Thanks Mark Okigawa & LTC! 30 staff prepped for Google/Gemini certs. Our district staff is committed to empowering our future! 💻✨ #D83Shines
26 days ago, Robert Junna
A smiling presenter stands next to a large digital screen displaying the text "Gemini Academy for Educators." The presenter wears a black polo with a subtle "Google" logo. In the background, there is child-drawn art on the wall.
A presenter stands at the front of a training room next to a large digital screen displaying a slide that reads, "Google Certified Educator Level 2 Bootcamp" with a link to today's slides.
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ITS HAPPENING................WE MET OUR AVERAGE DAILY ATTENDANCE GOAL OF 95%!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THANK YOU ROY FAMILIES FOR ALL OF YOUR HELP AND ENCOURAGEMENT THROUGHOUT OUR SCHOOL YEAR!!! WE COULD NOT HAVE REACHED OUR GOAL WITHOUT YOU!!!!

SINCERELY,

ROY STAFF AND STUDENTS

about 2 months ago, Joseph Stanislao

Hello Roy Families!

Just a reminder that today, Friday, May 22, 2026, dismissal is at 2:00 pm. Thank you for a great school year and have a fantastic summer!! Don't forget about supply orders. The last day to order is June 5, 2026! I have include the QR code below with instructions.

Roy's SchoolKidz 2026-2027 supplies portal is open from Monday, April 20, 2026 through June 5, 2026. Take one thing off your plate and order your Roy Bulls school supplies early and get that time back where it really matters most, with your family!

Benefits of purchasing all in one school supply kits from SchoolKidz

  1. Save time and avoid stores

  2. Delivered by the first day of school

  3. Supply kit is exactly as your teacher requested

Use the QR code attached or the link below and follow the steps to start ordering today!!

Order Online at www.shopttkits.com

  1. Enter the school account # - 65515

  2. Add kit and additional items to your cart

  3. Checkout

Sincerely,

Joe Stanislao

Principal

Roy School

about 2 months ago, Joseph Stanislao
A graphic illustration featuring the Roy School bull mascot styled with a Hollywood movie theme. The bull has "Hollywood" written on its side and is surrounded by festive elements, including a movie camera, a red graduation cap with a diploma, and a clapperboard reading "Mannheim School District 83 Action!" Red text at the bottom displays the inspiring slogan: "Lights, Camera, Action - Lights On Learning, Camera on Creativity, Action Toward Excellence!"
2026-2027 Roy Supply QR Code

Good Morning Roy Families!

The City of Northlake is currently doing sewer work on the northwest corner of Lyndale and Roy and will continue through 1:00 pm today. This may have an impact during arrival. Please be patient this morning when dropping students off. Again, student safety is always our priority so please make sure to follow all signs posted as well as the directives of our District 83 Crossing Guards. Thank you and have a great day!

Sincerely,

Joe Stanislao

Principal

Roy School

about 2 months ago, Joseph Stanislao
A graphic illustration featuring the Roy School bull mascot styled with a Hollywood movie theme. The bull has "Hollywood" written on its side and is surrounded by festive elements, including a movie camera, a red graduation cap with a diploma, and a clapperboard reading "Mannheim School District 83 Action!" Red text at the bottom displays the inspiring slogan: "Lights, Camera, Action - Lights On Learning, Camera on Creativity, Action Toward Excellence!"

Hello Roy Families,

The final Roy School Messenger for the week of May 18, 2026 is now ready for you to view below. As we wrap up another school year, Mr. Hervas and I want to say thank you for your support and partnership. We hope everyone has a safe and fun summer!!

https://app.smore.com/n/d93ks5

Sincerely,

Joe Stanislao

Principal

Roy School

about 2 months ago, Joseph Stanislao
A graphic illustration featuring the Roy School bull mascot styled with a Hollywood movie theme. The bull has "Hollywood" written on its side and is surrounded by festive elements, including a movie camera, a red graduation cap with a diploma, and a clapperboard reading "Mannheim School District 83 Action!" Red text at the bottom displays the inspiring slogan: "Lights, Camera, Action - Lights On Learning, Camera on Creativity, Action Toward Excellence!"
Hello Roy Families!

