Congratulations to our 2024 CAPE nominees and winners! We are thankful to each person's dedication to Wesmere.





Tune in to the District 202 YouTube channel tonight at 5:30 to watch the 48th Annual C.A.P.E. Awards!
Stream here ➡️ https://youtube.com/live/EZP3TwL4T8E?feature=share
Thank you, CAPE board members and volunteers, for your continued support and dedication to the district. We look forward to tonight's celebration. #202proud
Wesmere is partnering with the Chicago Fire for a group outing on July 13th at Soldier Field when the Chicago Fire takes on the New York City FC. Tickets are $25 with 20% of proceeds coming back to Wesmere. If we reach 100 tickets, all participants are invited to go on the field after the match for a picture!
Tickets can be purchased through the following website. https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/wesmereFire
We hope you can join us!
Congratulations to our newest Leaders of the Pack!


🍬🎉 Another sweet success at Wesmere's PTO Candy Bar Bingo event! 🎉🍬 Huge thanks to all who joined in the fun, and a special shoutout to our amazing guest callers for making the night extra special. Let's keep the sweet times rolling! 🍭👏










🌟 Check out the sweet creations Ms. Ansels class made today! 🍬 Using gumdrops and toothpicks, the students crafted some awesome 3D shapes! From pyramids to cubes, we're exploring geometry in a deliciously fun way! 📐✨





🌒 Our Wesmere students had an unforgettable experience today as they gazed up at the breathtaking eclipse! Witnessing this event together was truly remarkable. Here's to the wonders of science and the beauty of nature! 🌌










📚🎉 Congratulations to our incredible student winners of the Book Blast fundraiser! 🏆 They completed all 10 treasure maps and are now proud owners of a brand-new iPad and a treasure chest bursting with cash and prizes! 💰 But wait, there's still time to join the adventure! Complete just 3 more treasure maps and you could be the next lucky winner! Don't miss out on the chance to win big while supporting literacy! 📖✨


Mrs. Offerman's class is excited One School, One Book 🍋

Our One School, One Book title was revealed this afternoon! We will be reading "The Lemonade War" by Jacqueline Davies. Every family will receive a book to keep and read as a family. Please check your child's backpack for a book and the reading schedule note. Reading starts on Monday, April 8th with chapter 1. Please visit our OSOB website for details and activities that can be completed with the reading. https://sites.google.com/psd202.org/wesmereosob2024 (https://sites.google.com/psd202.org/wesmereosob2024) Happy Reading!




These Wesmere Elementary School students created models to see what could happen during the solar eclipse on April 8. See the models in action https://youtu.be/xqCsRQBBOk0?si=70IFda9V30YxA84X and https://youtu.be/88mFbhalcj0?si=k4IXbzhzWwNF7lJW

Did you know it’s AP Week? Mr. Campbell is truly exceptional. As a leader in our Wesmere community, he leads daily with integrity, passion, and genuine care for our staff, students, and community. We're incredibly fortunate to have him as our AP. Happy AP Week, Mr. Campbell!









Let’s get excited! Today our One School, One Book title will be revealed!
All week, Mrs. Rogalski has been giving clues about the book outside the Media Center. Students are getting excited about the big reveal!
Today every family at Wesmere will receive the book along with a reading schedule!
We hope you will join us on this wonderful reading adventure through One School, One Book!

Not only does our Wesmere PTO work tirelessly to create experiences that will last a lifetime, but our staff does too. Our Community Committee organized another Celebrity Reader event after the huge success in the fall. Enjoy some highlights from the celebrities who shared their passion for reading with our Wesmere students.










Our PTO has outdone themselves once more, creating memories that will last a lifetime for our students! We are truly grateful for their passion and dedication in crafting unforgettable experiences for our Wesmere community. We hope you enjoy a glimpse of the wonderful moments from our Family Dance!










It's always a good day when we get to celebrate our Leaders of the Pack 💙🐺💙



Students in Mrs. Bontemps' room created Eclipse Projects










We value and appreciate all our school librarians today on National School Librarian Day and all days! District 202 appreciates your hard work and dedication to your job! #202proud

Candy Bar Bingo is almost here!
When: Thursday, April 11th
Pizza Dinner if pre-ordered: 5:30-6:00PM
Bingo: 6-7PM
Bingo cards are $1.00 each
Pizza’s MUST be pre-ordered by Thursday, April 4th (see flyer on PTO Facebook page for more details)
We will have several special guests who will be in attendance to call out numbers! Candy bar prizes will be given out to each winner.

Important Update: Extended Deadline & iPad Giveaway
Thank you for joining our Book Blast book drive! Due to the overwhelming response on the first night, we've extended the registration deadline. Make sure to complete your Treasure Map (attached) tonight!
If you haven’t registered, register here and invite 10 or more friends and family: http://bookblast.booksarefun.com/WesmereES60586
Follow the steps on your Treasure Map for your student’s chance to win Treasure Chests stuffed with cash or a brand-new iPad to be given away TOMORROW. Don't miss out!
Together, we're building our students' home libraries and love for reading.

