CCSD21 Tarkington
@21tarkington
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A @CCSD21 elementary school serving students in northwest suburban Chicago.
Wheeling, IL
Joined January 2016
This year’s Presidential Academic Award recipients. Congratulations on earning A’s with no more than two B’s in both 4th and 5th grade. #21Learns
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State Representative @Canty4ILHouse Mary Beth Canty, representing the 54th District, came to talk to 5th graders about local, state and federal government. This was a great connection to their Rights and Responsibilities unit in social studies. #21Learns
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First graders went to Brookfield Zoo last Thursday to make connections to their animal superpowers unit in science. Students discussed camouflage, parent and offspring traits, animal behavior and survival and so much more! #21Learns
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As we head into our final few days of the school year, we want to say congratulations and great job to our students, and thank you to our community! One final message from Dr. Arduino. ☀️ https://t.co/WOV2hXhNge
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Congratulations to Ashley Cole, the 2023 No Excuses University (NEU) Tarkington $500 Scholarship Recipient! In the fall, this Wheeling HS graduate will be attending Indiana University to study advertising/media. #21Learns @noexcusesu
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Tarkington 5th graders have participated in the Intergenerational Pen Pal Program with @HOSCServes this school year. Yesterday they were able to meet their pen pals in person. Students and their pen pals designed postcards for the Loving Lunches organization. #21Learns
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Congrats to our very own Tarkington alumni, Brandon C., on being chosen to be a student board representative. We are very proud of you! #21Learns
Meet our new student board representatives! Mario V. of Holmes, Vicki G. of Cooper & Brandon C. of London will join the BOE for a one-year term to provide a unique lens & valuable insight on life as a student in D21 for current members as they conduct their business. #21Learns
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Congratulations to our own Mrs. Porras on her retirement and Mrs. Padalick on her Celebrating Excellence award!
Prior to the board meeting last Thursday, we celebrated staff members with the annual Retiree, Recognizing Distinction and Celebrating Excellence awards. Thank you for all that you do! #21Learns
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Students in Kindergarten met with Author Mike Petrik on Friday. He read his book One Cool Duck: King of Cool. He demonstrated how to draw his characters in the assembly. The author and illustrator also signed our Author's Chair. #21Learns
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Helping Paws student service club celebrated with an end of the year picnic last week and honored their 5th graders for their multiple years of service to the club. #21Learns
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The author and illustrator also signed our Author's Chair which has autographs and messages from the authors that have visited Tarkington over the years.
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Students in 1st and 2nd Grades met with Authors David Roth and Rinee Shah on Tuesday, May 9th. They presented on the ideas in their book LOL: 101 A Kid's Guide to Writing Jokes. Students worked with the authors to write and tell jokes in the assembly.
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Thank you for all you do, Mrs. Sanabrais and Mrs. Bernal!
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Thank you for sending in your donations for the military collection drive benefiting military veterans. We created approximately 100 toiletry kits for the military hospital. Students in Helping Paws Club wrote letters of encouragement and support to veterans. #21Learns
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Thank you @bbalston! Can't wait to promote this @bluestemaward book! @21tarkington students will read it for Battle of the Books too! #21learns
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We are proud to have Mrs. Kekstadt on our staff and know that her work has impacted many students. #21Learns
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Our Art Teacher, Mrs. Kekstadt, presented at the National Art Education Association Conference in San Antonio last week. 150 art teachers from around the country attended her session, Culturally Responsive Teaching and Empowering English Learners in a Choice Based Art Studio.
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