Check out our friends who were SPARTAN TICKET raffle winners from last week!
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1 day ago, Jason Smith
A smiling young girl in a light pink "California 91" sweatshirt and blue jeans stands in an office or classroom. She is holding up a small, red strawberry-shaped charm or candy in a plastic wrapper.
A young boy with short blonde hair stands in a school office, holding up a small white and orange soccer ball-shaped toy. He is wearing a black hoodie with "Jey Uso" and "Yeet" graphics on the front.
A young boy with a short haircut and a friendly smile stands in a school hallway. He is wearing a light blue long-sleeved Minecraft shirt and holding a small zebra-patterned item in both hands.
A smiling young boy with curly dark hair standing in a school office. He is wearing a navy blue sweater over a white collared shirt and is holding a colorful, patterned pencil.
A smiling young boy in a navy blue zip-up hoodie stands in a school office. He is holding a small toy or pencil topper featuring a jack-o'-lantern and a white cat with both hands.
A medium shot of a young boy with dark hair and a short fringe standing in a room with blue-framed doors and a tiled floor. He is wearing a dark navy blue hoodie and dark pants, and he is holding a small orange object in his hands.
A young boy with dark hair and a slight smile stands in an office-like setting, wearing a white short-sleeved polo shirt and dark pants. He is holding up a small, square, lime-green "pop-it" fidget toy in his left hand. The background shows a light-colored tiled floor and a white office printer on a desk.
A young girl with dark hair pulled back in a headband and wearing purple-rimmed glasses smiles at the camera. She is wearing a white short-sleeved polo shirt and dark pants. She holds up a small, light blue toy inside a clear plastic wrapper. The background features a tiled floor and a blurred office setting with a printer.
A young boy with dark hair in twists stands in a room, smiling broadly and waving with his right hand. He is wearing a white short-sleeved polo shirt and dark navy blue pants. He holds a small orange object in his left hand. The background includes tan filing cabinets and a light-colored tiled floor with dark accent squares.

Another week, another FABULOUS Scott Staff member in the spotlight!
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1 day ago, Jason Smith
A digital graphic for "Spartan Staff Spotlight" from Scott School featuring Alejandra Zurita, who works in Bilingual ESL Services. The graphic has a blue background with a white spotlight beam in the upper right and a circular portrait of Alejandra in the center. She is a woman with dark hair and a friendly smile. Text details included in the spotlight: Years at Scott School and District 83: 7 years. Dream Job: Professional roller skater. Hobbies: Exploring local forest preserves on her bike and having "mini concerts" watching music videos with her daughter. Best thing about Scott School: The students and their families, especially meeting them at PTA/PTC events.

Last week's Spartan Ticket raffle winners! We love catching our kiddos doing GREAT things!
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10 days ago, Jason Smith
A medium shot of a young girl with long dark hair and glasses, wearing a navy blue zip-up hoodie over a blue shirt. She is standing in a room with tiled floors and holding up a small, green decorative pen or toy toward the camera.
An image of a young person wearing a blue zip-up hoodie and dark pants, standing in an indoor setting and holding a cylindrical white tube in their left hand. The person has dark hair and is looking forward with a neutral expression. The background is a tiled floor with black squares, with blurred office furniture and blue-framed doors.
An image of a young boy with dark hair wearing a white polo shirt, blue shorts, a blue lanyard, and gray sneakers, standing in an office with a black and white tiled floor, smiling and holding a yellow star-shaped object next to his left ear.
A young boy with short hair wearing a navy blue fleece jacket and matching shorts, standing on a black and white tiled floor. He is looking at the camera and holding a small, multi-colored pen with a blue cactus-shaped topper in both hands.
A young boy with dark hair and a smile stands in a room with tiled floors and filing cabinets. He is wearing a white polo shirt, dark shorts, a blue lanyard with an ID badge, and colorful sneakers. He holds a small, white and pink silicone "pop-it" fidget toy in his hands.
A young girl with light curly brown hair and a slight smile is holding and looking at a small, brown bear figurine with clear liquid inside it. She is wearing a navy blue zip-up hoodie over a white polo shirt, and navy pants. The background is a blurry office or school space with filing cubbies, a printer, and checkered floor tiles.
A high-angle, close-up portrait of a young girl with dark hair and bangs, smiling warmly at the camera. She is wearing a light pink hooded sweatshirt with a red diamond-shaped graphic on the front that includes the word "Diamond." Her hair is styled with small braids, and she is standing on a light-colored tiled floor.
A high-angle, slightly blurred photograph of a young girl standing on a tiled floor. She is wearing a light blue zippered hoodie and dark blue flare pants, holding a mermaid-themed slap bracelet horizontally with both hands. She is smiling and looking directly at the camera. The background shows parts of a school or office setting.
A high-angle, top-down photograph looking down at a young boy with dark, curly hair and brown eyes. He is wearing a white short-sleeved polo shirt and dark navy blue shorts, holding a small card in his left hand while looking up with a smiling expression. He is standing on a tiled floor with an irregular black and white pattern in a brightly lit indoor space.
A medium shot of a young boy smiling indoors, wearing a white t-shirt with a large "NBA" logo featuring several professional basketball team emblems. He is wearing a silver chain, black shorts, and black sneakers, and is holding a small green sticker between his hands.

