Communication Development Program

History Class

3/24/2023

Ms. Ogrodnik scripted a "strike" at the end of our Labor Union History chapter. Students played parts and had fun with the idea of "striking". They pulled all of the text material together and made great connections to real life!

Geometry Class Update

2/28/2023

Students used shaving cream and dry erase marker for an engaging way to learn about Perimeter and Area in Geometry class with Ms. Seper and Mrs. Lendraitis.

Interpersonal Applications Class Update (4th period)

2/28/2023

Mrs. Kellermann and Mrs Granato-Wagner's 4th period IA class has been diving into the Multiple Intelligences (H. Gardner). They are learning how their brain likes to learn and has strength in learning. Each week the class learns another Multiple Intelligence area through lecture, video, and many activities. During the Mathematical/Logical Intelligence week, students created individual and class graphs using a tasty candy treat! It was fun for all.

SCIENCE & the Cold, Cold Weather!

1/31/2023

Ms. Seper and Mrs. Lendraitis threw boiling water into the below freezing temperatures to show students how the water turned into vapor!

Basketball & Gymkinetics

1/31/2023

January was an amazing and busy time in CD. We cheered on our Special Olympic's basketball team and all got movement in at Gymkinetics in Mokena! Stay warm CD!

Discovering "Christmas Around the World" at the Museum of Science

12/12/2022

Mrs. Covault's and Mrs. Zagorski's classrooms both had the chance to discover "Christmas Around the World" and "Holidays of Lights" at the Museum of Science and Industry. "Oh What Fun!" we all had learning about other cultures and seeing all of the different country's trees. There were so many hands on things to explore!

Fall Family Dessert Social

11/14/2022

Families from our CD Andrew HS site came together for a sweet celebration of fall on November 10th. Each family brought a dessert to share with one another. It was a wonderful night of connecting for our families. We look forward to hosting a Spring Social event in the new year!

Geography with Mr. Bishop & Mrs. Lendraitis

11/14/2022

High school classic students in Geography class with Mr. Bishop and Mrs. Lendraitis have been learning about different regions of the United States. Students researched various states and made travel brochures to share with their classmates.

PBIS FALL CELEBRATION!!!

10/11/2022

The CD Program ended our PBIS pledge week with an amazing celebration at our Morton-Gingerwood School. Each year we make a pledge, a promise or vow to uphold and follow the 3 B’s of CD (Be Responsible, Be Respectful, and Be Safe). The Fall Celebration is program-wide event (all sites) for students and staff to demonstrate our commitment to PBIS. Below are pictures of all CD Andrew classrooms participating in the fun of our celebration!

Homecoming Dance!!!

9/29/2022

Students attended the Homecoming dance on Saturday, September 24th to dance the night away with classmates and friends! It was a little dark to take photos, but we couldn't resist to show how amazing everyone looked. It was a great time.