Presort Standard US Postage PAID Permit No. 122 Bensenville, IL BENSENVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT 2 210 South Church Road | Bensenville | Illinois 60106 Carrier Route Presort Postal Customer Bensenville | Illinois 60106 The statements and opinions expressed in this newsletter do not reflect the views, opinions, thoughts or beliefs of each member organization. The member organizations are not responsible for opinions or statements made individually or by other organizations. For information, contact [email protected]. Deadline for Nov/Dec is September 29, 2016. IN THIS ISSUE Bensenville Community Public Library p 1-3 Village of Bensenville p 4-6 Fenton Community High School p 7-9 Bensenville Park District p 10-11 Elementary School District 2 p 12-13 Fire Department p 14 Community Events p 15-16 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2016 BENSENVILLE COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY B-WELL WALK-A-THON & FAMILY FEST Saturday | September 17 • Progressive walk-a-thon beginning at 10 a.m. at Tiny Tot School (Bensenville Park District) and ending at Redmond Park by 11 am (multiple stops to join in) • Redmond activities 11 am to 2 pm • Free lunch, healthy BBQ items • Edge Ice Arena on John Street open ice skating, and open swimming • Redmond Park activities including basketball, volleyball and more • Health and Wellness Fair (vendors, etc.) and much, much, more… BENSENVILLE READS: SCOTT TUROW FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 @ 7:00 PM The Bensenville Library is proud to welcome Scott Turow for our 11th annual Bensenville Reads program. Each year, the Library selects a book or author to promote reading in the community and invites the author to our Bensenville Reads celebration. This year you are invited to read the works of Scott Turow and join the Bensenville Library for an evening with the author on Friday, October 7 at 7 pm. Copies of the books are available at the Library. Scott Turow is a writer and attorney. He is the author of ten best-selling works of fiction, and two works of non-fiction. His books have been translated into more than 40 languages, sold more than 30 million copies worldwide and have been adapted into a full-length film and two television miniseries. SEPTEMBER IS LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH Visit the Library anytime during the month of September to apply for a Library card or update your account information and we’ll enter you into a raffle for a Kindle Fire! Want a chance at a Kindle Fire but already have a Library card? Give us your email address and you can enter the drawing too! POKÉMON GO CLUB THURSDAYS FROM 3:00 TO 4:00 PM | SEPTEMBER 8 – NOVEMBER 17 Are you playing Pokémon GO? Join the Library’s Pokémon trainers on a hunt to catch as many Pokémon as you can! Bring your own device loaded with the Pokémon GO app and join us for walk around the Library’s neighborhood. Be sure to wear weather appropriate clothing! Registration is not required to attend this program. Children in grades K-3 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. SEPTEMBER 11TH REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 @ 3:30 PM Join us this year at 3:30 pm for our annual September 11th remembrance. We’ll share our favorite readings that honor those that lost their lives on September 11, 2001. Please feel free to bring your own poem or remembrance to share.
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BENSENVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT 2210 South Church Road | Bensenville | Illinois 60106
The statements and opinions expressed in this newsletter do not reflect the views, opinions, thoughts or beliefs of each member organization. The member organizations are not responsible for opinions or statements made individually or by other organizations. For information, contact [email protected]. Deadline for Nov/Dec is September 29, 2016.
IN THIS ISSUEBensenville Community Public Library p 1-3Village of Bensenville p 4-6Fenton Community High School p 7-9Bensenville Park District p 10-11Elementary School District 2 p 12-13Fire Department p 14Community Events p 15-16
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2016
BENSENVILLE COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
B-WELL WALK-A-THON & FAMILY FESTSaturday | September 17• Progressivewalk-a-thonbeginningat10
a.m. at Tiny Tot School (Bensenville Park District) and ending at Redmond Park by 11 am (multiple stops to join in)
• Redmondactivities11amto2pm
• Freelunch,healthyBBQitems
• EdgeIceArenaonJohnStreetopeniceskating, and open swimming
• RedmondParkactivitiesincludingbasketball, volleyball and more
BENSENVILLEREADS:SCOTTTUROWFRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 @ 7:00 PM
The Bensenville Library is proud to welcome Scott Turow for our 11th annual Bensenville Reads program. Each year, the Library selects a book or author to promote reading in the community and invites the author to our Bensenville Reads celebration. This year you are invited to read the works of Scott Turow and join the Bensenville Library for an evening with the author on Friday, October 7 at 7 pm. Copies of the books are available at the Library.
