District 202 Education Partners, hello...
"I love a parade!" Well, that would sound better if A) this weren't email; and B) I could actually carry a tune...
In any case, best wishes to everyone for tomorrow's 58th Annual Community Homecoming Parade which steps off at 9 a.m.; and to all of our high schools as they celebrate Homecoming over the next few weeks. Click here for a complete list of activities at each high school: http://www.psd202.org/community/homecoming.htm
We have our usual assortment of news and photos posted below. First, a few important notes:
- Here are the September 28, 2009 Board of Education Meeting Notes. Among other action, the Board unanimously approved the 2009-2010 budget; and by a 6-1 vote, a settlement with former principal Dr. Lawrence Rainey.
- As noted last week, we have received and posted our state school report cards. Click here for more information about our continuing academic improvement: http://news.psd202.org/news/display.php?newsitem=1295
- District 202 social workers will present a seminar for parents of middle and high school students about current drug and alcohol trends from 7-8 p.m. Thursday, October 8, 2009 at Plainfield South High School. Click here for more: http://news.psd202.org/news/display.php?newsitem=1305
- The Friends of Plainfield Academy will host the fifth annual "Bobcat Bowl" on Saturday, October 17, 2009 to raise money to support to students of Plainfield Academy. Click here for more: http://news.psd202.org/news/display.php?newsitem=1300
- Walker's Grove Elementary School Principal Dr. Kellie Sanders will make two presentations to the National Conference for Professors of Educational Administration in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals. The first is about administrative evaluations. The second outlines the work being done at Walker's Grove with professional learning communities. Kudos to Dr. Sanders!
- Kudos as well to Plainfield North High School and Plainfield High School-Central Campus Key Club members and Plainfield Academy Principal Tod Schnowske who raised $850 on September 27, 2009 to benefit the Plainfield Kiwanis club.
New Photos This Week
Please click on the "District 202 Photos"link below to see these photos of our students and staff in action:
- Crystal Lawns Elementary School - 50th Anniversary Open House
- Meadow View Elementary School - Magic Math
- Wesmere Elementary School - Diorama Book Reports
- Ridge Elementary School - Apple Day
- Charles Reed Elementary School - Letters to Soldiers
- Eagle Pointe Elementary School - Sharon Creech Author Visit
- Plainfield East High School - Teacher/Student Jersey Day
- Plainfield Academy - Green Clean
- Aux Sable Middle School - Rachel's Challenge Speaker
- PNHS/Bonnie McBeth Learning Center - Spanish Lesson
- PNHS/Bonnie McBeth Learning Center - Computer Games
Virtual Backpack
We've posted eight new fliers this week on the District 202 "Virtual Backpack." Check out the Virtual Backpack section of this newsletter to review and download this week's materials, and please spread the word with family and friends about this great new "green" tool.
Finally...
More information on the 2009-2010 budget is posted below. Remember that we will share everything as we begin the work to eliminate the $16 million operating fund deficit over the next four years.
Have a great weekend.
Tom Hernandez
Director of Community Relations
Plainfield CCSD 202
(815) 577-4008 (office)
"We Prepare Learners for the Future"
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PNHS Computer Games for Preschoolers
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Plainfield North High School seniors Ruben Solis and Eric Domingo show a Bonnie McBeth Early Learning Center student the computer game they designed for him.
Preschoolers in Lynn Liszka's class paired up with students in Laura Lopez's Game Design class for the activity.
The high schoolers had two days to create lesson plans and design age-appropriate computer games for the preschool students.
View more photos here.
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District 202 News
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D. 202 social workers host parent seminar on drugs, alcohol trends
District 202 social workers will present a seminar for parents of middle and high school students about current drug and alcohol trends from 7-8 p.m. Thursday, October 8, 2009 at Plainfield South High... For the whole story, click here.
Meadow View E.S. students to host first Tribal Tribute
Visitors to the Meadow View Elementary School gymnasium on Friday, October 9, 2009, will be transported back to the days when Native American tribes were the only people to inhabit North America.
The... For the whole story, click here.
