Ten Apples Up On Top in Kindergarten! 🍎🍏✨
Mrs. Iacullo’s kindergarteners at Tripp welcomed the autumn season with a craft inspired by the classic book, "Ten Apples Up On Top!" 📚🍂

Later, they practiced one-to-one counting by arranging their apples using an AB color pattern before gluing them in a tall stack right above a photo of themselves—just like the characters in the book!

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Mrs. Dion’s kindergarteners have a very special weekend guest traveling from home to home this year—a stuffed Minion! 💛

Each week, a new student gets to take the Minion on an adventure and record their fun on a journal page, which is later shared with the class. Each page is added to a growing memory book that travels back and forth among all the families. So far, the Minion's travels have included scenic neighborhood strolls and the Buffalo Grove parade! 📸 Students return to school proud to share their experience with the class Minion!

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Reminder: No School on Monday, September 21! 🎒🍂

We look forward to seeing everyone back in the classroom on Tuesday, September 22!

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Join us for a transformative Parent University program featuring best-selling author Ruchika T. Malhotra as we explore how we define success and shape the environment our children grow up in at home and across our community! 🏡💙

In a world that constantly pushes competition, we often treat it as the only path to excellence. But what if constant competition leads to anxiety, burnout, and isolation instead? Building on her book, Uncompete, Ruchika Malhorta offers a fresh framework to move away from a scarcity mindset and toward a culture of belonging, collaboration, and authentic growth. 🌟

Event Details:

📅 Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026

⏰ Time: 7:00 p.m.

💻 Location: Virtual Event via Zoom

🔗 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/D102event

This Parent University event is proudly sponsored by our D102 PTO, in special collaboration with District 103, District 96, and the Vernon Area Public Library. 🤝📚✨

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Welcome to D102, Hamsalakshmi Manoharan! Joining us as a RISE Classroom Assistant at Pritchett, Hamsalakshmi brings valuable hands-on experience and a heart for student success to District 102.

"My favorite part of working in education is helping students learn, grow, and feel supported, while making a positive difference in their daily lives and celebrating their progress. I am thrilled to join District 102 to support student growth as part of a caring school community!"

Help us give a warm welcome to Hamsalakshmi! 🌟🌱✨

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Welcome to D102, Vandana Somani! Joining us as a Classroom Assistant at AJHS, Vandana brings a great passion for supporting students and fostering a positive learning environment to District 102.

"My favorite part of working in education is making a positive impact, supporting children, and being part of a positive learning environment!"

Help us give a warm welcome to Vandana! 🌟📚✨

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Welcome to D102, Parvathy Harish! Joining us as a Special Education Assistant at AJHS, Parvathy brings a wonderful dedication to supporting student learning and individual growth to District 102.

"My favorite aspect of working in education is supporting children through their learning journeys and witnessing their individual growth and progress!"

Help us give a warm welcome to Parvathy! 🌟📚✨

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Welcome to D102 Julie Pacheco! Joining us as a Dual Language Classroom Assistant at Tripp, Julie brings over two decades of educational experience and a rich background in bilingual learning to District 102.

"As a lifelong learner, my favorite part of education is learning right alongside my students, whose curiosity continuously inspires me. With both of my sons being proud D102 graduates, I am eager to give back to the community that supported my family!"

Help us give a warm welcome to Julie! 📚🇲🇽✨

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Welcome to D102, Robin VanDyke! Joining us as the new Assistant Principal at Tripp, Robin brings over 20 years of dedicated experience and a deep passion for student success to District 102.

"I am deeply passionate about supporting the whole child and partnering with families and teachers to help every student thrive. I love building meaningful relationships, helping students discover their unique strengths, and am thrilled to join District 102's strong culture of trust and collaboration!"

Help us give a warm welcome to Robin! 🏫✨

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Just a quick reminder for our D102 families that there will be no school on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day! 🏫✨

We look forward to welcoming everyone back to class on Tuesday, September 8!

Welcome to the team, Sheila Connington! Joining us as a new music teacher at Tripp, Sheila brings a wonderful passion for music and student discovery to District 102.

"My favorite part of teaching is making music with my students and watching them discover unique ways to connect with it as they grow.

Help us give a warm welcome to Sheila! 🎶🎹✨

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Welcome to D102, Harsh Kamra! Joining us as a RISE Classroom Assistant at Meridian, Harsh brings great enthusiasm and positive energy to District 102.

"I enjoy my work no matter what I’m doing, and I’m so excited to join D102 because of the friendly working environment, great people, wonderful opportunities, and a great place to learn!"

Please join us in giving Harsh a warm welcome to Meridian! 🌟📚✨

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Welcome to the team, Saravanapriya Ramsubramanian! Joining us as a Special Education Classroom Assistant at Pritchett, Saravanapriya brings a wonderful passion for supporting student growth to District 102.

"My favorite part of working in education is helping children learn new things and watching them grow over time. I am truly excited to join District 102, inspired by its diverse population and engaged school community!"

Help us give a warm welcome to Saravanapriya! 🌟📚✨

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Welcome to D102, AJ DiSalvo! Joining us as a Special Education Lead Assistant at Pritchett, AJ brings wonderful energy and a deep dedication to student growth in District 102.

"My favorite part of education is seeing student growth over time and building meaningful bonds with students and staff. "

Help us give a warm welcome to AJ! ✨

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Welcome to D102, Lexi Robinson! Joining us as the new Associate Principal at Pritchett, Lexi brings a wonderful passion for leadership and community to District 102.

"My favorite part of education is the connections with students and staff, seeing the smiles on faces when they learn something new."

Help us give a warm welcome to Lexi! 🏫✨

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Welcome to the team, Monica Tauber! Joining us as a speech-language pathologist at Tripp and AJHS, Monica brings a wonderful dedication to supporting our students in District 102.

"The welcoming and kind-hearted team has made me excited to become part of the D102 community!"

Help us give a warm welcome to Monica! 🗣️✨

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Bus Safety First in D102! 🚌
Safety on the ride to and from school is always a top priority! Across all of our schools, our students participated in annual bus evacuation drills to practice key safety procedures.

Thanks to our staff and drivers for guiding our students through these important drills!

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Welcome to D102, Kristina Vezmar! Joining us as the new music teacher at Pritchett, Kristina brings a wonderful passion for music and learning to District 102.

"I am most excited to start my teaching journey in such a tight-knit and supportive school district and community!"

Help us give a warm welcome to Kristina! 🎶✨

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First Week Vibes: 10/10! 🎒✨
It's official - ALL D102 students are back in school!

Our 3rd graders at Tripp had a blast visiting the library to check out their very first books of the school year! 🏫

Thanks to Mrs. Goldstein for making the library so welcoming. Happy reading!

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