Scott Turow is a writer and attorney. He is the author of ten best-selling works of fiction, and two works of non-fiction. His books have been translated into more than 40 languages, sold more than 30 million copies worldwide and have been adapted into a full-length film and two television miniseries.
SEPTEMBER IS LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTHVisit the Library anytime during the month of September to apply for a Library card or update your account informationandwe’llenteryouintoaraffleforaKindleFire!WantachanceataKindleFirebutalreadyhaveaLibrary card? Give us your email address and you can enter the drawing too!
POKÉMON GO CLUBTHURSDAYS FROM 3:00 TO 4:00 PM | SEPTEMBER 8 – NOVEMBER 17
AreyouplayingPokémonGO?JointheLibrary’sPokémontrainersonahuntto catch as many Pokémon as you can! Bring your own device loaded with the Pokémon GO app and join us for walk around the Library’s neighborhood. Be sure to wear weather appropriate clothing!
Registration is not required to attend this program. Children in grades K-3 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
SEPTEMBER 11TH REMEMBRANCESUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 @ 3:30 PMJoinusthisyearat3:30pmforourannualSeptember11thremembrance.We’llshareour favorite readings that honor those that lost their lives on September 11, 2001. Please feel free to bring your own poem or remembrance to share.
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MAGIC AND MEDICINE IN ANCIENT EGYPTWEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 @ 7:00 PMWhenillnessorinjurystruck,peopleintheancientworldoftenturnedtoatrustworthyphysicianwhowasalsofamiliarwith the practice of magic. Dr. Foy Scalf, Egyptologist and the Head of Research Archives of the Oriental Institute, will look atthewayhealthproblemsweredealtwithintheancientworldduringMagicandMedicineinAncientEgypt.Joinusfor a rare and fascinating opportunity to understand how the ancient people of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Greece thought about their bodies, their health, the nature of knowledge, and the world around them.
CRAFT-A-PALOOZATHURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 @ 7:00 P.M. | AGE: Adults onlyDid you miss one of our DIY nights? Now’s your chance to make a project you missed out on!We’recleaningoutthecraftsupplyclosettomakeroomfornewprogramsthisfall,and we need your help. Crafting will begin at 7:00 p.m. and won’t stop until every supply table is empty! Registration is not required to attend, but supplies are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
FRAUD PREVENTION 101SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 @ 1:00 PM | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 @ 7:00 PMLisa Palmer from MB Financial and representatives from the Bensenville Police Department will share stories of phone fraud, check fraud, and credit/debit card fraud, as well as tips for what to watch for. Learn how you can prevent fraud and protect your hard earned money!
CEMETERY ART SYMBOLISMWEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5 @ 7:00 PMDid you know that headstone art has many clues about the lives of the dearly departed if you understand the language of cemeteryartsymbolism?JoinusforthisfascinatingpresentationbyLaurelMellienofHeadstonesandHistoryandlearnabout the rich symbolism displayed in cemeteries of the Victorian Era in the Midwest.
COFFEETALKWITHDAVEANDCHRISWEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19 @ 7:00 PM | AGES: Adults onlyHow a cup of coffee is prepared makes more difference than you’d assume! Relax with a fresh cup while coffee enthusiasts Dave and Chris display different brewing gadgets and techniques, and then see if you can taste the differences in flavor and characteristics. Decaf will be available if you think it might be too late for a real cup.
FIFTH ANNUAL FRIGHT NIGHT DOUBLE FEATURETHURSDAY, OCTOBER 27 @ 6:30 PMThe Bensenville Library, in partnership with the Bensenville Theater (9 South Center Street), will be hosting our Fifth Annual Fright Night Double Feature.Wewillbescreeningtwomovies,DragMetoHell(PG-13)at6:30pm and Trick R’ Treat (R) at 8:30 p.m. Both movie showings are free of charge. Wewillalsobeholdingacostumecontestbetweenshowings.Stopbyforafreaky good time!
