Bloomington Public Schools District 87

In Mrs. Findley's African American History class, BHS juniors and seniors embarked on an exciting literary journey to kick off the school year! They immersed themselves in the world of verse novels, discovering the power of storytelling through poetry. 🌟💫 Two students, Garrick Dickerson and Chance French, read the "Long Way Down" by Jason Reynolds, and their thoughtful analysis of the book in 3 lines earned them the well-deserved titles of Haiku Poetry Winners! 🎉🏆 Let's give a round of applause to Garrick and Chance- keep up the good work! 👏🎉 #EverythingIsPossible #WeAreD87

🏫🌟Today was a special day at Sarah Raymond as we had the pleasure of welcoming Illinois State Superintendent Dr. Tony Sanders! Dr. Sanders took time to thank the staff for their dedication and hard work before welcoming the Rookies as they got off the bus! 🌟👏

Oakland ended the week with a special visit from the Promise Council, who made one last stop to offer our students a warm welcome and show appreciation for their hard work and dedication! 🌟💜 We are incredibly grateful to the Promise Council for their ongoing support of our students and the participation of staff, board members, and community members who make this wonderful experience possible! 👏👏 We appreciate you! 🙌💜💜💜 #PromiseCouncil #WeAreD87 La escuela Oakland cerró la semana con una visita especial del Consejo de Promesa, quienes hicieron una última visita para dar a nuestros estudiantes una ¡calurosa bienvenida y mostrar apreciación por su gran trabajo y esfuerzo!. 🌟💜 ¡Estamos increíblemente agradecidos con el Consejo de Promesa por su continuo apoyo a nuestros estudiantes y por la participación del personal, miembros de la junta y a los miembros de la comunidad quienes han hecho posible esta maravillosa experiencia! 👏👏¡Los apreciamos mucho!🙌💜💜💜 #ConsejodePromesa #SomosD87

🏫🌈 Introducing the Zones of Regulation at Sheridan Elementary! Supporting Healthy Emotions and Behaviors! 📚✨ Sheridan is implementing the Zones of Regulation program this year, which helps students understand and manage their feelings and behaviors by categorizing them into four distinct "Zones". 🌟💙 Some of the zones include: 🔵 Blue (Slow) Zone: This is when your body is feeling sluggish, such as when you're tired, sick, sad, or bored. 🟢 Green (Go) Zone: The Go Zone is when you're ready to learn and fully engaged. It's a state of feeling happy, calm, and focused. All the Sheridan Sharks participate in a morning check-in, where they have the opportunity to identify the Zone they are in. It empowers them to better understand their emotions and helps teachers provide the support and guidance they need. 🌈💛 Check out Mrs. Floit's kindergarteners engaging in their morning check-in today. It’s awesome to see our little ones taking ownership of their emotions and building a strong foundation for their success! 🌟🙌

🗓️🎉 September: National Attendance Awareness Month! Let's Build Strong Attendance Habits Together! 📚✨ Did you know that September is National Attendance Awareness Month? It's the perfect time to emphasize the importance of good attendance and start our school year off on the right foot! 🌟💪 Students and staff at BJHS kicked off the month by donning hats as a symbol of their commitment to strong attendance habits! 🎩📅 #AttendanceAwarenessMonth #GoodAttendanceHabits #WeAreD87 🗓️🎉¡Septiembre: Mes Nacional de la Concientización Sobre la Asistencia! Construyamos fuertes hábitos juntos!📚✨ ¿Sabías que septiembre es el Mes Nacional de la Concientización Sobre la Asistencia? Es el tiempo perfecto para enfatizar la importancia de una buena asistencia y ¡comenzar nuestro año escolar con el pie derecho!🌟💪 Los estudiantes y miembros del personal de BJHS iniciaron el mes con una donación de sombreros como símbolo de su ¡compromiso con buenos hábitos de asistencia!📅 #MesdeConcientizacionSobrelaAsistencia #BuenosHábitosdeAsistencia #SomosD87

These Sharp Sharks 🦈 in Mrs. Mizel's 1st-grade class at Sheridan are using their math skills to play "5 in a Row" (like Bingo) adding and subtracting from cards they pick, and the first one to get 5 in a Row on their board wins! Keep up the fantastic work and continue to make learning fun! 🎉💙 #SharpSharks #MathIsFun #WeAreD87

