Simply giving a kid a consequence does not get to the root cause and will likely not change a behavior. We have to go deeper. 🙌

New 6th grade families: did you register for Student Orientation and Gemini 101? A reminder that both take place TOMORROW, August 8! Once Orientation wraps up at 5:30 p.m. parents & guardians will join in for Gemini 101, which runs from 5:30 - 8 p.m. tinyurl.com/yc3jchbw

We are still looking for TAs! Many of our buildings, including Gemini School have positions still available. Come join our fantastic staff!

Tuesday was a big day Gemini School as we welcomed our incoming 6th graders for orientation and their families for a Gemini 101 event. A shoutout to the staff and 8th grade Gem Guides who supported these events! #schoolstartsnextweek #hereatgemini #classof2026

We're almost a week into the school year - but we're still looking for some terrific Teacher Assistants! Check our website to learn more and apply: tinyurl.com/2p9xpaae

8th graders have already started collaborating and problem solving during a STEAM challenge this week.

A beautiful day for an 8th grade soccer game Gemini School

So proud of the students involved in the Gemini School fall play. Our students are amazing both on and off the stage! Come check out The Epic Quest of the Damsels in Distress this weekend!

A Saturday shout out to all of our Gemini School teachers part of the Be Glad Training cohort who practiced using the ELD oral review with input charts for their content areas during our November SIP day. #teachersneverstoplearning #hereatgemini

You can help middle schoolers preserve existing friendships and understand that moving on from old friendships and creating new ones is a natural part of life. 🧡 Here's how to teach students the difference between conflict and bullying: edut.to/3FMlzhH

Due to winter weather conditions, our school buildings will be closed Friday, January 12. All students will learn remotely from home; check your email and our website - emsd63.org - for details.

School may be online today Gemini School, but yesterday I got to be a judge in the 8th grade FACS grilled cheese competition. What a yummy treat!

Friday may have been a half day last week, but it was full of special moments as Gemini School celebrated students and staff!

The band concert is off to a great start! Wow, have they developed their skills since the fall!

Such a great experience learning and presenting with my colleagues at the Be Glad Training Symposium this week! #alwayslearningandgrowing

So proud to be able to share Gemini School’s journey to and on the Be Glad Training train to support multilingual students! #proudAP #multilingualstudentsrock #allaboard #braggedaboutourstaff #outoftheboxtrainingideas

Celebrated some of Gemini School 8th graders today who were winners & honorable mentions in essay & multimedia contests for Mental Health America of the Northern Suburbs! Congrats to them all!! #proudAP

Last night we celebrated Gemini School SFSS 8th graders. The evening celebrated their culture and biliteracy. Many of the students have been in the Dual Language program since Kindergarten. Some of the students even earned a Global Seal of Biliteracy. Erin Sterling #proudAP

What a great day to be a judge….Gemini School 8th grade grilled cheese competition! The competition and creativity was fierce!! #isgrilledcheeseasandwich

A fun afternoon for 8th graders before they graduate tomorrow!