It’s time to trade in the backpacks for blankets and the pencils for hot cocoa. We hope all of our students, staff, and families have a safe, restful, and wonderful holiday season.
🗓️ Reminder: School is now closed. We look forward to seeing everyone back in schools when classes resume on Tuesday, January 6.
Enjoy the break! ☃️✨
Mrs. Iacullo's kindergarten class held their very first "Furry Friday" with special guests, Chinu and Mr. Praveen, from the D102 Therapy Dog Program.
Before the visit, students learned how to safely approach and greet a dog. All students got to practice greeting Chinu and Mr. Praveen, and many were able to read a book with Chinu. The visit was a huge success and described as "amazing" by the students! #D102Impact #EveryDayEveryStudent
Last week, our wonderful Kindergarteners at Tripp held their special Foodless Feast! Instead of food, these thoughtful students brought in menus listing all the things they are thankful for. They were absolutely adorable in their hand-made turkey hats, sharing songs, and reading poems! 💖
Most importantly, families showed incredible generosity by working together to gather donations for our local food pantry. What a heartwarming way to celebrate gratitude and community!
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102Impact
Families connected through rhythmic movement, music, and community spirit! Guided by the wonderful Mrs. Binder (Pritchett) and Mrs. Soto (Tripp), attendees plunged into joyful folk dances from around the world. 🌍 They mastered unique steps, sequences, and gained a beautiful appreciation for diverse cultures through this expressive art. 💖
What an incredible way to learn and connect!
#D102Impact #EveryDayEveryStudent
Superintendent McIntyre acknowledged their partnership at the November 11 meeting by presenting each member with an official D102 staff jersey! Now, our Board proudly wears the same gear as all D102 employees throughout the district.
Thank you, D102 Board of Education, for your service! 🍎
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102
Their thoughtful notes expressed appreciation for the courage and bravery shown by our military every single day. The letters have been mailed through A Million Thanks to reach deployed troops around the world! 🌎 We are so proud of our students for taking this meaningful action.
#D102Impact #EveryDayEveryStudent
Kindergarten at Pritchett and Tripp starts every morning with valuable structured play! 🏫 Our teachers intentionally teach playground rules 🚦, teamwork 🤝, and expectations for classic games like Tag, Red Light/Green Light, and Duck, Duck, Goose. 🦆
They also dedicate time to learning how to use all the playground equipment safely! This intentional approach boosts essential motor skills and helps our youngest learners build cooperation, confidence, and social skills that are key for classroom success! 🚀 #EveryDayEveryStudent #D102Impact
Mrs. Cardella's class had a wonderful first visit from our new therapy dogs! 🥰 Students learned how to appropriately pet and interact with our calm, furry friends. ✋🐕🦺
This foundational visit is preparing the kids for an exciting year of reading aloud to the dogs! 📚 Therapy dogs are fantastic for reducing stress and anxiety and boosting focus in the classroom. What a great start! 🎉 #EveryDayEveryStudent #D102Impact
Reminder! No school today - Tuesday, September 23.
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Thanks to food vendors and D102’s Wellness Committee for fresh fruit and fun hula hoop contests that kept everyone energized! A huge thank you to all attendees, vendors, participants, and especially the PTO for making this event so memorable. Here’s to a great year ahead! 💙✨ #D102Impact #EveryDayEveryStudent
🎉 Exciting news from AJHS! On Tuesday, community stakeholders proudly cut the ribbon to officially open our brand-new gymnasium, a community achievement made possible by the passing of the referendum and incredible support all around. This new space will have a lasting #D102Impact on our entire D102 community.
Superintendent McIntyre even shot some hoops after the event while AJHS Catalyst club members gave tours of the renovated spaces throughout the school.
A huge THANK YOU to our Board of Education, staff, students, community members, Village of Buffalo Grove, Buffalo Grove Park District, Nicholas and Associates, and Wold Architects and Engineers. Your dedication brought this #BrightFuture goal to life for our students. Here’s to many great moments ahead in our new space! 🏀 #EveryDayEveryStudent
D102 proudly welcomes Angela to our team of educators. She joins our district as an assistant at Tripp. Welcome, Angela! #NewtoD102 #D102Impact
