PE curriculum work today helps empower students to achieve their full potential and build physical well-being. Way to go, SAC! 💪🍎 #D83Shines
6 months ago, Robert Junna
A photo of Physical Education teachers and members of the Student Advisory Committee (SAC) collaborating on curriculum development in a meeting room. The team is seen working together around a table with laptops and planning documents, focusing on strategies to enhance student physical well-being. The image captures a professional and dedicated atmosphere as the staff works to empower students to reach their full potential through refined PE instruction.
A photo of Physical Education teachers and members of the Student Advisory Committee (SAC) collaborating on curriculum development in a meeting room. The team is seen working together around a table with laptops and planning documents, focusing on strategies to enhance student physical well-being. The image captures a professional and dedicated atmosphere as the staff works to empower students to reach their full potential through refined PE instruction.
A photo of Physical Education teachers and members of the Student Advisory Committee (SAC) collaborating on curriculum development in a meeting room. The team is seen working together around a table with laptops and planning documents, focusing on strategies to enhance student physical well-being. The image captures a professional and dedicated atmosphere as the staff works to empower students to reach their full potential through refined PE instruction.
A photo of Physical Education teachers and members of the Student Advisory Committee (SAC) collaborating on curriculum development in a meeting room. The team is seen working together around a table with laptops and planning documents, focusing on strategies to enhance student physical well-being. The image captures a professional and dedicated atmosphere as the staff works to empower students to reach their full potential through refined PE instruction.
A photo of Physical Education teachers and members of the Student Advisory Committee (SAC) collaborating on curriculum development in a meeting room. The team is seen working together around a table with laptops and planning documents, focusing on strategies to enhance student physical well-being. The image captures a professional and dedicated atmosphere as the staff works to empower students to reach their full potential through refined PE instruction.
D83 is focused on growth! Enger, MMS, Westdale, Scott & Roy staff are busy with PD on GCN, GWB planning, Sped, E-Learning folders, Aquatics, Math Validation & Winter MAP testing. Cultivating continuous learning for all! #D83Shines 🚀💡📚💻✨
6 months ago, Robert Junna
A fast-paced slideshow GIF showcasing a variety of professional development activities for staff from Enger, MMS, Westdale, Scott, and Roy schools. The reel features scenes of educators working on laptops for GCN training and GWB planning, special education teams collaborating in small groups, and staff organizing E-Learning folders. Additional clips show aquatic safety training, math validation discussions, and teachers preparing for Winter MAP testing. The images capture a high-energy, district-wide environment of continuous learning with staff engaged in workshops, classrooms, and collaborative meeting spaces.
Great PLC work at Scott School today on E-Learning folders & Math Validation! Driving our mission for academic excellence. #D83Shines 📚💻
6 months ago, Robert Junna
A group of five educators poses playfully in a modern classroom setting. On the left, three women stand near tall metal shelving units filled with organized storage bins and boxes. In the center and right, two other staff members stand near white, kidney-shaped collaboration tables, with one man giving a thumbs-up. The room features a clean, professional aesthetic with a white bulletin board displaying educational materials and a digital screen on the far right wall.
A clean and organized science lab features three educators collaborating during a planning session. One teacher stands near a black bulletin board labeled "STEM Lab Safety Rules," which displays various colorful instructional posters. Two other teachers are seated at white, curved collaboration tables, with one using a laptop and the other taking notes. The room is lined with tall metal shelving units containing numerous clear, labeled storage bins filled with science materials and kits.
Math SAC's curriculum work, approved by CCC, directly empowers students to achieve their full potential! 🍎📚 We're building a brighter future! #D83Shines
6 months ago, Robert Junna
A photo of the Math Student Advisory Committee (SAC) members collaborating on curriculum development in a professional meeting room. The group is seated around a table with laptops, printed data, and instructional materials, focusing on the curriculum recently approved by the CCC (Curriculum Coordinating Council). The image captures the team engaged in a focused discussion aimed at enhancing math instruction to empower students and improve learning outcomes.
A photo of the Math Student Advisory Committee (SAC) members collaborating on curriculum development in a professional meeting room. The group is seated around a table with laptops, printed data, and instructional materials, focusing on the curriculum recently approved by the CCC (Curriculum Coordinating Council). The image captures the team engaged in a focused discussion aimed at enhancing math instruction to empower students and improve learning outcomes.
