District 202 Education Partners, hello...
It goes without saying that this has been one of the busiest, most significant weeks in District 202's recent history. Thanks to everyone for your patience, understanding and support.
As always, lots of news, photos and information this week, but first a few important points:
- Here are the Board of Education Meeting Notes for January 25, 2010.
- The Board also met in special session Thursday, January 28, 2010 to continue its discussion of the proposed budget deficit elimination plan. More than 400 people attended on a bitterly cold night to listen and share their thoughts. We posted a summary on the District Deficit Elimination Strategy page.
- Congratulations to the Plainfield South High School computer club on its 1st and 4th places finishes in the Expert Division of the Joliet Junior College Robotics Competition on January 22, 2009. First place was taken by Brian Amelio, Jorge Barrios, Michael Holler, and Alex Smith. Fourth place was taken by Ray Farias, Chase Rice, Wyatt Uitich, and Nick Ursem.
- Best luck to the PSHS boys bowling team which finished 2nd in the sectional and qualified for the State Tournament in O'Fallon this weekend.
- Many of our schools, students, staff and families are collecting money to help the earthquake relief efforts in Haiti. We'll have totals next week, but from what we've seen so far, District 202 once again has much to be proud of.
- Congratulations to the District 202 high school art students from Plainfield High School-Central Campus, and Plainfield North and South high schools who took part in the prestigious Scholastic Art Competition and advanced to national judging in New York City. Click here: http://news.psd202.org/news/display.php?newsitem=1453
- Kudos as well to District 202 Sodexo general manager Eloise Sopka, who earned a Champion of Diversity Award for her leadership in the areas of diversity and inclusion, and for developing a strong relationship with the district. Click here: http://news.psd202.org/news/display.php?newsitem=1451
- The District 202 Next Step Team is hosting an informational night for families of students with special needs, to assist with their transition into adulthood. The "Adult Life: Accessing Services Parent Night" will take place from 6:30-8 p.m. on Thursday, February 4, 2010, in the Plainfield South High School media center. The school is located at 7800 West Caton Farm Road, Plainfield. Click here: http://news.psd202.org/news/display.php?newsitem=1449
New Photos This Week
Please click on the "District 202 Photos" link below to see these photos of our students and staff in action:
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PHSCC - Class of 1984 Donation
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Meadow View Elementary School - Online Art Gallery
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Walker's Grove Elementary School - Battle of the Books
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Liberty Elementary School - Arson Investigation Presentation
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Eichelberger Elementary School - Dr. Acevedo Reads
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Liberty Elementary School - Third Grade Solar System
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Charles Reed Elementary School - Black History Month
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JFK - Falcon TV
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PSHS - Outdoor Club Birdhouses
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PNHS/Bonnie McBeth - Gym Leaders
Virtual Backpack
We've posted 12 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. We've gotten more than 1,000 individual suggestions, and each of them 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...
Have a safe, warm weekend.
Tom Hernandez
Director of Community Relations
Plainfield CCSD 202
(815) 577-4008 (office)
"We Prepare Learners for the Future"
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Charles Reed Black History Month
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Students and staff members at Charles Reed Elementary School volunteered their time after school on Thursday, January 28, 2010, to help decorate the hallway display in honor of Black History Month in February.
The students copied famous quotes from well known African Americans in history and placed them on the wall next to a photo of the person that said it.
View more photos here.
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District 202 News
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John F. Kennedy M.S. gifted students launch Falcon TV
A dozen John F. Kennedy Middle School eighth grade students worked in groups, sitting around laptops, talking about historical events, listening to musical clips and taking pictures.
The students exc... For the whole story, click here.
PHSCC inducts third class of music honor society
Plainfield High School-Central Campus inducted the third class of its Tri-M Music Honor Society on Tuesday, January 26, 2010.
The Tri-M, or Modern Music Masters Honor Society, recognizes high school ... For the whole story, click here.
District 202 students place in prestigious art competition, advance to nationals
District 202 art students from Plainfield High School-Central Campus, and Plainfield North and South high schools took part in the prestigious Scholastic Art Competition and advanced to national judgi... For the whole story, click here.
