🎉 Happy Assistant Principal Week! 🎉
This week, we celebrate the incredible leadership, dedication, and heart our Assistant Principals bring to our schools every single day. Your impact on students, teachers, and families doesn’t go unnoticed! Thank you for all that you do! #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent
📚✨ Happy School Librarian Appreciation Day! ✨📚
Today, we celebrate the incredible librarians of D102 who inspire a love of reading, curiosity, and lifelong learning. Your dedication to providing our students with literature, stories, and invaluable resources makes a lasting impact every day.
Thank you for being the heart of our libraries and for fostering a space where knowledge, creativity, and discovery thrive! 💙📖 #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent
🌟 Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! 🌟
Today, we celebrate our incredible paraprofessionals who go above and beyond to support our teachers, staff, and, most importantly, our students. 💙 Each day, our paraprofessionals make a lasting impact in our school community. Thank you for your hard work, compassion, and commitment! Drop a comment below to share your appreciation! 👏✨ #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent
📖✨ Students Bring Stories to Life! 🎨📝
Ms. Podeschi’s class took their writing to the next level! Using graphic organizers, students mapped out ideas on topics they love, then turned rough drafts into polished final pieces. These young authors transformed their work into digital storybooks using the Book Creator app! 💻📚
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Students in grades 1-8 are diving into Magma Math, a hands-on learning approach that brings math to life! With real-time work sharing, teachers can provide instant feedback and adjust instruction based on student understanding. 🔍✅
Plus, with differentiated challenges, every student gets the right level of support or stretch to grow their math skills. Whether they’re building confidence or tackling advanced problems, Magma Math makes learning interactive, engaging, and personalized! 🎯📊#D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent
Students wrote and presented personal memoirs, sharing meaningful stories and emotions with their peers. Amazing job, 4th graders!
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🎈Students at Pritchett are honing their racket skills with a fun balloon volley activity! They’re learning accuracy, control, and just the right amount of force for a successful hit—all while practicing teamwork and sportsmanship. Keep up the great work, Pritchett athletes! 🎈🏸
🌟 Happy Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day! 🌟
Today, we celebrate the incredible maintenance team at D102 who work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our schools safe, clean, and running smoothly. From early mornings to late nights, their dedication makes a difference every single day.
Thank you for all that you do for our students, staff, and community! 👏💙 #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent
Reminder! There is no school on Monday, March 3.
Congratulations to Jane Jakobson (5th Grade) and Karuna Rajesh (4th Grade) for winning the 2025 Bookmark Contest at Meridian School. There were lots of amazing entries depicting reading and libraries. Look out for copies of the winning bookmarks in the library this week. Thank you to all the students who submitted an entry this year!
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🌍♻️ 5th Graders Take a Stand! ♻️🌍
Meridian’s 5th graders are diving into their Argument & Advocacy unit, tackling the big question: "Should people use single-use plastic containers?" 🥤🚫
As they explore the pros and cons, they’re also learning how to spot bias in research. Critical thinking in action! 💡💬 We can’t wait to see how they advocate for their perspectives!
🎉 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! 💙🚔
📚 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?
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! 🧸
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!
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! 💕🐾
#D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent #HomeGrownTherapyDogs
Reminder! Monday, January 20 is a non-attendance day. Schools and offices will be closed.
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.