A new week means a new staff member in the spotlight!
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10 days ago, Jason Smith
A promotional graphic for Scott School titled "Spartan Staff Spotlight!" featuring Library Media Specialist Katy Boehm. The image shows a portrait of Katy, a woman with glasses and blonde-highlighted hair, set against a blue background with a spotlight effect. The text details include: Years at Scott: 12 Years in D83: 16 Dream Job (outside of school): "I would work for a book vendor!" Free time activities: Relaxing, reading, and spending time with friends and family. Best thing about Scott: The people and having a funded library program.

On Tuesday night, Scott School had our annual "McTeacher Night" - thank you to all of the families who came out to support our school!
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14 days ago, Jason Smith
A close-up photograph of a young boy in a blue t-shirt with a graphic design and a round sticker. He is grinning and flashing a peace sign. He stands in front of a round, yellow-framed mirror, which reflects his smiling face and the peace sign back at him. The reflection also shows the inside of a brightly lit, modern fast-food restaurant.
A medium shot inside a busy McDonald's restaurant shows a man in a chef's hat and a large, green Apple Pie mascot costume interacting with customers. The pie costume has a picture of an apple and the word "Pie." The chef has a broad smile. Other people are in the foreground, facing away from the camera, looking at the man. In the background, there's a McDonald's self-ordering kiosk and a video screen with the McDonald's logo. The area is filled with other people.
In a bustling drive-thru, a woman with vibrant, wavy red hair wears a light green "McTeacher's Night" t-shirt, jeans, and glasses, while carefully holding a tray filled with multiple yellow boxes. She leans towards a dark blue SUV, smiling at the car's window and handing one of the small, yellow boxes to a young girl inside. Next to the woman, a young boy, also wearing a green "McTeacher's Night" t-shirt, stands attentively. Behind them, a young girl with a smile and glasses stands near a light grey building. The scene takes place during daytime at a drive-thru, featuring various vehicles and drive-thru signage in the background.
A woman with long dark hair and glasses, wearing a lime green t-shirt, leans out of a McDonald's drive-thru window with a bright smile. She is reaching toward a vehicle to hand over an item, while another person is visible smiling in the background inside the restaurant. The foreground shows the top of a dark gray car, reflecting the woman's face.
Inside a modern McDonald's restaurant, a diverse group of adults and children gather during a "McTeacher’s Night" event. In the center, a woman in a lime green event t-shirt and jeans looks toward a child with an excited, wide-mouthed expression. Customers are seen from behind using digital ordering kiosks and standing in line, including a man in a black t-shirt and a girl in a blue tie-dye hoodie. In the background, other staff members in green shirts interact with guests near a brightly lit counter. The restaurant features clean, tan-colored walls with two circular mirrors reflecting the dining area.
A crowded and lively McDonald's dining room is filled with families and children during a community event. Several women in lime green "McTeacher's Night" t-shirts are scattered throughout the room, interacting with guests and managing the busy atmosphere. Families are seated at white tables and in booths with yellow mesh privacy screens, while others stand and talk in the aisles. In the background, circular mirrors on a tan patterned wall reflect the bustling scene. The restaurant is bright and modern, with a mix of casual seating and people of all ages enjoying the event.