A photo of the Math Student Advisory Committee (SAC) members collaborating on curriculum development in a professional meeting room. The group is seated around a table with laptops, printed data, and instructional materials, focusing on the curriculum recently approved by the CCC (Curriculum Coordinating Council). The image captures the team engaged in a focused discussion aimed at enhancing math instruction to empower students and improve learning outcomes.
A photo of the Math Student Advisory Committee (SAC) members collaborating on curriculum development in a professional meeting room. The group is seated around a table with laptops, printed data, and instructional materials, focusing on the curriculum recently approved by the CCC (Curriculum Coordinating Council). The image captures the team engaged in a focused discussion aimed at enhancing math instruction to empower students and improve learning outcomes.
A photo of the Math Student Advisory Committee (SAC) members collaborating on curriculum development in a professional meeting room. The group is seated around a table with laptops, printed data, and instructional materials, focusing on the curriculum recently approved by the CCC (Curriculum Coordinating Council). The image captures the team engaged in a focused discussion aimed at enhancing math instruction to empower students and improve learning outcomes.
A photo of the Math Student Advisory Committee (SAC) members collaborating on curriculum development in a professional meeting room. The group is seated around a table with laptops, printed data, and instructional materials, focusing on the curriculum recently approved by the CCC (Curriculum Coordinating Council). The image captures the team engaged in a focused discussion aimed at enhancing math instruction to empower students and improve learning outcomes.
Delayed Start PD with MedleyAI, EBP/Easter Seals, Behavior Strategies, Co-Teaching, & team planning show our commitment to the D83 vision! 💡 #D83Shines
6 months ago, Robert Junna
A slideshow GIF highlighting a productive "Delayed Start" professional development morning for District 83 staff. The images transition through various groups of educators engaged in specialized training, including exploring MedleyAI tools on laptops, participating in EBP and Easter Seals workshops, and discussing classroom behavior strategies. Other scenes show co-teaching pairs collaborating on lesson plans and grade-level teams huddled together for collective planning. The reel captures a vibrant, district-wide atmosphere of professional growth and dedication to the D83 vision.
Mrs. Klema & our K-Kids club at Brookfield Zoo with our Xmas tree! #ShiningSpartans
6 months ago, Jason Smith
A group of eight elementary school students stands outdoors in front of a decorated evergreen tree with autumn-colored trees in the background. Most of the students are wearing winter jackets, and one girl is wearing a pink and white knit hat. Several students hold clear, round ornaments or lollipops. The evergreen tree is adorned with silver tinsel and small red and white ornaments, topped with a tall red pointed hat.
Four elementary-aged girls stand in a row outdoors in front of a decorated Christmas tree. The tree is adorned with silver tinsel and various red and white ornaments, topped with a tall, pointed red fabric hat. The students are dressed in warm winter gear, including quilted black jackets and a light purple puffer coat, with colorful autumn trees and park scenery visible in the background.
Four elementary school boys stand together outdoors in front of a decorated evergreen tree. The tree is adorned with silver tinsel and various ornaments, featuring a tall red pointed hat as a topper. The students are dressed in winter coats, including black and blue puffers, and are posed in a park setting with colorful autumn trees visible in the background.
A woman with long, curly brown hair and a patterned scarf stands smiling outdoors next to a young girl in a black puffer jacket and beanie. They are posed in front of a small evergreen tree decorated with silver tinsel and various ornaments, including a clear globe with a red figure inside. The setting is a park with green grass and autumn-colored trees visible in the background.
It's ALWAYS exciting when "Migrating Monarchs" are back at Scott! Our Synergy Squad organized a great assembly for the kids! #ShiningSpartans
6 months ago, Jason Smith
A large group of elementary students sits on the floor of a gymnasium or community room, facing a large projection screen for a presentation titled "What is Migrating Monarchs?" Three presenters stand in front of the screen, two of whom are wearing vibrant monarch butterfly wing capes. The presentation slide includes a list of instructions for families and images of educational materials, while natural light streams in through several large windows in the background.
