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Always a fun day in STEM class!
Hands on learning, teamwork, critical thinking, and problem solving all wrapped up in a creative lesson!
Hands on learning, teamwork, critical thinking, and problem solving all wrapped up in a creative lesson!
✨ Mary Valentino, our 3rd and 4th Grade STEM Teacher, shares her Why this week!
"I love my students because sometimes, when I look into their eyes and really listen to them, I get a glimpse of a soul that makes me think the future of this world is going to be OK after all. "
You're so right, Mary! Thanks for believing in our kids!
"I love my students because sometimes, when I look into their eyes and really listen to them, I get a glimpse of a soul that makes me think the future of this world is going to be OK after all. "
You're so right, Mary! Thanks for believing in our kids!
If you give Mr. B a microphone...🎙️
He will create a fun Friday morning greeting to welcome our students!
He will create a fun Friday morning greeting to welcome our students!
What was a highlight of your week? ✨
Let's hear from our 3rd Graders!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-KgcZdxgQvufAZfaD6HPKGnTPp15i6st/view?usp=sharing
Let's hear from our 3rd Graders!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-KgcZdxgQvufAZfaD6HPKGnTPp15i6st/view?usp=sharing
Happy Boss's Day! 🏆
Today, the Pioneer Path teachers, staff, and students are taking a moment to celebrate Mr. Nyalka and the incredible leader he is in our school community! His unwavering support, genuine care, and joyful spirit make a lasting impact on those around him. He leads with loyalty, advocates for his team, and continually encourages us to be our very best.
We are so thankful for all he does for our Pioneer Path Family! ❤️🖤
Today, the Pioneer Path teachers, staff, and students are taking a moment to celebrate Mr. Nyalka and the incredible leader he is in our school community! His unwavering support, genuine care, and joyful spirit make a lasting impact on those around him. He leads with loyalty, advocates for his team, and continually encourages us to be our very best.
We are so thankful for all he does for our Pioneer Path Family! ❤️🖤
Kyle led the Pioneer Path morning announcements by leading us in saying the Pledge of Allegiance and our Pioneer Path Pledge....and laughing at Mr. Nyalka's Friday Funny. 😂
Great job, Kyle!
Great job, Kyle!
We couldn't do it without you! ❤️
Thank you to all our Parent Volunteers, PTO members, and community neighbors who are always there to answer the call! All your work behind the scenes, creating and facilitating amazing events, and supporting our students and staff does not go unnoticed!
We are so blessed to have such an amazing support system at CSD17! 🌟
Thank you to all our Parent Volunteers, PTO members, and community neighbors who are always there to answer the call! All your work behind the scenes, creating and facilitating amazing events, and supporting our students and staff does not go unnoticed!
We are so blessed to have such an amazing support system at CSD17! 🌟
We couldn't have had a more beautiful day for Fund Fest at Pioneer Path! 🎉☀️
A HUGE Thank You to all who supported Fund Fest!
Parents, Volunteers, Family, and Friends- we are so grateful for the community support in events like this! 😊
Today, we celebrate and say a heartfelt farewell to Nurse Julie! 🩺
While we are so excited for Nurse Julie as she begins her next chapter, she will forever be a cherished part of our Pioneer Path family. She has been the heart of our school, caring for our students and staff with endless kindness, warmth, and dedication.
Nurse Julie, thank you for everything.
We wish you the absolute best in all that lies ahead! ❤️🤍
While we are so excited for Nurse Julie as she begins her next chapter, she will forever be a cherished part of our Pioneer Path family. She has been the heart of our school, caring for our students and staff with endless kindness, warmth, and dedication.
Nurse Julie, thank you for everything.
We wish you the absolute best in all that lies ahead! ❤️🤍
🎨 We love Art Club!
Where creativity gets messy, friendships bloom, and our young artists learn to spot a little magic in the everyday. ✨
Thanks Mrs. Verbic for providing this opportunity to our young artists!
✨Today's Why comes from Alexia Koski, an Interventionist at Pioneer Path !
"I became an educator because I truly love working with students and wanted to be a small part of their educational journey. I enjoy building relationships with my students, getting to know them, and helping them grow both academically and personally.
I just started this year in CSD 17, and I absolutely love it already! This district has made me feel so welcome, and everyone is so caring and kind. Most of all, I love the students because they always know how to bring a smile to my face. They are so kind, and I really enjoy having conversations with them and getting to know who they are. I feel very grateful to be a part of this district and look forward to making a positive impact on my students each day."
Welcome to the Team, Alexia! We're lucky to have you!
Our exceptional teachers are improving their practice with Lexia 'LETRS' Training at NBG, and 'LinkiT!' training at CJHS!
📚 Imagine opening a book, taking a deep breath, and stepping right into the story! 🎭
That’s exactly what happened in 3rd grade during Reader’s Theater with Jack and the Beanstalk. Our young readers turned into real actors and brought the whole tale to life. When students try out different voices and expressions, they aren't just putting on a show—they're building awesome reading fluency and really digging into character comprehension. Plus, sharing the "stage" teaches them to actively listen to their classmates, react to cues, and build major confidence together.
