John F. Kennedy Middle School seventh and eighth graders in Maestra Hiliana DeLaPaz’s Spanish class recently learned about the 3,000-year-old tradition of the celebration of Dia De Los Muertos.
The students created mini altar boxes with ofrendas to honor and celebrate the lives of loved ones or historical figures who have passed away.
They also learned about the correlation between the Monarch butterflies' migration and the Dia De Los Muertos. They learned to make their own papel picado and paper flowers de cempasuchil (marigolds).
John F. Kennedy Middle School eighth grader, Ayden Guido, won first place for best altar box voted by the entire school. Not picture: Eighth grade students, Manasa Prasanna and Luke Iskander also tied for second place.
Fifty District 202 students in the Functionally Based Instruction (FBI) program got in the holiday spirit on Wednesday, December 11 at Ira Jones Middle School.
Middle school students in the program from John F. Kennedy, Heritage Grove and Ira Jones attended the festivities.
Students enjoyed cookie decorating, craft making and games/sing-along activities.
In all, about 80 students, teachers, paraprofessionals and parents were present.
Everyone came together for lunch and then enjoyed a dance party, which included a special visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus, facilitated by Ira Jones 8th graders.
Peer buddies from Ira Jones, along with several parents, helped during the festivities.
“Many of the students involved are participants in the Extended School Year (ESY) program and Special Olympics, making this gathering an excellent opportunity for them to connect and enjoy each other’s company,” Ira Jones FBI teacher Melissa Griffith said.
Flags at all District 202 buildings will fly at half-staff today for National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.
Timber Ridge Middle School hosted its annual Cheer for a Child to support Big Brothers Big Sisters. Cheer and poms teams from our seven middle schools, Plainfield High School-Central Campus, Plainfield South High School, Troy, and Reed Custer donated three boxes of toys to the organization. #202proud
District 202 middle school learning specialists, reading specialists, and district Director of Middle School Curriculum and Instruction Michelle Imbordino recently attended a Student Centered Coaching workshop. #202proud
School is officially out for Thanksgiving break! Classes resume Monday, December 2. #202proud
We celebrate District 202's 1,147 Educational Support staff members as part of American Education Week! Our district runs more smoothly with the help of these dedicated staff members. Thank YOU! #202proud
Plainfield School District 202's Care Closet event is coming up soon! If you know anyone who could benefit from this valuable community resource, please encourage them to contact their child's school social worker for more information. Let's work together to ensure every child has what they need for a warm and wonderful winter season.
In this week's Education Partners newsletter
Find out why the District 202 Board of Education was honored, check out the high school fall plays on stage this weekend, learn how Plainfield East High School students were screened for potential heart issues, and good luck to our four high school swimmers competing at state this weekend.
https://psd202.edurooms.com/engage/plainfield-community-consolidated-school-district-202/newsletters/education-partners-11-15-2024
John F. Kennedy Middle School seventh graders put their acting skills to the test in the play “The Strange Case of the Musgrave Rituals” in late October.
The combined classes of Stacey Westberg, Alaina Reitz and Jaclyn Shupe used the element of dramatic play to teach character traits.
The District's internet and phones are working. Thank you for your patience.
We are currently experiencing issues with our Internet and phones. We appreciate your patience while we fix them.
📨 In this week's Education Partners newsletter 📨
Meet a River View Elementary School fifth grader who created a Field of Flags in front of the school for Veterans Day, find out where you can donate to Bags of Hope this weekend and throughout November, learn how our generous community helped stock the District 202 Care Closet, and find out which middle schoolers are headed to a regional music festival. #202proud
https://psd202.edurooms.com/engage/plainfield-community-consolidated-school-district-202/newsletters/education-partners-11-08-2024
Remember to set your clocks back one hour Sunday morning - or Saturday night - when Daylight Savings Time ends.
No school on Monday, October 28 for a Student Improvement Day. #202proud
💎 Today’s treasure: a balanced meal that fuels your day. Who found the hidden gem on their plate today? 🍽️ #SchoolLunchPirates #NSLW24
💎 El tesoro de hoy: una comida balanceada que alimenta tu día. ¿Quién encontró hoy la joya escondida en su plato? 🍽️ #SchoolLunchPirates #NSLW24
Check out this week's Education Partners newsletter. https://psd202.edurooms.com/engage/plainfield-community-consolidated-school-district-202/newsletters/education-partners-for-10-18-2024
🏴☠️ It’s National School Lunch Week🥗 Get ready to explore the tasty treasures awaiting you in the cafeteria. #SchoolLunchPirates #NSLW24
🏴☠️ Es la Semana Nacional del Almuerzo Escolar. 🥗 Prepárate para explorar los deliciosos tesoros que te esperan en la cafetería. #SchoolLunchPirates #NSLW24
Unity Day is Wed., Oct. 16, 2024! Wear and share orange to show you are united for kindness, acceptance and inclusion. #UnityEveryDay. For ideas to get involved, visit https://www.pacer.org/bullying/nbpm/unity-day.asp
¡Unity Day es el miércoles 16 de octubre de 2024! Usa y comparte ANARANJADO para mostrar que estas unido en bondad, aceptación e inclusión en apoyo de la prevención del bullying en Unity Day, #UnityEveryDay. Por ideas para involucrarte, visita: https://www.pacer.org/bullying/nbpm/unity-day.asp
Prepare your taste buds and grab your map. 🗺️National School Lunch Week is here! Join us on an adventure where the treasure is a healthy school lunch. 🍽️ #SchoolLunchPirates #NSLW24
Prepara el gusto y toma tu mapa. 🗺️ ¡La Semana Nacional del Almuerzo Escolar ya está aquí! Acompáñanos en una aventura donde el tesoro es un almuerzo escolar saludable. 🍽️ #SchoolLunchPirates #NSLW24