📣 Attention BHS Families! 🎉 Just a friendly reminder that the BHS Fall Open House is tonight, Wednesday, September 6th, starting at 5:30 PM. 🏫✨ Meet our dedicated teachers, tour the school, and showcase your Raider Pride alongside your fellow BHS families, and 💙🎉 all families attending the Open House will receive a ticket for a chance to win one of our fantastic raffle prizes.🎁🎉 It's our way of saying thank you for being a part of our incredible BHS community! 🙌🎟️ We understand that transportation can sometimes be a challenge, which is why we're thrilled to announce that free transportation to BHS families will be available through Connect Transit. Please feel free to call BHS for additional information. 🚌📞 #BHSOpenHouse #RaiderPride 📣¡Atención Familias de BHS!🎉 Este es solo un amistoso recordatorio, de lo cerca que está nuestro próximo evento de Puertas Abiertas en la temporada de Otoño (Open House), el cual se llevará a cabo el próximo Miércoles 6 de septiembre del 2023 a las 5:30 pm. 🏫✨ Conozca a nuestros dedicados maestros, recorra las instalaciones y demuestre su orgullo Raider al lado de las demás familias de BHS, 💙🎉 tendremos una fantástica rifa de regalos para las familias que atienden el evento.🎁🎉¡Esta es la manera en la que agradecemos a la increíble comunidad de BHS!🙌🎟️ Entendemos que el transporte puede algunas veces ser un problema, por lo que estamos más que felices de anunciar que tendremos transporte gratuito para las familias de BHS, el cual estará disponible a través de Connect Transit. Por favor comuniquese a la oficina de BHS para mayor información.🚌📞 #BHSPuertasAbiertas #OrgulloRaider

📚👩‍🏫Dr. Rummel, D87's Asst. Superintendent of Teaching & Learning, popped into Mrs. Dewitt's kindergarten class at Bent to read a story and after the story, the students talked about what they wanted to be when they grew up. From teachers to aquarium workers, firefighters, hair stylists, to even playground workers (because playgrounds are fun!), these kiddos remind us all that everything is possible! 💫💪 Mission: Possible! #MissionPossible #EverythingIsPossible #WeAreD87 #DreamBig 📚👩‍🏫Dr. Rummel, Asistente de Superintendencia de Enseñanza y Aprendizaje, sorprendió a la clase de kindergarten de Mrs Dewitt 's en la escuela Bent el día de hoy para leerles un cuento. Los estudiantes hablaron acerca de lo que querían hacer cuando crecieran. Desde maestros hasta trabajadores de grandes aquarius, bomberos, estilistas, hasta trabajadores de áreas de juegos (¡porque las áreas de juego son divertidas!) estos pequeños nos recordaron que todo es posible!💫💪 ¡Mision Posible! #MisionPosible #TodoesPosible #SomosD87 #GrandesSueños

This morning, the Promise Council made not one, but TWO special stops to spread some cheer and warm welcomes to our students! 🏫✨ The first stop was at BHS, where our Raiders were greeted by a fantastic crew of BHS retirees, the Promise Council, and community members.! 🌟 Afterward, a special reception was held for our BHS retirees, allowing them to catch up with each other!❤️🎉 The Promise Council's next stop was down the hill at BJHS, where they continued by welcoming our knights as they got ready to start their day off! 😁 A big heartfelt "thank you" goes out to the Promise Council, the BHS retirees, and all the community members who helped make a memorable start to the day for our Raiders and Knights! 💜💜💜 #PromiseCouncil #BHSRetirees #WeAreD87 Esta mañana, ¡El Consejo de Promesa realizó no solo una, sino DOS paradas para esparcir buenos deseos y dar una calurosa bienvenida a nuestros estudiantes!🏫✨ ¡La primera parada fue en BHS, en donde nuestros Raiders fueron celebrados por un fantástico equipo de personal retirado de BHS, el Consejo de Promesa y miembros de la comunidad!.🌟 Después de eso se llevó a cabo una pequeña recepción para despedir a nuestro equipo de personal retirado, dándoles la oportunidad de compartir uno con otro. ❤️🎉 La próxima parada del Consejo de Promesa fue bajando la colina en BJHS, ¡en donde continuaron dando la bienvenida a nuestros knights mientras se preparaban para iniciar su día! 😁 ¡Les damos las gracias de todo corazón al Consejo de Promesa, al personal retirado de BHS y a todos los miembros de la comunidad que ayudaron a hacer de este un día memorable de regreso a clases para nuestros Riders y Knights!💜💜💜 #ConsejodePromesa #RetiradosdeBHS #SomosD87

