Sarah E. Raymond School of Early Education

Tuesday, October 1, is Yellow Day. Your Rookies can wear yellow to celebrate! El martes, 1 de octubre es el dia de color amarillo. Puedes vestirte de amarillo pare celebrar.

📢 Attention D87 Families! Reminder: There will be no classes tomorrow, Friday, September 27th due to an institute day. Our staff will be hard at work in their buildings and can’t wait to see all the kiddos back in class on Monday, September 30th! 😄🎒 📢 ¡Atención, familias del D87! Recordatorio: no habrá clases mañana, viernes 27 de septiembre, debido a que es un día de instituto. Nuestro personal estará trabajando arduamente en sus escuelas y está entusiasmado por ver a todos los niños de regreso a clase el lunes 30 de septiembre. 😄🎒

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It's a beautiful day for the Day of Play in Uptown Normal!!! Come play with us!!! #raymondrookies #weared87

We are proud to be celebrating Hispanic Heritage month at Sarah Raymond!! Stay tuned for more pictures of our fiesta today!!! #raymondrookies #weared87

🎉As we dive into Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15-Oct 15), Sarah Raymond ended the week on a high note with a Piñata Fiesta! The rookies had a blast, taking swings at the piñata for some delicious treats. Talk about a festive start to the celebrations! Happy Hispanic Heritage Month, everyone! 🌟 #HispanicHeritageMonth #PiñataFiesta #FiestaFriday #CulturalCelebration #WeAreD87 A medida que nos adentramos en el Mes de la Herencia Hispana (del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre), Sarah Raymond terminó la semana con una nota alta con una Fiesta de Piñatas. Los Rookies se divirtieron mucho, dándole golpes a la piñata para obtener algunas delicias deliciosas. ¡Qué comienzo festivo para las celebraciones! ¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana a todos! 🌟 #MesDeLaHerenciadeLaHispana #FiestaDePiñatas #ViernesDeFiesta #CelebraciónCultural #SomosD87

Join Our D87 Team & Make a Difference! 📘🍏 We are off and running! It has been a fantastic start to the school year! 🎉 But, our mission continues as we seek passionate individuals ready to make a difference in the lives of our D87 students. We're Hiring: School Nutrition Workers: Jump into a role with heart, with a competitive wage of $16.50/hour! 🍽️💖 Substitute Teachers: Step into the classroom and make an immediate impact, with a rewarding daily rate of $125.✏️📚 Why D87? Here, you're part of a family dedicated to supporting students' success and celebrating every achievement together. Ready to Make a Difference? Apply Now: By visiting district87.org or expressing your interest directly through our employment interest form at https://bit.ly/3XLcsrC Join us, because here at D87, every day is a chance to inspire, support, and grow. 🌟 #D87Careers #SchoolJobs #MakeADifference #WeAreD87

🎉🏈 Calling all Raiders fans! Gear up for an exciting Friday night under the lights as we celebrate our Back to School Night at the upcoming football game against U-High! 🎁Giveaway Alert! 🎁 We’re kicking off the celebration with a fantastic giveaway! The first 100 D87 students under the age of 12, who come accompanied by an adult, will receive a Raider's water bottle to mark the occasion. 🤩 Make sure to join us on the D87 home bleacher side to grab your special gift! 📅 Date: This Friday 📍 Location: Home Bleacher Side ⏰ Time: Grab your spot early! (Entrance at 6pm: Kick-off at 7pm) Let’s make this game a memorable Back to School celebration for our students and families. Wear your school colors, bring your school spirit, and let’s cheer on our Raiders together! Note: No backpacks are allowed. BHS students must have their 2024-25 school ID (or a picture of it on their phone) to enter the game. 🗣️ Spread the word, and let’s fill the stands with our D87 pride!

🎉 A Warm D87 Welcome to Our New Teachers! 🍎 D87 was excited to roll out the welcome mat at our New Teacher Luncheon! 😊 It was wonderful to see every school introducing their newest educators to our growing family. Our new teachers are also diving into D87 New Teacher Onboarding – the perfect way to learn the ropes and embrace all the incredible experiences D87 has to offer. 🌟 A huge WELCOME to all our new faces - we’re excited to have you on board and can’t wait to see the fantastic contributions you'll make to our D87 community! #D87NewTeachers #WelcomeToTheFamily #NewTeacherOnboarding #WeAreD87 🎉 ¡Una cálida bienvenida D87 a nuestros nuevos maestros! 🍎 ¡El D87 estaba emocionado de desplegar la alfombra de bienvenida en nuestro almuerzo para nuevos maestros! 😊 Fue maravilloso ver a cada escuela presentar a sus educadores más nuevos a nuestra creciente familia. Nuestros nuevos maestros también se están sumergiendo en la incorporación de nuevos maestros del D87: la manera perfecta de aprender a manejar y disfrutar de todas las increíbles experiencias que el D87 tiene para ofrecer. 🌟 Una gran BIENVENIDA a todas nuestras caras nuevas: estamos emocionados de tenerlos a bordo y estamos ansiosos por ver las fantásticas contribuciones que harán a nuestra comunidad D87. #D87NewTeachers #WelcomeToTheFamily #NewTeacherOnboarding #WeAreD87

Does your student still need the required immunizations to start school? If so, come on down to the McLean County Health Department's Immunization Clinic! 🌟 📅 Dates: August 13, 14, & 15 🕒 Time: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM 📍 Location: 200 W. Front Street No appointments needed—just walk in! Make sure your child is ready and safe for the school year ahead. 🏫💼 For more details, 📞 call 309.888.5455. #ImmunizationClinic #StudentHealth #McLeanCountyHealth #BackToSchoolReady #WeAreD87

🎉 Learning & Fun at The Feast! 📚✨ D87 staff attending "The Feast" this week for professional development are having a blast while picking up new tips and tricks for their classrooms! It’s not just about learning; it's about enjoying the journey and sharing ideas!🙌 #D87PD #TheFeast #EducationInnovation #LearningIsFun #TeacherDevelopment #WeAreD87

🎒🗓️ Haven't registered for the 2024/25 school year yet? We're here to help! Join us during the Free Summer Meals program for on-site registration assistance(registration assistance is also available in Spanish). We'll have devices ready and staff on hand to help register your student(s). Dates and locations: Monday (6/17) - IRVING Tuesday (6/18) - SHERIDAN Thursday (6/20) - STEVENSON Friday (6/21) - BLOOMINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY 📍 Time: 11 AM to 1 PM at each location. Don’t forget to bring your proof of residency! 🏠

🎉✨ 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