Last week we had training from Yale University's RULER Implementation Specialists. Next, we will begin important work with Recognizing, Understanding, Labeling, Expressing, and Regulating our emotions. We are excited for this work.
6 days ago, Robert Junna
A group of educators and staff participate in a professional development workshop in a school library. A facilitator in a black suit stands at the head of a large table, addressing several seated participants who are engaged in discussion and taking notes. Bookshelves and a sign reading "Books are for everyone" are visible in the background.
A hand-written "Shining Spartan Charter" poster sits on a table during a staff collaboration session. The poster outlines group values such as "engaged," "inspired," "valued," and "open-minded," with specific action items like "actively listen," "make a plan," and "be okay to disagree." Several signatures from staff members are visible in a box at the bottom left, while team members work with notebooks and name tags around the table in the background.
Two staff members hold a large Post-it easel pad titled "Westdale Charter" featuring brainstorming notes from a collaborative session. The paper includes a hand-drawn paw print with the words "Inspired, Engaged, Motivated," a list of team names, and goals such as "Discuss possibilities," "Active participation," and "Establish a plan of implementation for 26-27."
A large Post-it easel pad titled "Roy RULER Training Charter" is held up in a school library, surrounded by bookshelves. The poster displays colorful handwritten notes on group values, including "Valued," "Productive," "Inspired," "Confident," and "Supported," with corresponding action items like "Acknowledgement of all ideas" and "Work together." Several staff signatures are visible in the bottom left corner, signifying team agreement.
A large group of Mannheim School District staff members pose for a group photo in a school library after a professional development session. The diverse team of educators and administrators are smiling, with some holding "The Mood Meter" posters. Many staff members are wearing school-affiliated apparel, including Mannheim Falcons and various university sweatshirts, showcasing a collaborative and positive school culture.
A smiling staff member holds up a hand-drawn poster titled "The Charter of Training" in a school library. The poster uses the acronym "FOKIS" to highlight team values: Focused, Organized, Knowledgeable, Inspired, and Supported. Each value includes specific goals like "whole body listening," "action items," and "consistent encouragement," with several colorful staff signatures at the bottom of the page.

Check out 3rd grader Ella R., from Ms. Salgado's class, playing some music during dismissal on Friday!
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7 days ago, Jason Smith
A 3rd grade student playing the cello.

Check out our SPARTAN TICKET WINNERS from last week! We love catching kiddos doing GREAT things!
#ShiningSpartans

7 days ago, Jason Smith
A student who won our Spartan Raffle last week!
A student who won our Spartan Raffle last week!
A student who won our Spartan Raffle last week!
A student who won our Spartan Raffle last week!
A student who won our Spartan Raffle last week!
A student who won our Spartan Raffle last week!
A student who won our Spartan Raffle last week!
A student who won our Spartan Raffle last week!

Another week, another FABULOUS Scott teacher in the spotlight!

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7 days ago, Jason Smith
Scott teacher of the week.

Check out the SPARTAN TICKET winners from last week! These were students who got caught doing something GOOD!
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12 days ago, Jason Smith
A student who won our Spartan Raffle last week!
A student who won our Spartan Raffle last week!
A student who won our Spartan Raffle last week!
A student who won our Spartan Raffle last week!
A student who won our Spartan Raffle last week!
A student who won our Spartan Raffle last week!
A student who won our Spartan Raffle last week!
A student who won our Spartan Raffle last week!
A student who won our Spartan Raffle last week!
A student who won our Spartan Raffle last week!

It's a new week, so it's time to highlight another Spartan Staff member!
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12 days ago, Jason Smith
Lorraine Cabebe is in the staff spotlight this week, and she enjoys working at Scott!
Check out one of our AMAZING 3rd grade orchestra students, Hector G., playing some music for the entire school during dismissal on Friday!
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12 days ago, Jason Smith
This is one of our AMAZING 3rd grade orchestra students, Hector G., playing some music for the entire school during dismissal on Friday!