Mrs. Jimenez's 3rd grade class had PERFECT ATTENDANCE last week, and got to spend time with Squirrel E. Spartan!
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14 days ago, Jason Smith
A classroom photo of Ms. Jimenez’s students smiling and posing together to celebrate 100% attendance. In the center, the students are gathered around Squirrel E. Spartan, a large stuffed squirrel mascot wearing a blue and white Spartan helmet and jersey. One student is playfully reclining on the floor in front of the group. The background features educational posters about math and writing.

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!

15 days 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.

THANKS TO EVERYONE for coming to McTeacher Night last night! We had a BLAST! We are going to share a folder with all the pics we took soon!
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15 days ago, Jason Smith
A vibrant yellow collage celebrating a school event with the blue text "What a GREAT 'McTeacher' Night we had!!!" across the top. The collage features five photos showing teachers in bright green shirts volunteering at a McDonald's. Scenes include teachers handing food to cars in the drive-thru, a staff member dressed in a giant Apple Pie costume interacting with families inside, a young student happily posing in a circular mirror, a teacher smiling from the drive-thru window, and a wide view of families dining together in the busy restaurant. The top corners also feature small graphics of a Spartan mascot wearing an apron that says "Scott."

A new week means a new Scott staff member to celebrate!
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17 days ago, Jason Smith
A graphic titled "Spartan Staff Spotlight!" featuring Molly Paquette from Speech Language Services at Scott School. The image has a blue background with a spotlight beam in the upper right corner and the Scott School logo in the upper left. A circular headshot in the center shows Molly, a woman with long brown hair, smiling. The text includes: Name: Molly Paquette Department: Speech Language Services Years at Scott/D83: 3 Dream Job: Interior decorator or personal stylist. Hobbies: Spending time with family, friends, and her dog; cooking, baking, reading, and yoga. Best thing about Scott: Watching students grow and learn, and working with a supportive staff.

Check out our SPARTAN TICKET raffle winners from last week! So many kiddos doing so many great things!
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17 days ago, Jason Smith
A young girl stands smiling and laughing while holding a large, plush husky stuffed animal. She is wearing a light blue baseball cap, a grey and pink plaid flannel jacket, dark pants, and pink sneakers. The husky toy is black and white with its tongue sticking out. The background shows a neutral-colored room with a tiled floor and tall filing cabinets.
A young girl stands smiling in an office setting, holding up a pink headband patterned with small hearts. She is wearing a vibrant pink hoodie featuring a "Whole 'Buncha Baddies" bear graphic, dark pants, and black and white sneakers. The photo is taken from a high angle, showing a tiled floor and neutral-colored filing cabinets in the background.
A young boy stands centered in a room, smiling directly at the camera. He is wearing a dark navy blue zip-up hoodie over a white collared shirt and matching dark blue trousers. The background features a neutral-colored wall, tan filing cabinets, and a light-colored tiled floor with a dark checkered pattern.
A young girl stands smiling while hugging a large, bright blue plush elephant. She is wearing a fuzzy maroon zip-up jacket over a dark navy skirt, paired with black slip-on shoes. The photo is taken from a high angle in an indoor setting with a tiled floor and a neutral-colored wall and filing cabinet in the background.
A young girl with glasses and a missing front tooth stands smiling, holding a colorful slap bracelet decorated with multi-colored hearts. She is wearing a white short-sleeed polo shirt, dark navy pants, and grey sneakers. The photo is taken from a high angle, showing a light-colored tiled floor and neutral filing cabinets in the background.
A young girl stands smiling in an office setting, holding up a small, clear plastic package containing a light blue toy. She is wearing a white collared polo shirt, a light blue quilted jacket, dark pants, and grey sneakers. The photo is taken from a high angle, showing a checkered tile floor and tan filing cabinets in the background.
A young boy stands smiling in an office-style room, looking directly at the camera. He is wearing a white short-sleeved polo shirt and a blue striped zip-up hoodie that is resting slightly off his shoulders. The photo is taken from a high angle, showing a light-colored tiled floor with dark accents and tan filing cabinets in the background.

The BEST Friday tradition at Scott! Lissette & Monica playing the violin and viola at dismissal!
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17 days ago, Jason Smith
Two girls stand in a bright room, facing each other while playing violins. The girl on the left wears a yellow t-shirt and black pants, holding her violin up to her chin. The smaller girl on the right wears a navy sweatshirt and leggings, also holding her violin in a playing position. In the background, there is a bookshelf filled with books, a large window with blinds, and several small sports figurines on a ledge. The perspective is from slightly behind a white object in the foreground, creating a sense of being in the room during a lesson or practice session.