A group of elementary school students sits on the floor of a large gymnasium, watching an educational presentation on a projector screen titled "What is Migrating Monarchs?". A presenter stands at the front of the room, while students in the foreground are seated with their backs to the camera. The room is bright with natural light coming from large windows, and some staff members are visible in monarch butterfly wing capes near the presentation screen.
LOVE seeing 2nd graders in Ms. Grady & Mr. Sarlo's class doing a fun matching activity to learn about multi syllabic words! Seeing our Spartans collaborate and learn together is AMAZING!
6 months ago, Jason Smith
Four elementary students in white polo shirts are huddled around a wooden desk, collaborating on a literacy activity. One student holds up a small slip of paper with the word "lim" handwritten on it, while another slip on the desk features the name "Brian". The children are smiling and engaged, with various learning tools like an alphabet strip and a QR code sticker visible on the tabletop.
In a colorful classroom, three elementary students are gathered around a desk working on a word-building activity. A boy in a navy sweater points to a series of white cards with purple text that spell out the word "goblin." Other cards on the desk show syllable parts like "un til," "nap kin," and "pun ish." A girl in a red and white striped top and a boy in a maroon Champion hoodie look on as they participate in the lesson.
Two students stand over a wooden classroom desk, focused on a literacy lesson involving multi-syllabic words. On the desk, several white cards with purple text are arranged, showing words and syllables such as "chip," "nap kin," "hab ish," and "shot," with a hand placing a card labeled "in" next to "sling" to form "insling." The student on the left wears a navy blue hoodie and glasses, while the student on the right wears a white polo shirt and a navy cardigan. The background shows a colorful classroom setting with a patterned rug and organized shelving filled with blue storage bins.
A group of four elementary students is clustered around a wooden desk, excitedly participating in a word-building activity. A girl in a bright red long-sleeved shirt with a heart design has an enthusiastic expression as she points to white cards with purple text. The cards are arranged on the desk to form various words and syllables, including "mas," "dex," "cot," and "bat". Other students in white polo shirts and navy hoodies look on intently, with classroom supplies like a purple pencil cup and a "Fundations" folder visible on the workspace.
Three elementary students stand around a wooden desk, working together on a word-building activity using small white cards with purple text. On the desk, the students have arranged several word parts, including "blind," "dis," "in," and "vent" to form the word "invent". Other word cards like "sun" and "mis" are also visible. One student in a white polo shirt holds the "mis" card while looking down at the desk, while another student in glasses and a beige patterned sweater watches closely.
Amazing 22nd Annual Community Breakfast! 🥞 Seeing our students shine & partners connect confirms our shared path forward. We're dedicated to this vision! 🚀 #D83Shines
6 months ago, Robert Junna
A celebratory slideshow GIF capturing highlights from the 22nd Annual District 83 Community Breakfast. The reel features scenes of a crowded event hall filled with local partners, families, and staff networking over breakfast. Students are seen "shining" as they perform, present, or lead activities, while various frames show community leaders engaged in conversation at decorated tables. The images transition through candid moments of connection and formal presentations, all illustrating the district's dedication to its shared vision and community partnerships.

1st year D83 teachers learning a lot with @ThinkingMaps this afternoon! Great to invest in tools that drive our long-term vision. 🚀 #D83Shines

6 months ago, Robert Junna
A photo of first-year District 83 teachers participating in a professional development workshop focused on Thinking Maps. The educators are gathered in a collaborative learning space, working with colorful visual organizers and instructional tools on their tables. The image captures the new teachers engaged in discussion and hands-on practice, highlighting the district’s investment in foundational strategies that support long-term student success and instructional vision.
A photo of first-year District 83 teachers participating in a professional development workshop focused on Thinking Maps. The educators are gathered in a collaborative learning space, working with colorful visual organizers and instructional tools on their tables. The image captures the new teachers engaged in discussion and hands-on practice, highlighting the district’s investment in foundational strategies that support long-term student success and instructional vision.
A photo of first-year District 83 teachers participating in a professional development workshop focused on Thinking Maps. The educators are gathered in a collaborative learning space, working with colorful visual organizers and instructional tools on their tables. The image captures the new teachers engaged in discussion and hands-on practice, highlighting the district’s investment in foundational strategies that support long-term student success and instructional vision.