Check out our SPARTAN TICKET raffle winners from last week! We LOVE catching our kiddos doing something GREAT!
#ShiningSpartans

20 days ago, Jason Smith
A young boy with short, dark hair stands smiling indoors. He is wearing a navy blue Champion brand hoodie over a white shirt, paired with dark pants and dark shoes. He is holding a small blue object in his hands. The photo has a slight motion blur and is taken from a high angle.
A young boy with short, dark hair and a wide smile stands indoors, looking directly at the camera. He is wearing a white short-sleeved polo shirt and dark pants, and he is holding a small red and clear object in his hands. The photo is taken from a slightly high angle against a blurred background that includes a whiteboard and tiled flooring.
A young girl with glasses and a slight smile holds up a small yellow toy featuring a brown animal character. she is dressed in a black velvet-style jacket and dark pants. In the background, a classroom whiteboard is visible with the name "Mr. Smith" displayed on a sign.
A young girl with brown hair smiling in a school office, wearing a white polo shirt and cream cardigan. She holds up a small, light-blue ball with purple spots. In the background, a nameplate for "Mr. Bruggeman" is visible on the wall.
A young boy with short dark hair smiling in a school office, wearing a grey and black patterned winter jacket over a navy zip-up hoodie. He is holding a small red ball with blue spots. In the background, the name "Tobin" is written on a white surface.
A young boy with dark hair and brown eyes stands in a classroom, looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression. He is wearing a navy blue zip-up hoodie over a white collared shirt, and dark pants. In his right hand, he holds a small, green and blue toy or pen. The background shows a white door or partition with blue handwriting and a tiled floor.
A young child with dark hair in braided pigtails stands in a classroom, looking slightly upward toward the camera. They are wearing a bright blue t-shirt with a white graphic of a Spartan helmet on the left side, dark pants, and black shoes. Behind them is a white board with names written in blue marker, and the floor is a light-colored tile with dark accents.
A smiling girl with dark hair and black-rimmed glasses poses in a classroom, wearing a white short-sleeved polo shirt and dark pants. She is holding a small, pink flower-shaped item with a yellow smiley face in the center, wrapped in clear plastic. In the background, a whiteboard with handwritten blue text and several name tags are visible.
A smiling young girl with dark hair tied back, wearing a purple fleece Hello Kitty and Sanrio characters hoodie. She is standing on a tiled floor and holding a small, purple spherical toy between her hands. In the background, a white wall features a partial sign that reads "Mr. Bru."
A smiling young boy with glasses wears a red and black buffalo plaid zip-up jacket and a blue lanyard with an identification badge. He stands in a classroom setting, holding a small, clear-wrapped bear-shaped treat in both hands. In the background, a white whiteboard features handwritten names, and a tiled floor is visible below.

Another week, another AMAZING teacher to spotlight!
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20 days ago, Jason Smith
A "Spartan Staff Spotlight" graphic from Scott School featuring a portrait of JoJo Witherspoon, a 1st Grade Special Education teacher. The image includes a blue background with a spotlight effect and lists her professional background: 3 years at Scott School and 13 years in District 83. It also features her personal interests, noting that her dream job would be an instructional designer, she loves to travel, and she appreciates the dedicated and supportive staff at Scott.

Another week done, another chance to celebrate SPARTAN TICKET WINNERS! We LOVE catching our students doing GREAT things! These are the students who won a prize for submitting their Spartan Ticket last week!
#ShiningSpartans

27 days ago, Jason Smith
A high-angle, full-length shot of a smiling young boy with short dark hair standing on a checkered tile floor. He is wearing a long-sleeved grey shirt, bright red sweatpants, and dark sneakers with yellow laces. He is holding a blue multi-colored retractable pen and a small blue ball together in both hands.
A high-angle, medium shot of a smiling young girl with long dark hair styled in two braids. She is wearing pink-rimmed glasses and a red Chicago Bulls basketball jersey over a matching long-sleeved red shirt, paired with dark leggings. She is standing on a checkered tile floor and holding a small object in both hands.
A medium-angle, full-length shot of a girl with dark, curly hair and pink-framed glasses standing on a checkered tile floor. She is wearing a light grey hooded sweatshirt featuring a small graphic of two red hearts tied with a bow on the chest and a series of red hearts down the right sleeve, paired with dark blue pants. She is standing with her hands in her sweatshirt pocket.
A medium-angle shot shows a smiling young girl with dark hair tied back and a pink bow clip. She is wearing a red short-sleeved shirt with a Mickey Mouse graphic and the words "A girl who loves," paired with dark navy pants. Standing on a checkered tile floor in front of a beige filing cabinet, she holds a white multi-colored retractable pen with a small character topper in both hands.
A high-angle, medium shot of a young boy with dark hair smiling widely while standing on a checkered tile floor. He is wearing a red short-sleeved polo shirt over a white t-shirt, dark pants, and red, white, and black sneakers. He is holding a small white ball with yellow spots in one hand and a purple object in the other.
A high-angle, medium shot of a young girl with dark hair pulled back into a ponytail, smiling broadly while standing on a checkered tile floor. She is wearing a vibrant red cable-knit sweater featuring three vertical heart patterns down the center, paired with dark pants. In her right hand, she holds a small purple ball, and in her left, she displays a multi-colored retractable pen topped with a yellow character figure.
A high-angle shot of a young girl with long dark hair, styled with a braided crown, smiling broadly and missing a few front teeth. She is wearing a bright blue short-sleeved t-shirt over a white long-sleeved shirt and dark pants. Standing on a checkered tile floor, she holds a small purple and white ball in her right hand while pointing upward with her left index finger.
A high-angle, medium shot of a young boy with dark, thick hair smiling as he stands on a checkered tile floor. He is wearing a navy blue zip-up hoodie over a white collared shirt and navy pants; the hoodie features a white Spartan logo on the left chest. He is holding a small yellow ball in both hands.
A medium-angle, waist-up shot of a smiling girl with dark hair tied back. She is wearing a bright blue t-shirt with a white Scott School Spartans logo on the left side, paired with dark pants. Standing on a checkered tile floor in front of beige filing cabinets, she holds a panda-themed card and a small pink prize in both hands.

