We are certainly grateful for our 5th grade lunch monitors at Northwest. We’re going to be sad to see them go! #BeEvergreen

Students of NE had a special visit from author Clothilde Ewing, author of the Stella children’s books. #BeEvergreen

Look at these NW thespians perfect their choreography for their upcoming debut of Finding Nemo. #BeEvergreen

Our multilingual learners in Kindergarten and their Pueblos Mágicos! 😎 #BeEvergreen #ibelonginevergreen

Paw Count Friday! We finished the month learning about courage and celebrating our amazing rockstar learners! #BeEvergreen

A sneak peek into our staff and student interviews as we enter multilingual awareness month! Multilingualism is a super power! #BeEvergreen #ibelonginevergreen

Hoops in Ms. Franko’s office on a Monday 💚

School District 123 is excited to welcome Meagan Franko to Hannum Elementary as the new Associate Principal for the 2025-26 school year. She will meet and greet with families during Hannum’s Popsicles with the Principals event on May 22. Read her bio at link.d123.org/Franko

28 quick ways to check for understanding. facebook.com/share/1AEzyY7P…

Going to miss this 5th grade group in 13 days. Recess volleyball 🏐

I put my Mustangs up for adoption today as the grand prize for our attendance raffle. These two lucky winners promised they’ll be in good hands next year. 💚 #BeEvergreen

My buddy didn’t know that I have mad basketball skills. 🏀💚 #BeEvergreen

Celebrating neurodiversity and all our colorful differences at Northwest today! 💚 #BeEvergreen

I’m always so impressed with 5th grade’s volume zoo! End of the year projects make learning fun! #BeEvergreen

5th graders at Northwest became entrepreneurs and sold merchandise to students, staff, and parents! #BeEvergreen

Went to support one of our lunch/recess supervisors who’s a resident karaoke singer at Fox’s every week. #BeEvergreen

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Strong classroom communities can help foster a strong school community. Check out this guide from CPS Dept of Student Voice & Engagement, and consider bringing it to your team this back-to-school season. docs.google.com/document/d/1ln…

Questions are not always about getting kids to answer — they're about getting kids to think 💭 Sketchnote via Julie Woodard

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