Join us in welcoming our new staff members! Next up, Ms. Lowman in 3rd Grade!
5 months ago, Shabbona Elementary
A picture of Ms. Lowman and her boyfriend posing outside next to Buc-ee  at Buc-ee's
Join us in welcoming our new staff members! Next up, Ms. Edwards in 1st Grade!
5 months ago, Shabbona Elementary
A picture of Ms. Edwards in her "Hello first grade" shirt
Join us in welcoming our new staff members! Next up is Mrs. Bergin in Kindergarten!
5 months ago, Shabbona Elementary
A picture of Mrs. Bergin, her husband and daughter
Join us in welcoming our new staff members! First up, Ms. Regan in Kindergarten!
5 months ago, Shabbona Elementary
A picture of Ms. Regan
BESD53 Families, Schedules are now live in Skyward. Please be advised that bus routing information continues to be entered and updated. Up until the night before school, this should be checked for accurate times. If you do not see any bus routes, please check again on Friday Afternoon; the Transportation Department is continuing to update and enter these.
5 months ago, BESD53 District Office
I am very excited to join the Shabbona team this year and would like to introduce myself and briefly convey my educational philosophy. First, let’s start with me personally- My name is Michelle Sobkoviak. I have been married to my husband, Jeff, for 25 years and we have 2 adult children. I was born in Michigan and moved to Arizona when I was in high school. My family and I moved to Illinois in 2013 to get back to our Midwestern roots as my husband’s family lives here. I love to travel, do projects around the house, spend time with my family, and read. My career in education started in Arizona where I graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor’s degree in elementary education. I taught Jr. High (most subjects) for 5 years before moving into the Reading Specialist role at that level after receiving a Master’s in elementary education with a reading specialist endorsement from Northern Arizona University. I was in that role for 3 years and then decided I’d like to get additional hands-on insight around how students learn to read and taught 3rd grade for 1 year. At that time a middle/high school reading specialist position opened up at the district office and I then transitioned to that. After 10 years in the classroom, I obtained my second Master’s degree, this time in Educational Leadership, and moved to a neighboring district with the principal who originally hired me. I became an assistant principal in a brand new PreK-8 school. After 2 years, I became the principal of that same PreK-8 building. I enjoyed 4 years as the principal and then my family and I moved to Illinois in 2013 where I was the assistant principal and then the principal at Milford Grade School. Throughout my education and early career experiences I developed the philosophy that all students can learn at levels that challenge them individually. Whether it was the conditions/environment in which they learned and/or what they learned, it was my responsibility as an educator to figure out what it took to make that happen. I welcomed the opportunity to research and apply new strategies to my teaching in order to allow my students to continually learn at high levels; building their self esteem and celebrating the small successes along the way so that they wanted to continue that success. As an administrator, that’s what drives me! As a building leader I strive to support the educators I lead in that philosophy all the while keeping what is best for students at the center of it all. Learning is a lifelong skill and love of learning starts with us! I’m looking forward to being a Tiger and working with the Shabbona team and community to fulfill this philosophical mission. If you have any questions, celebrations, or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our office. It is through a team approach that together we can make this happen! We are Shabbona Tigers and the world will hear us ROAR! To see all the great things we're doing at Shabbona and to keep informed, please like and follow us on our new Facebook page: Shabbona Elementary
5 months ago, Shabbona Elementary
Picture of Mrs. Sobkoviak
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5 months ago, Shabbona Elementary
BESD53 Tiger Mascot with tiger paws across the top of the picture
BESD53 will participate in the Free Summer Meals Program again this year. This program is open to all kids 18 or younger in Kankakee County. Breakfast and Lunch will be served Monday through Friday, June 4 - June 28th at Alan Shepard and July 1 - August 16th at the Upper Grade Center. Please see the Flyer for further details!
7 months ago, BESD53 District Office
Free Sumer Meals Flyer
Free Summer Meals FLyer-SPanish
Last night BESD53 held our "Kindergarten Roundup"! We had Kindergarten teachers from every building meet the incoming students and did a quick screener to help ensure the best placement for them. Information was also handed out on kindergarten readiness, and a fun photo op for our future BESD53 Tigers! Thank you to all who came and the staff who helped make this a success!