200 South Church RoadBensenville | Illinois 60106
www.benlib.org630 766 4642
HOURSMon-Thurs | 9am-9pm
Friday-Saturday | 9am-5pm Sunday | 1pm-5pm
Board of Trustees Susan Z. Diamond | President
Sergio Zgrzebski | Vice President Susan Earley | Treasurer Nancy Rizzo | Secretary
JimRickerLindaWeiss
Mandi Zalewski David Sieffert | Library Director
LIBRARY CLOSINGS September 4 | Labor DaySeptember 5 | Labor Day
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FALL FAMILY LOCK-IN FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 FROM 6:30 TO 9:30 PM | AGES: 4 to 12 years oldNow’s your chance for the whole family to have fun after the Library closes! Families with children ages 4 years oldandupareinvitedtojoinusatourfirsteverFallFamilyLock-In.We’llhavecrafts,games,activities,andmore!Library doors open at 6:30 p.m. and will be locked at 7:00 p.m. Snacks and drinks will be provided. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
SUPERSTOLIEGUACAMOLEMUSICSHOW
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 @ 10:30 AMJointheYouthServicesDepartmentinwelcomingSuperStolieforalive,bilingual music show! Enjoy Super Stolie’s blend of catchy children’s music, nursery rhymes and poems, tongue twisters, dance and improv, all designed to encourage creativity and fun! No registration is required to attend.
FAMILY BINGOSEPTEMBER 25 AND OCTOBER 25 @ 6:30 PMHeadtotheLibraryforanightoffamilygamingfun.Winnerswillhaveachoiceofprizes.JoinusinSeptemberfor Harvest Bingo and also in October for BOOOOO-ingo! Family Bingo is a drop-in event and registration is not required to attend. Space is limited, and players will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK?
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14 @ 6:30 PM | AGES: All agesCelebrate autumn and the Halloween season with us! Bring your blankets and flashlights and join us at the Korthauer Log House for spooky stories around the campfire by storytellers from the GreenMan Theatre Troupe. Stay after the storytelling for s’mores making! The Korthauer Log House islocatedat900W.WoodStreetinBensenville.Intheeventofinclementweather, stories will be told indoors at the Bensenville Library.
MAGICAL MOSAIC ART TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18 @ 6:30 PM | AGES: 4 to 12 years oldLetyourcreativityrunwildasweexploretheworldofmosaicart.We’llbeusingavarietyofdifferenttypesofpaper to create mosaic apples, pumpkins, owls, and more. This program is a drop-in event and registration is not required to attend.
TEENORTREAT:HALLOWEENMOVIEAT THE LIBRARYMONDAY, OCTOBER 31 @ 7:00 PMYou think you’re too old to trick or treat but you still want to get your scare on? Come to the Library’s Halloween Movie Night just for teens. You’ll vote on which movie to watch from five recent movie titles. The winner will be revealedattheshowing.JoinusghoulsthisHalloween!Sitback,relax(ifthemovie doesn’t scare you senseless), and enjoy. Popcorn is on us!
Based on the BookJoin the Library the third Thursday of every month at 7:00 pm at the Bensenville Theatre for a showing of our favorite films based on books. Admission to the show is free!
September 15 | Whiskey Tango FoxtrotOctober 20 | Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
Family Movie NightJoin the library the first Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm at the Bensenville Theatre for a showing of our favorite family films. Admission to the show is free.
September 6 | ZootopiaOctober 4 | Kung Fu Panda 3
Foreign LanguageFilm SeriesJoin the Library the second Monday of every month at 7:00 pm at the Bensenville Theatre for a showing of foreign films in a variety of languages. All films presented with English subtitles. Admission is free!
September 12 | Devdas (India)October 10 | Pulling Strings (Mexico)
Family Fright FestOn days when school is on break the Library will be at the Bensenville Theatre showing our favorite family Halloween films. Showtime starts at 11:00 am (theatre opens at 10:30 am) and admission to the show is free!
