December 2021
3D CELL PRINTING
Student's in Ms. Gaj's 7th grade honors science class got to step into the future with one of their recent units! Students were tasked with designing a cell in a 3D app on their iPads. The class then voted on each design and picked cell models that they wanted to see printed out in 3D! Check out the story below!
Students in Darvin Commercials!
Sam, a student at Meadow Ridge School, and Autumn, a student at Center, shot a series of commercials with Darvin Furniture & Mattress! We love to see how our students spend their time outside of school!
Background Picture: Students in Ms. Strahler's class show off their thankful tree!
OJH Student Council Food Drive
Students at OJH donated 3,500 food items and $8,100 to the Orland Township Food and Pet Pantry during their spirit week. The monetary donation will help over 260 families this winter!
Background Picture: Century Junior High NJHS members volunteered at the Orland Park Food Pantry for one of their service projects this year!
Dates to Remember
- December 13th: Board of Education @ Park School
- December 22nd - January 4th: No School! Winter Break
Background Picture: The Jerling Jr High Art club decorated lockers with masking tape artwork!
Staff Shout-Outs!
Taylor Kassis - Jerling
Taylor is recognized by Whitney Freund, "Taylor has a heart of gold. She really works to advocate for her students and help them understand and appreciate the joy of learning. She is often noted by her students for making learning engaging and going the extra mile to make sure that students understand the material and feel welcome in her class. She is also a great advocate for her students and makes sure to make Jerling a safe place for all to learn! Taylor is a pleasure to work with!"
To nominate a colleague, email Allison Kaleta at akaleta@orland135.com. Please include the following items in your submission:
- The staff member's name
- Their position within OSD135
- What they are doing that deserves recognition (please be as detailed as possible)
- Who is nominating them
Background Picture: During Art, students at Park school made signs thanking Veterans!
Special Recognitions - ABCDE
Congratulations to the following OSD135 employees for being nominated for an ABCDE Award during the month of November:
- Andrea Arriaga, John DiNovo, Claire Ligon: OJH, Inspiration
- Elizabeth Majerczyk: Liberty, Outstanding Achievement
- Lauren Musielewicz: Meadow Ridge, Compassion
- Wendy Marinier: Jerling, Inspiration
- Catrina Niven: Jerling, Compassion
- Linda Bragiel: Jerling, Compassion
- Jill Mategrano: Prairie, Inspiration
- Berta Garza: Prairie, Outstanding Achievement
- Kyle Lennon: Centennial, Inspiration
PFE Fundraiser
Thank you to all the families who donated and participated in the PFE P.A.S.H! The PFE raised over $11,000 for the District and families won some AWESOME prizes:
- Mullaney Family: Big Screen TV
- Donagala Family:$100 Amazon Gift Card
- Bergmann Family:$100 Dick's Sporting Goods Gift Card
- Peckham-Dodge Family: a Stay at the Peninsula Hotel
- Giannetti Family: Yeti Cooler
- Brown Family: 4 Tickets to a Bears Game
- Pala Family:$150 Omaha Steaks Gift Card
- Byrne Family: Tickets to a Bulls Game
- Samson Family:$75 TopGolf Gift Card
- Luckhard Family: Autographed Baseball
- Ramadani Family: Visa Gift Card & Target Gift Card
Background Picture: The Pala Family showing off their winning prize from the PFE P.A.S.H. Fundraiser!
Want to share good news? Promote a peer? Bring attention to a topic?
The District Digest is always looking for positive stories to share from around the District! Reach out to Allison Kaleta at akaleta@orland135.org or call 708-364-3335 with information that you believe should be shared.
December 2021