🏳️‍🌈 SO much PRIDE in our elementary schools and the work being done to create welcoming & inclusive spaces for LGBTQIA+ students & allies! Pictured: Hatch Rainbow Revolution Club sharing pride buttons they created at recess! 🏳️‍🌈 @ArtWithMrsRuff Mrs. Bates #HatchTigers Oak Park District 97

Our teachers sure know how to celebrate student growth this year! Pictured: Ms Clark’s kindergarten “Glowing Up to First Grade” day. Movement, learning, celebrating and making memories!! Natalie Clark #UpAtLincoln #WeAreD7 Lincoln Elementary D97

Longfellow School won the D97 Step into Summer pedometer challenge this year! Staff averaged 13,135 steps A DAY for the past 4 weeks & they are the proud trophy holders... at least until next year! Starship boxed "to go" breakfast for all!! #longfellowbears Oak Park District 97 Tim McDonald

Spent the week being a student in the Responsive Classroom 4 day course and WOW- we learned so much about creating classroom community, teaching routines and procedures, and supporting students! 🤩 Ms. Winfield

Cahill kids ready to SOAR as Irving Eagles! Oak Park District 97 #D97Joy #MyD97)

Our Holmes Hawks learned and practiced routines and procedures this week ~ A true collaborative effort for a safe and supportive school! #myD97 Oak Park District 97 #HolmesHawks Marianne Rehfield Dr. Christine Zelaya Jennifer Jaros

Can’t resist joining in on a community building circle! Thanks Nefret Stringham for always being a warm and welcoming place! #myd97 #hatchtigers Oak Park District 97

We can all help prevent suicide. Sept 4-10 is National Suicide Prevention Week, but it's a topic that should be talked about year round because #mentalhealthmatters If you or someone you know is in crisis, reach out. call or text 988

Oak Park District 97 Restorative Practice cohorts have begun! Year 3! In person! Grateful for the diverse roles learning together. #d97joy

Learning about Zones of Regulation today with Ms.Bates! #hatchtigers #oakpark97 Mrs. Bates

Every Child Needs a Champion, a reminder from Rita Pierson. Illustration from @sylviaduckworth

That’s my kiddo! 🥰 Thank you, Maestra Zaragoza for all of the thoughtful ways you brought Hispanic and Latinx Heritage month to life for our students!

Halloween is right around the corner. Let's be mindful of the great points made in, "My Culture Is Not A Costume" baylor.edu/diversity/inde… via @baylor #myd97 Oak Park District 97

Celebrating our safe, respectful and responsible Tigers at Hatch this morning! Ms. Winfield #hatchtigers Oak Park District 97

Lincoln decked the halls with gratitude for their PBIS trimester celebration! 🥰💥 #UpAtLincoln #OakPark97 Lincoln Elementary D97

Lincoln School Community Circles- bringing restorative practices to staff and families because we know belonging matters for ALL when we’re building community! Lincoln Elementary D97 #oakpark97

Urban Assembly Urban Assembly A9: We hear from parents & students every day how #SEL sparks connection, belonging, & joy. We also see the data: SEL supports improved academic achievement, mental well-being, school climate, & essential life skills. #SELday

Facilitating restorative circles is THE BEST part of my role! ♥️ #oakpark97

Holmes Hawks celebrate meeting their feather goal and being RESPECTFUL, SAFE and ENGAGED this trimester! Oak Park District 97 #holmeshawks Marianne Rehfield Dr. Christine Zelaya

I haven’t posted this year, as my new role involves mostly meetings and confidential work, but getting out of the school and seeing the eclipse with my Whittier teammates was a true highlight of the week!