Don't forget this Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. Please help with donations for hygiene kits for our local PADS shelters.
It might be gloomy outside but not inside Western as students practice the recorder, work on measuring, learn about Martin Luther King Jr., and have discussions about producers and consumers.
Our WA choir had a wonderful time this morning bringing the sounds of the season to area assisted living homes and the District office.
Congratulations to our 4th and 5th grade spelling bee participants. Congratulations to Naya and Charles who will represent WA in the District spelling bee.
Can't wait to hear our 5th grade band students perform tonight.
Enjoy Flossmoor's newest tradition, the Holiday Lights Parade! Starting at 4:30 p.m. tomorrow, Thursday, December 15, the Flossmoor Public Works, Police and Fire Departments will travel through the neighborhoods of Flossmoor with their vehicles adorned with holiday light displays. New this year, Downtown Flossmoor, starting just north of Flossmoor Public Library and through the Flossmoor Road viaduct, will be a dedicated quiet zone designed for attendees with sound sensitivities. There will also be two viewing stations, one at Flossmoor Park and the other at Heather Hill School for those who are not on the parade route or for groups looking to gather for a fun evening!
Learning about Earth's tectonic plates using oranges (and their peels!), showing our holiday traditions and culture, Den Depot shopping, and a December Pack Meeting Friday makes for a memorable day at Western Avenue! #d161learns
Having the most wonderful time at WA with Earth Science: Our Geosphere Unit and Physical Science: Forces in Action (& with 12 Days of Holiday Spirit!) Tomorrow is "Holidays Around the World"! Share your traditions with others & dress to represent your culture! #d161learns
The cast list for WA's 2022-2023 musical Aladdin has been posted and students are super excited! The countdown is on for the March performance.
2nd grade is rocking their independent work time and applying what they learned from "I Wanna Iguana 🦎"
Book fair is in full swing and the students are enjoying creating their wish lists. Shopping is open until 6pm tonight and during conferences.
Our 4th and 5th grade choir students did an excellent job at their Sounds of Nature concert last night. Wonderful work Mrs. Pasqua and Ms. Castro.
Our Western Avenue wolves were honored to salute our Veteran's today with an assembly. We read letters to them and sung songs to express our thanks.
Such great teamwork (our Capturing Kids' Hearts November focus) during 5th grade recess today with a game of soccer and some old school four square.
This week our teachers were able to participate in our first pineapple day for the year. During pineapple days we take time to visit each others' classrooms for new ideas and collaborate with strategies to try. It was so wonderful sharing our experiences with everyone.
2nd grade showing what they learned about landforms by creating 3D models.
We love our student teacher Mrs. Joba. This afternoon she is working with small groups digging into prefixes. Students work together on their task rotations too.
It's Principal Appreciation Day, so please join us in celebrating our incredible leaders and everything they do to make our schools, our students and our staff better everyday. District 161 would not be the same without you!
Green team had a beautiful day to work on learning about seed dispersal.
What a great way to start Friday with our Bike to school day. Mayor Nelson even joined us.
