🌙✨ 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! 💡💙
about 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.
about 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’.
about 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
2 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
2 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
2 months ago, District 202
Clue in to school breakfast. March 3-1 2025. Cartoon detective with feet up on desk.
La Pista Del Desayuno Escolar Marzo 3-7, 2025
📚 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
2 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
2 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.
Remember: No school Friday for a student improvement day. See you Monday! #202proud
2 months ago, District 202
No school on Friday! Enjoy your three-day weekend
Our students and families had a blast dancing the night away at our Sweetheart Dance! They enjoyed sweet treats and made lasting memories!
2 months ago, Vicky Foster
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📚🎉 TJ families, get ready to celebrate Read Across America Week! 🎉📚 Join us from March 3 - 7 for a fun-filled week of reading, learning, and school spirit! Each day will have a special Spirit Day theme, plus we’ll have evening virtual read-alouds featuring some fantastic stories. 📖✨ Check out the schedule below and get ready to join the fun! Let’s make reading an adventure! ☀️🏀🏖️🎸🤘🏻 📚 #ReadAcrossAmerica #ReadingIsFun #SpiritWeek
2 months ago, Kris Bruno
A flyer describes read across America week from March 3 - March 7. March 3 is wear a sports shirt or jersey, March 4 is wear bright colors, March 5 is rock n roll day, March 6 is dress tropical day, and March 7 is pajama day.
🪐🚀✨ This week, 4th grade students heard the read aloud “Mae Among the Stars” and learned about Mae Jemison, who in 1992 became the first Black woman to travel to space as a mission specialist on the Space Shuttle Endeavour. After, they built constellations using straws and posted their creation on a digital collaborative board. ✨🚀🪐
3 months ago, Kris Bruno
A student shows a constellation built from straws.
Two students build constellations from straws.
A student takes a picture of a constellation made of straws.
Two students take a picture of a constellation made of straws.
Two students build constellations from straws.
A student holds up a constellation from straws.
Two students build constellations from straws.
A student takes a picture of a constellation made of straws.
A constellation build with colorful straws is on a table.
A constellation build with colorful straws is on a table.
This past week all grades levels participated in the Heart Adventure Obstacle Course during PE class. The course is a integrated unit designed to instruct students on the function of the circulatory system (including the heart, brain, and lungs) by taking a journey in a larger-than-life setting. If you would like to donate to American Heart Association, "Kids Heart Challenge" you can sign up for free & donate. Students will recieve thank you gifts. Thank you gifts will be given according to amount raised at a later date by TJ PE team. "Happy Heart-Happy Health".
3 months ago, Kris Bruno
Three teachers are in a gym sitting on scooters and pulling a rope.
Three students are in a gym making a heart symbol with their hands and holding a sign that says I like the kid's heart challenge.
Three students are in a gym sitting on scooters.
Students are in a gym sitting on scooters and pulling on a rope.
Students are in a gym sitting on scooters and pulling on a rope.
Six students are in a gym making the heart symbol with their hands.
A student is in a school gym holding a red American Heart Association banner.
Three students are in a school gym in front of a sign that says tricuspid valve.
Seven students are in a school gym holding red small plush balls in front of a sign that says aortic valve.
Two boys are standing in front of a poster with their arms stretched toward one another.
✨🏕️ A huge THANK YOU to all the families who joined us for Camping Under the Stars: Literacy & Math Night! Your enthusiasm made the night shine brighter than the stars! 🌟 From reading adventures to math challenges, we loved seeing our campers explore and learn together. 🏕️💡
3 months ago, Kris Bruno
A teacher reads to a student in a tent.
A teacher is standing in front of a tent projected on the wall reading a book to students that are sitting on the floor.
Students are pretending to catch paper fish from an inflatable swimming pool.
Two students are sitting on the flooring coding a robotic mouse.
A teacher and four students are standing in front of a screen marching.
Two students are writing letters in salt on trays.
A student paints fireflies on a blue piece of paper while an another student stands next to him with a completed project.
Two students and three adults are standing around a desk with an activity and small compasses.
Three students stand in a school lobby wearing paper hats that look like s’mores with eyes.
A teacher read a story book to a group of students.
Due to inclement weather, the District 202 Administration Center will close at 2 p.m. today. We apologize for any inconvenience.
3 months ago, District 202
front of Administration Center building
Second grade mathematicians in Mrs. Heitz's class celebrate during the popsicle party they won by having the highest percent participation for their grade level! Nice job!
3 months ago, Kris Bruno
Students are standing in a group posing for a picture with freeze pops in their hands.