🏠📚
Stay tuned for more updates as we prepare for another incredible year of learning and growth!
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #Impact102
Mrs. Murdach’s fifth graders recently finished their "Rescue Readers" initiative, reading an amazing 248 books to support Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter. Thanks to a generous partnership with Woodman’s Grocery Store, the students raised a grand total of $1,500!
Beyond the reading, students collected supplies and designed custom adoption folders for new pet owners. Way to go, fifth grade, making a #D102Impact one page at a time! 🐶
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102
Beyond the reading, students collected supplies and designed custom adoption folders for new pet owners. Way to go, fifth grade, making a #D102Impact one page at a time! 🐶
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102
Right before winter break, Ms. Campbell’s students were busy looking ahead to 2026. They each shared how they plan to make an impact with the prompt: “In 2026, I will be shining a light by...” 💡
From mastering new skills to finding ways to be more helpful at home, these students have big plans to brighten up the coming year. We can’t wait to see them shine! #EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #Impact102
From mastering new skills to finding ways to be more helpful at home, these students have big plans to brighten up the coming year. We can’t wait to see them shine! #EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #Impact102
The Family Book Club recently gathered to explore "Home is Calling," a nonfiction look at the monarch butterfly's incredible journey to Mexico. Families discussed the challenges facing the Illinois state insect, designed garden plans, and created themed crafts. To support these pollinators, the school community will add butterfly-friendly plants to the Tripp School grounds this spring. 🦋🌱
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #Impact102
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #Impact102
