Roy F. McCampbell's Blog

Suppose I better do this before things turn into all John Hughes here for all of March! I’ve chosen what I think WILL win for each and what I WANT to win…

I have NO clue on who’s going to win this year! But watching the Oscars (LIVE, which is allllllll night long as I live in the UK) is always a big thing for me and I always try to choose the winners. Can’t wait for Sunday night! 🙂

Best Picture

American Hustle
Captain Phillips
Dallas Buyers Club
(WANT) Gravity
Her
Nebraska
Philomena
(WILL) 12 Years a Slave
The Wolf of Wall Street

Best Actor in a Leading Role

Christian Bale (American Hustle)
Bruce Dern (Nebraska)
(WANT) Leonardo DiCaprio (The Wolf of Wall Street)
Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave)
(WILL) Matthew McConaughey (Dallas Buyers Club)

Best Actress in a Leading Role

Amy Adams (American Hustle)
(WILL) Cate Blanchett…

Last night I had the pleasure of attending the Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration held at Kennedy School. The event is always filled with happiness and joy for both adults and children alike.

It was moving to see the number of former District 81 students return to Kennedy School last night. As one attendee said, “You’re never too old for Dr. Seuss Night.”

I am filled with great pride to know that District 81 has the opportunity to partake in such a memorable event that has become one of the most anticipated traditions in the community. With the Mayor of Schiller Park, several village trustees and five Board of Education members participating, and many men and women from the  dedicated fire and police departments the community came together last night to create a memory for a child that they will always cherish.

It is an honor and privilege to participate and support…

I was proud to support members of the District 81 faculty and staff who participated in the Polar Plunge at Northwestern University today.  They took the plunge to raise money for Special Olympics and as always their dedication was an inspiration me. Director Cline and I cheered them on from the icy shoreline of Lake Michigan.

District 81 is an amazing place to work and learn as a result of the awesome students we are blessed to serve and dedicated and passionate educators, such as those who participated in today’s event.

My appreciation and heartfelt thanks goes out to those who participated, and for their stellar representation of the District 81 Learning Community.

Enjoy the pictures and the rest of your weekend! 🙂