There have been uninformed and hurtful comments made this week about people who are insulin dependent. Know the facts and why affordable insulin is so critical. jdrf.org/t1d-resources/…

Should Kids Pick Their Own Reading Texts? | Shanahan on Literacy shar.es/aWL96W

Everyone—with or without diabetes—needs to learn to spot the symptoms of severe low blood sugar. If your classmate or student has Type 1 diabetes, read this now. beyondtype1.org/low-blood-suga…

People who don't have T1D and aren't part of a T1D family have no idea what caregivers of T1D kids go through. This Mother's Day, we're saying thank you to all the parents who work so hard to keep their kids healthy every day. beyondtype1.org/diabetes-careg…

Bengals defeat Hinsdale South in the Championship of the Bulldogs Invitational 25-10, 25-13. Tyler V named Tournament MVP. #BengalUp PEHS Athletics @VolleyballRanks Illprepvb.com

Get out to see Plainfield East Boys Volleyball tonight in the Regional Championship at Joliet Catholic. All tickets must be purchased ahead of time on Go Fan gofan.co/app/school/IL8… #GoBengals

Your 2022 IHSA State Regional Champions Plainfield East Boys Volleyball #BengalPride

Come out to support our Regional Champs Plainfield East Boys Volleyball at 12pm tomorrow as the take on Lockport at Joliet West in the Sectional Semi-Final. Tickets must be purchased on Go Fan. gofan.co/app/events/609… #GoBengals

Congratulations to Sr Captain Tyler V on his Third Team All State selection by Illprepvb.com. Also a contractions to Sr Captain Jace M on his Honorable Mention by Illprepvb.com. A great recognition for two gentlemen that will be dearly missed next season. #BengalUp

🔖Weekend reading includes this issue of PDK International focused on literacy. Includes articles by MelanieKuhn Amanda P Goodwin and other literacy luminaries! kappanonline.org

Today, the Supreme Court not only reversed nearly 50 years of precedent, it relegated the most intensely personal decision someone can make to the whims of politicians and ideologues—attacking the essential freedoms of millions of Americans.

Blast from the Past: The combination of phonemic awareness and phonics shanahanonliteracy.com/blog/the-combi…

93% of people with type 1 diabetes have no family history of the disease. That's why everybody should consider screening their children for type 1. beyondtype1.org/screening-my-c…

I am still overwhelmed with emotions by this- above all, I’m so incredibly proud to be a part of the Elmwood community and work alongside the most dedicated and passionate team of educators around 💛 #youmakeadifference

Phonics and Flexibility – Can They Really Go Together? | Shanahan on Literacy shar.es/afuq1z

We have A LOT going on at Elmwood today and tomorrow! It is the last night to register/pledge for the Fun Run! Let’s see if we raise enough for Ms. Cain and I to be slimed! Dark and Spooky Reading Night is tonight at 5:45! Wear your costumes!

Members of our Boys Only Book Club led a very enthusiastic Pledge of Allegiance at this evening’s Board of Education meeting! We are so grateful for this opportunity! #PartnersInGrowth #YouBelong Sandra Volling

🗓 ON THIS DAY in 1922, the first ever insulin injection was given to a human patient. 💉 Leonard Thompson was 14 years old, 65 pounds, and dying when he received the first dose. Despite having an allergic reaction to the dog insulin, he recovered quickly. Yay science!