Ms. Klema is in the SPARTAN STAFF SPOTLIGHT THIS WEEK!
We have AMAZING teachers at Scott!
#ShiningSpartans

28 days ago, Jason Smith
A blue-themed "Spartan Staff Spotlight" graphic for Scott School featuring a circular portrait of Nicole Klema, a Physical Education teacher with red curly hair. The graphic includes the following text: Name & Subject: Nicole Klema, Physical Education. Tenure: 25 years at Scott School and in District 83. Dream Job: Owning an aquatic center. Hobbies: Crafting and spending time with her grandchildren. Favorite part of Scott School: The "AMAZING" school community and families.

Here are our SPARTAN TICKET WINNERS from last week! They got caught doing something GOOD, and then won a fun prize!
#ShiningSpartans

about 1 month ago, Jason Smith
A young girl with dark, curly hair tied back stands on a checkered floor, smiling at the camera. She is wearing a bright blue T-shirt featuring a colorful "Puerto Rico" graphic with a flag and a tropical design. In her right hand, she holds up a small, green, leaf-shaped object encased in a clear plastic wrapper.
A young girl with long dark hair stands in an indoor setting with tiled floors and filing cabinets, smiling at the camera. She is wearing a dark blue zip-up hoodie over a white collared shirt and is holding a small, pink decorative pen featuring a star-shaped topper.
A young girl with glasses and a navy blue zip-up hoodie smiles directly at the camera while standing in an indoor space with tiled floors. She is holding up a small, multi-colored pen topped with a brown bear character.
A young boy with short blonde hair and a navy blue zip-up hoodie stands in a tiled hallway, smiling at the camera. He is holding up a gold and black sticker shaped like a fire department badge.
A young girl with long brown hair, partially pulled back, stands in a hallway with checkered floor tiles and smiles at the camera. She is wearing a navy blue zip-up hoodie featuring a "Spartans" logo with a Greek-style helmet on the chest. In her right hand, she holds a small, round purple object that resembles a miniature soccer ball.
A high-angle, full-length shot of a young boy with short dark hair standing on a checkered tile floor. He is wearing a traditional cream-colored Mexican tilma or poncho with red trim and a colorful graphic on the front, paired with dark pants. He is looking slightly off-camera with a gentle smile and is holding a multi-colored retractable pen in both hands.
A high-angle, full-length shot of a young boy with dark hair standing on a checkered tile floor. He is wearing a blue zip-up hoodie over a navy blue floral shirt with orange flowers, olive green pants, and black shoes. He is smiling and holding up a small blue and purple ball in his right hand. Another child is partially visible in the background.
A high-angle, full-length shot of a young girl with light brown hair standing on a checkered tile floor. She is wearing a black t-shirt featuring a colorful, stylized graphic of a leopard's face, paired with dark blue pants and light-colored sneakers. She is smiling at the camera and holding up a small, yellow, sun-shaped toy wrapped in clear plastic in her left hand.

