Education Partners - August 28, 2009

Proposed District 202 budget focuses on learning despite deficit
District 202’s proposed 2009-2010 budget will protect and continue the district’s work to improve classroom instruction and student achievement, while the district continues to cut and control expense... For the whole story, click here.

Thomas Jefferson hosts global school supply drive for students
Community members can benefit students across the world by collecting and dropping off school supplies at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School. The Thomas Jefferson PTO is running a donation drive for ... For the whole story, click here.

"Top dog” joins the staff of Plainfield Academy to benefit kids
Staff members at Plainfield Academy are working with a new colleague this fall -- one with a tail and four legs. Jada, a 2-and-a-half year old yellow Labrador, is just getting acclimated with her new... For the whole story, click here.

Plainfield Central HS grad spends summer helping rebuild Gulf Coast
Recent Plainfield High School-Central Campus graduate Kurt Bradtmueller spent a week of his summer building homes along the Gulf Coast. Bradtmueller, who graduated last May from PHSCC, and five other... For the whole story, click here.

Taste, learn to eat healthy at Ridge Elementary School food fair
The District 202 community is invited to sample healthy food and learn about making healthier eating choices at Ridge Elementary School’s second “Healthy Eating Food Fair.” The fair will take place f... For the whole story, click here.

D. 202 adds another chapter to “magnificent story” on state tests
More District 202 students are meeting state learning standards, more schools are making “adequate yearly progress”, and the district’s achievement gap is shrinking, even as national and state learnin... For the whole story, click here.

Draper will guide students as new PNHS assistant principal
West Aurora High School Dean of Students Ross Draper will now guide students in his new role as assistant principal of Plainfield North High School. The Board of Education approved naming Draper the ... For the whole story, click here.

Solomon reconnects with Central students as school’s new AP
District 202 K-8 Summer School Director Rachel Solomon will reconnect with students at Central Elementary School this fall, this time as the school’s assistant principal. The Board of Education appro... For the whole story, click here.

Stevens returns to District 202 as Plainfield North AD
After one year as the Athletic Director at Peotone High School, former Ira Jones Middle School Dean Doug Stevens has returned to District 202, this time as the athletic director at Plainfield North Hi... For the whole story, click here.

Heritage Grove uses grant money to enrich sixth grade science
Sixth grade students at Heritage Grove Middle School will receive a hands-on lesson on simple machines thanks to the dedication of Science teacher Tom Haas. Haas received a $950 grant from the Ecolab... For the whole story, click here.

D.202 Wilco student , PNHS graduate cooks up national gold medal victory
2009 Plainfield North High School graduate Michal Matejczuk won a national gold medal in the hot food competition at the National Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Conference in N... For the whole story, click here.

NEW THIS WEEK OF 8/23/09

Youth Karate and Self Defense Classes!
Gender: Both Genders
Staff or Students: Staff and Students
Grade Level: All Grades
School: All Schools

Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University
Gender: Both Genders
Staff or Students: Staff and Students
Grade Level: All Grades
School: All Schools

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

All For Hope Family Festival
Gender: Both Genders
Staff or Students: Staff and Students
Grade Level: All Grades
School: All Schools

Lewis University Basketball Lil' Flyers Clinic
Gender: Female
Staff or Students: Staff and Students
Grade Level: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
School: All Elementary Schools, All Middle Schools

Force Wrestling Registration
Gender: Both Genders
Staff or Students: Students
Grade Level: Elementary, Middle
School: All Elementary Schools, All Middle Schools

Cub Pack 84 Open House
Gender: Both Genders
Staff or Students: Staff and Students
Grade Level: Elementary
School: Creekside, Lakewood Falls



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