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Education Partners - November 18, 2009

District 202 Education Partners, hello...
 
Logistical challenges this week require us to send this regular dispatch a litle early. Still we lack for nothing when it comes to news, photos and information about District 202. First, a few important notes:
 
  • The Board of Education will meet in regular session on Monday, November 23, 2009 at the district administrative center, 15732 Howard Street, Plainfield. The public part of the meeting will start at 7:30 p.m. The full agenda will be posted Friday afternoon under "Board Docs" on the district web site (www.psd202.org)
  • We've posted the 2009-10 District 202 Middle School First Quarter Honor Roll under "District 202 Excels."
  • Alert to Heritage Grove Middle School families: the school is hosting its annual fall book fair through Tuesday, November 24, 2009 in the Media Center.  The book fair will be open during school hours and during scheduled parent conference times. All proceeds from this book fair will be used to purchase additional materials for the Media Center.
  • Kudos to the Aux Sable Middle School students, staff and families who donated 4,964 items as part of the school's Veterans Day activities, for Operation Care Package, to benefit our military overseas.
  • Kudos as well to the Aux Sable Middle School 7th Grade Choir, which made 37 holiday cards for a five-year-old boy named Noah, who is in the hospital with brain cancer. The Choir members learned about Noah from another Aux Sable student. What a wonderful gesture!
  • Congratulations and best luck to Plainfield High School-Central Campus junior Madeline "Maddie" Mikrut will compete in this weekend's state swimming meet at New Trier High School. She will swim the 100 meter Butterfly. Maddie is the first Plainfield Swimming Co-op member to qualify for state competition since 2004.
  • The 2009-2010 Great Read Committee is kicking off this year's program with some creativity - and a tasty holiday season beverage! Acclaimed author Luis Urrea will formally begin the 2009-2010 Great Read program with a reading/discussion/signing of his book, "Into the Beautiful North" at 7 p.m. Monday, December 7, 2009 at the Joliet Barnes and Noble store, 2621 Plainfield Road, Joliet.
    Area students and adults are invited and encouraged to suggest a name for a special drink - white cinnamon hot chocolate - being made in honor of Urrea, whose father is Mexican and mother is American.  The winning student (prekindergarten through high school) will receive a $25 Barnes and Noble gift card. The winning adult (18 years and older) will receive a signed copy of "Into the Beautiful North." Entries must be received by 5 p.m. December 1, 2009. Please visit the Great Read web site for more information and to submit your ideas to name this special beverage: www.psd202.org/greatread
New Photos This Week
 
Please click on the "District 202 Photos" link below to see these photos of our students and staff in action:
  • Eagle Pointe Elementary School - Food Drive 2009
  • Meadow View Elementary School - Disguised Turkeys
  • Drauden Point Middle School - Virtual Author Visit
  • Drauden Point Middle School - Yearlong Food Drive
  • Bonnie McBeth Learning Center - Thankful Turkeys
Virtual Backpack

We've posted five 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. Click here for more information about the Virtual Backpack: http://www.psd202.org/vbackpack.htm

Budget Deficit Elimination Strategy
 
Thanks to everyone who has already shared ideas for ways to reduce the district's projected $16 million operating budget deficit. Every single suggestion is being shared with the superintendent and Board of Education. Submit your ideas/suggestions for reducing costs through this special page:  District Deficit Elimination Strategy

Finally...
 
Plainfield South High School must postpone its production of "Noises Off", which was scheduled to open this weekend, because of a minor injury of one of the main cast members. The show will now be performed Friday, December 18 and Saturday, December 19, 2009 at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, December 20, 2009 at 2:30 p.m.  We hope we're not jinxing the PSHS cast and crew when we say, "Break a leg!"
 
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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FUTURE EVENTS

Nov 18 -Board Committee Meeting
Board Meetings
Nov 18 -Band Concert-6, 7, 8th grade
Ira Jones MS
Nov 19 -Liberty Food Drive
Liberty ES
Nov 19 -Fall Picture Re-Take Day
Liberty ES
Nov 19 -Thanksgiving Feast - Red & Green Villages
Bonnie McBeth LC Events
Nov 19 -RI Parent Teacher Conferences
Ridge ES
Nov 19 -RI Lifetouch Picture Retake Day
Ridge ES
Nov 19 -Picture Retake
River View ES
Nov 19 -CS Food Drive
Creekside ES
Nov 19 -Picture retakes
Wesmere ES
Nov 19 -Book Club
Indian Trail MS
Nov 19 -Multicultural Club
Drauden Point MS
Nov 19 -Club Green Meeting
Drauden Point MS
Nov 19 -Homework Club
Indian Trail MS
Nov 19 -Parent/Teacher Conference
River View ES
Nov 19 -Parent/Teacher Conference
River View ES
Nov 19 -Parent/Teacher Conferences
Heritage Grove MS
Nov 19 -P/T Conferences
Freedom ES
Nov 19 -Parent/Teacher Conferences & Book Fair
Eichelberger ES
Nov 19 -Fall Conference
Meadow View ES
Nov 19 -Eagle Pointe Parent-Teacher Conferences
Eagle Pointe ES
Nov 19 -PTO Meeting
Aux Sable MS
Nov 19 - Lincoln 3rd grade Fall Turkey-tacular
Lincoln ES
Nov 19 -8th Grade Band Recruitment Concert
John F Kennedy MS
Nov 19 -Mr. Pomcat
PHS-CC
Nov 19 -6th Grade/Jazz Band Concert
Aux Sable MS
Nov 19 -Band Concert
PNHS
Nov 19 -RI Third Grade Solar System Night
Ridge ES
Nov 20 -VIP Day
Crystal Lawns ES
Nov 20 -Fall Play Performance
PSHS
Nov 20 -Thanksgiving Feast - Yellow & Blue Villages
Bonnie McBeth LC Events
Nov 20 -CS Food Drive
Creekside ES
Nov 20 -Parent/Teacher Conference
River View ES
Nov 20 -Parent/Teacher Conference
River View ES
Nov 20 -Boys Basketball
Heritage Grove MS
Nov 20 -PTA Grandparents Dinner 6-8:30 PM
Central ES
Nov 21 -Fall Play Performance
PSHS

