"It's recess time, so shout it out, go Patriot's go!" These 4th grade girls continuously show optimism and positivity that shines through at recess daily. They are kind, helpful & caring, having the best time together during their recess. A BIG SHOUT OUT for being the example of accepting others & just being happy overall a bright light!
25 days ago, Kris Bruno
Students are posing outside with Pom poms.
Students are standing in a gym.
Students are doing cheerleading poses in the gym.
Students are standing in a gym showing blue hair bows.
Congratulations to Kris Bruno and Kimberly Jurani, who were selected as recipients of the Awards of Excellence. Recipients are selected by highlighting exceptional work with our students, schools, and community.
26 days ago, Vicky Foster
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Happy Assistant Principals Week! This week, we celebrate our incredible assistant principals who provide unwavering dedication and exceptional service to our school district. “Each day, you navigate countless responsibilities with remarkable skill and grace – supporting your principals, empowering our teachers, motivating our students, and creating positive learning environments where everyone can thrive,” said District 202 Superintendent of Schools Dr. Glenn Wood. Thank you!
27 days ago, District 202
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Home Access Center will be down today (4/1/25) for scheduled maintenance.
about 1 month ago, District 202
After a month of listening to books and voting for our March Book Madness, Friday was the day of our finals! Students joined both virtually and in the media center to hear the top 2 and then vote live. Magic Ramen was in the lead throughout the month, but the ultimate winner after 613 votes was…. I Don’t Eat Children by Marcus Cutler! So fun!
about 1 month ago, Kris Bruno
Four students are sitting on a couch with laptops.
Students and teachers are in a library.
Five students are sitting on a couch with their laptops.
Students are in a library on their computers voting.
Students are in a library with their laptops.
A teacher is standing in front of a computer and large tv screen.
Three students are sitting at a table looking at their laptops.
Four students are sitting a table with their laptops.
A pie chart shows 613 votes for picture books.
Three picture book covers are taped to a wall.
Our amazing art teacher Ms. Molitor—who is also a beekeeper—buzzed into the library to teach our first graders all about honeybees! Students got a close-up look at beekeeping tools, learned about the important role bees play in our world, and even got to see real honeycomb! A huge THANK YOU to Ms. Molitor for sharing this bee-autiful lesson!
about 1 month ago, Kris Bruno
Students are sitting on the floor and posing for a selfie with a teacher.
A teacher wearing a bee keepers outfit is standing in front of a large group of students.
A teacher wearing a bee keepers outfit is standing in front of a large group of students.
A teacher wearing a bee keepers outfit is standing in front of a large group of students.
Yesterday 6th grade students from Aux Sable came to TJ to share their amazing science projects with our 5th grade students! We learned so much from these young scientists!
about 1 month ago, Kris Bruno
Two students are talking in front of a science display.
Three students are talking in front of a science display.
Three students are talking in front of a science display.
Three students are talking in front of a science display.
Three students are talking in front of a science display.
Three students are talking in front of a science display.
Two students are talking in front of a science display.
Two students are talking in front of a science display.
Five students are talking in front of a science display.
Students are visiting science fair projects.
Congrats TJ CAPE Winners! District 202 CAPE organization recognizes outstanding parents, community members, teachers, & staff members for their dedication to students, schools & the community. Teacher-Jess Wons, Support Staff - Nurse Dawn Zabelka, & Volunteer- Erica Spreitzer
about 1 month ago, Vicky Foster
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Congratulations to Mrs. Brophy and Mrs. Faragoi, who are being celebrated and recognized for 25 years of service in the Plainfield School District. We are grateful for their dedication and commitment to our district and TJ!
about 1 month ago, Vicky Foster
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Fifth-grade students in Mrs. Smith’s, Mrs. Cruitt’s, and Mrs. Derbys’ classes participated in a STEM design challenge. They were tasked with constructing the tallest tower possible using only 100 jelly beans and 100 toothpicks. Check out their outstanding engineering!
about 1 month ago, Kris Bruno
Two students are building a Structure with jelly beans and toothpicks.
A student is building a Structure with jelly beans and toothpicks.
Three students are building a Structure with jelly beans and toothpicks.
A student is with a Structure built with jelly beans and toothpicks.
Three students build a Structure with jelly beans and toothpicks.
A student is with a Structure built with jelly beans and toothpicks.
Three students build a Structure with jelly beans and toothpicks.
Structures built with jelly beans and toothpicks are displayed.
Structures built with jelly beans and toothpicks are displayed.
Structures built with jelly beans and toothpicks are displayed.
Kiko is getting his wheels! Staff and students of the Orthotics & Prosthetics department at Joliet Junior College are making him a custom-fit wheelchair. Kiko weighs 2.7 lbs and has recently been fitted for a body harness.
about 2 months ago, Vicky Foster
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📢 Get Ready for Disability Awareness Week! 💙♿ Next week, we’re celebrating Disability Awareness Week with a fun lineup of dress-up days to show our support for inclusion and acceptance! Check out the poster for each day’s theme and join in the fun. Let's come together to celebrate differences, promote kindness, and learn more about the amazing contributions of individuals with disabilities. 💡💪
about 2 months ago, Kris Bruno
A poster for disability awareness week shares dress up days.
🍀 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. 🌎💛💙
about 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
about 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!
about 2 months ago, Vicky Foster
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Students checked their Leprechaun traps today and completed other learning activities.
about 2 months ago, Vicky Foster
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Kindergarten students went on a Leprechaun shape hunt today!
about 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.
about 2 months ago, Vicky Foster
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