🍀 Leprechaun Traps in the Making! 🌈✨ After reading “The Gingerbread Man and the Leprechaun Loose in School”, 2nd grade students put their engineering skills to the test! 🍀 Using creativity, teamwork, and a little bit of luck, they designed traps to catch that sneaky leprechaun! Will he escape… or will we finally catch him this year? 🤔💚
about 2 months ago, Kris Bruno
A student builds a leprechaun trap in the library.
Two students build a leprechaun trap in the library.
Three students build a leprechaun trap in the library.
Two students build a leprechaun trap in the library.
A student builds a leprechaun trap in the library.
Two students build a leprechaun trap in the library.
A paper leprechaun is on a table with a cup behind it.
Two students build a leprechaun trap in the library.
A leprechaun trap is on a table in a library.
Three students build a leprechaun trap in the library.
These superstar students logged the most reading time on our Beanstack app and earned some awesome posters as a reward! 🏅📖Way to go, readers—your dedication is inspiring! Who’s ready to take on the next reading challenge? Be on the lookout for Spring Into Reading beginning 3/24!
about 2 months ago, Kris Bruno
Seven students are standing in a library holding a variety of posters.
🧦 Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day! 💙💛 On World Down Syndrome Day, at TJ we’re rocking mismatched socks to celebrate differences and promote inclusion! 🧦✨ Wearing mismatched socks is a fun and meaningful way to show that our differences make the world a more colorful and beautiful place. 🌎💛💙
2 months ago, Kris Bruno
A poster says"World Down Syndrome Day Wear mismatched socks is to promote the celebration of differences".
🌈👷‍♂️ Future engineers at work! 🚀 Who needs luck when you have science? 🍀💡 3rd grade students built and tested rainbow bridges in this fun St. Patrick’s Day STEM challenge! Some were sturdy, some were wobbly, but all were creative! 🤩 #STEMChallenge #LibraryLearning
2 months ago, Kris Bruno
Two students build a structure with pipe cleaners, modeling clay, and a cup.
Two students build a structure with pipe cleaners, modeling clay, and a cup.
A student builds a structure with pipe cleaners, modeling clay, and a cup.
Two students build a structure with pipe cleaners, modeling clay, and a cup.
A student builds a structure with pipe cleaners, modeling clay, and a cup.
A student builds a structure with pipe cleaners, modeling clay, and a cup.
Two students build a structure with pipe cleaners, modeling clay, and a cup.
Bravo to our 2nd and 3rd graders for their outstanding musical performances tonight!
2 months ago, Vicky Foster
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Students checked their Leprechaun traps today and completed other learning activities.
2 months ago, Vicky Foster
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Kindergarten students went on a Leprechaun shape hunt today!
2 months ago, Vicky Foster
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This week, our 4th and 5th graders joined a live book talk and writing experience with two beloved #1 New York Times best-selling authors, Kwame Alexander and Mo Willems.
2 months ago, Vicky Foster
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🌙✨ Last week, 2nd grade students explored the moon phases and Ramadan through beautiful picture books! With the help of our amazing 5th-grade students, they created hands-on moon phase models to see how the lunar cycle connects to the start of Ramadan. 🌑🌓🌕 A big shoutout to our 5th graders for sharing their knowledge and creativity! 💡💙
2 months ago, Kris Bruno
A student helps another student draw the moon cycle on a plastic cup with a sharpie.
A student helps another student draw the moon cycle on a plastic cup with a sharpie.
A student helps another student draw the moon cycle on a plastic cup with a sharpie.
A student helps 2 other students draw the moon cycle on a plastic cup with a sharpie.
Two students draw the moon cycle on a plastic cup with a sharpie.
A student helps another student draw the moon cycle on a plastic cup with a sharpie.
A student draws the moon cycle on a plastic cup with a sharpie.
Two students help a third student learn about the moon cycle in the library.
Three students draw the moon cycle on a plastic cup with a sharpie.
Seven District 202 Instructional Technology Coaches presented at the IDEAcon 2025 in February. IDEAcon, hosted by the Illinois Digital Educators Alliance (IDEA), is a renowned conference that brings together educators, administrators, and technology specialists to explore the latest advancements in instructional technology. Presenters included: • Christie Milen • Kris Bruno • Becky Young • Kimmy Schuelke • Judy Meier • Steve Eighner • Lisa Packley Henry Moline, an Aux Sable Middle School seventh grader, also presented to give a student perspective to educators across the Midwest. The Plainfield SD 202 ITC team shared strategies, tools, and real-world applications that empower teachers to create engaging and inclusive digital learning environments. Their sessions highlighted how technology can support SEL by fostering student engagement, collaboration, and emotional well-being through intentional instructional design. “Technology is more than just a tool—it’s a bridge to deeper learning and meaningful connections,” said Laura Shervino, district Director of Digital Learning and Innovation. “We were excited to showcase how digital learning strategies can enhance academic and emotional growth, ensuring that staff and students feel supported, heard, and prepared for the future. Additionally, this is an opportunity to showcase the dedication, passion, and hard work that our ITCs contribute to our staff, school, and community." In total, 22 Instructional Technology Coaches attended the three-day event in Schaumburg.
