Holmes Elementary School

New Superintendent, Dr. Lawrence, visits Holmes Elementary School.

**RESCHEDULED DISTRICT JOB FAIR** There will be representatives from each District 152 school to meet with candidates to fill open positions. New Grads are encouraged to apply. Scan the QR code to view open positions

Last month, Harvey Educational Foundation hosted their 27th Annual Golf Outing! The event took place at Glenwoodie Golf Club in Glenwood with more than 106 participants. Along with their annual gala, this event raises funds for teacher mini grants. Thank you to the Foundation for their continued support of our students and staff!

Mark your calendars! The first day of school of the 2024-25 school year in Harvey School District 152 is Monday, August 19. We can’t wait to see our students and staff back in the buildings!

Beginning next month, registration for new and returning Pre-K-8th grade students will take place on the following dates and times at Brooks Middle School (14748 Wallace St. Harvey, Ill.). - Tuesday, Aug. 6: 1-7 p.m. - Wednesday, Aug. 7: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Thursday, Aug. 8: 1-7 p.m - Saturday, Aug.10: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

As a reminder, Harvey School District 152 buildings will be closed July 4 and 5 in observance of the Independence Day holiday.

The summer issue of the Harvey School District community newsletter will be in mailboxes soon! Until then, you can view the digital version on our website. You’ll learn more about our special end-of-year events and graduations, exciting happenings at each school, shoutouts to our community partners, and Dr. Lawrence’s goals for our strategic plan heading into the new school year. Read now! https://www.harvey152.org/page/district-newsletters

Empower students with us! Harvey School District currently has several open teaching positions at Brooks Middle School! Opportunities include Math, Music/Band, PE, Science, Social Studies and Language Arts. We’re looking for talented and dedicated educators to join our team for the 2024-25 school year! Learn more and apply today! https://www.harvey152.org/o/harvey152/page/join-our-team

Yes, summer school is in full swing at Bryant Elementary School! From academic challenges between classes to reflective social emotional learning activities, students are excited about learning this summer.

Big congratulations to our 2024 retirees! Harvey School District is grateful for your dedication and commitment to our district, our students and our community. We appreciate each of these staff members sharing their talents with us and we wish them the best in their new adventures! Rosalba Carbajal Maria Farfan Rosie Greer Patricia Jackson Delphine Scott Myra Staples

Harvey School District 152 recently announced the appointment of Dr. Gloria Carbajal-Trejo as the new Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning and will begin her role on July 1, 2024. Dr. Trejo has been in education for the past 28 years and has worked for Chicago Public Schools, Bloomington Public Schools and West Chicago District 33. For the past 23 years, Dr. Trejo has worked in West Chicago District 33 in various roles including Lead Teacher, ELL Director, Principal, and Assistant Superintendent. Dr. Trejo’s goal is to foster a collaborative and inclusive environment where educators and staff feel empowered to innovate and excel. Additionally, she aims to enhance student achievement by implementing data-driven strategies and ensuring equitable access to resources and opportunities for all students. Learn more about Dr. Trejo: https://www.harvey152.org/article/1646233

Each year, Angel Award recipients are celebrated at each school. In order to receive the award, staff members have to be recognized as outstanding throughout the year by their colleagues. Congratulations to the following Harvey 152 staff members! Thank you for your incredible work this school year that led to this well-deserved recognition! Riley PreK: Candelaria Linares Angelou Elementary School: LaWanna Wortham Bryant Elementary School: Donna Thompson-Bey Holmes Elementary School: Arma Adams Whittier Elementary School: Marandia Bledsoe Brooks Middle School: Michelle Brumfield Central Office: Luz Jimenez

Harvey School District 152 will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.

We’re excited to share some exciting news from a Harvey School District alum! This May, Virginia Rodriguez graduated from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from University of Illinois Chicago. Ms. Rodriguez attended Whittier Elementary, Brooks Middle School, and was in the Thornton Township High School Class of 2020. Congratulations, Ms. Rodriguez! We wish you the best in your nursing career! Do you have a recent high school or college graduate that is an alum of Harvey Schools? Send us their photo and information to communications@harvey152.org

Harvey School District 152 is officially on summer office hours! Our building hours are Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Buildings are closed on Fridays for energy savings from now until July 20.

Holmes Elementary School had three different raffles on the last day of school but the only way you could win is if you were at school. We are proud to share that they had more than 95% of students in attendance on the last day of school! Raffles included: - EOY iReady Growth and Grade Level Raffle: Winners received refurbished Chromebooks from HSD 152 - Perfect Attendance Raffle: Winners received $50 Target gift cards sponsored by the Harvey Educational Foundation - Attendance Raffle: Winners won games, toys, and gift cards, as well as three bikes. Sponsors included HSD 152 Board Member Cassandra Contreras and the Harvey Educational Foundation Congratulations, students! Enjoy your summer!

Tomorrow, Friday, May 31, is the last day of school! Students will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m. Happy summer to our Harvey Schools community!

Congratulations to Holmes Elementary School retirees! Mrs. Farfan, who has been the secretary has been at Holmes for the last 40 years, and her sister, Mrs. Carbajal, who has been the Parent Coordinator/Attendance Monitor for the last 15 years. Last week, Holmes even had a special surprise visit from another Harvey School District 152 legend, Mr. Phillip Skubal, to help celebrate our retirees!

Last week, our Board of Education honored two individuals from Maya Angelou School! Board President Ms. Maya Gardner presented capes to basketball and track coach Mr. Claude Davis and super volunteer Zyporah Hale to symbolize their "Super Success" for students. Coach Davis has led the Eagles Girls and Boys Basketball team to back-to-back championships. Thank you both for all that you do for our community!

Harvey School District will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. There will be no school for students or staff. Enjoy the extended weekend!