Libertyville School District 70

👋 Let's give a big D70 welcome to Molly Buss! Molly joined our team as a paraeducator at Copeland Manor. We are excited to see what this school year brings for her and her students! 🙌 #D70ShinyApple

🎉 We're thrilled to welcome John Spoden, newly retired director of community development for the Village of Libertyville, to the D70 family! John joined our team as a paraeducator in the K/1 classroom at Butterfield. We are SO lucky to have him on board—he's not only incredibly knowledgeable but also one of the kindest people you'll ever meet. We look forward to seeing the impact he will have on our students! 🙌 #D70ShinyApple

🌟 It's Principal Appreciation Week in Illinois, and we're excited to spotlight our amazing D70 school leaders! Today, let's get to know Valerie Rivera, assistant principal at Highland Middle School. 🏫 Valerie has been a valued member of our district for three years. She loves connecting with students throughout the day, whether it's during class, recess, or lunch—those moments make her day! 💭 Her words of wisdom: "Spend as much time with your family as possible. We all have so much going on, but there is nothing better than being together!" 👏 Thank you, Valerie, for making HMS such a warm and inspiring place for our students. We appreciate everything you do! 🍏💚 #D70ShinyApple #ThankAPrincipal #LegacyBuilders2024

🌟 It's Principal Appreciation Week in Illinois, and we're excited to spotlight our amazing D70 school leaders! Today, let's get to know Kristi Martin, assistant principal at Highland Middle School. 🏫 Kristi is in her fourth year with D70—she served as the dean of students for three years and is currently an assistant principal. When asked about her favorite part of the school day, she says, "I enjoy what each moment throughout the day brings! No two days are ever the same!" 💫 DID YOU KNOW? She loves shoes! 👡 👠 👟 💭 Her message to our families: "THANK YOU for sharing your children with us and for your trust and partnership. We are a team, no matter what is happening in life." 👏 Thank you, Kristi, for making HMS such a warm and inspiring place for our students. We appreciate all you do! #D70ShinyApple #ThankAPrincipal #LegacyBuilders2024

🌟 It's Principal Appreciation Week in Illinois, and we're excited to spotlight our incredible D70 school leaders! Today, let's get to know Highland Middle School's Principal, Dr. Jon Hallmark. 🏫 Dr. Hallmark has dedicated 19 years to D70—14 as principal and 5 as assistant principal. One of his favorite parts of the day is the mornings at HMS, where he loves greeting students as they arrive, and seeing their bright smiles and excitement for the day ahead. 💭 His words of wisdom? "I want students and families to remember that success isn't just about academic achievements. It's about the skills we build along the way, like resilience, kindness, and curiosity. Embrace challenges, stay curious, and remember that each step forward, no matter how small, is progress. Also, find a connection to school beyond your classes. HMS offers so many opportunities, so get involved and try something new." 👏 Thank you, Dr. Hallmark, for making HMS such a warm and inspiring place for our students. We appreciate everything you do! #D70ShinyApple #ThankAPrincipal #LegacyBuilders2024

🌟 Let's give a big, warm D70 welcome to our newest Butterfield paraeducator, Savanna Mundinger! Savanna is already making a difference, bringing her positivity and support to our incredible students each day. We are thrilled to have her as part of the D70 family—welcome aboard, Savanna! 🎉 #D70ShinyApple

⭐ D70 is thrilled to announce an upcoming Families Learning Together/FAN event: Gather Me: A Memoir in Praise of the Books That Saved Me, featuring Glory Edim and Natalie Y. Moore. 📚 Event Details: 📅 Date: Friday, November 1, 2024 ⏰ Time: 7:00 p.m. CT 📍 Location: Virtual via Zoom 🔗 Registration Link: www.bit.ly/EdimFANSponsor 📖 Book Giveaway: We're giving away 100 free copies of Gather Me to attendees and sponsors! If you'd like a copy, please reply with your request (LIMIT OF 3 BOOKS per person). 🗓️ Deadline to Request: Monday, October 28, 2024 📍 Pick-up Location: The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka, IL. 🚚 If delivery is needed, please let us know! Don't miss this incredible event! 🌟 #D70ShinyApple

🌟 It's Principal Appreciation Week in Illinois, and we're excited to shine the spotlight on our incredible D70 school leaders! Today, let's get to know Rockland School's Principal Jim Cieciwa. 🏫 Jim has been part of our district family for five amazing years, always leading with kindness and a passion for learning. His favorite part of the school day? Morning arrival! He loves seeing the kids' excitement as they step into school, ready for a day full of discoveries. 📚 ✨ 💭 "‘More than yesterday, less than tomorrow!' I use this mantra daily to remind myself and my students that we're always growing—knowing more today than we did yesterday, and still excited for what we'll learn tomorrow." 👏 Thank you, Jim, for making Rockland School such a warm and inspiring place for our students. We appreciate all you do! #D70ShinyApple #ThankAPrincipal #LegacyBuilders2024

🏫 🍎 Libertyville District 70 is a dynamic K-8 school community where our students and staff form a close-knit family. We're eager to connect with you on social media and invite you to hit that "follow" button, allowing us to share our incredible stories with you. 📲 Remember: Whether you are new to the area, are returning home, or have lived here your whole life, you are welcome in District 70. ❤️ #D70ShinyApple

🌟 It's Principal Appreciation Week in Illinois, and we're excited to shine the spotlight on our amazing D70 school leaders! Today, let's get to know Annette McBride, Principal at Copeland Manor! 🏫 Annette may have joined D70 less than a year ago, but she's already making a BIG impact! Her favorite part of the school day is morning arrival: "I love greeting students and seeing their smiling faces as we start our day together." 😊 Her signature style? She's all about the headbands! 🎀 💭 Annette says, "We are a school family, and everyone plays an important role in taking care of our school and each other." 👏 Thank you, Annette, for making Copeland Manor such a fun and welcoming place for our students! We appreciate everything you do! #D70ShinyApple #ThankAPrincipal #LegacyBuilders2024