Tripp Elementary School

🌟 Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! 🌟 Today, we celebrate our incredible paraprofessionals who go above and beyond to support our teachers, staff, and, most importantly, our students. 💙 Each day, our paraprofessionals make a lasting impact in our school community. Thank you for your hard work, compassion, and commitment! Drop a comment below to share your appreciation! 👏✨ #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent

Students in grades 1-8 are diving into Magma Math, a hands-on learning approach that brings math to life! With real-time work sharing, teachers can provide instant feedback and adjust instruction based on student understanding. 🔍✅ Plus, with differentiated challenges, every student gets the right level of support or stretch to grow their math skills. Whether they’re building confidence or tackling advanced problems, Magma Math makes learning interactive, engaging, and personalized! 🎯📊#D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent

Congrats to our students at Tripp for being responsible, respectful, and safe! Each week, different students get recognized during the announcements! #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent

🎉🥧 Tripp Students Earn a Sweet Reward! 🥧🎉 As a reward for filling up the Tripp Tower in February, students got the ultimate prize—pieing a teacher in the face! 🎯😂 Thanks to their teamwork and positive behavior, they earned this fun school-wide celebration. Even Principal Mrs. Schenk and Assistant Principal Mr. Locallo joined in on the messy fun! Way to go, Tripp Tigers! 🐯👏 Keep up the great work! #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent

🎈Students at Pritchett are honing their racket skills with a fun balloon volley activity! They’re learning accuracy, control, and just the right amount of force for a successful hit—all while practicing teamwork and sportsmanship. Keep up the great work, Pritchett athletes! 🎈🏸

🌟 Happy Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day! 🌟 Today, we celebrate the incredible maintenance team at D102 who work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our schools safe, clean, and running smoothly. From early mornings to late nights, their dedication makes a difference every single day. Thank you for all that you do for our students, staff, and community! 👏💙 #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent

Please join us on Thursday, April 10th as we discuss the book Nigel and the Moon. Volunteers from the community will share about their careers. Siblings are welcome! Thanks to Mrs. Goldstein for hosting this great event! Please use the link below for more information and to register for this upcoming event: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdmf2rjKdTp-kiulaO-YtY40xa2Ei__LeHkCnFdxjds0CurLQ/viewform?usp=sharing

📚✨ Tripp's Third Graders Are Published Authors! ✨📚 For the past 2.5 months, our third-grade students at Tripp have been hard at work planning, drafting, and publishing their very own expert topic books! 📝📖 These books showcase: 🔹 Expert vocabulary 🔹 Engaging text features 🔹 Multiple text structures 🔹 Tons of creativity! Our English Learners created their first book in English, and our students with special needs used assistive technology to bring their knowledge to life. Some students wrote four chapters, while others went above and beyond with nine or more! 🎉 They supported each other by giving peer feedback, and the final results were nothing short of amazing! We are so proud of their hard work and dedication. 💙

Reminder! There is no school on Monday, March 3.

Today Tripp school welcomed author/illustrator Mike Boldt! He shared his latest book, Cantaloupe and Honeydo Bake a Cake,. He also did several drawings and answered many great questions. Mike Boldt is the New York Times bestselling artist of acclaimed picture books; Just Try One Bite, How to Grow a Dinosaur, and the popular CHIP THE DOG and FROG series by Dev Petty. Thank you, Mrs. Goldstein for organizing this amazing event! Tripp Tigers were thrilled and so excited to meet Mike Boldt!

📚🐍 What a fantastic turnout for the Tripp Family Book Club, where 80 people attended. Students listened to Hidden Animal Colors by Jane Park and explored the fascinating world of animal camouflage and mimicry. 🌿🦋 Thank you to the Lake County Forest Preserve for an engaging presentation filled with amazing pictures, real animal specimens, and even a special guest… a live fox snake! 🦊🐍 (Don’t worry, it was friendly!) And of course, a special shoutout to Mrs. Goldstein for hosting another successful evening for families. Thanks to everyone who came out for a night of learning and fun!

❤️✂️💌Love, kindness, and friendship filled the halls today as our Tripp and Pritchett students celebrated Valentine’s Day!

🎉 February 15 is National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day! D102 is proud to celebrate Officer Maegan Diaz for her dedication, safety, and support. She goes above and beyond for our schools, building connections and serving as a role model. Thank you, Officer Diaz! 💙🚔

It's time for another round of staff trivia! Which of these staff members has a piece of the Berlin Wall that they got from the wall in West Berlin back in 1991? Is it Ms. Stephen’s, Ms. Nudelman, Ms. Srisairam, or Ms. Kumari?

Good afternoon! As a reminder tomorrow is Early Dismissal. Students will be dismissed at 2:00pm. If you have a change in transportation please send a note to school with your child or call the office at 847-955-3600. Thanks!

Calling all NEW D102 families! 🏫✨ Pre-registration for the 2025-2026 school year is officially live. This includes: 🎒 Early Childhood (EC) Students 🎒 Kindergarten Students 🎒 New students joining grades 1-8 Getting started is easy! 🌟 Visit the registration page on our website, where you’ll find a simple step-by-step guide to walk you through the process. Let’s get ready for an incredible year ahead at D102! 💙💛

We had some paws-itively amazing visitors from Lincolnshire Animal Hospital Therapy Dogs! 🐶 These gentle, furry friends spent time with our students, calmly sitting and listening as they read aloud and engaged in heartwarming interactions. It was a tail-wagging good time that left everyone smiling and feeling a little lighter. 💖 Did you know? 🐕✨ D102 has its very own therapy dog program, and you can be part of it! All community members are welcome to join. To learn more, attend our informational meetings via Zoom this Thursday and next Tuesday at 7:00 P.M. Join Mrs. Fasuna to discover how your dog can join D102’s Homegrown Therapy Dog program, the training process, and the amazing benefits of therapy dogs! Let’s spread even more joy with our four-legged friends! 💕🐾 #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent #HomeGrownTherapyDogs

Reminder! Monday, January 20 is a non-attendance day. Schools and offices will be closed.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a cozy evening filled with stories and fun! 📚✨ Did you know our amazing Early Childhood teachers host family events twice a month? Next week, they’re hosting a special event open to all community members ages 2-5! It’s the perfect opportunity to bring your little ones, friends, and neighbors to explore the Early Childhood opportunities available right here in their home district. 🏡 📅 Next Event: ❤️ Friday, January 31 at 12:00-1:00 p.m. ❤️ Meridian Early Learning Center 👶 Ages: 2-5 🤝 Bring your friends and family! We can’t wait to see you there! ❤️

Yesterday, Dr. McIntyre stepped into the new year in style with custom D102 sneakers, a thoughtful gift from our talented Assistant Superintendent of Learning and Growth, Dr. Sostak! 🎉👟 The day was more than just a fashion statement—it was an opportunity for staff to come together, dive deeper into data and assessments, and strengthen our commitment to meeting the needs of every student. #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent #D102gether