Our kindergarten students are learning that teamwork makes the dream work! 🌟
This week, our youngest learners practiced synergy—working together, listening to each other’s ideas, and creating something even better as a team. Whether building or problem-solving, they are discovering that when we combine our strengths, we can do amazing things!
This week, our youngest learners practiced synergy—working together, listening to each other’s ideas, and creating something even better as a team. Whether building or problem-solving, they are discovering that when we combine our strengths, we can do amazing things!
Our 4th graders took storytelling to the next level this week as they proudly presented their fractured fairy tales to our 2nd-grade students! 📚✨
After putting creative twists on classic tales, our 4th graders shared their writing with confidence, expression, and plenty of humor. The 2nd graders were an amazing audience—full of smiles, laughter, and thoughtful listening.
This special cross-grade experience built leadership, speaking skills, and school community. We love seeing our students learn from one another and shine in new ways! 💙👏
After putting creative twists on classic tales, our 4th graders shared their writing with confidence, expression, and plenty of humor. The 2nd graders were an amazing audience—full of smiles, laughter, and thoughtful listening.
This special cross-grade experience built leadership, speaking skills, and school community. We love seeing our students learn from one another and shine in new ways! 💙👏
Skip the snow and stay warm this weekend at the Hooper Family Swim Night! The YMCA is opening the pool exclusively for our Hooper families to splash, play, and escape the February chill.
When: Saturday, February 28th
Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Where: Inside (where it’s nice and toasty!)
To keep things safe and fun, we are limiting this event to 100 participants. Registration is required to secure your spot, so don't wait!
Register Now: Call 847-356-4006 to sign up.
When: Saturday, February 28th
Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Where: Inside (where it’s nice and toasty!)
To keep things safe and fun, we are limiting this event to 100 participants. Registration is required to secure your spot, so don't wait!
Register Now: Call 847-356-4006 to sign up.
Palombi 7th Grade ATD students had an incredible day visiting Hooper School to share their original stories with some of our very enthusiastic first graders. The energy didn't stop at Hooper—the students talked the entire drive back about how special the experience was and how much they loved connecting with the younger kids.
We are so grateful for this opportunity to bring our students together in such a meaningful way. Way to lead by example, Palombi!
We are so grateful for this opportunity to bring our students together in such a meaningful way. Way to lead by example, Palombi!
We loved welcoming, Charli, the comfort dog from the Lake Villa Police Department to Martin School today! 🐾
Students enjoyed meeting our special visitor and learning how comfort dogs support our community. Thank you for making our day extra paws-itive! 💙
Through experiments and collaboration, our 4th grade students observed how energy transfers and how motion changes during collisions. It was amazing to see their critical thinking skills in action as they made predictions, tested their ideas, and discussed their results together.
The future is bright with these budding scientists! #LEARN #itsathompsontigerthing
The future is bright with these budding scientists! #LEARN #itsathompsontigerthing
A 5th-grade student gave such an amazing presentation to first graders, showing them how to make paper snakes. The first graders asked great questions and offered compliments.
Another incredible mystery reader on the ranch yesterday! First grade LOVED this one!
Our 3rd graders are proving that you’re never too young to make an impact! As part of our Leader in Me journey, these students practiced empathy and service by writing letters of encouragement to walkers in this past November’s Susan G. Komen Day walk.
The responses are coming in, and our Hooper Heroes are feeling the love! Check out these heartwarming messages from the participants who were touched by our students' words.
The responses are coming in, and our Hooper Heroes are feeling the love! Check out these heartwarming messages from the participants who were touched by our students' words.
Our students are hard at work on their Leader in Me WIG (Wildly Important Goal) binders! 🎯📚
Using the principles from The Leader in Me, students are setting meaningful goals, tracking their progress, and reflecting on their growth. These binders help them take ownership of their learning, celebrate successes, and build lifelong leadership habits. We love seeing students take initiative, stay organized, and work toward their personal and academic goals. The future is bright when our leaders are leading themselves! 🌟
What a fantastic Leadership Night! 🌟
We loved seeing our students (current and former!) confidently share their goals and showcase their learning with families. The strong partnership between home and school was on full display. Thank you to our staff and families for making the evening such a success! 2/2 💙 #mustangsmakeithappen
We loved seeing our students (current and former!) confidently share their goals and showcase their learning with families. The strong partnership between home and school was on full display. Thank you to our staff and families for making the evening such a success! 2/2 💙 #mustangsmakeithappen
What a fantastic Leadership Night! 🌟
We loved seeing our students (current and former!) confidently share their goals and showcase their learning with families. The strong partnership between home and school was on full display. Thank you to our staff and families for making the evening such a success! 1/2 💙 #mustangsmakeithappen
We loved seeing our students (current and former!) confidently share their goals and showcase their learning with families. The strong partnership between home and school was on full display. Thank you to our staff and families for making the evening such a success! 1/2 💙 #mustangsmakeithappen
Celebrating Thinking Thursday with math extension activities in first grade is a fantastic way to build problem-solving skills, creativity, and confidence! Our students had so much fun stretching their thinking with engaging, hands-on challenges designed just for our young mathematicians. #LEARN #itsathompsontigerthing
Kudos to the growth and effort of these incredible kindergarten students!!
This month's DEAL Day, Hooper students practiced Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind by setting fresh New Year’s Resolutions. But we don't go it alone—students then connected with their Synergize Partners to identify their support systems. We love seeing our students take charge of their future and work together to succeed!
We are proud to recognize our students who earned the Principal’s Pride Award for consistently demonstrating the Leader in Me Habits each day. 👏
By being proactive, setting goals, prioritizing what matters, working together, and showing empathy and responsibility, these students lead by example and strengthen our school community.
Congratulations! We are so proud of you! 🎉 #LEARN #LEAD #Itsathompsontigerthing
By being proactive, setting goals, prioritizing what matters, working together, and showing empathy and responsibility, these students lead by example and strengthen our school community.
Congratulations! We are so proud of you! 🎉 #LEARN #LEAD #Itsathompsontigerthing
So proud of our Student Lighthouse Team! 🌟
They spent their time serving and packing meals at Feed My Starving Children, helping provide hope and nourishment to children around the world. ❤️
Watching our students lead with compassion, teamwork, and servant hearts reminds us what leadership is truly about. The impact may seem small in the moment, but every meal packed makes a difference!
Way to shine bright and be the light in our community! 💛✨#SERVE #itsathompsontigerthing
They spent their time serving and packing meals at Feed My Starving Children, helping provide hope and nourishment to children around the world. ❤️
Watching our students lead with compassion, teamwork, and servant hearts reminds us what leadership is truly about. The impact may seem small in the moment, but every meal packed makes a difference!
Way to shine bright and be the light in our community! 💛✨#SERVE #itsathompsontigerthing
We’re proud to recognize our amazing students who earned Principal’s Pride! Your hard work, leadership, and positive attitude make a difference every day. Keep shining! 💙
#PrincipalsPride #StudentSuccess
Today we are so proud to celebrate our amazing 2nd grade Principal’s Pride winner! 🏆✨
Valentine's Day at Thompson was surely sweet. But perhaps the sweetest part of this week was celebrating Mrs. Strieters last treatment! #itsathompsontigerthing #strieterstrong