What do you do when you CRUSH the all school goal for "Spartan Tickets" for the month? Easy! You play some BINGO as a school, and win some prizes! We love catching our Spartans doing the right thing! #ShiningSpartans
6 months ago, Jason Smith
A young child with short, dark hair and a warm smile stands in a room, wearing a white short-sleeved polo shirt and dark pants. In the blurred background, a table is covered with various colorful small toys and prizes, and another child can be seen browsing them.
A young girl with dark hair pulled back stands in a school office, holding a small pink whistle to her lips as if to blow it. She is wearing a light blue short-sleeved polo shirt. In the background, a staff member sits at a wooden reception desk, and a blurred hallway with grey carpeting is visible.
A young boy with shaggy brown hair stands in a school hallway or office, looking at the camera with a neutral expression. He is wearing a white polo shirt under an open royal blue zip-up hoodie and dark navy pants. In his right hand, he holds a small, light-blue toy sealed in a clear plastic wrapper. The background shows a blurred office setting with a wooden counter, a row of black chairs, and another child standing further down the hall.
What do you do when you CRUSH the all school goal for "Spartan Tickets" for the month? Easy! You play some BINGO as a school, and win some prizes! We love catching our Spartans doing the right thing! #ShiningSpartans
6 months ago, Jason Smith
A young boy with short brown hair, wearing a navy blue hoodie over a white long-sleeve shirt, stands in a hallway and holds up a small, bright green toy soccer ball between his thumb and index finger. The background shows a blurred school hallway with tiled flooring and a blue bulletin board.
A young boy with short dark hair, wearing a white shirt with a black hoodie draped over his shoulders, holds a packaged blue and green "Super YoYo" toy. He is standing in what appears to be a school office or classroom, with a desk and yellow papers visible in the blurred background.
A young girl with curly dark hair wearing a pearl headband and a navy blue jumper over a white polo shirt smiles while holding a small, brown bear-shaped "pop-it" fidget toy. She is standing on a tiled floor in a brightly lit room with other people blurred in the background.
A medium-angle, close-up shot of a young boy with dark hair and a missing front tooth, smiling warmly at the camera. He is wearing a white polo shirt over a blue t-shirt and is holding a small, colorful toy in a clear plastic wrapper with both hands. In the foreground, an adult's hand gently rests on his shoulder. The background shows a blurred hallway with a patterned floor.
A young boy with dark hair and a slight smile stands in a hallway, holding a packaged "Mini Game Tournament Billiardo" set with both hands. He is wearing a white polo shirt and dark pants. In the blurred background, another child and an adult are visible near a storage area, suggesting a school or community center setting.
A young boy with brown hair and an excited expression stands in a hallway, holding up a packaged "Super Yoyo" toy. He is wearing a white short-sleeved button-down shirt and dark pants. The background is slightly blurred, showing a carpeted walkway, chairs, and other children in what appears to be a school or community center setting.
A young boy with blond hair and a bowl cut stands in a hallway, smiling as he holds up a pink dinosaur-shaped "pop-it" fidget toy. He is wearing a dark blue zip-up hoodie and blue pants. The background shows a school office setting with a reception desk, a nameplate for "Mrs. Carew," and a blurred child in the distance.
A young boy with wavy dark hair stands in an office or school setting, wearing a grey Calvin Klein Jeans hoodie and dark pants. He is looking at the camera with a gentle smile and is holding a small, colorful "Super Yoyo" package in his right hand. The background features a service counter, a doorway, and a row of chairs along the wall.
A young girl with dark hair and bright pink glasses stands in a school office, smiling at the camera. She is wearing a white short-sleeved polo shirt and navy blue pants. In her right hand, she holds a small, clear plastic package containing a yellow toy. The background features a wooden reception desk with a nameplate for "Mrs. Carew," a row of chairs, and a blurred view of a hallway.
A young boy with short dark hair stands in a hallway, holding a packaged "Mini Game Tournament Billiardo" set with both hands. He is wearing a white polo shirt. The background is slightly blurred, showing another child and an office or storage area.
What do you do when you CRUSH the all school goal for "Spartan Tickets" for the month? Easy! You play some BINGO as a school, and win some prizes! We love catching our Spartans doing the right thing! #ShiningSpartans
6 months ago, Jason Smith
A young boy with glasses and a navy blue hoodie smiles as he holds up a small, blue and purple patterned ball, similar to a miniature soccer ball. He is standing in a school hallway or office, with another individual partially visible in the blurred background holding a yellow envelope.