Friday, October 7 | The Nightmare Before ChristmasMonday, October 10 | Monster HouseFriday, October 28 | Hocus Pocus
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VILLAGE OF BENSENVILLEVillage of Bensenville12 South Center Street
Bensenville, Illinois 60106
www.bensenville.il.us630.766.8200
PresidentFrank Soto
TrusteesRosa Carmona
Frank DeSimoneMartin O’Connell
Dave MajeskiAgnieszka“Annie”Jaworska
HenryWesseler
Village ClerkIlsa Rivera Trujillo
Village ManagerEvan K. Summers
B-WELLWALKATHON&FAMILYFESTThe3rdAnnualB-WellWalkathonandFamilyFestisSeptember17!Mark your calendars now for this family-friendly event hosted by the Bensenville Community Youth Services Coalition to promote healthy living. Individuals and families can participate in a community walk, a health expo featuring a wide range of local vendors and health service providers, and plenty of healthy food and fun activities for everyone at the Redmond Recreational Complex.
10AM | WalkathonbeginsatBensenvilleParkDistrict finishing at Redmond Recreational Complex (full route map at www.bensenville.il.us).
11-2PM | Redmond Recreational Complex Free swimming, ice skating, climbing wall and many other activities.
FreeT-Shirts&HealthyLunchwhilesupplieslast.
FLYQUIETROTATIONPLAN-WENEEDYOURHELPEarlier this year, Bensenville, along with other communities, townships and counties, worked with the O’Hare Noise Compatibility Commission (ONCC), the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA), the Suburban O’Hare Commission (SOC) and the FAA to develop and approve an unprecedented plan to reduce overnight aircraft noise in our region.
The plan creates a rotating schedule of 12 different approach and departure paths to be used from approxi-mately 11:00 pm to 5:30 am. Each week, a different runway will be used, spreading the noise impact across all communities during the 12-week cycle. Only 2 of the 12 weeks utilize runway 10C which has the greatest negative impact on Bensenville.
The results of our efforts are now being realized. However, this is just the beginning. If the FAA doesn’t receive goodcommunityfeedbackfromBensenville,theFAAcouldabandontheplanafterthetestperiod.Weneedyourhelp. Visit www.airportprojects.net/flyquiettest and let us know how the rotation plan is impacting you! Make sure to complete a survey not only when it is bad, but also when it is good.
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NEWLYRENOVATEDWATER’SEDGEAQUATICCENTERVisit our new and improved aquatic center and sign up for one of their many programs below:FALL 2016 LEARN-TO-SWIM | October 15, 2016- November 20, 2016
HALLOWEEN FLOATING PUMPKIN PATCH | Monday, October 31
WAHOO WINTER SWIM TEAM
SESSION 1 | September 26, 2016 – November 18, 2016
SESSION 2 | November 21, 2016 – March 4, 2017
FULL SEASON | September 26, 2016 – March 4, 2017
Call 630.766.8888 for more information.
HOCKEY&ICESKATINGSEASONKICKING-OFFIsyourchildinterestedinlearningorplayinghockey?Wehavetheperfectopportunitiesright here at our very own Edge Ice Arenas.HOCKEY PROGRAMS
For more information contact Todd Finner at 630.670.3395 or visit www.chicagoblueshockey.org
LEARN TO SKATE BACK TO SCHOOL SESSION | August 24-September 24
TRY IT FOR FREE |GiveSkatingatry,freeclassesheldonWednesday,September28@4:00pmand Saturday, October 1 @ 11:00 am
FALL SESSION OF LEARN TO SKATE | October 5-November 19
New this year CRYSTAL EDGES FIGURE SKATING SCHOOL | August 24 through December 17
WAGONWHEELUSFIGURESKATINGCOMPETITION| September 9-11, 2016 | Open to the public
HALLOWEENSKATE(costumecontests,gamesandraffles)| Saturday, October 29, 12:30 pm
We’reexcitedtosharenew SNAPCHAT FILTERS for Bensenville, make sure to let your friends and family know all the fun you’re having in town!
SHOWYOURPOLICEAPPRECIATION In light of recent negativity and harm directed toward law enforce-ment nationally, lets show our local law enforcement officers that we recognize the difficult career they have chosen and how much we appreciate everything they do to keep our com-munitysafe.Weareaskingresidentsof all ages to let our amazing police officers know you care by sending a card, letter or drawing of support to Village Hall, 12 South Center Street, or share a story about a positive law enforcement experience by emailing [email protected].
