Students in Ms. Gawlik's EC class painted beautiful classroom murals to hang in the hallway! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #OCBees
about 6 hours ago, Oak Crest Elementary School
EC paintings
EC classroom mural
Students in Mrs. Johnson's third grade class enjoyed receiving their first penpal letter from their penpals in New York! They even received a cool magnet from their penpal! What a great way to ignite core memories for our students! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #OCBees
3 days ago, Oak Crest Elementary School
3rd grade pen pals
3rd grade pen pal fun!
1st grade students used Play- Do to learn about different instruments in music class today! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #BuzzingatOakCrest
4 days ago, Oak Crest Elementary School
1st grade music fun with playdo
You're invited to attend our Board of Education Meeting this Monday, January 12, 2026, at 6:30 PM.

📍 Location: Beach Park Middle School (Cafeteria), 40667 N Green Bay Rd, Beach Park, IL 60099

The meeting agenda is now available and can be viewed here: https://bit.ly/4q8kkPD
8 days ago, Beach Park District 3
Regular Board Meeting Notice
1st grade students in Mrs. Albulescu's class had a problem solving day where they had to build the tallest tower! Students had so much fun building their towers! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #OCBees
8 days ago, Oak Crest Elementary School
1st grade problem solving
Today at our SIP day assembly, we crowned our December students of the month! Great job bees! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #OCBees
10 days ago, Oak Crest Elementary School
December 2025 students of the month
Today was Grinch day and we did not disappoint! Students and staff had fun dressing up! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #OCBees
about 1 month ago, Oak Crest Elementary School
Grinch Day 2025
Cindy Lou Who
Our students showed they can be safe,responsible, and respectful at recess and got rewards. 4th grade played dodgeball against Ms. Young. Kindergarten had a joyful dance party and created snowflakes. 2nd grade pied Ms. Young in the face! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #BuzzingatOakCrest
about 1 month ago, Oak Crest Elementary School
4th grade winning battle of the bees
Kinder students winning battle of the bees
2nd grade students pieing Ms. Young!
Battle of the bees rewards!
Today was candy cane day, and our staff members did not disappoint!! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #BuzzingatOakCrest
about 1 month ago, Oak Crest Elementary School
Candy Cane day 2025
Candy Cane dress up day!
Early childhood students in Mrs. Darling's class love coming to school each day and learning! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #OCBees
about 1 month ago, Oak Crest Elementary School
EC learning fun!
You're invited to attend our Board of Education Meeting this Monday, December 15, 2025, at 6:30 PM.

📍 Location: Beach Park Middle School (Cafeteria), 40667 N Green Bay Rd, Beach Park, IL 60099

The meeting agenda is now available and can be viewed here: https://bit.ly/4iTQ4Fn
about 1 month ago, Beach Park District 3
Board Meeting Announcement
Kindergarten students in Mrs. Brockway's class were hard at work completing their I-ready testing! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #BuzzingatOakCrest
about 1 month ago, Oak Crest Elementary School
Winter I-ready testing
I-Ready testing in Kinder
I-Ready testing buddies!
Students in Mrs. Myers's class used Play-Do to work on letter formation and word reading! Incorporating Play-Do into learning, makes learning so much fun! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #OCBees
about 1 month ago, Oak Crest Elementary School
Play-Do creations!

📚✨ District 3 Library Corner – December 2025 ✨📚

Our December edition is here, and we’re excited to share everything happening in our D3 libraries!

🔥 Most Popular Checkouts from November

🌟 Library Staff Recommendations

🧪 S.T.E.A.M. Collection Spotlight

✨ Highlights & Happenings

Click Here to Read! https://bit.ly/3Mrvccn

Be sure to check out our online library (eBooks) and browse past newsletters on the Library page of our website. https://www.bpd3.org/o/bpd3/page/library

about 1 month ago, Beach Park District 3
District 3 Library Corner
1st grade students did the turkey tango before thanksgiving break with Mrs. Romero! Students had so much fun doing this dance! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #BuzzingatOakCrest
about 1 month ago, Oak Crest Elementary School
1st grade turkey tango
Kindergarten just completed their community helpers unit. They invited heroes from our community to talk to their classes about their jobs, and they decided what they want to be when they grow up, and created their very own community! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #BuzzingatOakCrest
about 1 month ago, Oak Crest Elementary School
Kindergarten showing off their communities!
Beach park community
What kindergarten students want to be when they grow up!
What kindergarten students want to be when they grow up!
Overview of project
Real life community helpers in action!
In Mrs. Burn's art class, 2nd grade students used chalk pastels to create the northern lights in preparation for a winter landscape painting! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #OCBees
about 1 month ago, Oak Crest Elementary School
Winter art fun!!
Landscape painting!
Having fun creating art with friends!
Here is one of the beautiful bulletin boards we have decorated for winter time! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #OCBees
about 1 month ago, Oak Crest Elementary School
Winter themed bulletin board!
Yesterday we had our December SIP day! We talked about expectations, crowned our November students of the month, and had a fun staff versus students game! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #BuzzingatOakCrest
about 1 month ago, Oak Crest Elementary School
December 2025 SIP Day
As a student it is extremely important to stay organized with school work. Here are some ways to help students at home with organization! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #OCBees
about 2 months ago, Oak Crest Elementary School
Student organization tips