District 202 Education Partners, hello.
It's been a very busy, productive week in District 202, as evidenced by the long list of news and photos below. We hope your week has been good, too. First, a few important notes:
- Here are the September 14, 2009 ( http://www.psd202.org/board/boardnotes/0910/09-14-09.pdf ) Board of Education meeting notes. The Board will meet in special session tomorrow, Saturday, September 19 for its annual self review. This is a closed session meeting. The Board will also meet in open special session Monday, September 21, 2009 for a budget workshop. The agendas for both meetings will be posted on the district web site (www.psd202.org) under "Board Docs."
- We have posted a new page of information for our families and staff about the H1N1 virus, including several brochures from the Centers for Disease Control. This will remain on the front page of the district web site, and we'll add new information as it comes along. H1N1 Virus Information ( http://www.psd202.org/Dist202/h1n1.htm )
- We continue to celebrate our students' terrific achievement on last spring's state tests. This week we've posted another perspective on the "Magnificent Story of District 202," showing that our achievement continues to go up, even as our enrollment rises -- yet our instructional expenses are rising much slower. This makes for a great "return on investment for our community. The Magnificent Story of District 202: A Great Return on Investment ( http://www.psd202.org/Documents/return_on_investment.pdf )
- Likewise, we will continue to share information to help our community understand our challenging financial picture. New this week, a Budget Overview ( http://www.psd202.org/Documents/budgetoverview.pdf )
- Kudos and congratulations to Plainfield North High School seniors Travis Herrick and Benjamin Yu who are among 16,000 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists nationwide. More information is posted below.
- "Into the Beautiful North", by Naperville writer Luis Urrea, is the selection for this year's "The Great Read" community literacy program. This is a beautiful, charming and thought-provoking look at immigration, diversity and cultural change -- issues very familiar to the District 202 community. More information is posted below.
New Photos This Week
Please click on the "District 202 Photos" icon to see these photos of our students and staff in action:
- Ridge Patriot Day
- Wesmere Globe Study
- Meadow View Ice Cream Night
- PEHS Preschool Storybooks
Virtual Backpack
We've posted four new fliers this week on the District 202 "Virtual Backpack." We have also tweaked the format and layout a bit to make the entries easier to read and download. Hope these changes are helpful. Check out the Virtual Backpack section of this newsletter to review and download this week's materials.
Finally...
The first Community Coffee with the Superintendent will take place next Saturday, September 26, 2009, from 8-10 a.m. at the District Administration Center, 15732 Howard Street, Plainfield. All are welcome.
Tom Hernandez
Director of Community Relations
Plainfield CCSD 202
(815) 577-4008 (office)
tahernan@psd202.org
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PEHS Preschool Storybooks
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PEHS sophomore Ricky Menendez works with a preschool student on the concept for a story. Sophomores in Laura Shoplas's English class were assigned preschool students to work with. The preschoolers are responsible for picking the topic, and then the sophomores have to write the story.
The sophomores will use what they have learned about narrative writing to create the story, while the preschoolers will draw pictures to supply the illustrations for the books.
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District 202 News
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Ridge second graders learn water cycle by making applesauce
Second grade students at Ridge Elementary School will soon receive a delicious lesson on the water cycle.
The students will get a hands-on lesson on how to make applesauce, all while discussing the s... For the whole story, click here.
Columbine student’s challenge asks Aux Sable community to pay it forward
Don’t judge others until you know them, and treat them how you would like to be treated.
That’s the message Rachel Joy Scott tried to teach and spread to others before her tragic death on April 20, 1... For the whole story, click here.
JFK Middle School hosts best-selling author Melissa de la Cruz
The award-winning author of the “Au Pairs” series, the “Blue Bloods” series, the “Ashleys” series and the “Angels on Sunset Boulevard” series will speak with seventh grade students at John F. Kennedy ... For the whole story, click here.
Plainfield North student’s first painting leads her to national scholarship competition
Plainfield North High School senior Shelby Avery likes to try new things.
