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Friday, March 15: Report cards sent home in backpacks

Thursday, March 21: 1:00 Early Release; Conferences

Friday, March 22: 8-12: Conferences

March 25-29: No School, Spring Break

Today, we held a surprise assembly to announce that Ravinia won iRead! We are proud to have set a new reading record and to house the traveling trophy for the next year. We will post videos and pictures of the event soon!

From the Library

Congratulations to all the Ravinia students. I'd like to give a big thank you to our teachers for supporting the program this year and also a huge thank you to the parents for volunteering their time at the read ins.

Mrs. Lau

I started teaching at Ravinia nine years ago in 2010. Prior to teaching PE, I worked in real estate and also had my mortgage license. We have three young daughters who are 4, 2 and 7 months old. We spend most of our weekends running around to swim lessons, tee ball, gymnastics and ballet. My hobbies also include keeping the Ravinia staff entertained! I am very happy to have just completed my masters in health and wellness.

Twitter: @MrJ_Ravinia_PE

I grew up and live in Niles, IL. I graduated from Northeastern illinois University. I was a student teacher at Ravinia last year and am fortunate enough to be back as a first year teacher. I have been working with students since I was hired at my first job a few days after I turned 16. Working at the Niles Park District, Niles Teen Center, and multiple school districts has given me the opportunity to teach a wide variety of students which has been crucial in developing my teaching style. When I am not teaching I am either at the gym, playing basketball (in the summer beach volleyball), taking my dog, Bandit, on walks or doing something artistic. I had the most amazing student teaching experience and could not be happier being back here as I start my teaching career.

Twitter: @MrPizzoPE

I grew up close by in Deerfield. I studied cognitive science at Northwestern University where I also played the mellophone in the marching band. After teaching English in Europe for three years (one year each in Austria, Germany, and the Czech Republic), I returned to Northwestern to earn my master’s degree in communication sciences and disorders. I completed my student teaching at Ravinia School and was delighted when I began working here in 2008. I have worked in several buildings in the district, including Oak Terrace, Red Oak, and Wayne Thomas. I spent the last two years staying at home with my two young daughters. We enjoy cheering on the Northwestern Wildcats at any chance that we get! Go ‘Cats!

I grew up in Northbrook with my parents and younger brother. Now I live in Northfield with my husband, 4 year old daughter, and 5 year old son. I attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and received a masters in Curriculum & Instruction as well as an ESL endorsement from National Louis University. This is my 14th year in education. My career in District 112 began at Red Oak school teaching 4th grade. Last year, I taught ESL at Indian Trail, and I am so happy to be working with English Language Learners at both Ravinia and Braeside this year!

Twitter: @MrsShare112

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Website: www.nssd112.org
Location: 763 Dean Avenue, Highland Park, IL
Phone: (224) 765-3700
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