Another class with 100% ATTENDANCE last week, so they get to spend some time with Squirrel E. Spartan! Congrats to Mrs. Lazala's class!
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20 days ago, Jason Smith
A wide-angle photograph of a busy early childhood classroom with multiple people engaged in activities. In the center-right, two female educators and three young boys are gathered around a blue table. One educator hugs a standing boy holding a purple tablet, while a seated boy looks on. Next to them, a second smiling educator sits at the table with a seated boy. On the floor in front of this group sits a large, plush wolf mascot wearing a blue and white "SPARTANS" jersey. To the left, two more boys are seated at their own small wooden table, one eating and the other looking down, with trays and an orange tablet. The classroom background features shelves, cubbies, bulletin boards, a water cooler, and an open bathroom doorway, all under warm indoor lighting.

Check out our FIRST classroom that gets to hang with SQUIRREL E. SPARTAN for having 100% attendance last week! Way to go Mrs. Harmon/Mrs. Anderson's 1st grade class!

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23 days ago, Jason Smith
A smiling female teacher stands with her 12 students and a life-sized mascot dressed as a SPARTANS football player in a primary school classroom, where they are grouped around a large blue area rug with colorful cartoon character faces. A large whiteboard and alphabet chart are on the back wall.
A new week, a new Scott Staff member to highlight! We have the BEST TEACHERS at Scott!
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23 days ago, Jason Smith
Scott School Spartan Staff Spotlight graphic featuring Gretchen Anderson, a 1st Grade Special Ed teacher. The graphic includes her portrait, school logo, and the following details: 8 years at Scott School and District 83. For her dream job, she’d be a personal chef or work at a plant nursery. In her free time, she loves adventures with her kid and husband. The best thing about Scott School is working with the best staff and students.

Check out our SPARTAN TICKET WINNERS from last week! Every time a student receives a Spartan Ticket, they have a chance to win a prize on Friday!

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23 days ago, Jason Smith
A young boy smiling and standing in a school hallway, wearing a blue t-shirt featuring the "Scott School Spartans" logo and mascot, a dark zip-up hoodie, and navy athletic pants.
A medium shot of a young boy smiling as he holds up a multi-colored pen with a cartoonish wedge-of-pizza charm on the top, in an office or school hallway with other people and a stuffed animal in the background. The boy wears a navy blue hooded sweatshirt that features a stack of Nike logos.
A young girl with brown hair and eyes, smiling and wearing a navy blue zip-up hoodie over a white shirt, standing on a tiled floor in a room with a blue door frame in the background.
A smiling young girl with long brown hair holding up a small, purple starfish-shaped object in clear plastic packaging, wearing a black t-shirt and standing on a checkered tile floor.
A young girl with long, wavy brown hair looking upward with a smile, wearing a gray Rolling Stones graphic t-shirt and dark pants, standing on a checkered tile floor.
A young girl with brown curly hair smiling and holding a small, white multi-color shuttle pen with a cartoon animal topper. She is wearing a black T-shirt featuring "Golden" text and three figures, dark blue pants, and white sneakers, standing on a checkered tile floor in front of a blue-framed doorway.
A young boy with dark, styled hair smiles broadly while holding a multi-colored pen with a green owl topper in both hands. He is wearing a white long-sleeve polo shirt and dark pants, standing on a light-colored checkered tile floor with dark accents.
A high-angle close-up portrait of a young boy with curly dark hair and brown eyes looking up at the camera with a slight smile. He is wearing a white polo shirt and standing on a tan and black checkered tile floor.

The BEST Friday tradition at Scott! Classical music being played at dismissal by orchestra students! Last week, 3rd graders Addisyn & Michael played their violins!

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23 days ago, Jason Smith
A medium-high angle photograph of two young students, one girl and one boy, actively playing violins during a lesson in a classroom, with another blurred adult figure and instruments in the background.

A new week means a new SCOTT EDUCATOR in the spotlight!
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about 1 month ago, Jason Smith
A social media graphic titled "SPARTAN Staff Spotlight!" in blue text and a script font featuring a photo of a smiling woman with dark hair, identified as CARMEN MARTINEZ. A spotlight emanates from the upper right, and the Scott School logo is in the upper left on a blue gradient background. Carmen Martinez works in ESL SERVICES and has worked at Scott School for 2 years and in District 83 for 2 years. The bottom section of the graphic includes quotes from Martinez about her dream job, free time, and the best thing about working at Scott School: "The most rewarding part of working at Scott is interacting with the students, not only in their learning but also by positively contributing to their emotional development. My greatest reward is seeing them progress intellectually as well as emotionally."