So when it came time to select a category to enter into a scholarship competition, she decided to try her hand at painting – ... For the whole story, click here.
Plainfield Band Boosters announce 12th annual craft show
The Plainfield Band Boosters organization is gearing up to host its 12th annual fall craft show. All District 202-area professional crafters are encouraged to participate.
The fall craft show will b... For the whole story, click here.
Two weeks, two heroes: Lincoln staff saves kids from choking
Thankfully, it’s not every day that someone is called on to rescue a person who is choking on food.
At Lincoln Elementary School, however, two Lincoln staff members did exactly that in the last two ... For the whole story, click here.
Two Plainfield North HS students named National Merit semifinalists
Plainfield North High School seniors Travis Herrick and Benjamin Yu are among 16,000 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists nationwide.
The 2009-2010 school year is the 55th year of the prestigiou... For the whole story, click here.
Plainfield South hosts night to explain Advanced Placement
Plainfield South High School will offer a free, one-hour seminar to answer parents’ questions about the complexities of Advanced Placement courses and exams.
Plainfield South staff members will host... For the whole story, click here.
Eagle Pointe third graders get a live lesson in life science
Third grade students at Eagle Pointe Elementary School have been studying mammals, fish, birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects and arachnids through worksheets and textbooks.
Soon, they’ll get to see ... For the whole story, click here.
Plainfield East sophomores pair up with preschoolers to write and share short stories
Sophomores in Laura Shoplas’s English class at Plainfield East High School are using what they have learned about narrative essays to write their own short stories.
But those stories are going to hav... For the whole story, click here.
Wilco Expo helps D. 202 students “build” toward their futures
Students at Timber Ridge and Heritage Grove middle schools will experience firsthand what it will take to build a future in the construction industry.
The Wilco Area Career Center, in partnership wit... For the whole story, click here.
"Into the Beautiful North" is the "Great Read" for 2009-2010 -- Naperville writer highlights community, immigration themes
"Into the Beautiful North" tells the story of a trio of modern Mexican girls inspired by a classic American movie to immigrate to the United States and bring back old-fashioned warriors to save their ... For the whole story, click here.
¡§Into the Beautiful North¡¨ is the ¡§Great Read¡¨ for 2009-2010 ƒð Naperville writer highlights community, immigration themes
"Into the Beautiful North¡¨ tells the story of a trio of modern Mexican girls inspired by a classic American movie to immigrate to the United States and bring back old-fashioned warriors to save their... For the whole story, click here.
Plainfield Central H.S. hosts District 202 College Information Night for junior, senior students and parents
Plainfield High School-Central Campus will host an informational night on Wednesday, September 23, 2009, to detail the college admissions process for all current junior and senior District 202 student... For the whole story, click here.
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District 202 Virtual Backpack
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NEW THIS WEEK OF 9/13/09
Enrichment Opportunities for Kindergarden
Gender: Both Genders
Staff or Students: Students
Grade Level: Kindergarten
School: Eichelberger, Liberty, Freedom, Eagle Pointe
Special Needs Girl Scout Troop
Gender: Female
Staff or Students:
Grade Level: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
School: All Elementary Schools
Knights of Columbus 2009 Soccer Challenge
Gender: Both Genders
Staff or Students: Students
Grade Level: 7th, 8th, 9th, 5th, 6th
School: Aux Sable, Ridge, River View, Grand Prairie, Meadow View, Thomas Jefferson, Charles Reed, Timber Ridge, Creekside, Indian Trail, PCHS, Crystal Lawns, Ira Jones, Wesmere, Drauden Point, PSHS
Park Press
Gender: Both Genders
Staff or Students: Students
Grade Level: Elementary
School: Eichelberger, Liberty
AirSprint fund raiser
Gender: Both Genders
Staff or Students: Staff and Students
Grade Level:
School: All Schools
For a complete list of all items, visit our
District 202 Virtual Backpack
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