Events – Spring 2021

Full List of Events:


Social: Pet Show

Career Workshop

  • Date & Time: Wednesday, January 27th, 2020 at 6:00 pm.
  • Location: Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85311994113?pwd=Z3JJQjB4YUZmUG1hNUltMmFpNGpEQT09
  • Description: This workshop will provide information on how to make a strong resume, interview well, search for jobs, and complete graduate school applications.
    • Guest speakers include:
      • Dartina Dunlap – Coordinator, GSU Career Services
      • Abe Mobley – Assistant Principal, Prairie-Hills JHS
      • Scott McAlister – Assistant Superintendent, Homewood #153
      • Roger Schnitzler – Principal, Manteno High School
      • Jennifer Tekiela -Assistant Principal, Troy Hofer Elementary
  • Audience: Any student planning to work in schools or in any education related fields.
  • Organizers: SEA & KDP leaders.
  • RSVP: Open. All welcome!
  • Flyer: flyer, career workshop 1.27.21 – SEA & KDP vF

Live Read-Alouds, February – Black History Month

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List of read alouds.

Social: Yoga

Story Time: Community and Activism – February 8th, 2021


Social: Hot Chocolate Bomb Making


Library Workshop 2 – Civil Rights (Kind Kids’ Virtual Storytelling Time)

  • Date & Time: Wednesday February 24th, 6pm-7pm
  • Location: Zoom: TBD
  • Description: Join us to learn more about civil rights! This workshop includes a read aloud, guest speakers, and an interactive activity for all ages!
  • Audience: Students of all ages!
  • RSVP: Register here!
  • Flyer: flyer, library workshops. Spring 2021 – SEA & KDP.

Live Read- Alouds, March – Women’s History Month

Live Read- Alouds, National Read Across America Day

Social: Musical Bingo

Library Workshop 3 – Women’s Rights (Kind Kids’ Virtual Storytelling Time)

  • Date & Time: Monday March 8th, 6pm-7pm
  • Location: Zoom: TBD
  • Description: Join us to learn more about women’s rights! This workshop includes a read aloud, guest speakers, and an interactive activity for all ages!
  • Audience: Students of all ages!
  • RSVP: Register here!
  • Flyer: flyer, library workshops. Spring 2021 – SEA & KDP.

Social – Meet and Greet

  • Date & Time: Saturday March 13th 13th, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm.
  • Location: Starbucks: 4800 West 211th Street Unit D, Matteson, IL 60443
  • Description: Come meet your SEA and KDP leaders, get a free coffee, and pick up your supplies for an upcoming community service project.
  • Audience: All SEA member!
  • RSVP: Not required.
  • Flyer: flyer, Meet and Greet 3.13.21 – SEA and KDP

Social – Blanket Making

Social – Trivia Night

Vaccine Clinic 

  • Date & Time: Wednesday March 24th, 6pm-7pm
  • Location: Zoom: TBD
  • Description:Join us to learn more about LGBTQ and identity! This workshop includes a read aloud, guest speakers, and an interactive activity for all ages!
  • Audience: Students of all ages
  • RSVP:Register here!
  • Flyer: flyer, library workshops. Spring 2021 – SEA & KDP

Professional Development Training

Social: Painting

  • Date & Time: Wednesday, April 7th, 6pm
  • Location: Zoom:
  • Description: Join us for painting night! Show of your creativity and take a brain break by painting some pictures.
  • Audience: Open! All are welcome!
  • RSVP: Not required
  • Organizers: SEA & KDP leaders
  • Flyer:

Library Workshop 5 – Animals

  • Date & Time: Monday, April 12th, 6pm-7pm
  • Location: Zoom: TBD
  • Description:Join us to learn more about animals! This workshop includes a read aloud, guest speakers, and an interactive activity for all ages!
  • Audience: Students of all ages
  • RSVP:Register here!
  • Flyer: flyer, library workshops. Spring 2021 – SEA & KDP.

Social: Charades

  • Date & Time: Monday, April 19th, 6pm
  • Location: Zoom: TBD
  • Description: Take a break and reset your mind by joining us for a fun game of charades!
  • Audience: Open! All are welcome!
  • RSVP: Not required
  • Organizers: SEA & KDP leaders
  • Flyer:

Library Workshop 6 – Environment

  • Date & Time: Wednesday, April 28th, 6pm-7pm
  • Location: Zoom: TBD
  • Description:Join us to learn more about the environment! This workshop includes a read aloud, guest speakers, and an interactive activity for all ages!
  • Audience: Students of all ages
  • RSVP:Register here!
  • Flyer: flyer, library workshops. Spring 2021 – SEA & KDP.