Friday Final (Thanksgiving Edition)

Kolmar students and staff are always thankful to be part of their wonderful school community, but at this time of year they are especially reflective and grateful for all they have and all they have accomplished. First grade teacher Colleen Koch is happy to have everyone back together this year.

“It’s great to have a full class of students all together this year. Moving into the holiday season has brought a lot of joy and excitement, and being all together really adds to that! Our students are feeling just as happy to be here!

Throughout the school there is a sense of excitement, pride, and appreciation for “the small things.” Read more...

The Hannum third grade has been participating in a Cross-curricular project-based learning experience that launched from the viewing of a previous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Balloon Parade. Students explored the dynamics of weather while also learning about the mixing of matter and gases. They were eventually tasked with the creation of their own balloons for a culminating activity for the Hannum School balloon parade. The parade fittingly took place the day before students left on Thanksgiving break this past Friday, and served as the public display portion of the high-quality project based experience. Make sure to check out some of their creations and a video below. via twitter.com/d123hannum

You think you know, but do you? Check out the video interview below with the PBIS Scoop Challenge winners at Covington School. via twitter.com/d123covington

Financial literacy lessons this week in the Sward 4th grade as Mrs. Collura’s class makes lists and compares prices while multiplying and dividing to determine how much food is needed per attendee for a Thanksgiving dinner 🥘 🦃 🌽 🥕 🥔. via twitter.com/D123Sward

Can you believe it? There’s was a "turkey" loose in the building at Hometown School this past week. The turkey could be found walking swiftly through the hallways and playing BINGO with the students of Hometown school. via twitter.com/d123hometown

Members of the OLHMS learning community recently thanked their community by volunteering for the Oak Lawn-Hometown District 123 Community Leaf Raking Event. The annual community service event helps to support Oak Lawn and Hometown residents that may have difficulty raking leaves on their own. Volunteer groups from across all District 123 school participated! Over 50 volunteers and 40 yards complete were completed throughout the community. via District 123 Facebook