9 months ago, Caitlin Smith
image with future students and different cacti clipart.
Kindergarten Roundup is this Wednesday! Sign up today to attend. Who: All incoming BESD53 Kindergarteners (must be 5 on or before September 1st, 2024) Where: Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center 200 W. John Casey Rd. When: April 17th, 2024 4:00-6:00 pm Please visit our website to sign up for a screening time to ensure the best placement for your child in our district! Please RSVP at www.besd53.org/page/kindergarten-information We look forward to meeting all of our new Kindergarteners!
9 months ago, Caitlin Smith
Kindergarten Round up Flyer - English
Kindergarten Round up flyer- Spanish
Please join BESD53 for our 2024-25 Kindergarten Roundup! Who: All incoming BESD53 Kindergarteners (must be 5 on or before September 1st, 2024) Where: Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center 200 W. John Casey Rd. When: April 17th, 2024 4:00-6:00 pm Please visit our website to sign up for a screening time to ensure the best placement for your child in our district! Please RSVP at www.besd53.org/page/kindergarten-information We look forward to meeting all of our new Kindergarteners!
10 months ago, BESD53 District Office
Kindergarten Roundup Flyer
Due to emergency maintenance on our internet, the district's phones and internet will be down for up to approximately 15 minutes today, February 5, 2024, starting at 1:30 PM. If you have an emergency and need to contact your student's school during that time please contact our emergency line *redacted*. Thank you for your understanding.
11 months ago, BESD53 District Office
BESD53 Families, Due to the forecasted inclement weather, Bourbonnais Elementary School District #53 will not be in normal attendance, tomorrow, January 16th, 2024. Instead, we will be utilizing an E-Learning day. Please reference the information provided by your student's teacher.
12 months ago, BESD53 District Office
Emergency E-Learning Day Post for Tuesday Jan. 16, 2024
Due to forecasted Inclement Weather, BESD53 will not be in regular attendance, on January 12, 2024. We will be following the Schedule B dismissal times: Liberty - 12:30 p.m. Shabbona and Upper Grade Center - 1:10 p.m. LeVasseur and Shepard - 1:45 p.m. Half Day Pre-K- Canceled
12 months ago, BESD53 District Office
EMERGENCY SCHEDULE B DAY -1/12/2024
Upcoming Dates to Remember!
over 1 year ago, BESD53 District Office
Dates to remember for end of the year
Help Needed for Field Day! Please visit the link below for more information! https://5il.co/1tl78
over 1 year ago, Jackie Tingley
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May 2023 Lunch Menu https://5il.co/1tc8m
over 1 year ago, Jackie Tingley
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Shabbona was GLOWING last night for Family Literacy Night! Thank you to the students, staff and families for making this an amazing evening of reading, fun and family!
over 1 year ago, Jackie Tingley
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I am so excited to begin our fall Scholastic Book Fair on Tuesday! Our fair will run from Tuesday, April 11th through Friday, April 14th. It will be open till 2:00 each day, AND for our Family Literacy Night on April 13th. Some details you will need to know: *Each class will have scheduled times to come, and teachers will be sending that information out. *Tax is NOT included in the cost of the book, so please take that into consideration when sending money for your student's wish list item and send enough to cover tax as well. *If you choose to come with your child's class, please be prepared to show ID in the office since you will be in the building with their class. PAYMENT OPTIONS Cash. Please put it in an envelope with your student's name, their classroom teacher's name, and the amount in the envelope written right on it. E-Wallet. Link is below. You can add money to this account and your student will not have to worry about carrying any cash with them. We can look up their name right on the cash register so they don't need anything else. If you come in with your student's class, you can use your credit card. Please do not send credit cards with students! We will NOT be accepting any checks. Our only forms of payment are those listed above. If you have any questions, please email me at cunninghamr@besd53.org.
over 1 year ago, Jackie Tingley
Booik Fair
BESD53 Families, Out of an abundance of caution and the severe inclement weather forecasts, Bourbonnais Elementary School District #53 will not be in normal attendance, tomorrow, March 3rd, 2023. Instead, we will be utilizing an E-Learning day. Please reference the information provided by your student's teacher.
almost 2 years ago, Technology