Reminder- There is no school and all D87 buildings will be closed on Monday, Sept. 4th in observance of Labor Day. We will see all our students back in class on Tuesday, Sept. 5th. Enjoy your day off! Recordatorio - No habra clases en todas las escuelas del D87 el dia lunes 4 de septiembre del 2023

Mrs. Searby's 4th-grade class at Irving School was treated to a unique experience at their Book Tasting, where they indulged in a literary feast like no other! 🍽️📚 The students dined on books, which were served as different courses. 🍽️📖 They had the opportunity to sample various genres, and as they savored each book "course," they also recorded their thoughts and opinions on the genre. 📖🌍 "I'm hungry for knowledge!" I heard one student say between courses, capturing the spirit of the Book Tasting perfectly! 🤩🍽️ #BookTasting #HungryForKnowledge #WeAreD87

🦈🎶 Today was an incredible day at Sheridan Elementary! Our Sharks came together in the gym, proudly sporting matching t-shirts made possible by wonderful community sponsors. 🙌💙 The Sharks were then surprised with the premiere of the Sheridan Shark School Song, composed by Sheridan’s very own music teacher, Mrs. Crews! 🎤🌟 From now on, every Wednesday will be Sheridan Shark T-Shirt Day complete with their brand new school song! 🦈💯 There's so much to be proud of at Sheridan, and we're grateful for the support and enthusiasm of the amazing staff, students, and community! 🌟🎉 #SheridanSharks #SwimminglySuccessful #WeAreD87

🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️ Walking through the halls of BHS, it's evident that #EverythingIsPossible! 💪🎸 From mastering new instruments like the guitar to building physical strength, our incredible BHS students can achieve anything they set their minds to! 🌟💯 #MissionPossible #EveryThingIsPossible #7Mindsets #WeAreD87 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️ Caminando por los pasillos de BHS, es evidente que ¡Todo es Posible!💪🎸 Desde tocar nuevos instrumentos como la guitarra, hasta construir fuerza física, nuestros increíbles estudiantes de BHS ¡pueden alcanzar cualquier cosa que se propongan!🌟💯 #MisionPosible#TodoesPosible#7Mentalidades#SomosD87

This week we introduce our NEW K-12 Social Emotional Learning Curriculum- 7 Mindsets! Here in D87 our mission is to, "inspire all students to learn and achieve to their highest potential." The 7 Mindsets contribute to this by changing the dynamic of their daily life by invigorating students to tap into their unlimited potential. Ask your student about the 7 Mindsets TODAY! #everythingispossible #passionfirst #weareconnected #100%accountable #attitudeofgratitude #livetogive #thetimeisnow ¡Esta semana presentamos nuestro NUEVO Curriculum de K-12 de Aprendizaje Emocional- 7 Mentalidades! Aquí en el D87 nuestra misión es “inspirar a nuestros estudiantes a aprender y alcanzar su máximo potencial”. Las 7 Mentalidades contribuyen a esto cambiando la dinámica de su vida diaria al vigorizar a los estudiantes a tocar su potencial ilimitado. ¡Pregunta a tu estudiante acerca de las 7 Mentalidades EL DIA DE HOY!#todoesposible#primero la pasion#estamosconectados#100%responsable#actitudagradecida#viveparadar#eltiempoesahora

📣 Calling all BHS Families! 📅 Mark your calendars and save the date for the BHS Fall Open House on September 6th @ 5:30 pm! 🍂✨ All families attending the Fall Open House will have a chance to win one of our amazing raffle prizes! 🎟️🎁 Don't miss this opportunity to connect with our dedicated teachers and learn more about the incredible opportunities awaiting our students at BHS! 💜🎒 #BHSFallOpenHouse #PurpleRaiders #WeAreD87 📣¡Llamando a todas las familias de BHS!📅 Marque su calendario y reserve la fecha para la ¡Visita de Apertura Otoñal (Fall Open House) de BHS el día 6 de septiembre a las 5:30 pm!🍂✨ Todas las familias que atiendan la Visita de Apertura otoñal (Fall Open House) tendrán la oportunidad de participar en la rifa y ¡ganar uno de nuestros maravillosos premios!🎟️🎁 ¡No te pierdas la oportunidad de conectar con los dedicados maestros y aprender acerca de todas las grandes oportunidades que les esperan a los estudiantes en BHS!💜🎒 #VisitadeAperturaOtonalBHS#OrgulloRaiders#Somos D87

