Alexander School

ST Math is an instructional computer program that helps build student’s conceptual understanding of math and allows them to engage in activities that are motivating, challenging, and rigorous.  These activities allow students to build a deeper understanding of math through creative problem solving. ST Math is a district wide initiative and our students are required…

Teachers and students at Alexander got into the holiday spirit. There were no grinches anywhere is sight… classes participated in decorating their doors for the holidays/winter season.  The students and teachers then voted for their favorites decorations. Which ones are your favorites? IMG_3808 IMG_3807 IMG_3806 IMG_3805 IMG_3804 IMG_3803 IMG_3802 IMG_3795 IMG_3796 IMG_3797 IMG_3798 IMG_3799 IMG_3800…

The administration, teachers and staff of Alexander Elementary School are beaming with pride for paraprofessional Julio Martinez and school assistant Perla Vargas!  The two staff members were supervising in the lunchroom, when they saved a first-grade student, using the Heimlich maneuver, who was choking while eating his lunch. Our lunchroom heros were featured in an…

Alexander hosted its annual PBIS movie night that took place on Friday, March 1st. Staff members welcomed students and parents, with blankets and chairs in hand, to the gymnasium where they enjoyed fresh popcorn, juice boxes and Incredibles 2. It was a huge success! Thanks to all who shared the evening with us!

Members from a local church and theater group performed Ralph’s Toy Shop for students at Alexander Elementary School. After the program, actors talked with the students and gave them candy canes and stuffed animal teddy bears. Bravo! Resized_20181206_140139 DSC_0090 DSC_0058 DSC_0015 DSC_0022 DSC_0090 DSC_0094

Students from Alexander created new relationships with students from New Trier High School during New Trier’s recent visit to Alexander Elementary. The New Trier sophomores came to Alexander to be reading buddies to Alexander’s students. The high school students brought craft projects, books, snacks and friendships. The Alexander students had a great time with their…