A young boy in a white polo shirt and dark pants stands in a school hallway, looking down at a small, bright orange object held in his palm. He is also holding a red book in his other hand. The hallway features a black and white checkered floor and light-colored walls with blue trim.
A young boy in a navy blue zip-up hoodie stands in a school office, smiling as he holds up a green, dinosaur-shaped "pop-it" fidget toy. The background shows a wooden reception counter with a small pink pumpkin decoration, a dark grey floor runner, and another student in a white polo shirt walking in the hallway.
A young boy with short dark hair and a white polo shirt stands in a school hallway, smiling as he displays a packaged "Mini Game Tournament Billiards" set. The handheld game features a small green pool table, pool cues, and colorful billiard balls. The hallway background shows a black and white checkered floor and a bulletin board with autumn leaf borders.
A young girl with long, dark hair and clear-framed glasses stands in a school hallway, smiling as she holds a packaged "Mini Game Tournament Billiards" set. She is wearing a white polo shirt with a navy blue jacket draped around her arms. The background shows a black and white checkered floor, wooden cubbies, and a blue bulletin board decorated with autumn-themed leaf borders.
A young girl with long, dark hair tied back in a low ponytail stands in a school hallway, smiling at the camera. She is wearing a dark navy blue zip-up jacket and is holding a packaged "Mini Game Tournament Billiards" set in her left hand. The background features a black and white checkered floor, wooden doors, and a bulletin board with an autumn-themed leaf border.
A young boy with short dark hair and a white polo shirt stands in a school hallway with a checkered floor. He is looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression. The background is softly blurred, showing the continuation of the hallway and the edge of a wall.
A young girl with long, dark hair and bangs smiles as she holds a small, pink and blue square "pop-it" fidget toy against the top of her head. She is wearing a white short-sleeved polo shirt and is standing in a school hallway with a black and white checkered floor. The background shows a blurred view of school mail slots and a bulletin board with an autumn leaf border.
A young boy with dark curly hair and a wide, joyful smile stands in a hallway, holding a packaged blue and green "Super YoYo" toy close to his chest. He is wearing a white polo shirt, and the background shows a softly blurred school or office environment.
A young girl with long dark hair smiles as she holds up a packaged "Mini Game Tournament Billiards" toy set. She is wearing a white t-shirt and dark pants, standing in a brightly lit indoor space with other people visible in the blurred background.
What do you do when you CRUSH the all school goal for "Spartan Tickets" for the month? Easy! You play some BINGO as a school, and win some prizes! We love catching our Spartans doing the right thing! #ShiningSpartans
6 months ago, Jason Smith
A group of elementary students in navy and white school uniforms is gathered in a school office area. Some students are standing in a line, while others move through the space, with a few holding light blue slips of paper. In the background, a staff member works at a computer behind a reception desk, and a "Yes Chef" themed bulletin board is visible on the wall. The room features a neutral color palette with wooden doors and a tiled floor.
A group of elementary school students in navy and white uniforms stand in line at a school office reception desk labeled "Mrs. Carrera." One student in the foreground holds up a yellow envelope, while others wait with blue slips of paper. In the background, a staff member sits behind the counter, and a themed bulletin board featuring the words "Yes Chef" and various kitchen utensil cutouts is visible on the wall.
A young boy with glasses and a white polo shirt stands in a school office or mailroom, playfully raising one arm high in the air. The background shows rows of wooden mail slots or cubbies, a tiled floor with a black and white checkered pattern, and a blue bulletin board on the right.
A young boy with short hair and a white polo shirt stands on a black and white checkered floor, smiling warmly at the camera. He is holding a small, packaged red and gold yo-yo in both hands. The background is softly blurred, showing a school hallway or office setting.
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A young girl with long, dark hair parted down the middle stands in a school hallway, smiling at the camera. She is wearing a white polo shirt under a navy blue zip-up hoodie and is holding a small, blue and green Squirtle Pokémon figurine with both hands. The background shows a neutral-colored hallway with a black and white checkered tile floor and wooden doors.
