Category Archives: Everything else

Here We Go ‘Round The District 135 Rumor Mill…

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Orland Park Mom

Now that a tentative agreement has been made between the board and the union reps, we now sit back and wait until the January meeting when it becomes official.  Read the press release here.  Many rumors have been flying around about changes in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything else, Family, Politics, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Children First: Rally Brings Together Parents, Citizens and Teachers

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Orland Park Mom

Last night over 200 people gathered at the Administration building for a rally before the negotiation meeting took place.  I was there and was immediately impressed with the community togetherness that was displayed by the simple act of standing for … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything else, Family, Parenting, Politics, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Full House at District 135 School Board Meeting

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Orland Park Mom

You may have noticed the little green signs in many cars in the neighborhood that read “District 135 teachers are working without a contract”.  This prompted me to start asking questions and fueled my inquiries as to why this is … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything else, Family, Parenting, Politics, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | 8 Comments

Thankful for the Little Things

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Orland Park Mom

Every year I ask that my children express what they are thankful for on Thanksgiving.  Of course, we are all forever thankful for our families and friends, our health and the world around us.  As I ran around town yesterday and today gathering all … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything else, Family, Parenting, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 4 Comments

Disregard for Handicap Parking at School

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Orland Park Mom

Here in Orland Park we are blessed to have the awesome “valet” drop-off and pick-up system at our public schools.  Teachers stand outside and make sure our little ones get safely into the building.  I love this luxury, especially when the … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything else, Parenting, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Fall Colors

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Orland Park Mom
Posted in Everything else, Uncategorized | Tagged | Leave a comment

My Own Private Island

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Orland Park Mom

No, I did not win the lottery. The island I am referring to is purely symbolic. Let me explain…Over 15 years ago, I was a young bride living in the city, preparing for my first ever Thanksgiving dinner party. On … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything else, Family, Food, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 3 Comments

Jayhawks Descend on Marist

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Orland Park Mom

Even the rain didn’t deter the marching Jayhawks when they were invited, along with a handful of other area middle schools, to join the Marist marching band for the half-time performance on Friday, September 23rd.

Posted in Everything else, Family, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Ethnic Bunco…Coming To A Neighborhood Near You

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Orland Park Mom

I do not know about your neighborhood, but around here the ladies get together every once in a while for certain gatherings.  Purse parties, jewelry parties and sometimes Bunco game night.  Although I have never played, from what I can … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything else, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 12 Comments

September 11, 2011

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Orland Park Mom

The entire school student body and staff of Jerling Jr. High paid tribute to their country by forming an American flag.  It was a very moving and touching display of patriotism that followed their 9/11 Remembrance Assembly on Friday.  Great … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything else, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment