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.
Reminder: Registration for next year is open! Please see your email for your SNAPCODE to get started!
Register for Kindergarten Countdown Camp — FREE SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAM offered by UNITED WAY Lake County for children entering kindergarten in fall 2025 who have limited preschool experience. Students will learn key readiness skills, prepare socially and emotionally, and adjust to the classroom setting.
To learn more and to register, visit: https://bit.ly/2025KCC
Please note that students must be registered for the 2025-2026 school year to participate.
Discover the amazing programs happening this month at Zion-Benton Library! Additionally, they will be hatching chicks again this year. The eggs are expected to arrive next week!
Is your child turning 5 on or before September 1, 2025, and ready to start an exciting journey in District 3 Kindergarten for the 2025-26 school year? If so, you won’t want to miss our amazing Kinder Meet & Greet! Come explore, connect, and get a sneak peek at what’s in store!
📅 Wednesday, April 2, 2025
🕠 5:30 - 6:30 pm
📍 Kenneth Murphy School
