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May 21, 2024
We are thrilled to announce some of our 5th grade girls were treated to fabulous manicures in preparation for our upcoming dance, AJK's Sneaker Ball! Coach Natoia Franklin with R...
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April 19, 2024
In Science, Mrs. Rightweiser's 4th grader students are studying the effects of the changing of our landscape over time by looking at rock formations and fossils. One of the experi...
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April 16, 2024
Students from Mrs. Rightweiser's 4th grade class along with 4th and 5th grade students from Miss Hampton's class have been reading about Nutrition and Eco-Friendly Foods. The boo...
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April 12, 2024
It's Purple Up Day at District 187! Today, we honor the amazing military students of A.J. Katzenmaier and District 187 by wearing purple! Purple symbolizes all branches of the m...
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April 9, 2024
On Monday, April 8th, students at AJK Academy, were treated to a rare celestial event as they witnessed a partial solar eclipse. The Academy organized a special viewing session, p...
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March 20, 2024
Students at the Academy are looking fresh thanks to King In Me Academy , Rhythm Academy & Amo Athletics for sponsoring Cuts & Coffee! Gritz Da Barber from Five Star Cuts in Gu...
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March 11, 2024
March is Mindful Month! (Calendar: ENGLISH & SPANISH ) This month, we focus on mindfulness practices that benefit students and adults. Mindfulness can help improve focus, reduce...
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February 28, 2024
In an exhilarating celebration of academic excellence, students at AJK recently earned an unforgettable time of fun and excitement at the annual Cupid Shuffle. The school implemen...
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February 6, 2024
AJK Academy Achieves Level 1 in Marzano's High-Reliability School Model! AJK Academy is proud to announce it's received Level 1 certification in the Marzano High Reliability Sc...
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February 5, 2024
Attention AJK Academy Parents! Your voice is important - Please complete the 5Essentials Survey today! The 5Essentials Survey is one of the most important ways that we measure...
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December 22, 2023
You better watch out, You better not cry, Better not pout, I'm telling you why... Santa Claus is comin' to AJK! He's made his list, And checked it twice, He found out, Who wa...
![AJK's annual Literacy Night was huge success. Students and parents enjoyed a presentation from special guest and author Natoia Franklin. Franklin read from her newly published book Miguel and His Miracle Kick. She also shared useful reading strategies including a song to help readers remember how to infer. All participants received a bookmark with the inference song on it. Students and parents were also challenged with writing a persuasive argument on whether or not 4th and 5th graders should have cell phones. Participants used the OREO graphic organizer, a tool that helps students plan and brainstorm before writing. Attendees worked with academic vocabulary words; creating sentences, pictures and definitions for the vocabulary words. Finally, students and parents learned about the Zones of Regulation. The Zones of Regulation is an internationally renowned intervention which helps children to manage difficult emotions, known as ‘self-regulation’. Click here for more information about The Zones of Regulation See more photos](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/north_chicago_187%2C_il_ar/article/image/large_46dceeeb-ebdc-4142-a73b-fc686b7a4ef8.jpeg)
December 6, 2023
AJK's annual Literacy Night was huge success. Students and parents enjoyed a presentation from special guest and author Natoia Franklin. Franklin read from her newly published b...
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December 5, 2023
Congratulations to our students who have completed 100% in ST Math. Jiji is proud of you! ST Math is mastery based, which means students must pass each level with a score of 100%...
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November 28, 2023
District 187 Students Soar to New Heights with Acceptance into National Choir 2024 Two A.J. Katzenmaier students, Malik Hill and Santiago Perez, have been selected to participate...
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November 17, 2023
Congratulations to our October Students of the Month! See our Superstars!
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November 13, 2023
District 187 Celebrates National School Psychology Week (November 13-17) D187 psychologists play a vital role in our schools, supporting students in all areas of their developm...
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November 9, 2023
AJK staff and students are proud to welcome our 2023-2024 Student Leaders!
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