Howe Elementary School

4th graders are working up a sweat in PE in their paddle ball unit! #Howe Bears #LearnLeadSucceedBPD3

5th grade Band students practice with Ms. Carman to prepare for their concert next week! #Howe Bears #LearnLeadSucceedBPD3

Don’t miss the exciting annual First Responders Expo this weekend at Gurnee Mills! 🚓🚒🚑 This incredible event is your chance to connect with local heroes, including the dedicated members of the Zion Police and Fire departments. You’ll have the chance to see the equipment they use every day up close! Enjoy live demonstrations and engaging activities for all ages that will inspire and entertain. For complete details on dates, times, and all the amazing activities they have planned, check out the flyer. Let’s come together to honor the incredible bravery of our first responders!

iReady Testing is this week at Howe! Let's work together to help your child shine! #HoweBears #LearnLeadSucceedBPD3

Our Howe Bears love learning in their PJs! #HoweBears #LearnLeadSucceedBPD3

We’re proud to share exciting news with our Beach Park District 3 community — Principal Stephanie Kallis Meek has been named Lake County’s Administrator of the Year! Please see the message below for details and join us in celebrating this outstanding achievement. English: https://bit.ly/43lOiXo Spanish: https://bit.ly/3Swnc9C

Do you have a child starting kindergarten in Beach Park School District 3 this upcoming school year? Unlock the gift of bilingualism for your kindergartener with our Dual Language Program! 🎁 Enroll now and watch your child flourish in a rich, diverse learning environment, expand their language skills, and open doors to endless possibilities! Learn how this enriching program can benefit your child by attending our Virtual Parent Information Session on: 📅 May 13, 2025 🕔 5:00 PM 💻 Online via GoogleMeet Don't miss the chance to give your child the gift of bilingual education! 💬🌍 👉 Complete the Dual Language Program Interest Form to be sent the virtual link to the Parent Information Session: https://bit.ly/4jWBV9W #BeachParkD3 #DualLanguageProgram #Kindergarten2025 #BilingualEducation

🦋 Our 1st graders have been studying the butterfly life cycle and had the joy of raising caterpillars. This week, they were thrilled to release their butterflies and witness their transformation firsthand! #HandsOnLearning #LearnLeadSucceedBPD3 #HoweBears🦋

Congratulations, Jennifer Feder, 5th Grade Teacher at Howe School, on being recognized with the "Believed ALL our Kids Can" award! Your genuine belief in our kids shines through in everything you do. You create a classroom where every student feels valued, supported, and capable of success. Thank you for your dedication and heartfelt commitment.

Congrats to our 2025 Howe Staff Award winners! 🌟 Staff Member of the Year: Ms. Holst 🌟 New Staff Member of the Year: Mrs. Rewolinski 🌟 Teacher of the Year: Ms. Morozin 🌟 Believed Our Students Can Award: Ms. Feder 🌟 Positive Impact: Ms. Fran #HoweBears #LearnLeadSucceedBPD3

Today we celebrate Mrs. Ramirez, our amazing school nurse! From caring for bumps and bruises to making sure our students stay healthy and smiling, Mrs. Ramirez does it all with kindness and care! #NationalSchoolNurseDay #LearnLeadSucceedBPD3 #HoweBears

Help us give a big cheer for our May Students of the Month! These amazing students have shown kindness, leadership, and a strong commitment to learning. We’re so proud of their hard work and positive examples! #HoweBears #LearnLeadSucceedBPD3

📢 School Board Vacancy – Now Accepting Applications! 📝 Beach Park School District 3 has a vacancy on the Board of Education. We are now accepting applications from interested and qualified community members! 🗓 Application Deadline: May 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM If you're passionate about education and committed to making a difference in our schools, we encourage you to apply! 📍For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.bpd3.org/page/board-member-vacancy #BeachParkD3 #SchoolBoardOpportunity #CommunityLeadership #MakeADifference

A big BEAR-y big thank you to the Howe PTO for the delicious cupcakes today! Our staff felt the love! What a sweet way to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week! 🧁🧁🧁 #HoweBears #LearnLeadSucceedBPD3

Ms. Schmidtbauer's class practiced their multiplication fluency with some super fun partner games this week! It was great to see their excitement while learning! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #howebears

Career Day was a hit! Students came dressed as the jobs they want to have one day! We saw doctors, chefs, soccer players and more! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #howebears

Ms. Giampetroni's class showed up for Beach Day ready to soak up the sun and do some learning today! From beach towels to shades, they brought all the good vibes. #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #howebears

Join us for a joyful celebration of Children’s Day & Book Day with the Super Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (Super BPAC)! 📚👧👦 🗓 Date: April 29, 2025 🕠 Time: 5:30–7:30 p.m. 📍 Location: Beach Park Middle School 40667 N Greenbay Rd, Beach Park, IL 60099 🎤 Featuring Guest Speaker: Jasmin Cardenas 🍽 Dinner will be served! We’ve partnered with YOU: Your Child’s First Teacher to provide free tools and resources that support your child’s success in school and in life. 💚 📲 Register today: https://bit.ly/4k0h9pT Let’s come together to celebrate, learn, and grow as a community! 🌟

🗓️ Reminder: No school tomorrow, Friday, April 18, 2025. All D3 schools and the District Office will be CLOSED.

📢 Available to NEW KINDERGARTNERS, the Dual Language program is designed to support students of all language backgrounds. Whether your child is a native English speaker, Spanish speaker, or bilingual already, they’ll thrive in a nurturing, multicultural environment. 👩‍🏫🏫 From building strong academic foundations to developing cultural awareness, our students are learning so much more than just language—they’re gaining skills that last a lifetime! 💬📚🌐 Learn more about the benefits of the Dual Language Program by attending our next Parent Information Session on Thursday, April 17, at 10 a.m. at Howe School or contacting Lissette Brito at lbrito@bpd3.org.