On January 30th, Memorial Junior High students put on a Talent Showcase for a crowd of 200 people. 26 students were involved, whether they were performing, MCing, or working backstage. We are so proud of our students and the hard work they put into this show! Go #MightyMustangs!
Ms. Bown's 5th graders playing a matching game of Cause and Effect.
Mrs. Garcia's preschool class has been missing the sun in the sky so they took matters into their own hands. They made suns in the art center and compiled them to make a "Missing Sun" bulletin board. Today the sun reappeared in the sky. Thank you Mrs. Garcia's class for bringing the sunshine back to Lansing!
Where can Oak Glen students go when they have some free time? The Book Nook outside Mrs. Osman's 5th grade room! Readers are leaders!
We are excited about the Lansing Area Elementary Science Fair this Saturday, February 1 at Reavis Elementary School! Doors open at 8:30 a.m. Enter at Door #1. We currently have 88 projects registered for the fair. Judging will begin at 9:15 a.m. Public viewing will begin at 12:00 p.m. The awards ceremony will begin at 12:30 p.m. Hope to see you there!
For the second year in a row, District 158 has been selected to receive a Property Tax Relief Grant from the Illinois State Board of Education! This is a new two-year grant that will keep $3.3 million in the hands of local taxpayers and businesses for the 2019 and 2020 tax years. You should see a reduction in the District 158 portion of your property tax bills. Feel free to contact our Business Office at (708) 474-6700 with any questions. A total of 39 school districts were selected for the grant this year out of 233 applications. #158Strong
Who doesn't love a great brain break? #OakGlenGrizzlies
Honor Roll students were recognized at Coolidge School last Thursday morning. While the students enjoyed yogurt, Mrs. Hodgson discussed the value of a good education and the importance of continuing their education after high school.
District 158's Support Programs Coordinator, Dr. Morley (pictured second-from-left in the first row; photo courtesy of the Lansing Journal), is a member of Lansing's Census Committee! We are here to help all families complete the 2020 Census when invitations start to go out on Thursday, March 12. Please don't hesitate to reach out to our offices or Dr. Morley for support!
The Coolidge teachers would like to thank Enchanted Backpack for the donated supplies, clothing, toys and games. The teachers loved picking out new supplies for their students!
Mrs. Kmetz's 3rd graders are ecstatic to create poems!
District 158 is proud to display a new perpetual plaque in our Board Room courtesy of Horace Mann. Each year, this will be updated with our new #158Strong staff members who receive the Crystal Apple Award (Staff Member of the Year) and Crystal Owl Award (Perfect Attendance)! Nominations for 2019-2020 will open soon. Stay tuned!
District 158 hosted a Lansing Intergovernmental Meeting at Coolidge on Thursday, January 23 with food provided by our new open kitchen. Chief School Business Official Mr. Crotty and A'viands Food Service Director Mrs. Kula-Szotek shared information about our new student meal offerings, which include homestyle pizza, parfaits, wraps, salads, and smoothies all made fresh at Coolidge!
The Coolidge Cougars did well during their first home game of the fifth grade basketball season! The boys won with a final score of 21-14. The final score of the girls’ game was 14-4. Go Cougars!
Check out Mrs. Kern's 2nd graders taking a movement break, courtesy of our partnership with Teacher Fit!
Coolidge Kindergarten Teacher Mrs. Anderson was recognized by Sky Zone as their December Teacher of the Month for her genuine care and dedication to her students! Many thanks to the parent who nominated her. #158Strong
Band Director Mr. Becker has a student teacher! Mr. Canning - shown here leading a low brass sectional at Oak Glen - joins us for the spring semester from VanderCook College of Music. Dr. Schilling, a former band director himself, also dropped by to give the students a few tips. This is #158Strong music education!
Ms. Vische demonstrates and explains how to use a pottery wheel during art class at Reavis Elementary. Students will have the opportunity to make their own pottery in the upcoming weeks. #RoadrunnerPride
Mrs. Barbaro engages her 4th graders' proximity, uses manipulatives, and fosters an environment where students are supported to take risks!
Reavis's boys took the win over Oak Glen in overtime yesterday, while Oak Glen's girls were victorious in their season opener! #OakGlenGrizzlies #RoadRunnerPride #158Strong