2016 RESIDENT ONLY BRUSH AND BRANCHREMOVAL PROGRAM2016 Village CollectionsHave brush and branches out by 7 am on:• September 6, 2016 (out by 7 am on Tuesday due to Labor Day Holiday)• October 3, 2016• November 7, 2016
For more information, call 630.350.3435.
HAPPYHALLOWEENTrick or Treat Hours | 3pm-8pm, October 31, 2016For Halloween Health and Safety Tips visit www.cdc.gov/family/halloween/
SENIOR CITIZEN CLUB LUNCHEONSBensenville residents aged 55 and over are invited to enjoy a meal and play some bingo the first Tuesday of the month at Monty’s Banquet Hall located at 703 South York Road. The cost is $4.00 for a great meal, raffle prizes, and bingo. If you would like to join the club, simply show up at Monty’s the day of the event with your ID. Doors open at 10 am and ticket sales stop promptly at 11am. If you have any questions, please call 630.594.1010.
FALL COMMUNITY YARD SALEMark your calendars and clean out your closets for the Fall Community Yard Sale taking place September 23-25. To host a Yard Sale during this time you must complete a Yard Sale application and obtain a FREE Yard Sale Permit. Permit applications are available at Village Hall. For more information call 630.350.3413.
HOLIDAY TREE DONATIONItisnevertooearlytostartplanningfortheholidays.Weareplanning a great holiday season in Bensenville. You can be a big part of these festivities by donating a tree to be used in Downtown Bensenville. If your tree is chosen, your family or business will be recognized at the event and you can participate in the tree lighting ceremony in November. If you have a tree that might be suitable and is accessible, please call 630.594.1134.
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Free Electronics RecyclingElectronics recycling is available to Bensenville residents at the Addison Township Highway Departmentlocatedat411WestPotterStreetinWoodDale.TVsand CRT monitors are accepted at no charge. Phone 630.766.2228.
2016 REMAINING ELECTRONICS RECYCLING DATES September 10 October 8 November 12
Free Document ShreddingSaturday, September 24 10 am – 1 pmBensenvillePublicWorksFacility717EastJefferson Bensenville | Illinois
You may bring up to 5 boxes or bags for on-site shredding and recycling. Staples and paperclips are OK.
Binder clips, books, binders, media disks must be removed. Boxes/bagscannotbeshredded&will be returned to the customer. Paper bags are preferred.
September 23-25
FENTON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL | District 1001000WestGreenStreet
Bensenville | Illinois 60106630 766 2500
www.fenton100.org
Mission StatementThe mission of Fenton High School is to
educate and inspire each student to reach his/her fullest potential as a productive,
lifelong learner and a responsible, respectful person by providing comprehensive,
challenging, quality learning experiences in a supportive environment.
Board of EducationMary Ribando | President
David Vogel | Vice President LauraWassinger| Secretary
Nancy Gonzales | Susan RalphDavid Shimanek |PaulWedemann
The District 100 Board of Education will hold
its regular business meetings on Monday, September 26 and Monday, October 24. District 100 meetings are held at 7 pm in
the board room at Fenton Community High School. Parents and community members are
Eric Koranda | Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Operations
Dr.JillKingsfield| Director of Curriculum
Todd Becker Director of Activities and Athletics
Carrie Pomahac | Assistant Principal/Dean
Pedro Castro | Dean of Students
FALL PLAY SET FOR OCTOBER 13-15
The ElectionThe Fenton Drama Department is proud to present The Election on October 13, 14, and 15 at 7:00 pm in the Lewis-Huffman Auditorium at Fenton. Tickets are $5.00 and can be purchased at the door.
Overview of the Fall Play“After the current student body president resigns due to a scandal at a pep rally, Mark Davenport decides to run in a special election for the office. His only competition is the nerdy Christy Martin who wants to eliminate football and initiate an all vegetarian lunch program. Victory seems inevitable, until a Super PAC (with an unlimited budget and questionable ethics) gets involved and Christy jumps ahead in the polls. This timely, funny satire holds up a mirror to our current state of politics and asks the question: who is really pulling the strings of our candidates? Fenton’s fall play, The Election by Don Zolidis promises to bring some laughter in this heated election year.”
