Sarah E. Raymond School of Early Education

🎉✨ Celebrate Success at Sarah Raymond! 🎈📘 Our Rookies and their loved ones enjoyed an evening of fun to celebrate their hard work and success as this school year winds up! 🥳 Let's keep the spirit of celebration alive as we look forward to more successes in the future! 🚀 #SarahRaymondSuccess #RookiesCelebration #EndOfYearFun #SchoolYearSuccess #WeAreD87 🎉✨ ¡Celebrando el Éxito en Sarah Raymond! 🎈📘 Los Rookies y sus seres queridos disfrutaron de una noche de diversión para celebrar su arduo trabajo y su ¡exitoso año escolar! 🥳 Mantengamos el espíritu de celebración vivo mientras esperamos ¡más éxitos en el futuro!🚀 #ExitoenSarahRaymond #CelebrandoalosRookies #DiversiondelFindeAño #SomosD87

🎨✨From Monet to DiVinci to Van Gough to Picasso and all artists in between, our Rookies in Mrs. Hoepner’s and Mrs. Stalter’s classes hosted an art show featuring their artistic journey from this school year. The Rookies were proud to show off their masterpieces to their loved ones.🖼️ There are definitely some budding artists at Sarah Raymond!✨🎨 #RookieArtists #ArtShow #StudentMasterpieces #YoungTalents #WeAreD87

🌟✨ Celebrating the Heartbeat of D87 - Our Administrative Professionals! ✨🌟 Today, on National Administrative Professionals' Day, we pause to shine a spotlight on the incredible Office & Technical Employees (OTEs) who keep the wheels of D87 turning. 🏫📚 From organizing chaos into calm, answering a never-ending stream of calls, to keeping our school operations running smoothly - our OTEs do it all with unwavering dedication and a smile that brightens everyone's day. They are truly the lifeblood of our buildings, the unsung heroes behind our daily successes. 🌈💼 Tell one of our Administrative Professionals thank you today to show your appreciation! 💬 #NationalAdministrativeProfessionalsDay #D87Pride #ThankYouOTEs #SchoolHeroes #AdministrativeExcellence #WeAreD87

📸 Picture perfect moment at Sarah Raymond! 😍 Custodian, Mr. Mark, was spotted lending a helping hand to one of our Rookies this morning while heading into school. 🏫 Moments like these remind us of the amazing community we have here at Sarah Raymond and in District 87! 👏 Thank you, Mr. Mark, for going the extra mile! 🌟 #SarahRaymond #CustodianHero #WeAreD87

📢 IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR DISTRICT 87 FAMILIES Due to the ongoing extreme temperatures, all District 87 schools will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 16. However, we're not letting the cold🥶 disrupt our learning! We will be utilizing an eLearning day, and further details and instructions for these activities will be shared out. Make sure your child participates so they are marked present for the day! 🖥️👨‍🏫 We are looking forward to welcoming our students back in the warm halls of the school on Wednesday. Please stay tuned to the website, emails, and social media for additional information regarding afternoon activities or additional cancellations. We appreciate your understanding and support while we prioritize the safety of our students during these extreme weather conditions. 🌨️❄️ Please stay warm and safe! #SchoolClosure #eLearningDay #StaySafeStayWarm #WeAreD87

Our Raymond Rookies had fun celebrating Diwali on Friday by coloring rangoli and dancing! Go Rookies! 🕯️💞 Nuestros estudiantes Rookie de Raymond se divirtieron el viernes ¡coloreando rangoli y bailando! 🕯️💞

🍎🙌 Yesterday was Help a Teacher Day at Sarah Raymond! The loved ones of our Rookies helped teachers by cutting, laminating, and copying materials for class work. Even a future Rookie joined, keeping everyone company.😁 Thank you to our volunteers for making a difference! #HelpATeacherDay #RookieFamily #WeAreD87 🍎🙌¡Ayer fue el dia de Ayuda al Maestro en Sarah Raymond! Los seres queridos de nuestros Rookies ayudaron a los maestros a cortar, laminar y fotocopiar materiales para los trabajos de clase. Incluso un futuro Rookie se unió, brindándonos compañía.😁 ¡Gracias a los voluntarios por hacer la diferencia! #DiadeAyudaalMaestro #FamiliaRookie #SomosD87

🚀💡 Our 7 Mindset Curriculum is in Full Swing! 💡🚀 We're excited to share that our schools are making great progress with our 7 Mindset curriculum! 🎉📚 As we wrap up the first Mindset, "Everything is Possible," we're ready to dive into the second Mindset of the school year: "Passion First." 💪❤️ The Passion First Mindset teaches us that we are all unique and special! 🌟✨ It’s vital to find out what our individual strengths and talents are so that we can connect them with our goals and visions for the future. Identify core values and then make dreams into reality! ✨💫 A big shoutout to our incredible educators and students for embracing these empowering Mindsets. Together, we are creating a positive and inspiring learning environment! 🌈👏 #PassionFirst #7Mindsets #WeAreD87 #UnleashingPotential