Our Spartans played their first Volleyball games this week! We love cheering them on!
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about 1 month ago, Jason Smith
An action-oriented, wide-angle shot of a youth volleyball game in a brightly lit school gymnasium. In the foreground, a girl wearing a light blue jersey with the number 13 is captured from behind, mid-motion as she serves the ball. The volleyball is frozen in the air just above the net. On her side of the court, three teammates in matching blue uniforms watch the play, while the opposing team in dark blue and white jerseys stands ready across the net. A referee stands on a raised platform to the right, overseeing the match. Spectators and other players line the perimeter of the court against blue padded walls, and basketball hoops are visible at either end of the gym.
An action-oriented view from the sidelines of a youth volleyball game in a school gymnasium. A group of spectators sits on folding chairs and benches along a wall with blue protective padding, watching the match intently. On the wooden court, a player in a light blue jersey with the number 18 stands ready near the net, while opposing players in dark blue and white uniforms are visible across the court. A referee stands on an elevated platform near the net, and a basketball hoop is mounted on the wall above the seating area.
A close-up action shot of a youth volleyball match in a gymnasium. In the foreground, two players in light blue jerseys with numbers 27 and 11 watch as a player on the opposing team, wearing a dark blue and white uniform, jumps to hit the ball over the net. A coach or official in a dark hoodie stands in the background against a blue padded wall decorated with colorful posters. The scene captures the high energy and concentration of the student-athletes during the play.
A young volleyball player in a blue and white jersey prepares to serve the ball during an indoor game. She stands mid-court, holding the volleyball in her left hand with her right arm pulled back, ready for an underhand serve. Two teammates in matching uniforms and black knee pads look on from the foreground, while a coach or official stands near the net in the background against a blue padded wall.
A group of youth volleyball players in blue and white jerseys are positioned on an indoor court during a game. In the foreground, a boy in bright pink sneakers and black knee pads stands in a ready stance, focused on the play. Behind him, other teammates are spread across the wooden court, while spectators and staff sit near a scoreboard along the blue padded gymnasium wall.
A view from behind spectators watching a youth volleyball game in a gymnasium. Two teams are shaking hands at the net under the supervision of a coach. The foreground shows the backs of several people, including a person in a grey jacket and another in a tan hoodie with red text that reads "ways to show love." A tall blue padded referee stand is visible on the left side of the net.