2 months ago, District 202
Teacher stands in front of her presentation display
three teachers stand in front of a presentation screen
teacher and student stand together in front of display
Munching’ at lunchin’.
2 months ago, Kris Bruno
A student is holding cucumber slices in front of his eyes in the school lunchroom.
A student has a banana in the school lunchroom.
A student has a banana in the school lunchroom.
A student is eating from a lunchbox in the school lunchroom.
A student is eating bqcon in the school lunchroom.
A student is eating applesauce in the school lunchroom.
A student is eating a cookie in the school lunchroom.
A student is eating cucumbers in the school lunchroom.
A teacher is eating a donut.
Get cozy and read tomorrow for Read Across America Week! Wear your jammies and get ready to drop everything and read. You can listen as a family to Monday's book, The Day the Crayons Quit, by visiting this page. https://padlet.com/plainfieldschool1/read-across-america-week-kc9yu97antb1zbvy
2 months ago, Kris Bruno
A flyer shows read across America week and spirit days from March 3 through March 5.
📚💙 A huge THANK YOU to all the families who joined us for Snuggle Up and Read this morning! Seeing parents and children cozy up with books before school started was truly heartwarming. Your love for reading and time spent together makes our school community so special. Keep snuggling up and sharing stories! 📖✨ #SnuggleUpAndRead #FamilyReadingTime #LoveForBooks
2 months ago, Kris Bruno
Students and parents read in a library before school.
Students and parents read in a library before school.
Students and parents read in a library before school.
Students and parents read in a library before school.
Students and parents read in a library before school. A library is set for families to visit for a reading event with tablecloths on the tables.
Reading takes you places! On Thursday, travel to the coast and wear your sunniest beachwear, Hawaiian shirts, tropical prints, hats, sunglasses, etc. to celebrate Read Across America Week! You can listen as a family to Thursdays book, Hot Dog, by visiting this page. https://padlet.com/plainfieldschool1/read-across-america-week-kc9yu97antb1zbvy
2 months ago, Kris Bruno
A flyer shows read across America week and spirit days from March 3 through March 5.
📚✨ Caught in the Act… of Reading! 📖👀 Yesterday, our students were spotted reading everywhere! Whether it was a graphic novel, a mystery, or a picture book, they just couldn’t put them down! 🤩💙 Where’s your favorite place to get caught reading? #ReadAcrossAmerica #LoveOfReading
2 months ago, Kris Bruno
A student is sitting in the classroom reading.
A student is sitting in the library reading.
A student is sitting at a desk in a classroom reading.
Two student are sitting in a classroom reading.
A student is sitting on the floor in a classroom reading.
A student is sitting in the hallway reading.
Two students are sitting in the library reading.
A student is sitting in the library reading.
A student is sitting in the library reading.
Two students are sitting in the library reading.
Wednesday is read like a rockstar & dress like a rockstar day! Wear graphic t-shirts, band logos, spiked hair, etc. to celebrate Read Across America Week. You can listen as a family to Monday's book, We Will Rock Our Classmates, by visiting this page. https://padlet.com/plainfieldschool1/read-across-america-week-kc9yu97antb1zbvy
3 months ago, Kris Bruno
A flyer shows read across America week and spirit days from March 3 through March 5.
Remember to wear your brightest neon or brightest colors tomorrow for Read Across America Week so you can get caught reading! You can listen as a family to Monday's book, The Wonderful Things You Will Be, by visiting this page. https://padlet.com/plainfieldschool1/read-across-america-week-kc9yu97antb1zbvy
3 months ago, Kris Bruno
A flyer shows read across America week and spirit days from March 3 through March 5.
🔎 Ready to solve the case of the missing breakfast? National School Breakfast Week is coming March 3-7! Who’s excited? 🥞🎉 #NSBW25 #ClueInToSchoolBreakfast
3 months ago, District 202
Clue in to school breakfast. March 3-1 2025. Cartoon detective with feet up on desk.
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📚 Read Across America Week starts tomorrow!✨ Remember to wear your favorite basketball, other team jersey, or t-shirt to help kick off March Picture Book Madness! 🏀Listen as a family to Monday's book, I Promise, by visiting this page. https://padlet.com/plainfieldschool1/read-across-america-week-kc9yu97antb1zbvy
3 months ago, Kris Bruno
A flyer shows read across America week and spirit days from March 3 through March 5.
We still have a few spots left for Snuggle Up and Read next Wednesday morning! https://bit.ly/TJamread Sign up at bit.ly/TJamread
3 months ago, Kris Bruno
A flyer with books on it is inviting parents to come and read at Thomas Jefferson on Wednesday, March 5 from 8:00am to 8:30 am.