Please see the upcoming event information at Roy School!

Event: Kindergarten Spring Sing!
Date: Friday, May 15th @ 2:30pm
Location: MPR (Enter/Exit via Door #28)
Capacity: 2 adults per student
Check-in: Staff will be on-site to assist with guest entry/exit.
Reminder: No balloons, please! We can’t wait to see you!

Event: 5th Grade Farewell
Date: Thursday, May 21st @ 9:30am
Location: Big Gym (Enter/Exit via Door #2)
Capacity: 2 adults per student
Check-in: Staff will be on-site to assist with guest entry/exit.
Reminder: No balloons, please! We can’t wait to see you!

Evento: ¡Canto de primavera para niños de jardín de infantes!
Fecha: Viernes 15 de mayo a las 2:30 pm
Ubicación: MPR (Entrada/Salida por vía Puerta número 28)
Capacidad:2 adultos por estudiante
Registrarse:Habrá personal presente para ayudar a los visitantes con su entrada y salida.
Recordatorio: ¡Nada de globos, por favor!Estamos ansiosos por verlos!

Evento: Despedida de 5º grado
Fecha:Jueves 21 de mayo a las 9:30 a.m.
Ubicación:Gimnasio grande (Entrada/Salida por Puerta número 2)
Capacidad:2 adultos por estudiante
Registrarse:Habrá personal presente para ayudar a los visitantes con su entrada y salida.
Recordatorio: ¡Nada de globos, por favor! Estamos ansiosos por verlos!


about 2 months ago, Joseph Stanislao
A graphic illustration featuring the Roy School bull mascot styled with a Hollywood movie theme. The bull has "Hollywood" written on its side and is surrounded by festive elements, including a movie camera, a red graduation cap with a diploma, and a clapperboard reading "Mannheim School District 83 Action!" Red text at the bottom displays the inspiring slogan: "Lights, Camera, Action - Lights On Learning, Camera on Creativity, Action Toward Excellence!"
The Roy School Messenger for the week of May 4, 2026 is now ready for you to view below. Happy Mother's Day!

https://app.smore.com/n/05vrb
about 2 months ago, Joseph Stanislao
A graphic illustration featuring the Roy School bull mascot styled with a Hollywood movie theme. The bull has "Hollywood" written on its side and is surrounded by festive elements, including a movie camera, a red graduation cap with a diploma, and a clapperboard reading "Mannheim School District 83 Action!" Red text at the bottom displays the inspiring slogan: "Lights, Camera, Action - Lights On Learning, Camera on Creativity, Action Toward Excellence!"
The Roy School Messenger for the week of May 4, 2026 is now ready for you to view below. Hope everyone has a great weekend and may the fourth be with you!

https://app.smore.com/n/05vrb
2 months ago, Joseph Stanislao
A graphic illustration featuring the Roy School bull mascot styled with a Hollywood movie theme. The color theme is black and red with mostly a white background. The silhouette of the bull has its profile with "Hollywood" written on its side and is surrounded by festive elements, including a movie camera, a red graduation cap with a diploma, and a clapperboard reading "Mannheim School District 83 Action!" Red text at the bottom displays the inspiring slogan: "Lights, Camera, Action - Lights On Learning, Camera on Creativity, Action Toward Excellence!"

The Roy School Messenger for the week of April 27, 2026 is now ready for you to view below. Hope everyone has a great weekend!

https://app.smore.com/n/5dcxk

2 months ago, Joseph Stanislao
A graphic illustration featuring the Roy School bull mascot styled with a Hollywood movie theme. The color theme is black and red with mostly a white background. The silhouette of the bull has its profile with "Hollywood" written on its side and is surrounded by festive elements, including a movie camera, a red graduation cap with a diploma, and a clapperboard reading "Mannheim School District 83 Action!" Red text at the bottom displays the inspiring slogan: "Lights, Camera, Action - Lights On Learning, Camera on Creativity, Action Toward Excellence!"