We have the BEST STAFF at Scott! Mr. Sarlo is in the "Spotlight" this week!
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about 1 month ago, Jason Smith
Scott School Spartan Staff Spotlight graphic featuring Danny Sarlo, a 2nd Grade Special Education teacher. The graphic lists his experience as 13 years at Scott and 13 years in District 83. It includes three Q&As: for his dream job, he lists professional golfer; for free time activities, he lists working out, playing video games, and spending quality time with his dog; and for the best thing about working at Scott, he answers, "Seeing student growth and working with wonderful people!"
We LOVE catching our kiddos doing GREAT things! When they get caught, they get a SPARTAN TICKET, and they put it in the box by the office. Every Friday, we call down 10 lucky winners to grab a prize!
#ShiningSpartans
about 1 month ago, Jason Smith
A smiling young student with curly hair and clear glasses stands in the school office, holding up a peace sign with his right hand. He is wearing a white long-sleeved polo shirt and dark pants, with file cabinets visible in the background.
A smiling young student with short dark hair stands in a school office with a tiled floor. He is looking up at the camera wearing a white polo shirt and blue pants, with beige file cabinets behind him.
A smiling student wearing a dark "New Balance" hoodie stands in a school office holding a small blue object in his hand.
A young student with short dark hair stands in a school office, holding up a small yellow ball with red spots. He is wearing a navy blue quarter-zip sweater with a cartoon zipper charm and dark pants, with beige file cabinets in the background.
A smiling young student with short dark hair holds up a colorful slap bracelet featuring text like "OMG" and "LOVE" with both hands. He is wearing a white polo shirt, dark pants, and black sneakers, standing on a tiled floor in a school office with beige file cabinets behind him.
A smiling young student with short dark hair stands in a school office holding a small blue object with both hands. He is wearing a white polo shirt, dark pants, and black sneakers, with beige file cabinets in the background.
A smiling young student with long wavy hair stands in a school office, holding a small yellow and brown object with both hands. She is wearing a white textured cardigan, dark pants, and white sneakers, with beige file cabinets in the background.
A young student with short dark hair stands in a school office, wearing a blue t-shirt with a white "Scott School Spartans" logo. He is holding a thin, patterned band with both hands, dressed in dark pants and red and black sneakers, with beige file cabinets visible behind him.
A smiling young student with long dark hair stands in a school office, holding a pink patterned band with both hands. She is wearing a white long-sleeved polo shirt with a necklace and dark pants, with beige file cabinets and a cardboard box visible in the background.
Enger, Scott, Roy & MMS diving into PLCs, Desmos & Curriculum! 📚 MECC in purposeful planning. 🧩 Ms. Kjome & Westdale analyzing data. 📊 Staff & Paras across D83 are collaborating to empower every student to reach their full potential! 🚀 #D83Shines
about 2 months ago, Robert Junna
A fast-paced slideshow GIF showcasing collaborative professional development across District 83 schools. The video features various scenes of educators, including Enger, Scott, Roy, and MMS, working in small groups with laptops and Desmos math software. Other clips show staff at MECC engaged in "purposeful planning" with curriculum guides, and Ms. Kjome leading data analysis at Westdale. Throughout the reel, a diverse group of teachers, administrators, and paraprofessionals are seen smiling, brainstorming at whiteboards, and reviewing student work in vibrant classroom settings, all highlighting a district-wide culture of collaboration and student empowerment.
Scott School PLCs & Paras collaborating! 🤝 Adapting environments to empower every student to reach their full potential. 🌟 #D83Shines
about 2 months ago, Robert Junna
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Check out some 1st graders celebrating the 100th day of school on Tuesday!
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about 2 months ago, Jason Smith
Students and staff in a busy classroom working on a "100th Day Necklace" activity using cereal loops. A staff member in a grey "Spartans" hoodie sits with a student in the foreground filling out a counting worksheet, while other children work at desks in the background, some wearing paper crowns.
A young student wearing glasses and a paper crown that reads "100 dias más inteligente" sits at a desk. In front of him is a worksheet titled "My 100th Day Necklace," which is covered in rows of colorful cereal loops.
A row of students sits at desks completing a "My 100th Day Necklace" activity using colorful cereal loops. A student in a yellow jacket works in the foreground next to an orange paper crown, while a classmate in a white shirt raises his hand, with other students visible working in the background.
A young student sits at his desk wearing a paper crown that reads "Hip Hip Hooray It's the 100th Day" and a cereal loop necklace. He is holding a pencil over a worksheet titled "100 Day Monster," with a teacher and other students working in the background.
A student stands near a whiteboard examining a bag of cereal loops, while a classmate with beaded braids works on a "100 Day Monster" activity sheet at her desk. Other students are seated in rows in the background of the colorful classroom, working on their projects.
Three students sit at a round table in a classroom engaging with an educational building block game. A smiling girl in a navy jacket holds up a pink block and a card, while two classmates focus on assembling colorful plastic pieces on the table.
A group of students sits on a blue classroom rug working on jigsaw puzzles. A smiling girl in the foreground holds up a small container, while a classmate wearing a "Hip Hip Hooray It's the 100th Day" paper crown sits nearby, surrounded by other students assembling puzzle pieces.
Three students collaborate to build a tall pyramid structure using red plastic cups on the classroom floor. A student in a bright blue hoodie kneels to adjust the stack, while a classmate in a dark blue outfit stands nearby watching the activity.
A group of five students sits on a tiled floor collaborating to build a tall pyramid structure using red plastic cups. A girl in a plaid shirt places a cup near the top of the stack, while a boy in a navy hoodie gestures excitedly as they work together on the construction project.
We have TH E BEST TEACHERS at Scott!
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about 2 months ago, Jason Smith
Scott School Spartan Staff Spotlight graphic featuring Leah Kirschner, a General and Vocal Music teacher. The graphic lists her experience as 21 years at both Scott and District 83. It includes Q&As where she shares that her dream job would be working at a library Makerspace, her hobbies include creating things like sewing and baking, and her favorite part of working at Scott is having her own warm and welcoming classroom.
Check out some SPARTAN TICKET WINNERS from last week! We LOVE catching our kiddos doing GREAT things!
#ShiningSpartans
about 2 months ago, Jason Smith
A young student with long dark hair and a sparkly gold headband stands in a school office holding a small yellow and blue object. She is dressed in a blue and white plaid fleece jacket and dark pants, with beige file cabinets in the background.
A young student with short dark hair stands in a school office, wearing a navy blue zip-up hoodie over a white collared shirt. He is looking calmly at the camera and gesturing with one hand, standing on a tiled floor with beige file cabinets behind him.
A young student with her hair pulled back stands in a school office, wearing a dark blue fuzzy zip-up hoodie and tan boots. She smiles gently while holding a small purple ball in her open palm, with beige file cabinets in the background.
A smiling young student with her hair pulled back stands in a school office, holding up a small, colorful pop-it toy with one hand. She is wearing a white long-sleeved polo shirt and dark pants, with beige file cabinets visible in the background.
A smiling young student with long dark hair stands in a school office, holding a pink patterned ruler with both hands. She is dressed in a white long-sleeved polo shirt and navy blue pants, with a tiled floor and file cabinets visible in the background.
A smiling student wearing a navy blue sweatshirt with "SPARTANS" text and a helmet logo stands in a school office. She holds a purple patterned item in her hand, with beige file cabinets and a tiled floor visible in the background.