Senior Citizen Matinee, October 15thAn exclusive matinee of The ElectionwillbeperformedforBensenvilleandWoodDaleseniorcitizensonSaturday,October 15 at 1:00 pm. There is no admission charge and light refreshments will be served during intermission. Senior citizens can make reservations by calling 630.766.2500 from October 3-13.
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FENTON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL | District 1001000WestGreenStreet
Bensenville | Illinois 60106630 766 2500
www.fenton100.org
SENIOR CITIZEN GOLD CARD PROGRAMThe Fenton Senior Citizen Gold Card offers individuals, 65 years or older living within the District 100 boundaries, a Gold Card for fee access to most Fenton High School athletic events, music performances, and drama productions. To receive a Senior Citizen Gold Card, please contact Fenton High School at 630.766.2500.
FENTON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOLDISTRICT 100 INTERIM SUPERINTENDENTTheDistrict100BoardofEducationhasnamedDr.GayleWahlin as Interim Superintendent for the 2016-2017 school year. Dr. Wahlinhas35+yearsofexperienceinpubliceducation.Thisexperience includes teaching, curriculum and instruction, leadership development, human resources, and school district administration. Dr.WahlinretiredfromNapervilleSchoolDistrict203asAssistantSuperintendent for Human Resources, and after retiring served several years as the Director of Professional Services for the DuPageRegionalOfficeofEducation.Dr.WahlinwillbeassistingFenton Community High School District 100 in its search for a full-time superintendent for the 2017-2018 school year.
MOBILE FOOD PANTRYNORTHERN ILLINOIS FOOD BANKFenton High School continues to serve and support our communities by hosting mobile food pantries from the Northern Illinois Food Bank. Our student and staff volunteers helped with the set-up and distributionoffoodforapproximately135familiesinJuneandJuly.Thefoodpantriesarefundedthrough donations and fund raising, and we appreciate the resources and time that our school and community have devoted to assisting our community members. Fenton is committed to continuing this initiative and helping to combat hunger in the communities we serve.
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HOMECOMINGWEEKHomecoming will take place the week of September 26th. The theme this year is GLOW IN THE DARK. Activities will be scheduled each day of the week, and an assembly, carnival, parade, and athletic contests will be on Friday, September 30th. The Homecoming dance will take place Saturday, October 1st.WelookforwardtowelcomingbackourAlumniduringhomecoming!
FENTONNAMEDTOTHE2016U.S.NEWSANDWORLDREPORTBEST HIGH SCHOOLS LISTFentonhasbeennamedtothe2016U.S.NewsandWorldReportBestHighSchoolslistafterreceiv-ing a Silver Medal designation based on student performance. The list ranks Fenton 90 out of 674 high schools in Illinois and nationally 2,173 out of over 21,000 schools. For more information, visit the U.S. NewsandWorldReport(linkisexternal)webpagethatfeaturesFenton.
AccordingtoU.S.NewsandWorldReports,thepublicationpartneredwithRTIInternational,aglobalnonprofit social science research firm.
“RTI implemented the U.S. News comprehensive rankings methodology, which is based on these key principles: that a great high school must serve all of its students well, not just those who are college bound, and that it must be able to produce measurable academic outcomes to show it is successfully educating its student body across a range of performance indicators.”
Calendar RemindersMonday, September 5 No School for Labor Day
Thursday, September 15 Freshman Play The Emperor’s New Clothes 7 pm
Monday, September 19 No School Teacher Institute Day
Monday, September 26 Board of Education Meeting 7 pm
Friday, September 30 Homecoming Football Game
Saturday, October 1 Homecoming Dance
Thursday, October 6 Choral Concert 7 pm
Monday, October 10 No School for Columbus Day
October 13, 14, 15 Fall Play The Election 7 pm
Sunday, October 15 Fall Play Senior Citizen Matinee 1 pm
Tuesday, October 18 Bandarama 7 pm
Thursday, October 20 No School for Parent Teacher Conferences
Friday, October 21 No School Teacher Institute Day
Monday, October 24 Board of Education Meeting 7 pm
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NEWTENTEDPAVILIONATWHITEPINESThenewclimate-controlledtentedpavilionoffersalargerspacefortheWhitePines facility to accommodate 450 people for many special occasions and golf outings, or a 350 guest list for wedding receptions.
