Kenneth Murphy Elementary School

Dear Beach Park District 3 Families,

We’re excited to kick off the new school year! Our Superintendent, Dr. Denise Wilcox, has a special welcome message just for you.

🎥 Watch the video here: https://bit.ly/4oDtZNG

Let’s make this year one full of growth, learning, curiosity, joy, and love!

#BPD3 #WelcomeBack #SparkingCuriosity #IgnitingCoreMemories #OneStudentAtATime #Curiosity #Joy #Love #GrowingTogether #BackToSchool2025 #LearningWithLove #JoyfulLearning #CuriousMinds

🎉 Today’s the Day! 🎉
Our Back to School Bash kicks off TODAY at 4:00 PM — and you’re invited!

📍 ZBTHS Parking Lot
🕓 4:00 – 6:30 PM

Come celebrate the new school year with us! Enjoy:
✅ Free school supplies (while supplies last)
✅ Registration help
✅ Community resources & giveaways
✅ Free food trucks, music, games, t-shirts & more!

Let’s start the school year strong—Together We Can!

📣 We hope to see you there!
#BackToSchoolBash #TogetherWeCan

🎉 Back to School Bash – You’re Invited! 🎒✏️ Let’s kick off the new school year together with a FREE community event you won’t want to miss! 📅 Monday, August 4 🕓 4:00 – 6:30 PM 📍 ZBTHS Parking Lot Join us for an afternoon full of fun and support, including: ✅ Free school supplies ✅ On-site registration help ✅ Community resources & giveaways ✅ Free food trucks, games, live music, t-shirts & more! Hosted by our community school districts—because Together We Can! #BackToSchoolBash #TogetherWeCan 📣 Spread the word and we’ll see you there!

Board of Education Meeting on Monday, June 16, 2025, at 6:30 pm. Agenda: https://bit.ly/3SQ0GZK

Yesterday, we had a beautiful PBIS assembly! We got to recognize these distinguished dolphins for showing RESPONSIBILITY this month! We are so proud of your hard work and determination!! We also had the honor of getting a visit from our former KM students graduating High School this year!! We are so proud of them as well and can't wait to see all the amazing things that they will accomplish! #distinguisheddolphins #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #MakingWavesAtKM

☀️🎉 KM Countdown to Summer! 🎉☀️ We’re ending the school year with some fun! 🎒💙 📅 Mon 5/26 – No School (Memorial Day) 📅 Tues 5/27 – PBIS Assembly & KM Spirit Wear 📅 Wed 5/28 – Picnic/Beach Day 🌴 📅 Thurs 5/29 – Field Day 🏃‍♀️ 📅 Fri 5/30 – Summer Accessories & 5th Grade Step-Up 😎 📅 Mon 6/2 – Last Day! KM Pride Day 🐬 Let’s finish strong and have some fun!#KMDolphins #MakingWavesAtKM #learnleadsucceedbpd3

📱💻 Internet Safety at Home: Tips for Parents 🛡️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Keeping our kids safe online is more important than ever. Beach Park School District 3 is sharing an Internet Safety at Home flyer with helpful tips to support families in creating safe, responsible digital habits. From setting screen time limits to monitoring online activity, these tips are designed to help you guide your child’s digital use in a healthy, secure way. 🔗 Check out the flyer: https://bit.ly/4jaDJuR #BPD3 #InternetSafety #DigitalWellness #ParentTips

📣 Reminder: No School on Monday, May 26 In observance of Memorial Day, there will be no school on Monday, May 26 for all students and staff. We take this time to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. ❤️🤍💙 Classes will resume on Tuesday, May 27. Have a safe and meaningful holiday weekend! #MemorialDay #NoSchoolReminder #BPD3

Watch out, middle school — here comes 5th grade! 😎🔓 Our soon-to-be middle schoolers are learning the ancient art of… opening a combination lock! Lots of spinning, a little confusion, and plenty of high-fives when it finally clicks. Next stop: lockers, class changes, and world domination! 🌀🎒💥#UnlockingTheFuture #KMDolphins #MakingWavesAtKM #learnleadsucceedbpd3

🍽️ Kids Cafe at Zion-Benton Public Library! 🍎 This summer, join ZB Public Library for free lunches for all kids and teens 18 years old and younger. 📅 Mondays through Thursdays 🗓️ June 9 – August 14 (Closed June 19) 📍 Zion-Benton Public Library See the flyer for additional information! Beat the summer heat, grab a bite, and enjoy a welcoming space to hang out. ZB Public Library is there to help make summer better, one lunch at a time! 😎

🌟 Staff Shoutout! 🌟 Huge applause for our incredible 3rd grade teaching team! 🎉 Your classrooms are full of laughter, warmth, and meaningful connections. You bring joy and humor to everything you do, and your bond with students runs deep. Thank you for making 3rd grade a place where hearts grow and smiles never stop! 💛📚👏 ##KMDolphins #learnleadsucceedbpd3

📣 Board Member Update & Appreciation At last night’s Board of Education meeting, we celebrated both continuity and change within our leadership team. We proudly recognized Nicole Butler and Kellie Ropers, who were reelected in the April 2025 election and officially took the oath of office. We’re grateful for their continued dedication and service to the Beach Park School District 3 community. 👏 We also extend our heartfelt appreciation to Steven Lenzi and Anne Fuson, whose terms on the Board concluded. Steven served an incredible 19 years, and Anne contributed 3.5 years of thoughtful leadership. Their commitment to our students, staff, and families has left a lasting impact, and we thank them sincerely for their years of service. 💙 Please join us in congratulating Nicole and Kellie, and in thanking Steven and Anne for their meaningful contributions to BPD3! 🎉 #BPD3 #BoardOfEducation #ThankYou #LeadershipMatters #CommunitySupport

🎉 We’re beyond proud to share that our amazing teacher, Bryana Weil, has been honored with a Special Recognition Award at the ISBE 51st Annual Those Who Excel & Teacher of the Year Awards in Bloomington-Normal, IL! 🏆 This incredible achievement reflects Bryana’s dedication, passion, and the lasting impact she makes in the lives of her students every day. 🌟 Please join us in celebrating her well-earned success — be sure to congratulate her when you see her! 👏💐 #ThoseWhoExcel #ProudMoment #EducationExcellence

🎉 PBIS Fundraiser Friday! 🎉 These are the treats available for purchase this Friday 5/23! Make sure if your student would like one of these treats to bring in $1 by Thursday 5/22! #KMDolphins #learnleadsucceedbpd3

Attention all Seniors!!!!! If you are graduating this year and were a former KM student we want to celebrate you! Please come to our last PBIS assembly on May 27th at 8:45 to take your final graduation walk! #KMDolphins #MakingWavesAtKM #learnleadsucceedbpd3

📣 Beach Park School District 3 is Looking for Leaders! 🏫 Are you passionate about education and making a difference in our community? 🌟 There are currently two open seats on the Board of Education — and this is your opportunity to get involved and help shape the future of our schools! 🗳️ If you're interested in applying or want to learn more about the responsibilities of a board member, visit: 👉 https://www.bpd3.org/o/bpd3/page/board-member-vacancy Help us spread the word — and consider stepping up to serve our students and community! 💙 #BPD3 #CommunityLeadership #BoardVacancy

Board of Education Meeting on Monday, May 19, 2025, at 6:30 pm. Agenda: https://bit.ly/4mrejfB

Former KM 8th grade graduates and KM High School graduates are invited. Please wear cap and gown. Arrive around 9:00 am