For a complete list of all events, visit our
calendar
District Event Calendar

  

Meadow View Disguised Turkeys

First grade students in Kim Schuelke's class at Meadow View Elementary school created disguised turkeys. With the turkeys, the students also had to write a paragraph about who their turkey is and why it cannot be eaten.

The turkeys are part of the MVTPP or the Meadow View Turkey Protection Program.

View more photos here.

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District 202 News


Eagle Pointe students “tie” together to make holidays bright
The Eagle Pointe Elementary School Physical Education Department is banding together to make the holidays brighter for kids in the community. P.E. staff members are holding a “Y Tie” fundraiser and d... For the whole story, click here.

Residents invited to name special Great Read beverage, win prizes
The 2009-2010 Great Read Committee is kicking off this year's community reading program with some creativity -- and a tasty holiday season beverage. Acclaimed author Luis Urrea will formally begin ... For the whole story, click here.

Drauden Point students pledge to make a difference with yearlong drive to stop hunger
What started out as a six week community service project has turned into a yearlong pledge to raise awareness of, and fight the issue of hunger in the community. Eighth grade students in Eric Kelly’s... For the whole story, click here.

Plainfield Central H.S. PTSO approves $1,300 in mini grants
Christmas came early for some staff members and programs at Plainfield High School-Central Campus. The Plainfield Teacher Student Organization (PTSO) recently approved $1,300 worth of mini grants to ... For the whole story, click here.

Plainfield East forms “Mother’s Club” to attract volunteers
Scores of Plainfield East High School moms have joined together to volunteer and get involved in their school as part of the first-ever PEHS “Mother’s Club.” PEHS Principal Tony Manville came up with... For the whole story, click here.

Charles Reed gifted students share 2010 Monarch nominees
Charles Reed Elementary School fourth and fifth grade gifted students will use a mix of technology and teaching strategies to share the books nominated for the 2010 Monarch program with second grade s... For the whole story, click here.

Charles Reed families celebrate diversity with cultural display
The main hallway that greets visitors to Charles Reed Elementary School has become a rotating display of cultural artifacts, celebrating diversity and the differences and similarities that bind the st... For the whole story, click here.

Charles Reed student credited on radio for service to others
WGN Radio 720 recently recognized a Charles Reed Elementary School fifth grade student as the “Kid of the Week” for his selflessness and compassion for others. WGN radio host Steve Cochran interviewe... For the whole story, click here.

Drauden Point M.S. hosts first District 202 “virtual” author visit
Author Michael Grant visited with eighth grade students at Drauden Point Middle School last week, without ever leaving the comfort of his California home. The author visit, set up by Anderson’s Books... For the whole story, click here.

Plainfield North Key Club members volunteer for Kiwanis Club
Plainfield North High School Key Club members are helping the Plainfield Kiwanis Club ring in the spirit of the season at the annual “Pictures with Santa” event in downtown Plainfield. From 1-9 p.m. ... For the whole story, click here.

"Good news, bad news”: District 202 is efficient, cost-effective
There’s good news, and there’s bad news about District 202’s efforts to eliminate a projected $16 million operating fund deficit. Interestingly, it’s the same news. A new comparison of about 130 dat... For the whole story, click here.

District 202 schools host Internet Safety Night for parents
Plainfield North High School, Heritage Grove, Ira Jones and John F. Kennedy middle schools; in conjunction with Eagle Pointe, Freedom, Lincoln, and Walker’s Grove elementary schools will hold an Inter... For the whole story, click here.

District 202 students donate trick or treats to U.S. troops
U.S. troops will have a sweeter holiday thanks to the generous donations of some District 202 students. Students at Crystal Lawns and Liberty elementary schools and John F. Kennedy Middle School dona... For the whole story, click here.

Plainfield East H.S. artists volunteer time & talents to paint murals for Easter Seals
Plainfield East High School art club members are lending a hand -- and a paint brush -- by volunteering to make the newly renovated classrooms at Easter Seals a little brighter and friendlier for the ... For the whole story, click here.

Plainfield North H.S. dance students choreograph & perform annual Winter Dance Show
Nearly 90 junior and senior Plainfield North High School dance students will entertain classmates, staff members, family and friends with a Winter Dance Show showcasing their many talents. The studen... For the whole story, click here.

Plainfield North newspaper receives high journalism honors
The Plainfield North High School Crimson Prowler has received one of the highest honors bestowed on high school newspapers. The staff of the 2008-2009 Crimson Prowler has received a Gold Medalist cer... For the whole story, click here.

 

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District 202 Virtual Backpack

NEW THIS WEEK OF 11/15/09

Ignite Cheerleading
Gender: Both Genders
Staff or Students: Staff and Students
Grade Level: All Grades
School: All Elementary Schools, All Middle Schools, Bonnie McBeth, Plainfield Academy

Christmas Through The Ages
Gender:
Staff or Students: Staff and Students
Grade Level: All Grades
School: All Schools



  For a complete list of all items, visit our
  District 202 Virtual Backpack

 

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