Mission: Possible 🚀✨ 🔌🍕 When a downed powerline knocked out electricity to Washington's cafeteria right before lunch, Superintendent Dr. Mouser was on a mission to make sure the students still got fed! 💪🌟 Thank you to the fabulous crew at Domino's Pizza for their incredible speed in making the pizzas happen in record-breaking time!! 🙏🍕 A special shoutout and thank you goes to the Tri-Valley and Leroy superintendents for their support in delivering the pizza to Washington. Everyone's collaboration and kindness made this mission possible! 🚚🍕 EVERY Mission is Possible in D87!!! #MissionPossible #DominosPizza #WeAreD87 Misión: ¡Posible 🚀✨💥 🔌🍕Cuando un poste de luz fue derribado dejando a la cafetería de la escuela Washington sin electricidad, justo antes de la hora del almuerzo, el Superintendente Dr Mouser se embarcó en la misión de ¡asegurar que los estudiantes tuvieran alimentos disponibles!💪🌟 ¡Gracias al maravilloso equipo de Domino 's Pizza por la increíble rapidez con la que cocinaron las pizzas rompiendo el récord de tiempo!🙏🍕 Un especial reconocimiento a los superintendentes de Tri-Valley y Leroy por su apoyo en la entrega de las pizzas a Washington. ¡La colaboración y amabilidad de todos hizo posible esta misión!🚚🍕 ¡¡TODA misión es posible en D87!! #MisionPosible#DominosPizza#SomosD87

☀️🔥 Beating the Heat! Our incredible D87 kiddos have found the perfect way to stay cool and have a blast during this scorching heatwave! 💦🌡️ With temperatures soaring, recess has been indoors, but that hasn't stopped the fun! Our amazing students have been making the most of their time indoors while having fun with friends and beating the heat! 🎮🔥🧩 #BeatTheHeat #StayCool #IndoorRecessFun #WeAreD87 ☀️🔥¡Combatiendo al Calor! Los increíbles estudiantes del D87 han encontrado la manera perfecta de mantenerse frescos y divertirse durante esta pegajosa oleada de calor! 💦🌡️ Con las altas temperaturas, los recesos han sido dentro de las instalaciones, ¡pero eso no ha detenido la diversión! Nuestros maravillosos estudiantes han sacado lo mejor de su tiempo en el interior divirtiéndose con sus amigos y ¡combatiendo al calor!🎮🔥🧩 #CombatealCalor#MantenteFresco#DivirtiendoteenelRecreoallInterior#SomosD87

🎉👋Irving students received an exceptionally warm welcome today! Not just because of the outside heat, but because of the wonderful community members who joined us to get the students pumped up for their day! 🙌 Huge thanks to the Promise Council, Bloomington Police and Fire officers, and D87 staff for their warm smiles, energetic presence, and encouragement.🎒📚 🎉👋¡Los estudiantes de Irving recibieron una calurosa bienvenida el día de hoy! No solo por el calor extremo del exterior, ¡sino por los maravillosos miembros de la comunidad quienes se unieron a nosotros para impulsar a los estudiantes a tener un gran día! 🙌 Agradecemos profundamente al Consejo de Promesa, a los oficiales del Departamento de Bomberos y de la Policía de Bloomington y al personal del D87 por su presencia llena de energía y motivación. 🎒📚

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📢 D87 is partnering with Heartland Community College to offer a Learn English course to families and friends of D87! 🌟 📅 Mark your calendars! There will be an informational meeting on August 28th at 5:30 pm at Irving School. Classes are free for the family and childcare and tutoring are offered! 📚👶✏️ 📢 Share this post with your friends and family who might be interested in this incredible opportunity! #LearnEnglish #HeartlandCommunityCollege #WeAreD87 📢 ¡D87 se asocia con Heartland Community College para ofrecer un curso de aprendizaje de inglés a familias y amigos de D87! 🌟 📅 ¡Marquen sus calendarios! Habrá una reunión informativa el 28 de agosto a las 5:30 pm en la Escuela Irving. ¡Las clases son gratuitas para la familia y se ofrece cuidado de niños y tutoría! 📚👶✏️ 📢 ¡Comparte esta publicación con tus amigos y familiares que puedan estar interesados en esta increíble oportunidad! #AprendeInglés #HeartlandCommunityCollege #WeAreD87