Mini Mannheimers is taking place tonight from 4:30-6:30 at the Mannheim Early Childhood Center for D83 families with babies ages 0-3! Come visit with your little ones :). Thank you BPAC for supporting us!

3 months ago, Robert Junna
Five smiling adults stand behind a blue table for Mannheim School District 83 BPAC. The table features colorful bubble wands, flyers, and a tablecloth that reads "Family + School = Successful Children" in English, Spanish, and Polish. The background shows a classroom wall decorated with student artwork of bees.
A red and a blue vinyl cylindrical bolster sit on a brightly colored rainbow floor mat in a school gym or therapy room with wood-laminate flooring.
A brightly lit multipurpose room or gym set up for a parent-child workshop. Blue floor mats and colorful play mats are scattered with toys and children's books. In the background, a large projection screen displays a presentation in Spanish about the importance of reading to children at any age.

The Roy School Messenger for the week of April 20, 2026 is now ready for you to view below. Enjoy the rest of the weekend!

https://app.smore.com/n/m9q7j

3 months ago, Joseph Stanislao
A graphic illustration featuring the Roy School bull mascot styled with a Hollywood movie theme. The color theme is black and red with mostly a white background. The silhouette of the bull has its profile with "Hollywood" written on its side and is surrounded by festive elements, including a movie camera, a red graduation cap with a diploma, and a clapperboard reading "Mannheim School District 83 Action!" Red text at the bottom displays the inspiring slogan: "Lights, Camera, Action - Lights On Learning, Camera on Creativity, Action Toward Excellence!"

Hello Roy Families,

Kindergarten registration is tonight from 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Please enter and exit through door number 2. Again, this is part of our safety protocols. Thank you!

Sincerely,

Joe Stanislao

Principal

Roy School

3 months ago, Joseph Stanislao
A graphic illustration featuring the Roy School bull mascot styled with a Hollywood movie theme. The color theme is black and red with mostly a white background. The silhouette of the bull has its profile with "Hollywood" written on its side and is surrounded by festive elements, including a movie camera, a red graduation cap with a diploma, and a clapperboard reading "Mannheim School District 83 Action!" Red text at the bottom displays the inspiring slogan: "Lights, Camera, Action - Lights On Learning, Camera on Creativity, Action Toward Excellence!"

Hello Roy Families,

The Roy School Messenger for the week of April 13, 2026 is now ready for you to view below. Enjoy your weekend!

https://app.smore.com/n/krfb49

3 months ago, Joseph Stanislao
A graphic illustration featuring the Roy School bull mascot styled with a Hollywood movie theme. The color theme is black and red with mostly a white background. The silhouette of the bull has its profile with "Hollywood" written on its side and is surrounded by festive elements, including a movie camera, a red graduation cap with a diploma, and a clapperboard reading "Mannheim School District 83 Action!" Red text at the bottom displays the inspiring slogan: "Lights, Camera, Action - Lights On Learning, Camera on Creativity, Action Toward Excellence!"

Hello Roy Families!

The Roy School Messenger for the week of April 6, 2026 is now ready for you to view! Please use the link below to find out what's happening at Roy School! Happy Easter and we look forward to seeing our students on Tuesday, April 7, 2026!

https://app.smore.com/n/g2sw4

3 months ago, Joseph Stanislao
A graphic illustration featuring the Roy School bull mascot styled with a Hollywood movie theme. The color theme is black and red with mostly a white background. The silhouette of the bull has its profile with "Hollywood" written on its side and is surrounded by festive elements, including a movie camera, a red graduation cap with a diploma, and a clapperboard reading "Mannheim School District 83 Action!" Red text at the bottom displays the inspiring slogan: "Lights, Camera, Action - Lights On Learning, Camera on Creativity, Action Toward Excellence!"
Full house alert! 🚀 We have 30 educators packed into the Mannheim Middle School Media Center today for the Gemini Educator Workshop!

