During the month of January, our Kindergartners worked hard creating their Winter Break personal narratives! We focused on the writing and editing process, and had fun at our authors sharing party last week! ✏️




Our Elizabeth Ide 1st graders are working hard on learning all about Famous Americans and the differences we can make in each other’s lives. ❤️📝📚#firstgraderocks #idepride


Students. Reading. IN OUR LRC!!!!! I can’t think of anything more exciting!!!!

Our 1st graders experienced the Sky Dome today. This in-school field trip took our students on a first class trip to space! 🚀 It was out of this world!! 🌎




All aboard the Polar Express!! our Kindergarteners loved our pajama, popcorn, and movie party before winter break! 🍿🚂

Holiday party fun in Kindergarten!🎄




We love guest readers in kindergarten! Mr. Rhoads read “Snowmen at Night” and we had fun making predictions about what snowmen do while we’re asleep! ⛄️


“Snow” much fun playing outside today!! ⛄️

Our Kindergarteners are building stamina, independence, and foundational literacy skills during reading centers each week! ✏️📚




Our Kindergarteners are having fun exploring measuring using nonstandard tools to measure school supplies! 📏



Our 1st graders created Solar System diagrams to demonstrate all they have learned throughout our Space unit. 🌍 #idepride #firstgraderocks


District 66 is seeking a full-time special education teacher for the remainder of the school year at Lakeview Jr. High. This is a great opportunity for a December grad. Please help us spread the word!
Qualified candidates should complete the online application, which can be found here: https://www.applitrack.com/ccsd66/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?internaltransferform.Url=&category=Middle+School+Teaching

The PTO Cookie Exchange was such a treat for our staff! Thank you to all of our supportive parents that contributed to the assortment of delicious cookies and treats! And, thank you to Amy Vano and Jessica Sage for putting this special event together for us!




Elizabeth Ide Pride Day is ROARING!!! So much school spirit it's no wonder Elizabeth Ide Elementary School is simply the best! Go Lions!

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Check out the kindergarten elf projects!

The kindergarten students had so much fun creating and building their STEM Elf Traps!

The Elizabeth Ide Students interviewed their Grandparents/Grand-pals this month and shared them with their classmates. 👵 👴 #idepride #firstgraderocks


Veterans Day! Elizabeth Ide students and staff honored and recognized all veterans, along with the Darien Police Department and Darien Fire Department. We are grateful for ALL that serve our country and community! Thank you!




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