Creekside’s 4th annual family literacy night goes to the dogs
Creekside Elementary School students and families will get to listen to stories about animals and dogs and meet one too as part of the school’s fourth annual Family Literacy Night on Tuesday, October ... For the whole story, click here.
Meadow View third graders learn math with pumpkins
Third grade students at Meadow View Elementary School will practice “pumpkin math” this year to learn concepts such as estimating, measuring, sorting and counting.
On Thursday, October 29, 2009, thi... For the whole story, click here.
Plainfield North students make computer games for preschoolers
Tap, tap, tap, tap.
The sound of little fingers typing on computer keyboards filled the air of Laura Lopez’s classroom at Plainfield North High School on Tuesday, September 29, 2009.
The fingers b... For the whole story, click here.
Plainfield Academy announces 5th annual Bobcat Bowl
The Friends of Plainfield Academy will host the fifth annual “Bobcat Bowl” on Saturday, October 17, 2009, from 10 p.m.-1 a.m. at Pioneer Lanes, 150 South Joliet Road, Plainfield to raise money to supp... For the whole story, click here.
Plainfield Academy students learn how to “green clean”
Plainfield Academy students now know how to use soap nuts to wash their clothes, make their own shampoos and household cleaners and pack a trash-free lunch.
Plainfield High School-Central Campus grad... For the whole story, click here.
Plainfield North students & preschoolers teach Spanish lessons
NEWS
Students in Lynn Liszka’s preschool class know how to sing their “Hello Song” and “Goodbye Song” in both English and Spanish.
On Friday, September 25, 2009, they decided to teach a Spanish lesso... For the whole story, click here.
District 202 budget approved with plan to eliminate $16 million deficit
The District 202 Board of Education on September 28, 2009 approved a 2009-2010 budget that includes a projected $16 million operating fund deficit due to growth-related rising costs and shrinking reve... For the whole story, click here.
Rifle shell found at PHSCC; school put on soft lockdown, nothing found
Plainfield High School – Central Campus was put on “soft lockdown” for about 25 minutes this morning after a student found a shell from what appeared to be a large rifle.
A student found the shell ar... For the whole story, click here.
District 202 state report cards show continuing student growth
***Note: this contains new information added to a press release originally issued on August 27, 2009.
Plainfield – District 202 students’ achievement overall on state standardized tests rose for the ... For the whole story, click here.
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District 202 Virtual Backpack
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NEW THIS WEEK OF 9/27/09
Panther Sports Club Girls Basketball
Gender: Female
Staff or Students: Students
Grade Level: Elementary, Middle, High
School: All Elementary Schools, All Middle Schools, All High Schools
Rush-Copley Healthplex Fall & Winter Program Newsletter
Gender: Both Genders
Staff or Students: Staff and Students
Grade Level: Elementary, Middle, Preschool
School: All Elementary Schools, All Middle Schools
Cub Scout Pack 81
Gender: Male
Staff or Students: Students
Grade Level: Elementary
School: Grand Prairie
Plainfield Park District Youth Basketball Leagues
Gender: Both Genders
Staff or Students: Staff and Students
Grade Level: Elementary, Middle
School: All Elementary Schools, All Middle Schools
Fire Prevention Week Open House
Gender: Both Genders
Staff or Students: Staff and Students
Grade Level: All Grades
School: Eichelberger, Bonnie McBeth, Freedom, Lincoln, Central ES, Grand Prairie, Heritage Grove, Plainfield Academy, Indian Trail, PCHS, Walkers Grove, Crystal Lawns, Ira Jones, PEHS, John F Kennedy, PNHS, Eagle Pointe
Romeoville Community Basketball
Gender: Both Genders
Staff or Students: Staff and Students
Grade Level: Elementary, Middle, Preschool
School: All Elementary Schools, All Middle Schools
Red House Girls Basketball Skills Clinic
Gender: Female
Staff or Students: Students
Grade Level: 7th, 8th, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
School: Red House
PEHS Baseball Hitting League
Gender: Male
Staff or Students: Staff and Students
Grade Level: Elementary, Middle
School: Eichelberger, Liberty, Creekside, John F Kennedy, Lakewood Falls
For a complete list of all items, visit our
District 202 Virtual Backpack
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