We were blessed to honor dozens of heroic Veterans in all four of our schools! Wonderful job, students and staff!
Happy Veteran's Day! 🇺🇸♥️🤍💙
Preparations for our Veteran's Day Assembly are in full swing!
Students have been busy preparing for our guests of honor. 🇺🇸
We've got Spirit,
how about you?!
❤️🖤🤍
how about you?!
❤️🖤🤍
Parent Teacher Conferences are coming up!
Looking forward to seeing our wonderful families!
If you haven't selected your time slot, check your email for sign up information from your child's teacher.
Looking forward to seeing our wonderful families!
If you haven't selected your time slot, check your email for sign up information from your child's teacher.
Mark your Calendars! ✏️
Report Cards will be available on TeacherEase Friday November 13th.
Log into your account > Click Academics > Click Report Cards.
Celebrating all the hard work from our students Trimester 1!
Keep it up!
Report Cards will be available on TeacherEase Friday November 13th.
Log into your account > Click Academics > Click Report Cards.
Celebrating all the hard work from our students Trimester 1!
Keep it up!
We’ve asked our educators to answer a question that doesn’t show up on any lesson plan: Why do you do what you do? Today’s answer is from Tracy Harvey, 4th Grade Teacher at Pioneer Path. ❤️
"I became an educator because I had some really great teachers growing up who made a lasting impression on me. I always thought teaching would be a wonderful profession, and I loved the idea of being able to make a difference for my students. I also had a few teachers who could have done better. In particular, I had some math teachers who made math feel difficult and frustrating rather than helping me see that I could be good at it. I think that experience has stayed with me.
I wanted to be the kind of teacher who makes learning fun and helps students see that they are capable, even when a subject doesn't come easily to them. Whether it is math, reading, or something else, I want my students to feel supported, encouraged, and confident enough to keep trying. For me, there is nothing better than seeing a student go from “I can't do this” to “I did it!”
I enjoyed working at CSD17 so much that I came back! Pioneer Path is truly a great place to work. I feel very fortunate to work with such supportive teachers, principals, staff, and a superintendent who genuinely care about our schools and our students. We are truly blessed to have people who help and support one another and work together to make our schools a great place for students to learn, grow, have fun, and feel safe.
I love getting to know my students and watching them grow throughout the year. Every class has its own personality, and I enjoy getting to know each student for who they are. We learn and grow together while having a lot of fun along the way! I love when they walk through my door each morning with a smile. I want my classroom to be a place where they can leave whatever may have happened before they walked through the door behind them and know that they get a fresh start each day.
Their hugs, smiles, high fives, stories, and laughter are some of my favorite parts of being a teacher. They make me laugh every day, and I love watching them gain confidence and discover what they are capable of. Every year is different, and every class leaves me with memories that I will always remember. "
Well said, Tracy! We appreciate you!
"I became an educator because I had some really great teachers growing up who made a lasting impression on me. I always thought teaching would be a wonderful profession, and I loved the idea of being able to make a difference for my students. I also had a few teachers who could have done better. In particular, I had some math teachers who made math feel difficult and frustrating rather than helping me see that I could be good at it. I think that experience has stayed with me.
I wanted to be the kind of teacher who makes learning fun and helps students see that they are capable, even when a subject doesn't come easily to them. Whether it is math, reading, or something else, I want my students to feel supported, encouraged, and confident enough to keep trying. For me, there is nothing better than seeing a student go from “I can't do this” to “I did it!”
I enjoyed working at CSD17 so much that I came back! Pioneer Path is truly a great place to work. I feel very fortunate to work with such supportive teachers, principals, staff, and a superintendent who genuinely care about our schools and our students. We are truly blessed to have people who help and support one another and work together to make our schools a great place for students to learn, grow, have fun, and feel safe.
I love getting to know my students and watching them grow throughout the year. Every class has its own personality, and I enjoy getting to know each student for who they are. We learn and grow together while having a lot of fun along the way! I love when they walk through my door each morning with a smile. I want my classroom to be a place where they can leave whatever may have happened before they walked through the door behind them and know that they get a fresh start each day.