Have you heard the exciting news!?! The 2023 Bloomington Raider Football Team is headed to the playoffs for the first time since 2018! 💜 To show your support for Purple Raider Football, we invite you to check out our official 2023 IHSA Playoff Apparel. 🏈🎉 The online store will only be open until THIS FRIDAY, October 20th at 9:00 AM. So don't miss out! ⏰ All orders will be delivered to Bloomington HS before the first playoff game, individually bagged and sealed. You can pick up your order at Bloomington HS on Friday, October 27 between 8:00 am – 3:00 pm. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the District 87 Athletic Director at baumant@district87.org. Let's cheer on our Raiders and show our support for our Purple Raiders! 📣 💪 Online store link- https://www.selectspiritwear.com/v5store/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=1857

🎉🧹 Happy Custodian Appreciation Day to all of the hard-working custodians in our school district! 🎉🧹 Thank you to our custodians, the unsung heroes who keep our buildings looking spic and span. 💪🏼 They are appreciated every day for their tireless dedication and commitment to maintaining clean and safe schools for our students and staff. 💜 On this special day, let's take a moment to show our gratitude and do something nice for a custodian. A simple thank you or a small act of kindness can go a long way in showing our appreciation. 👏🏼 Thank you, custodians, for all of the long hours and hard work you put into keeping our schools running smoothly. We couldn't do it without you! 💜🧹🙌🏼 #CustodianAppreciationDay #ThankYou #WeAreD87

📣 Just a friendly reminder! 📣 No school for our students tomorrow, Friday, September 22. It's Teacher Institute Day, dedicated to professional development and growth for our amazing teachers! We can't wait to see all our students bright and early on Monday, September 25! Enjoy the long weekend, everyone!

🌟 Join the D87 family! 🌟 We have immediate job openings in our custodial/maintenance department! 🧹 Job Details: 🕒 Hours: Tuesday-Friday 3pm to 11:30pm and Saturday 7am to 3:30pm 💲 Starting pay: $19.50/hour for custodians and $32.50/hour for maintenance technicians 🌈 Plus, we offer amazing benefits! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to become a part of our D87 family! 👉 Hurry and submit your application today! To apply and view all D87 open positions, please visit: https://www.applitrack.com/district87/onlineapp/default.aspx #District87 #D87Family s #NowHiring

Our Rookies were excited to have a surprise visit from Officer Nik today! Thanks for playing with us and helping to keep us Safe!!

🎉We are loving our new app!📲 Did you know you can catch up with the latest news, updates, events and even receive emergency notifications and view our online backpack right from your phone? Stay up to date with all things D87!📲 Download for Android- https://bit.ly/42fziHI� Download for iPhone- https://apple.co/3VPc3BN

Still need a physical and/or immunization before the 1st day of school? Please reference the attached Physical and Immunization Resources Sheet for locations to get these done. Don't hesitate to contact your school nurse for any questions!

📚👦👧 The first day of school is right around the corner, and it's important that your student is up to date on vaccinations and physicals! 💉👩‍⚕️ Check out the available resources and walk-in clinics in the images below! 📷 Stay ahead of the game and make sure your student is healthy and ready to learn! 🏫📚 #BackToSchool #HealthRequirements #WeAreD87

🎉🎉We're thrilled to announce the new app for Bloomington District 87! It's everything Bloomington District 87, in your pocket! 🤩💻Download the app today!!! Download for Android https://bit.ly/42fziH Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3VPc3BN

Has your student met the health requirements to start school in August? D87 is hosting the Carle Mobile Clinic at BJHS on Friday, August 4th from 9am to 4pm. If your student still needs an updated physical or immunizations call 309.827.6031 to make an appointment or request additional information. Please bring an insurance or medical card as they will be needed at the time of the appointment.

🎉Today is our summer registration event!!!!🎉 If you need assistance registering your student, come see us at 300 E. Monroe Street between 9am-12pm or 3:30-7pm and let us help get your student registered! Spanish assistance is available! (registration assistance can also be found at: https://www.district87.org/domain/98) 🎉¡Hoy es nuestro evento de registro de verano!🎉 Si necesita ayuda para registrar a su estudiante, visítenos en 300 E. Monroe Street entre las 9 a. m. y las 12 p. m. o de 3:30 a. m. a 7 p. m. ¡y permítanos ayudarle a registrar a su estudiante! ¡La asistencia Español está disponible! (También se puede encontrar asistencia de registro en: https://www.district87.org/domain/98)

Still needing assistance getting your student registered? Our 2nd registration event is coming up on Wednesday, July 19 from 9am-12pm & 3:30pm-7pm at 300 E. Monroe Street! Just walk in during those times and let us help you get your student registered! Spanish assistance will be available. [Call 309.827.6031 if you have any questions!] (registration assistance can also be found at: https://www.district87.org/domain/98) ¿Aún necesita ayuda para registrar a su estudiante? ¡Nuestro segundo evento de registro se acerca el miércoles 19 de julio de 9 am a 12 pm y de 3:30 pm a 7 pm en 300 E. Monroe Street! ¡Solo acérquese durante esos momentos y permítanos ayudarlo a registrar a su estudiante! La asistencia en Español estará disponible. [¡Llame al 309.827.6031 si tiene alguna pregunta!] (También se puede encontrar asistencia de registro en: https://www.district87.org/domain/98)