Theresa Plascencia

Mother. Educator. Superintendent.

[Theresa Plascencia @WPS60Supt]

I had a wonderful time chatting with @MCELLeaders this month.

[MCEL @MCELLeaders]

New Episode Alert!
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[Theresa Plascencia @WPS60Supt]

It was wonderful celebrating Black History Month with our community during our Black History Celebration last Friday. Thank you to everyone who came out to the event, as well as to our amazing staff members for all their hard work to organize this year's celebration.

[Theresa Plascencia @WPS60Supt]

It was great having @repschneider at Lewis today to see the school's beautiful mural. Thank you Congressman Schneider for helping make this work possible and for all you do for our students!

[Theresa Plascencia @WPS60Supt]

Big congratulations to @waukHS principal Dan Hill who was officially recognized by the Illinois Principals Association as its Lake Region High School Principal of the Year earlier this week. Congratulations, Mr. Hill! Thank you for all you do for students and community!

[Theresa Plascencia @WPS60Supt]

Our District will host two special Safe Haven presentations in the coming weeks focusing on immigration-related topics.

The first presentation will take place at 7 p.m. on January 23, at Miguel Juarez MS.

https://t.co/Zxe6hXbiS8

[Theresa Plascencia @WPS60Supt]

We're proud of our staff members representing our District at @MCELLeaders conference today!

[Theresa Plascencia @WPS60Supt]

Thrilled to join our Board of Education last night in celebrating our schools that achieved Commendable and Exemplary designations this year. Proud of our students and staff!

[Theresa Plascencia @WPS60Supt]

It was wonderful meeting student Ambassadors at Oakdale today:
Jesus, President
J’Marie, VP
Bethany, Treasurer
Lisa, Secretary

[Theresa Plascencia @WPS60Supt]

Congrats to our District's finance team! https://t.co/hnuW7SsJQb

[Theresa Plascencia @WPS60Supt]

Today marks the beginning of Principal Appreciation Week, and I want to thank all of our wonderful school leaders for everything they do for our students, families and community on a daily basis! Thank you Principals!

[Theresa Plascencia @WPS60Supt]

A big thank you to everyone who came out to our Hispanic Heritage Celebration yesterday, as well as the staff members and community organizations who helped make this year's event a success!

[Theresa Plascencia @WPS60Supt]

Openings for our PreK program are available for 3- and 4-year-olds, or children who turn 5 after Sep. 1. Based upon availability, parents will have the option to enroll in either half-day or full-day preschool, as well as a two-way dual bilingual program: https://t.co/YCXwOan2eo

[Theresa Plascencia @WPS60Supt]

I was delighted to hear my colleague, Dr. Omar Castillo from Keeneyville Schools, speak at the IASA annual conference in Springfield this week. Dr. Castillo is one of the many talented educators worth celebrating during Hispanic Heritage Month.

[Theresa Plascencia @WPS60Supt]

A big thank you to @hechingerreport for featuring my editorial, where I discuss the barriers educators of color face and the work we are doing to overcome them!
Read more:
https://t.co/evAKy4I3hH

[Theresa Plascencia @WPS60Supt]

Yesterday was IT Professionals Day, and I would like to take a moment to thank our wonderful IT team! Thank you for everything you do for our families, and keeping the District running smoothly!

[Theresa Plascencia @WPS60Supt]

Today we honor the memory of all those we lost on September 11, 2001.

Let us never forget the lives lost 23 years ago, as well as the bravery and sacrifice demonstrated by our first responders.

[Theresa Plascencia @WPS60Supt]

Our District will host its annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration on Thursday, October 3.

The theme of this year’s celebration of Hispanic history and culture is: “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together.”

Read more: https://t.co/Rk4hUp3DxR

[Theresa Plascencia @WPS60Supt]

The National Weather Service has issued heat advisories for our area Monday (August 26) and Tuesday (August 27) of this week.
Click the link to see some steps we are taking, as well as things families can do to help keep students cool:
https://t.co/fIsWCZkZCG

[Theresa Plascencia @WPS60Supt]

Had an absolute blast welcoming our families and staff back for the new year! Let's have a great year Waukegan!!

[Theresa Plascencia @WPS60Supt]

Our All Staff Back to School Kickoff event was a blast. So excited to welcome everyone back on Monday!