A young girl with long, dark hair stands in a school hallway, looking toward the camera with a slight smile. She is wearing a maroon hoodie with a white "Hello Kitty" graphic on the chest and is holding a pen and a small card in her hands. The background features a black and white checkered floor and a blue bulletin board with an autumn-themed leaf border.
A young boy with dark hair and glasses smiles brightly while holding up a packaged "Mini Game Tournament Billiards" set. He is wearing a grey and black zip-up fleece over a school uniform. The photo is taken in a school hallway with a checkered floor, and a bulletin board with autumn leaf borders is visible in the background.
A young girl with dark hair smiles warmly while holding a packaged red and yellow "Hyper YoYo" and a small blue item. She is wearing a navy blue sweatshirt with the word "SPARTANS" visible across the chest. The photo is taken in a school office setting, with a wooden reception desk and office equipment visible in the blurred background.
A young boy in a grey zip-up hoodie smiles broadly while holding a blue toy finger skateboard up to the camera. He is holding a blue slip of paper in his other hand. The photo is taken in a school hallway with a checkered floor, and another student in a white polo shirt is partially visible in the blurred background.
Across D83, we're uniting on key initiatives for student success! Productive meetings at Westdale, MMS, and Scott School focused on Goals, Growth, Wellbeing, SEL, & Curriculum updates (including PowerPTC, Library, NWEA, & Tapestry). We're collaborating district-wide to prepare for upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences and drive our shared vision of excellence into action! 🚀✨ #D83Shines
6 months ago, Robert Junna
A comprehensive slideshow GIF showcasing district-wide collaboration across Westdale, MMS, and Scott School. The reel features various scenes of educators and administrators in productive meetings, focusing on key initiatives such as student growth, SEL (Social Emotional Learning), and wellbeing. Frames show staff working on laptops to navigate PowerPTC, reviewing library resources, and analyzing NWEA and Tapestry curriculum updates. The images transition through vibrant classrooms and conference rooms, capturing teams huddled together to prepare for Parent-Teacher Conferences and aligning their efforts to drive the district's shared vision of excellence.
Catching Scott School's faculty meeting! Great focus on Goals, Growth, Wellbeing, & Parent-Teacher Conference Prep—it's how we turn our shared vision into action! 🚀✨ #D83Shines
6 months ago, Robert Junna
A wide shot of a school gymnasium or cafeteria during a staff meeting or professional development session. Several adults are scattered across the polished wooden floor, some engaged in conversation while others stand or walk toward long blue folding tables. In the background, a large projector screen displays a presentation titled "Tier 2: Some Students (10-15 Absences) Attendance Allies" alongside a prominent QR code. Large windows line the back wall, and a black circle is painted on the center of the gymnasium floor.
A wide shot of a brightly lit school gymnasium or common area with light-colored brick walls and polished wooden floors. Several adults are walking across the space, some carrying notebooks or tablets, appearing to be in the middle of a transition or event. Along the left wall, a silver roll-down security shutter is closed, with several papers laid out on a ledge in front of it. In the background, an exit sign is visible above a doorway leading to a hallway decorated with colorful student artwork.
A group of educators and staff are gathered in a brightly lit gymnasium or multipurpose room for a professional development session. In the foreground, three women walk across the polished wood floor, carrying notebooks and water bottles. In the background, a presenter stands near a large projection screen displaying a presentation titled "Tier 2: Some Students (10-15 Absences) - Attendance Allies," which includes a QR code. The room features white cinderblock walls, blue accents, and folded cafeteria tables along the side.
Look at our BEAUTIFUL Ofrenda, part of the "Dia de los Muertos" celebration at Scott. We LOVE the special cultural things that bring our community together! #ShiningSpartans
6 months ago, Jason Smith
A detailed Dia de los Muertos ofrenda (altar) is set up on a table against a light-colored brick wall decorated with colorful paper sugar skulls and marigolds. The altar features a multi-tiered display covered in black and vibrant serape-patterned cloths, holding numerous framed photographs of loved ones and pets. Decorative elements include a large sugar skull centerpiece, orange marigold flowers, butterfly accents, a cat figurine painted with calavera designs, and a "Día de Muertos" themed tablecloth.
A second Día de los Muertos ofrenda is displayed on a table against a tan brick wall adorned with colorful paper sugar skulls. The altar features a two-tiered arrangement covered in a black cloth decorated with sugar skull cutouts and a vibrant serape-style runner. On the top tier, there are traditional figurines, framed photographs of ancestors, small clay pots, and battery-operated candles. The table is draped with a themed tablecloth featuring dancing skeletons and cactuses, with a sign in the center that reads "Please Do Not Touch!! Thank You!" in both English and Spanish.
A third Día de los Muertos ofrenda is displayed on a multi-tiered table against a tan brick wall decorated with colorful papel picado banners and paper sugar skulls. The altar is draped in black cloth and a vibrant serape-style runner, featuring several framed portraits of people and pets, decorative marigolds, butterfly accents, and small ceramic bowls. Intricately designed paper sugar skulls are pinned to the black fabric, and the table is covered with a themed tablecloth showing dancing skeletons, accompanied by a bilingual "Please Do Not Touch" sign.
Check out some of our "Spartan Ticket" winners from last week, caught doing something GOOD! #ShiningSpartans
6 months ago, Jason Smith
A young student with long brown hair smiles warmly while standing in a classroom or office setting. She is wearing a plain white oversized T-shirt and light-colored jeans. In the background, there are beige filing cabinets and a checkered tile floor.
A young boy with dark hair and a friendly smile stands in a school or office setting, holding a small green toy soccer ball between his fingers. He is wearing a white polo shirt and dark pants. The background shows a neutral-toned filing cabinet and a tiled floor with a black-and-white checkered pattern.
A young boy with a cheerful expression stands in an office or classroom, wearing a black hooded jacket and a black beanie. He is holding up a small orange star-shaped object. The background features tan filing cabinets and a floor with a distinctive black-and-white checkered tile pattern.
A young boy in a blue police officer costume stands in a classroom or office setting. He is holding a small, clear packet containing a red, strawberry-shaped item. The background consists of tan filing cabinets and a floor with a black-and-white checkered tile pattern.
A young boy stands in a school or office setting wearing a teal, pixelated costume resembling diamond armor from a video game. He is holding a small red toy ball in one hand. The background features tan filing cabinets and a floor with a black-and-white checkered tile pattern.
A young boy with short, dark hair stands in a school or office setting, wearing a navy blue V-neck sweater over a white collared shirt and matching navy pants. He has a neutral expression and is holding a small red object in his hand. The background includes tan filing cabinets and a floor with a black-and-white checkered tile pattern.
A young boy with curly dark hair smiles while wearing a creative white costume decorated with several plush, colorful donuts. He is standing in a room with tan filing cabinets and a black-and-white checkered floor, holding a small yellow and blue toy in front of him.
A young boy with glasses and a bright smile stands in a school or office setting. He is wearing a black costume with a textured, scaly pattern resembling dragon or reptile skin. The background features tan filing cabinets and a floor with a black-and-white checkered tile pattern.
Some of our "Spartan Ticket" raffle winners from last week! We LOVE catching our kids being good! #ShiningSpartans
6 months ago, Jason Smith
A young boy smiles warmly at the camera while holding a small, wrapped purple candy or toy. He is wearing a navy blue zip-up hoodie over a white collared shirt. The background appears to be a school office or classroom setting with tan cabinets and a tiled floor.
A young girl with long brown hair smiles while holding a small, wrapped blue toy in both hands. She is wearing a navy blue cable-knit zip-up cardigan over a white collared shirt and matching navy pants. The photo is taken in an indoor setting with a light-colored, patterned tile floor and tan office cabinets in the background.
A young boy stands in an indoor setting with patterned tile floors, smiling at the camera. He is wearing a white short-sleeved polo shirt over a blue long-sleeved undershirt and dark pants. He is holding a colorful paper strip horizontally with both hands, which features a repeating pattern of rainbow-colored peace signs.
A young boy stands in an indoor space with a checkered tile floor, smiling at the camera while holding up a small prize. He is wearing a black hooded sweatshirt featuring a white and blue logo that reads "LEYDEN BEARS FOOTBALL." In his right hand, he displays a small, red toy animal enclosed in a clear plastic wrapper.
