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Education Partners Newsletter
 

Education Partners - December 23, 2009

District 202 Education Partners, hello...
 
Our students may be on winter break, but the District 202 news never stops...First, a few important notes:
 
  • Kudos and congratulations to the 163 District 202 high school seniors who have been named 2010-2011 Illinois State Scholars. The 163 is nine percent more students than last year, so this is a significant accomplishment both for the students, and for our district. http://news.psd202.org/news/display.php?newsitem=1410
  • Here is Dr. Harper's community column for December 2009. The superintendent shares more information about the ongoing work to eliminate our projected $16 million operating fund deficit.
  •  District 202 will host a series of discussions aimed at improving the relationships between teenagers and their parents. All District 202 parents, especially those with children in seventh through twelfth grades, are invited to attend the "Systematic Training for Effective Parenting of Teens" (STEP/Teen) program to learn effective parenting strategies. The first discussion session will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, January 20, 2010, at Plainfield High School-Central Campus, 24120 West Fort Beggs Drive, Plainfield. Click here for  more: http://news.psd202.org/news/display.php?newsitem=1411
  • Our students, staff and families continue to do wonderful things for the less-fortunate in our community. There are many examples of District 202's kindness and spirit of service all year long. Several are included in today's news, below.
New Photos This Week
Please click on the "District 202 Photos" link below to see these photos of our students and staff in action:
  • Eichelberger Elementary School - Food Drive Donations
  • River View Elementary School - The Nutcracker Suite
  • Meadow View Elementary School - Ornament Patterns
  • Eichelberger Elementary School - Planet Blastoff
  • Grand Prairie Elementary School - Recycling Program
  • PHSCC - Battle of the Bulge Reenactment
 
Virtual Backpack

We've posted three 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...

Merry Christmas and happy holidays!

Tom Hernandez
Director of Community Relations
Plainfield CCSD 202
(815) 577-4008 (office)
tahernan@psd202.org
"We Prepare Learners for the Future"

 

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FUTURE EVENTS

Dec 24 -Winter Break - No School
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Dec 25 -Winter Break - No School
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Dec 26 -Winter Break - No School
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Eichelberger Planet Blastoff

First grade students at Elizabeth Eichelberger Elementary School made and wore special Space helmets on Thursday, December 17, 2009.

The students wore the helmets as they traveled between first grade classrooms to learn about the planets one last time, as they completed their "Sky" unit.

The students have studied all about the planets and even visited the Joliet Junior College (JJC) Planetarium as they studied the stars and other objects in the sky.

View all of the photos here

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District 202 News


JFK Middle School selling magnets to benefit St. Jude’s
John F. Kennedy Middle School staff members and students are selling school mascot car magnets to help raise $22,000 for St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital. The car magnets will be on hand on Mon... For the whole story, click here.

Timber Ridge M.S. to offer free English classes to ELL families
Timber Ridge Middle School is offering free English classes to the parents of District 202 English Language Leaner (ELL) students to help parents feel more comfortable in their school environments. T... For the whole story, click here.

Drauden Point M.S. students rise to AMC math challenge
Drauden Point Middle School students put their math skills to the test by participating in the 25th annual American Mathematics Competitions 8 (AMC8) contest. On November 17, 2009, Drauden Point sixt... For the whole story, click here.

Plainfield South’s generosity helps community during holidays
The generosity of Plainfield South High school faculty and staff made the holidays brighter for families in their community once again this year. In just the past month, Plainfield South staff member... For the whole story, click here.

District 202 hosts discussions to improve parent/teen relationships
District 202 will host a series of discussions aimed at improving the relationships between teenagers and their parents. All District 202 parents, especially those with children in seventh through tw... For the whole story, click here.

163 D. 202 students named 2010-2011 Illinois State Scholars
One hundred sixty three District 202 graduating high school seniors have been named 2010-2011 Illinois State Scholars because of their superior academic potential. The Illinois Student Assistance Com... For the whole story, click here.

Grand Prairie committee launches lunchtime recycling program
The New Year will bring even newer and “greener” habits for students at Grand Prairie Elementary School. When the students return to classes on Monday, January 4, 2010, they will begin using plastic ... For the whole story, click here.

Three D. 202 teachers earn top professional recognition
Three District 202 teachers earned certification from the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS), widely considered the highest professional recognition for educators. John F. K... For the whole story, click here.

 

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District 202 Virtual Backpack

NEW THIS WEEK OF 12/20/09

Plainfield Library Short Story Contest
Gender: Both Genders
Staff or Students: Staff and Students
Grade Level: 4th, 5th, 6th
School: All Elementary Schools, All Middle Schools

Plainfield Library Short Story Contest and Program
Gender: Both Genders
Staff or Students: Staff and Students
Grade Level: 4th, 5th, 6th
School: All Elementary Schools, All Middle Schools



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

 

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