Bravo to our bold 3rd-grade performers for stepping into the spotlight and proving that great stories aren't just read—they're lived! 👏🌟
That’s exactly what happened in 3rd grade during Reader’s Theater with Jack and the Beanstalk. Our young readers turned into real actors and brought the whole tale to life. When students try out different voices and expressions, they aren't just putting on a show—they're building awesome reading fluency and really digging into character comprehension. Plus, sharing the "stage" teaches them to actively listen to their classmates, react to cues, and build major confidence together.
Bravo to our bold 3rd-grade performers for stepping into the spotlight and proving that great stories aren't just read—they're lived! 👏🌟
Our 3rd graders took their art lesson on the road with a special visit to the Fire Station! Students got to sketch, observe, and find creative inspiration in the lines, textures, and details of the fire trucks, gear, and equipment used by our local heroes. ✏️🚒
A huge THANK YOU to our amazing Fire Department and supportive community for welcoming our young artists! Opportunities like this remind our students that creativity lives in everyday places and that learning truly has no walls.
We can't wait to share their finished masterpieces! 🖼️❤️
A huge THANK YOU to our amazing Fire Department and supportive community for welcoming our young artists! Opportunities like this remind our students that creativity lives in everyday places and that learning truly has no walls.
We can't wait to share their finished masterpieces! 🖼️❤️
🎉 Big Round of Applause for Our September Crew Leaders! 👏
Each month, we focus on a different Character Trait as part of our Crew System. Students earn Crew Cash when they’re caught putting that trait into practice.
For September, our focus was RESPECT—and these stellar students went above and beyond every single day to model kindness, listening, and care for others:
🌟 Congratulations to our September Crew Leaders for Respect! 🌟
Coyotes 🐺
Buffalo 🦬
Swans 🦢
Eagles 🦅
Thank you for setting such a fantastic example for all four Crews and making our school a wonderful place to be. We are so proud of you!
Each month, we focus on a different Character Trait as part of our Crew System. Students earn Crew Cash when they’re caught putting that trait into practice.
For September, our focus was RESPECT—and these stellar students went above and beyond every single day to model kindness, listening, and care for others:
🌟 Congratulations to our September Crew Leaders for Respect! 🌟
Coyotes 🐺
Buffalo 🦬
Swans 🦢
Eagles 🦅
Thank you for setting such a fantastic example for all four Crews and making our school a wonderful place to be. We are so proud of you!
✨This week we hear from Emmie Huddleston, 3rd Grade Teacher at Pioneer Path, and her "why" teaching at CSD17 is special to her!
"I became a teacher because of the teachers I had right here at CSD17. I was a student who really struggled, and because of my teachers, I was able to find ways to be successful. I love helping students figure out the best way for them to learn, getting to know them, and incorporating them into lessons! CSD17 is a special district and I am so incredibly honored to not only be a part of it, but to be teaching with my former teachers!"
Thanks Emmie for helping students be successful!
Rowdy's first big game! Getting our cheer team fired up as they support our girl's basketball team!
Chef’s Special: The Ultimate Lunchtime Recipe! 🧑🍳✨
🍕 1 Big Scoop of Delicious Food – Prepared with love every day by our amazing Kitchen Superstars!
💬 A Dash of Giggles & Chat – Shared around the table with best friends! 💬
🙌 A Generous Helping of Care – From our awesome teachers and staff giving high-fives, opening milk cartons, and keeping things safe!
Mix daily in the cafeteria for 100% pure joy and happy tummies! 🍎❤️
🍕 1 Big Scoop of Delicious Food – Prepared with love every day by our amazing Kitchen Superstars!
💬 A Dash of Giggles & Chat – Shared around the table with best friends! 💬
🙌 A Generous Helping of Care – From our awesome teachers and staff giving high-fives, opening milk cartons, and keeping things safe!
Mix daily in the cafeteria for 100% pure joy and happy tummies! 🍎❤️
✨ Our teachers have a little bit of magic about them.
They have a way of turning a read-aloud into an adventure, a classroom into a place of wonder, and a simple story into a memory students carry with them long after they leave their classroom.
For many students, Mrs. Hibner has had that kind of magic. Her creativity, enthusiasm, and genuine love of learning have a way of drawing students in, sparking their imaginations, and making them want to learn.
And maybe that’s her superpower: making learning feel unforgettable. ❤️📚
This is the kind of classroom moment that becomes a core memory—and we are so lucky to have a teacher who creates so many of them.
They have a way of turning a read-aloud into an adventure, a classroom into a place of wonder, and a simple story into a memory students carry with them long after they leave their classroom.
For many students, Mrs. Hibner has had that kind of magic. Her creativity, enthusiasm, and genuine love of learning have a way of drawing students in, sparking their imaginations, and making them want to learn.
And maybe that’s her superpower: making learning feel unforgettable. ❤️📚
This is the kind of classroom moment that becomes a core memory—and we are so lucky to have a teacher who creates so many of them.