Plainfield Plungers brave freezing water to aid Special Olympics
Five Timber Ridge Middle School staff members and one family member will voluntarily jump into freezing cold water on Saturday, March 6, 2010 to raise money for the Illinois Special Olympics.
The “Pl... For the whole story, click here.
District 202 food service director wins national diversity and inclusion award; Sodexo offers world cuisine celebrating ethnic and cultural heritage
Eloise Sopka, District 202’s food service general manager earned a Champion of Diversity Award for her leadership in the areas of diversity and inclusion, and for developing a strong relationship with... For the whole story, click here.
District 202 “Orange House” schools declare day to help Haiti
District 202 students in most “Orange House” schools have declared Friday, January 29, 2010, “Orange Day” and will collect donations to purchase ShelterBoxes for people in Haiti.
Students at Plainf... For the whole story, click here.
District 202 Next Step Team hosts night for families of special needs students
The District 202 Next Step Team is hosting an informational night for families of students with special needs, to assist with their transition into adulthood.
The “Adult Life: Accessing Services Pare... For the whole story, click here.
River View E.S. invites families for a night of exploration
All River View Elementary School students and their families are invited to enjoy a night filled with math and science experiments and activities.
The school is hosting a “Math and Science Family Exp... For the whole story, click here.
D. 202 refinances two bonds, saves $1.7 million over 5 years
District 202 will save about $1.7 million over the next five years by refinancing two bond issues worth about $31 million together.
The Board of Education at its regular meeting on Monday, January 25... For the whole story, click here.
D. 202 OKs selling $16 million in bonds to meet expenses
The District 202 Board of Education at its January 25, 2010 regular meeting approved selling $16 million in tax anticipation warrants to pay operating expenses and meet cash flow needs until taxes are... For the whole story, click here.
Three D.202 teachers nominated for prestigious Golden Apple
Three Plainfield High School-Central Campus teachers are in the running for the prestigious 2010 Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching.
PHSCC English teacher Jim Coventry, Math teacher Lynda... For the whole story, click here.
JFK to host popular teen author Jordan Sonnenblick
John F. Kennedy Middle School seventh grade students will host popular teen author Jordan Sonnenblick on Friday, February 19, 2010.
Sonnenblick will visit the students at 1 p.m. in the school media c... For the whole story, click here.
D. 202 poised to save $21 million, eliminate operating fund deficit
***THE BOARD OF EDUCATION IS SCHEDULED TO VOTE ON THIS PROPOSAL AT A SPECIAL MEETING AT 7:30 P.M. THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2010 IN THE AUDITORIUM AT PHSCC***
District 202 may save as much as $21 milli... For the whole story, click here.
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District 202 Virtual Backpack
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NEW THIS WEEK OF 1/24/10
Rush-Copley Healthplex Spring & Summer Program Newsletter
Gender: Both Genders
Staff or Students: Staff and Students
Grade Level: Elementary, Middle, Preschool
School: All Elementary Schools, All Middle Schools
Rush-Copley Healthplex Spring & Summer Newsletter
Gender: Both Genders
Staff or Students: Staff and Students
Grade Level: Elementary, Middle, Preschool
School: All Elementary Schools, All Middle Schools
Pathway-The creative learning and enrichment Lab-Grades 3 and 4
Gender: Both Genders
Staff or Students: Staff and Students
Grade Level: Elementary
School: All Elementary Schools
PEHS Baseball Spring Youth Camp
Gender: Male
Staff or Students: Staff and Students
Grade Level: Elementary, Middle
School: All Elementary Schools, All Middle Schools
Plainfield Prowlers Football/Cheer Registration
Gender: Both Genders
Staff or Students: Staff and Students
Grade Level: Elementary, Middle
School: All Schools
Bolingbrook Girls Softball Association - Summer Registration
Gender: Female
Staff or Students: Staff and Students
Grade Level: All Grades
School: All Schools
North Central College February events
Gender: Both Genders
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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