Their hugs, smiles, high fives, stories, and laughter are some of my favorite parts of being a teacher. They make me laugh every day, and I love watching them gain confidence and discover what they are capable of. Every year is different, and every class leaves me with memories that I will always remember. "
Well said, Tracy! We appreciate you!
🚨🚨 Art Contest Winners 🚨🚨
Students completed a coloring contest for a spot on our CSD17 Firefighter Calendar and these are our winners! Congrats on the artistic achievement and stay tuned for the final calendar reveal!
Students completed a coloring contest for a spot on our CSD17 Firefighter Calendar and these are our winners! Congrats on the artistic achievement and stay tuned for the final calendar reveal!
🦊🐃Congratulations to our Crew Leaders for October! 🦢🦅
During October, students focused on the Character Trait: Respect by showing respect to teachers, staff, friends, and school property! All of our Pioneer Path students did an amazing job this month and we're so proud to have such great kids!
-Which says a lot about what you're doing at home, so THANK YOU! 👏
During October, students focused on the Character Trait: Respect by showing respect to teachers, staff, friends, and school property! All of our Pioneer Path students did an amazing job this month and we're so proud to have such great kids!
-Which says a lot about what you're doing at home, so THANK YOU! 👏
We are taking our Reading lesson on the road!
4th graders in Mrs. Hibner's class are looking for details in a local neighbors yard to make inferences on the Halloween house they will use in their Narrative writing. The conversations are spooky and questions are thrilling! 👻🙀
Pioneer Path Halloween Parade!
You never know what you're going to see!
Watch Here.
Have a Happy and Safe Halloween Weekend!
❤️Your "Sleeping Beauties" at Pioneer Path.
❤️Your "Sleeping Beauties" at Pioneer Path.
Dr. Erin Dooley, Director of Student Growth and Achievement, continues our series by sharing her 'Why'.
"To ensure that all students exceed at a high level both academically and socially/ emotionally. Also, to help that all teachers and support staff feel heard and supported!"
We appreciate all you do to support our staff and students!
"To ensure that all students exceed at a high level both academically and socially/ emotionally. Also, to help that all teachers and support staff feel heard and supported!"
We appreciate all you do to support our staff and students!
Lots of Halloween Fun all over the Channahon 17 today!
Our fun-loving bus drivers getting in on the Halloween fun this morning, and at Trunk-or-Treat!
Red Ribbon Week fun continues with a visit from a special guest!!!
TOMMY HAWK!! 🖤❤️
Pioneer Path students joined NB Galloway students for an exciting assembly about Teamwork and being a good teammate.
TOMMY HAWK!! 🖤❤️
Pioneer Path students joined NB Galloway students for an exciting assembly about Teamwork and being a good teammate.
"You'd be surprised how often my kids choose C Lunch! They love that they get to pick from their favorite lunch options; and I love that I know they're going to eat all their lunch!"
-NBG Parent of two
-NBG Parent of two
Wasn't it just yesterday they were finger painting?!
Next week is Red Ribbon Week! 🎀
Get ready for fun activities and dress up days!
This week's 'Why' comes from our fearless leader, Dan Nyalka, Principal at Pioneer Path!
"I became an educator because I had teachers growing up who helped me through some of the toughest times in my life. They made a difference for me when I needed it most, and I want to be that person for each and every one of our students. I want our students to know that they have someone who believes in them, supports them, and is there for them."
Thank you Mr. Nyalka for making Pioneer Path a great place to learn and grow!
"I became an educator because I had teachers growing up who helped me through some of the toughest times in my life. They made a difference for me when I needed it most, and I want to be that person for each and every one of our students. I want our students to know that they have someone who believes in them, supports them, and is there for them."
Thank you Mr. Nyalka for making Pioneer Path a great place to learn and grow!
Join our wonderful team at Pioneer Path! 🩺❤️
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