Angelou Elementary School

Harvey Park District is hosting a Lunch-N-Fun with Santa event this Saturday, Dec. 9! Join the fun from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Santa’s Village (14821 Broadway Ave.) Be sure to register in advance by calling 708-331-3857.

Angelou Elementary School students held one of their favorite Thanksgiving traditions before the holiday break: a parade of balloons! Teachers read the book “Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy’s Parade” and students learned about how the giant balloons were created for the world famous parade. Students designed their own balloon floats and paraded for our families!

Don't miss out on Harvey Park District's Lunch-N-Fun with Santa coming up next Saturday, Dec, 9! Register in advance by calling 708-331-3857.

From our entire team at Harvey School District 152, we wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving! We’re always thankful for all of our students, staff and community members who make this community such a special place. Thank you for your partnership in our students’ education!

Our buildings will be closed for Thanksgiving break from Wednesday, Nov. 22 through Friday, Nov. 24. Enjoy the week ahead with your loved ones!

Thank you to all the families that attended the family night event at Maya Angelou Elementary School earlier this month! Families and students enjoyed learning about Dia De Los Muertos from Ms. Ramirez, who is a Parent Educator in Harvey’s Birth-to-3 program. She shared valuable information about setting up an altar with the photos of the loved ones who have passed on, as well as about the variety of flowers, food and drinks placed on the altar to honor loved ones. Everyone visited various stations which included creating tombstone messages, making papel picado and decorating sugar skulls. The event was a beautiful celebration and wonderful time spent with Angelou families!

Recently, our Board of Education approved our 2023-2028 Strategic Goals! Ensure academic engagement and growth for all students Support a learning environment that is safe, inclusive, and engaging for all students Grow and maintain a work environment that recruits and retains high-quality staff Enhance communication and community relations Provide a safe and effective learning environment with fiscal responsibility These goals were developed by stakeholder feedback including focus groups and surveys. Next, our board and administration will begin working from these goals to then develop specific strategies over the next couple of years. Learn more about the process: https://www.harvey152.org/page/strategic-plan Thank you to all of our community members for your continued direction and guidance!

Today is School Board Members Day in Illinois! We are grateful for this incredible group of community leaders who care for our students, staff and families. Thank you for all that you do for the success of our district! Myra Gardner, President Janet Rogers, Vice President Teresa Cameron, Secretary Sandra Contreras, Member Linda Hawkins, Member Casey Nesbit, Member Joseph Whittington, Jr., Member

As a reminder, tomorrow Nov. 15, is a school improvement day. Students will be released at 12:30 p.m.

In observance of Veterans Day, there will be no school tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 10.

As a reminder, tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov. 1 is a School Improvement Day. Students will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m.

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Harvey 152 Central Office team wore PINK FOR POWER in support of those going through this difficult battle.

As a reminder, parent teacher conferences are being held tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 26 and Friday, Oct. 27. Also, there is no school for students on Friday, Oct. 27.

Harvey School District 152 is always proud to support our community! We loved participating in the Hands Across Harvey event bringing our community together! #HAH2023

Last week, we celebrated Boss’s Day at the District office! We’re incredibly grateful for our leaders, Interim Superintendent Dr. Lela Bridges and Assistant Superintendent of Business and Operations Ms. Dana Nichols. Thank you for your dedication to our students, staff and community!

It is National School Bus Safety Week! Thank you to all of our bus drivers and partner Alltown Bus Service for their dedication to our students’ safety to and from school each day.

As a reminder, tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 20 is the end of the first quarter. Students have an early dismissal and will be released at 12:30 p.m.

It is Illinois Principals Appreciation Week! We continually celebrate our principals for their passion and persistence as they strive for educational excellence. We’re grateful for all that they do for the success of our students and staff! Mr. John Thomas, Riley Early Childhood Center Ms. Juli Mahorney, Maya Angelou Elementary School Ms. Brenda Richardson, Whittier Elementary School Mr. Durrell Anderson, Bryant Elementary School Ms. Gabriela Delgado, Holmes Elementary School Dr. Frank Davis, Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School Share your notes of gratitude for our principals in the comments below! ​​#ThankAPrincipal #LeadingForward2023

Harvey School District is proud to welcome the following amazing staff members as they have joined our team for the 2023-24 school year! Arma Adams Bonnie Bell-Pease Ezrina Bradley Derraka Bruce Michelle Brumfield Dr. Frank Davis Brian Dexheimer Venise Haynes Jarasha Holman Delaney Houk Jerrill Jones Briana Jordan Candace Litherland Jennifer Mack LaShawn Marsh-Woods Rasheedah McCamury Joyce Norwood Nina Peterson Joy Tate-Boyce Read more about our newest team members: https://www.harvey152.org/article/1275585

In continuing to promote a culture of attendance at Maya Angelou, staff has ordered more attendance motto shirts, "School is the Place to Bee!" Students can wear these shirts in place of their uniform. Also, parents participated in attendance education at Maya Angelou's open house. Way to go, students and families!