Using our spelling words in sentences was a huge success. So proud of these first graders hard work🌟

Sorrick Sam came to make a visit. I wonder where he’s off to next❄️ #SK12Days Sorrick Elementary

Flannel day with a selfie #SK12days

Winter hat day for #SK12DAYS

These two are the FIRST 2nd graders to join The 1,000 Club! 🥳 #oakridgemustangs

Pajama day with Hark the Hallways #SK12days

Starting our opinion writing with our favorite sweet treat! Sorrick Elementary

Using adjectives to describe nouns in our class !

Huge shoutout to the Sorrick teachers and families who helped make Ramadan festive this year 🎉The students are so excited Sorrick Elementary

We love extra recess for being safe, respectful, and ready to learn🤍 Sorrick Elementary

First graders working hard while reading Nate The Great!! Sorrick Elementary

E for experiment 🔬 on our ABC count down!!

First graders using conjunctions in their sentences! They know their teacher so well😂

I am honored to receive Illinois State Board of Education 2023 Those Who Excel Award in Excellence for the Administrator category. Proud to be standing next to these amazing educators. I’m so grateful for the North Palos SD117 team that inspires me every single day!

Our red carpet ceremony was a success. These first graders are ready for second grade🎉 Sorrick Elementary

Huge shout out to the Sorrick Elementary leadership team & teachers for an amazing Board of Education spotlight this week. Kuddos to Jasmine Hakawati for showcasing the WIDA™ ELD integration her & the curriculum committee have been developing. I am so proud of the work they’re doing!

Thank you to all of the North Palos SD117 staff that supported Multilingual Storytime!

Spent the day Illinois Resource Center (IRC) #EmpowerCon2025 for our EL Team Leader retreat! Great sessions, good food, & meaningful reflections on last year + what’s ahead. Swag bags opened, energy high—we’re ready for an amazing school year! 💼📚✨

Wrapping up our final day of New Hire Week at North Palos SD117 — and what a finish! Huge shoutout to our incredible EL Team Leaders who brought energy, insight, and inspiration to the day. Here's to a great year ahead! 💫👏