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PH: 847.990.4800
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Principal: Jill Martin | Email Me |
Assistant Principal: Christy Hunter | Email Me
Secretary: Mary Amidei | Email Me
School Nurse: Francie Mundrane | Email Me |
School Hours
Grades K-5: 8:40a-2:55p
Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences
The Theory of Multiple Intelligences offers teachers methods with which to engage students at all levels of learning. The nine intelligences include verbal-linguistic, mathematical-logical, musical, visual-spatial, bodily- kinesthetic, interpersonal, intra-personal, naturalist, and existential. Individual teachers also draw on a variety of best-practice methods and strategies.
Fifth Grade Science FairMay 20, 2016 - 1:43 pm
Summer Readers RuleAugust 24, 2016 - 10:43 am
SOAR Above the LineAugust 24, 2016 - 1:09 pm
August 2016 NewsletterAugust 24, 2016 - 1:26 pm
Thanks for Attending New to South PlaydateAugust 24, 2016 - 1:41 pm
Tears and CheersAugust 24, 2016 - 1:58 pm
PTO Store – How Easy is This?!August 29, 2016 - 12:51 pmRoom Party MoneySeptember 1, 2016 - 7:14 am
End of School Parties are a Big HitJune 6, 2017 - 3:43 pm
Elementary South 2017 Field DayJune 1, 2017 - 1:52 pm
May 2017 SOAR WinnersJune 1, 2017 - 11:10 am
ES/Aspen 2017 Spring Orchestra ConcertMay 25, 2017 - 10:10 am
Elementary South Volunteers are the Best!May 25, 2017 - 9:36 am
ES/Aspen 2017 Spring Band ConcertMay 23, 2017 - 8:07 am
SOAR Runs in the Rain for a Good Cause!May 22, 2017 - 3:46 pm
End of School Parties are a Big Hit
/in Latest News and Info /by Leslie PiotrowskiFirst and second graders at Elementary South enjoyed outdoor end of year parties. They took turns at everything from hula hoop twirling to potato sack racing.
Elementary South 2017 Field Day
/in Latest News and Info /by webmasterStudents, staff and volunteers enjoyed picture-perfect weather for Field Day on Thursday, June 1. Check out our pictures from the day.
May 2017 SOAR Winners
/in Latest News and Info /by webmasterCongratulations to all of our May SOAR (SAFE, ON TASK, ACT RESPONSIBLE, RESPECT) winners. Each of these students “Soared Above the Line” in academics or behavior.
Fifth Grade Healthy Lifestyles Graduation Ceremony
/in Latest News and Info /by webmasterCongratulations to all of the Elementary South and Aspen fifth grade students on successfully completing the Healthy Lifestyles program. Officer Jon Paret presided over the graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 24th. The Healthy Lifestyles program (formerly known as the DARE program) is sponsored by the Vernon Hills Police Department.
ES/Aspen 2017 Spring Orchestra Concert
/in Latest News and Info /by webmasterPlease enjoy these pictures of the 4th and 5th grade band students performing during their spring concert on Tuesday, May 23rd. Congratulations to Ms. Lee and all of her students on an outstanding performance!
Elementary South Volunteers are the Best!
/in Latest News and Info /by webmasterThank you to all of the volunteers who have so graciouly given their time and talents to help make Elementary South such a joyful environment and an outstanding place to learn. We were happy to see so many of you at our Appreciation Tea on Wednesday, May 23rd.
ES/Aspen 2017 Spring Band Concert
/in Latest News and Info /by webmasterPlease enjoy these pictures of the 4th and 5th grade band students performing during their spring concert on Thursday, May 18th. Congratulations to Mr. Fritz and all of his students on an outstanding performance!
SOAR Runs in the Rain for a Good Cause!
/in Latest News and Info /by webmasterA little bit of rain didn’t stop our SOAR (Students On A Run) members from participating in the “Got2Run for Education” Race on Saturday, May 20th. All proceeds from SOAR participants went to the Hawthorn PTO.
Third Grade Class Creates “Wax Museum”
/in Latest News and Info /by webmasterMs. Reilly’s third grade class put together a class “Wax Museum” as the final project for their biography book club unit. Each student picked from a selection of Who Was? books. They read the books independently, while working on their literacy skills. Check out the pictures of the students having a blast while sharing what they learned!