A young boy stands in a room with a black and white checkered floor, smiling as he looks at the camera. He has light brown hair with straight-cut bangs and is wearing a navy blue zip-up hoodie over a white collared shirt. He holds a small, clear plastic-wrapped item in both hands.
Music + games + costumes + treats + family + friends = SO MUCH FUN at our PTC "Fall Fest" last Friday night! Head to our Dojo page to see even more pics from the night! #ShiningSpartans
6 months ago, Jason Smith
A group of four children pose together in their Halloween costumes against a festive backdrop. From left to right:  A girl dressed as Harley Quinn in a red and black jacket with a "Harley" belt and pigtails.  A girl in a blue and white cheerleader outfit holding matching metallic blue pom-poms.  A taller girl in a dark, gothic-style dress with skeletal face paint.  A young boy in a Spider-Man muscle suit.  They are standing on a light-colored tiled floor in front of a wall decorated with Halloween balloons and spooky graphics.
Two young girls stand side-by-side indoors, wearing matching Demon Slayer-inspired Nezuko Kamado costumes. Each costume features a pink, geometric-patterned kimono under a long dark brown robe with wide sleeves. The girl on the left wears glasses and black sneakers, while the girl on the right has a pink hair clip and wears blue and grey sneakers. They are standing on a light-colored tiled floor with a blurred background showing a festive orange table and classroom-style wall decorations.
Three people are posed in front of a colorful Halloween balloon arch. The group features an adult dressed as Raven from Teen Titans in a purple hooded cloak and black bodysuit, a young child in a purple superhero outfit, and a teenager dressed as Robin in a detailed red, green, and yellow costume. They are standing next to a friendly white inflatable ghost, with a background that includes a "Halloween" sign and festive decorations.
A young boy smiles for a photo while dressed in a classy Halloween costume featuring a white polo shirt, black slacks, black suspenders, and a bright red necktie. He stands in a hallway next to a light-colored brick wall decorated with a small paper ghost. In the blurred background, another child can be seen wearing an Iron Man costume.
Two children pose together while wearing matching red sweatshirts that read "ARCTIC SKI CLUB" in white block lettering. The child on the left is smiling broadly with their eyes closed, while the smaller child on the right looks toward the camera with a slight smile. Both are wearing blue jeans and standing on a light-colored tiled floor in a brightly lit indoor space with festive decorations in the background.
Two young girls stand side-by-side in front of a festive Halloween display, each wearing a full-body animal onesie costume. The girl in the foreground is dressed as a black and white spotted cow with a pink belly and a hood featuring cow ears and horns. The girl behind her is wearing a brown and white spotted deer onesie with a hooded deer face. They are standing on a tiled floor next to a colorful balloon arch made of green, orange, purple, and black balloons, with a large white inflatable ghost visible on the left.
A crowded classroom is filled with children and adults participating in Halloween-themed craft activities at various tables. Several children are wearing costumes, including a child in Stitch-themed pajamas and another in a cow onesie, while others work on paper crafts and decorations. The room features vibrant yellow walls, school cabinets labeled with "Painting" and "Collage," and a festive atmosphere with projects scattered across tables covered in black and tan cloths.
A young child looks directly at the camera while dressed in a SWAT officer costume. The outfit includes a navy blue long-sleeved jumpsuit with an American flag patch on the shoulder, a black tactical vest with "SWAT" printed in silver letters, and a matching helmet with a chin strap. The child is also equipped with toy accessories, including handcuffs, a flashlight, and a radio attached to the vest. He is standing in a brightly lit school hallway with a blurred background.
A young girl smiles while wearing an elegant forest deer costume. She is dressed in a tan, long-sleeved velvet dress with a smocked bodice and ruffled cuffs. Her look is completed with a decorative headband featuring golden antlers and pink roses, along with a dark brown painted deer nose. She stands in a school hallway next to a light-colored brick wall adorned with a small paper ghost decoration.
A young girl stands in profile wearing a black cat costume, featuring a soft velvet-textured jumpsuit with a grey belly panel and a matching headband with cat ears. She holds a small black sign that says "boo!" with a silhouette of a witch flying on a broomstick. She is posed in front of a spooky Halloween backdrop depicting a haunted castle, jack-o'-lanterns, and bats, framed by a colorful balloon arch.