From mastering the PARTS prompting framework to building custom Gems, we’re leveling up AI literacy to transform the classroom. Big thanks to Mark Okigawa and @LTC_Illinois for leading the way! 💻✨

#GeminiAcademy #AIinEdu #GoogleEducator #LTCil
3 months ago, Robert Junna
An educator with long dark hair tied back and a beard stands in a well-lit school library, gesturing with one hand toward his chest while presenting. He is positioned next to a long table with a laptop, facing a large projection screen displaying a "Gemini Academy" slide titled "Module 04: 10 Ways to Amplify Your Teaching with Gemini." The background features organized bookshelves filled with books, student-oriented decorations, and large windows, creating an engaging academic atmosphere.

Hello Roy families.

The next Roy School Messenger S'more will be sent out on Friday, April, 3, 2026. Remember, students return on April 7, 2026. Thank you and have a great spring break!

Sincerely,

Joe Stanislao

Principal

Roy School

3 months ago, Joseph Stanislao
A graphic illustration featuring the Roy School bull mascot styled with a Hollywood movie theme. The color theme is black and red with mostly a white background. The silhouette of the bull has its profile with "Hollywood" written on its side and is surrounded by festive elements, including a movie camera, a red graduation cap with a diploma, and a clapperboard reading "Mannheim School District 83 Action!" Red text at the bottom displays the inspiring slogan: "Lights, Camera, Action - Lights On Learning, Camera on Creativity, Action Toward Excellence!"

Hello Roy Families,

For in person parent teacher conferences, book fair shoppers, and kindergarten registration, please enter and exit through the main office, door #1. This is part of our safety protocols that we designated one entry and exit door. Conferences, book fair, and kindergarten registration will be from 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm. We are looking forward to seeing you this evening at our school!

Sincerely,

Joe Stanislao

Principal

Roy School

3 months ago, Joseph Stanislao

Hello Roy Families!

The Roy School Messenger is now ready for you to view! Please use the link below to find out what's happening at Roy School for the week of March 23, 2026. Enjoy March Madness this weekend!

https://app.smore.com/n/41ayw

4 months ago, Joseph Stanislao
A graphic illustration featuring the Roy School bull mascot styled with a Hollywood movie theme. The color theme is black and red with mostly a white background. The silhouette of the bull has its profile with "Hollywood" written on its side and is surrounded by festive elements, including a movie camera, a red graduation cap with a diploma, and a clapperboard reading "Mannheim School District 83 Action!" Red text at the bottom displays the inspiring slogan: "Lights, Camera, Action - Lights On Learning, Camera on Creativity, Action Toward Excellence!"

Hello Roy Families,

The Roy School Messenger for the week of March 16, 2026 is now ready! Use the link below to find out what is happening at Roy School! Enjoy your weekend!

https://app.smore.com/n/mdh9y

4 months ago, Joseph Stanislao
A graphic illustration featuring the Roy School bull mascot styled with a Hollywood movie theme. The color theme is black and red with mostly a white background. The silhouette of the bull has its profile with "Hollywood" written on its side and is surrounded by festive elements, including a movie camera, a red graduation cap with a diploma, and a clapperboard reading "Mannheim School District 83 Action!" Red text at the bottom displays the inspiring slogan: "Lights, Camera, Action - Lights On Learning, Camera on Creativity, Action Toward Excellence!"

Hello Roy Families,

Spring Picture Day has been rescheduled and confirmed for Monday, April 20, 2026.  Please update your calendars accordingly. Thank you!

Hola familias Roy,

El Día de la Fotografía de Primavera se ha reprogramado y confirmado para el lunes 20 de abril de 2026. Por favor, actualicen sus calendarios. ¡Gracias!

4 months ago, Joseph Stanislao
A graphic illustration featuring the Roy School bull mascot styled with a Hollywood movie theme. The color theme is black and red with mostly a white background. The silhouette of the bull has its profile with "Hollywood" written on its side and is surrounded by festive elements, including a movie camera, a red graduation cap with a diploma, and a clapperboard reading "Mannheim School District 83 Action!" Red text at the bottom displays the inspiring slogan: "Lights, Camera, Action - Lights On Learning, Camera on Creativity, Action Toward Excellence!"