📚🐍 What a fantastic turnout for the Tripp Family Book Club, where 80 people attended.
Students listened to Hidden Animal Colors by Jane Park and explored the fascinating world of animal camouflage and mimicry. 🌿🦋
Thank you to the Lake County Forest Preserve for an engaging presentation filled with amazing pictures, real animal specimens, and even a special guest… a live fox snake! 🦊🐍 (Don’t worry, it was friendly!) And of course, a special shoutout to Mrs. Goldstein for hosting another successful evening for families.
Thanks to everyone who came out for a night of learning and fun!
❤️✂️💌Love, kindness, and friendship filled the halls today as our Tripp and Pritchett students celebrated Valentine’s Day!
🎉 February 15 is National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day!
D102 is proud to celebrate Officer Maegan Diaz for her dedication, safety, and support. She goes above and beyond for our schools, building connections and serving as a role model.
Thank you, Officer Diaz! 💙🚔
Who wore it best? 🤩
Our EC teachers or the YouTube stars from Koo Koo?!
Enjoy this #ThrowbackThursday from Halloween when our amazing EC staff, Mrs. Colvin and Ms. Pum, dressed up as iconic Koo Koo characters! 🎃✨
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📚 Meridian students had a blast exploring the Vernon Area Public Library! From beloved books to Osmo kits, microscopes, roller coaster sets, and even a 3D printer—there’s so much to discover!
A huge thank you to @VernonAreaPublicLibrary for showcasing these amazing resources. Don’t forget, a library card unlocks it all! 🎟️✨
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It's time for another round of staff trivia! Which of these staff members has a piece of the Berlin Wall that they got from the wall in West Berlin back in 1991?
Is it Ms. Stephen’s, Ms. Nudelman, Ms. Srisairam, or Ms. Kumari?
📢💡 Future CEOs in the Making! 💡📢
Our AJHS students just wrapped up another Business Fair for second-quarter students, and let’s just say… we might have some future Shark Tank contestants on our hands! 🦈💼
From designing eye-catching posters 🎨 to crafting business cards 📇 and delivering attention-grabbing hooks, these young entrepreneurs put their creativity and business skills to the test. 🚀✨
❄️Due to inclement weather, D102 will follow our Half Day Schedule for Wednesday, February 12th, 2025. For more information, parents and guardians please check your inboxes.
Mrs. Fiasche’s early childhood class met their reading buddies from Mrs. Kim’s 4th grade class! They asked fun questions like “What’s your favorite color?” and “What’s your favorite food?” to get to know each other. The day ended with some fun table toy activities! 🧸
Thank you to Dr. Sostak for making dreams come true! 🌟 Thanks to her support, our early childhood students will now have access to Vox books through grant funding! 📚✨ Vox Books are interactive, audio-enabled books that bring stories to life with read-aloud narration, helping to develop literacy skills and inspire a love for reading. These books will be available in the library for students to check out and enjoy at home and school. 📖🎧 We’re so grateful for Dr. Sostak’s dedication to empowering our young learners! 🙌
Meridian's Broadway Beat has been all the buzz and tonight is the last night of their show! Sit back and relax as you will follow a group of tourists as they explore the magic of Broadway, struggling to choose which iconic show to see in just one night! Come to the Buffalo Grove Community Arts Center at 7 P.M. tonight!
Shoutout to the students in Ms. Smith's Communications class! Their videos were chosen as winners and they were gifted hoodies from Nicholas and Associates in recognition of their hard work on the Student Content Construction Series. These talented students captured the latest updates on the construction of our new gym and locker rooms, which were shared on D102's social media.
The project isn’t done yet! Ms. Smith’s new class for the second quarter had their first chance to explore the site and are excited to continue the work. They’ll be picking up where the last group left off and creating even more student-led content to keep our community in the loop!
Calling all NEW D102 families! 🏫✨ Pre-registration for the 2025-2026 school year is officially live. This includes:
🎒 Early Childhood (EC) Students
🎒 Kindergarten Students
🎒 New students joining grades 1-8
Getting started is easy! 🌟 Visit the registration page on our website, where you’ll find a simple step-by-step guide to walk you through the process.
Let’s get ready for an incredible year ahead at D102! 💙💛
We had some paws-itively amazing visitors from Lincolnshire Animal Hospital Therapy Dogs! 🐶 These gentle, furry friends spent time with our students, calmly sitting and listening as they read aloud and engaged in heartwarming interactions.
It was a tail-wagging good time that left everyone smiling and feeling a little lighter. 💖
Did you know? 🐕✨ D102 has its very own therapy dog program, and you can be part of it! All community members are welcome to join. To learn more, attend our informational meetings via Zoom this Thursday and next Tuesday at 7:00 P.M. Join Mrs. Fasuna to discover how your dog can join D102’s Homegrown Therapy Dog program, the training process, and the amazing benefits of therapy dogs!
Let’s spread even more joy with our four-legged friends! 💕🐾
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This week, our students explored the power of words with the book "Martin’s Big Words" by Doreen Rappaport. They brainstormed "Power Words," discussed what it means to be a "Peaceful Warrior," and created illustrated posters showcasing inspiring words.
These posters will soon decorate our hallways as a reminder of how words can shape a better world.
Reminder! Monday, January 20 is a non-attendance day. Schools and offices will be closed.
Third-grade students at Pritchett have been busy preparing for an amazing year ahead! After reading One Word for Kids, they each chose a word to focus on for 2025. To bring their intentions to life, they completed adorable winter bear crafts, wrote their focus word, and shared thoughtful descriptions of why they chose it.
Get ready for an unforgettable performance, as Meridian presents "Broadway Beat!" It is an original Broadway show that will take you straight to the heart of New York City. You will follow a group of tourists as they explore the magic of Broadway, struggling to choose which iconic show to see in just one night!
To see the talented cast of 50 fourth and fifth graders, purchase tickets via Schoology! Performance dates are January 30 and 31 at 7:00 p.m. at the Buffalo Grove Community Arts Center.
What an incredible season for the B Team! These talented athletes wrapped up the regular season with an impressive 7-3 record and fought hard earning 2nd place in the tournament. Their teamwork, determination, and growth on the court have made us all proud. Way to go, team!
Yesterday, Dr. McIntyre stepped into the new year in style with custom D102 sneakers, a thoughtful gift from our talented Assistant Superintendent of Learning and Growth, Dr. Sostak! 🎉👟
The day was more than just a fashion statement—it was an opportunity for staff to come together, dive deeper into data and assessments, and strengthen our commitment to meeting the needs of every student.
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