This week is National Assistant Principals Week, and we have the BEST ONE AROUND! Thanks for all you do for our school, our kids, and our community, Mr. Bruggeman!
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about 1 month ago, Jason Smith
A headshot of a smiling man with short dark hair, wearing a pink and white checkered dress shirt and a light blue tie, set against a blurred blue background and framed within a circular crop.

The BEST new tradition we have here at Scott: Friday dismissals mean some classical music, played by our orchestra students! Last time, it was Vanessa (4th gr. - Ms. Herrera) leading us out to break!
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about 1 month ago, Jason Smith
A medium shot shows a young person with light-brown braided hair pulled into a high ponytail and wearing purple-framed glasses, a dark blue pullover sweater, dark blue pants, and black and white lace-up sneakers looking down at a red violin in their hands. They are holding a bow in their left hand and placing it on the violin and their other hand is on the fingerboard of the violin as if ready to play. A hand with bright pink nail polish is visible in the bottom-left corner and is holding up a light-colored object to the person and the red violin. The background shows a dark desk and window with blinds. Behind the desk, an object resembling a feather headdress is visible and an object resembling a figure or hockey player. The person is standing on a dark grey patterned carpet. The light is natural and coming from the window. The style of the image is a photograph.

It might be the middle of SPRING BREAK, but we can still shout out the Spartans who won a raffle prize last Friday by turning in a SPARTAN TICKET! We love catching our kiddos doing something GREAT! See everyone on TUESDAY!
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about 1 month ago, Jason Smith
A medium, full-length shot shows a young boy standing in an indoor setting, wearing a bright blue winter jacket over a lime green t-shirt and dark green pants. On his head, he wears a homemade headband made of green paper and two cardboard tubes taped to the sides to resemble horns or ears. He is holding a small orange ball with blue dots between his hands at chest level, looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression. The background is slightly blurred, showing a person with dark hair in a black sweater, a beige tiled floor, and office-like furniture. The lighting is bright and even. The style of the image is a photograph.
A high-angle, full-length shot shows a young girl with her hair pulled back into a neat bun, smiling warmly at the camera. She is wearing a white, black, and pink Hello Kitty zip-up hoodie over dark pants and grey shoes. She holds a small, pink, heart-shaped object—possibly a piece of candy or a small craft—between her fingers at chest level. The background features a beige and black checkered tile floor and the blurred interior of a room with blue accents. The lighting is bright and clear, giving the photograph a cheerful, candid feel.
A portrait from above captures a young boy with dark hair and blue-green eyes wearing a blue T-shirt with a Spartan helmet logo over a red-collared shirt and an open black hoodie. He stands on a tiled floor with black and tan squares in an office environment, gazing directly up at the camera with a soft expression. The background elements include furniture and another person, slightly out of focus.
A young girl with dark hair and glasses smiles warmly while standing in what appears to be an office or school setting. She is wearing a soft, fuzzy pink hoodie featuring a polar bear graphic and is holding a small, bright blue bunny figurine in both hands. The background is slightly blurred, showing a printer and tiled flooring.
A young girl with her hair styled in a high bun smiles at the camera while standing in a room with tiled floors. She is dressed in a white polo shirt and dark trousers, holding a decorative pen topped with a small red strawberry. The background features a desk and a white office printer.
A young girl with dark hair pulled back looks toward the camera while holding up a multi-color clickable pen topped with a pink character. She is wearing a grey zip-up hoodie over a blue shirt and dark pants, standing on a checkered tile floor in an indoor setting.
A smiling girl with dark hair stands in an office-like setting, wearing a dark grey hoodie with a butterfly graphic. She is holding up two small, wrapped erasers: one shaped like a red watermelon slice and the other like a yellow pineapple. The background shows a printer and tiled flooring.
A young child with dark hair and a wide, gap-toothed smile stands in a room with tiled floors. They are wearing a bright blue t-shirt that says "PARTANS" and dark leggings, holding a small, purple, dinosaur-shaped object inside a clear plastic wrapper.