Slipping on a child-size hospital gown and wrapping a small toy stethoscope around his neck, the boy inspected his new look. He also wore a clipped-on medical ID card complete with his name and picture. Suddenly, the elementary student looked like a medical professional.
It was all part of a special program bringing District 75 Latino families together for a series of four educational events in April hosted by the Illinois Chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN).
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Beginning in the fall, students at Washington and Mechanics Grove will begin using a new math resource, the culmination of a two-year process that is expected to improve math growth throughout the school district.
Just like with District 75’s previous focus on literacy, which began five years ago, the keys to improving the math program include professional development of the teaching staff and having all K-5 staff coming together to improve student learning.
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On the night of the fourth-grade concert at Mechanics Grove Elementary School, music teacher Ashley Oropeza announced that students played a big part in planning the evening’s performance.
It was no surprise to the parents; students at MG regularly take leadership roles in school events. It’s part of a philosophy shared by Principal Tanya Fergus, who has helped to grow and develop the “Leader in Me” program at the school.
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School Boards from both Mundelein School Districts 75 and 120 on Tuesday named Dr. Corey Tafoya as the next superintendent to lead within its shared services model.
Tafoya, currently the Superintendent of Harvard Community Unit School District 50, will take over the leadership of retiring Mundelein Superintendent Dr. Kevin Myers beginning on July 1.
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On their way to the gymnasium for the Mechanic’s Grove Spelling Bee on Jan. 14, a group of third graders were asked if they were participating in the event.
“Yes, we are,” one answered. “We’re just not spelling.”
While just 28 of MG’s 486 students competed in the Bee, all the students played a role in helping turn the traditional event into a spirited contest with an exciting finish.
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Mechanics Grove students voted with their teeth when it came time to choose their favorite tasting apples. The choices were simple: green or red.
The tasting was part of the Illinois Great Apple Crunch, an initiative of the Illinois Farm to School Network, brought to District 75 schools in October by the D75 Wellness Committee with support from the D75 PTO. The D75 Wellness Committee purchased local apples for the event from Goebbert's Farm & Garden Center.
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