This new event venue is nestled on the golf course grounds and includes a patio that offers a perfect spot for guests to mingle and enjoy the scenic view. To secure the tent or banquet room for your special day or special occasion, please contact our event planning team at 630.766.0304, ext.2.
Make sure to ask about our Say I Do incentives for weddings where couples are able to save up to 30% off select dates. To reserve for golf outings please contact JordanCroweat630.766.0304,ext.3012.
WEMAKESPORTSFUN!YOUTH ATHLETICS SESSION I FALL CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 5Bensenville Park District offers a variety of athletic classes and programs. Check out the fall program guide or bensenvilleparkdistrict.org for options to keep your child(ren) active. There are plenty of options to choose from: tennis, karate, basketball camp, volleyball, and even a speed, agility, endurance and strength class just for kids. Make sure to sign your boy or girl up for the 2017 Youth Basketball League for grades K-8. Registration is through November 4.
THE SCHOOL OF DANCE AND MOVEMENTSESSION I CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 12Dance and tumbling classes for ages 2 to 14 are offered at the Deer Grove Leisure Center in the dedicated Dance Studio Room. Our talented instructors design the programs toward skill development, socialization and a group dance experience where every dancer excels. There are over 15 different classes to choose from, with a variety of the classes offering instruction based on multiple age groups. For more information, please visit the dance pages on our website or refer to the Park District’s Fall Program Guide.
EVENTS AT THE FARMMake sure to visit the special events page on the Bensenville Park Districts website or the Fischer Farm Facebook page; please check back often for up-to-date information for events at the farm.
BREAKFAST AT THE FARM | SEPTEMBER 24 | 9-11AMEnjoy a hearty breakfast, then step back in time to the least understood battle – the Little Big Horn. Fischer Farm’s Museum Curator, JonathanSebastianwillhaveapresentationaboutthebattleandshedlightonthelivesofGeorgeCusterandGeorgeCrook,thearmy’sgreatest Indian fighter. If this will be your first time at Fischer Farm, a tour will be provided following the program. Register and pay $16 fee at the Deer Grove Leisure Center by 5pm, September 16.
HERITAGE DAY: FISCHER FARM | OCTOBER 8 | 10AM-4PMFree community event and fun for the whole family! Event highlights:Candle Making | Pumpkin Painting | PettingZoo&PonyRides | Arts&Crafts | The Bourbon Aristocracy BluegrassBandSpinningWheel&WeavingDemos | Rug Braiding | Fort Dearborn Militia | Taylors Battery Reenactors Firing of the Cannon on the Hour
*A five dollar wristband available at Fischer Farm on the day of event will get your child one pumpkin (under twelve years old while supplies last), pony rides, and unlimited access to the petting zoo.
Bratwurst, burgers and hot dogs on the grill, pulled pork sandwiches, and beverages are available for purchase. In the case of inclement weather this event will be held on Saturday, October 22.
BENSENVILLE PARK DISTRICT
Deer Grove Leisure Center Administrative Office1000WestWoodStreet
Bensenville | Illinois 60106630 766 7015
bensenvilleparkdistrict.org
White Pines Golf Club & Banquets500WestJeffersonStreetBensenville | Illinois 60106
630 766 0304www.whitepinesgolf.com
Bensenville Water Park & Splash Pad
1100WestWoodStreetBensenville, Illinois 60106
630 766 SWIM
Fischer Farm16W680GrandAvenue
Bensenville | Illinois 60106630 834 3152
Board of CommissionersRichJohnson| President
Tom Earley | Vice PresidentVal Karg | TreasurerJimGeils| Secretary
JohnWassinger| Commissioner
Executive DirectorRick Robbins
Back to School!TINY TOT PRESCHOOLTiny Tot Preschool is a well-rounded program designed for 3-5 year old children to help build their self confidence in a fun and nurturing environment. Children enjoy stories, energizing music, age-appropriate art projects, and activities that will expose your child to important concepts including numbers, letters, shapes and colors. The school year is through May 26, 2017. Sign your child up any time during the school year; openings are based on class availability. Payment plans are available.
TOT SCHOOL PRIMER Ages1and2 Wednesdays BeginsSeptember14TOT SCHOOL Ages2and3 Tuesday&Thursdays BeginsSeptember6
For more information about our Tot School Program at the Park District, please refer to our Fall Program Guide, website, or call Phyllis Schmidt at 630.766.7015, ext. 2005.
BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CLUB | PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS• TransportationforTiogaandJohnsonSchoolstudents• Blackhawk students are escorted to/from Deer Grove Leisure Center• Discounts for additional sibling and Days Off Care Program • Staff are trained in Behavior Management, Customer Service and CPR/First Aid
The program is geared toward full-time kindergarten through 8th grade and registration is at Deer Grove Leisure Center. For more information refer to our Program Guide, website, or call Phyllis Schmidt at 630.766.7015, ext. 2005.
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TRYOURFITNESSCENTERANDNEWCLASSESONUS!SEPTEMBER 26 THROUGH OCTOBER 1Attend any adult fitness class, at any time during our Free Fitness dates. Make sure to try a few of our class offerings, or feel free to try them all! You may also work out in the Fitness Center as many times as you like. The Group Fitness Class Calendar and our hours of operation are available at bensenvilleparkdistrict.org or at the Deer Grove Leisure Center.
Take advantage of our Fall Fitness Sale when you can save 15% off of all Annual Fitness Memberships. Sale applies to new annual members for ages 14 and up. Sale ends October 15, 2016. Call 630.766.7015 for details.
Free FRIDAY NIGHT
CONCERTSon the patio!
CONCERT FINALE!Optical Distortion
September 30 | 7-11pmHigh energy band playing popular rock,
pop, and country covers.
The concert will be held indoors or in the pavilion tent in the case of inclement weather. Food and beverages will be
available for purchase.
CUSTOMER APPRECIATIONGOLF TOURNAMENTThursday, October 13
11am ShotgunThe fee of $45 includes 18 holes of golf,
cart, contest holes, prizes and buffet.
Register in the Golf Shop at the WhitePinesGolfClub.
HALLOWEENEVENTSMONSTER MASH | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27 | 5:30-7:30PMJoinusinthegymattheDeerGroveLeisureCenterforspookyfunandgames!Dressedupinyourbestandcreativecostume-there will be a costume contest for kids and adults. For the $3 fee at the door, families can enjoy games with prizes, a haunted house, haunted mansion maze, moon-jump and a craft. Pizza, chips and drinks will be available for purchase.
HALLOWEEN ZUMBA – KIDS & ADULT PARTIES | FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 | 6-7PMADULTS (AGES 14+) Deer Grove Leisure Center Gym | KIDS (AGES 6-13) Exercise RoomJoinusforaspecialZumbaclass;Halloweenstyle!Costumesarestronglyencouragedtomakethisadancepartylikenoother.Fee is $5 for residents and $7 for non-residents; all group fitness passes accepted.
Meet our new Personal Trainer and Nutritionist at the Fair!
WellnesseducatorsandresourceprovidersthatwillbeattendingtheFamilyWellnessFair will be announced on our website.
INTRODUCING STANDARDS-BASED REPORT CARDSBensenville School District 2 is pleased to announce the move to a standards-based report card in Grades K – 8, beginning in the 2016-2017 school year. During the previous school year a committee of students, parents, Board of Education members and staff researched and field-tested standards-based reporting to determine if this change would be a good fit. The district held parent information sessions where parents could learn about this type of reporting from experts in the field of assessment as well as Bensenville School District 2 staff. Committee members presented their findings at the May 2016 Board of Education meeting.
This new reporting system will be an exciting step for our schools as we work towards ensuring that all students are successfully meeting grade-level standards. It will ensure there is more consistency among expectations from teacher to teacher and from grade to grade and will allow students to be more aware of what is expected of them to work in partnership with their teachers. Finally, parents/guardians will learn what is expected of their child and how well he or she is progressing towards the standards.
VideosandaFrequentlyAskedQuestions(FAQ)guideaboutstandards-basedreportcardscanbefoundatwww.bsd2.org.Continuedcommunication will occur throughout the upcoming school year through home/school family engagements, school news reports, and the district website. Please also contact your school’s principal with any questions you may have.
District 2 Selected to Receive New Playground at Mohawk SiteDistrict 2 has been chosen as one of 26 communities and schools across the nation to receive a brand new playground from Target Corporation in 2016.
In partnership with KaBOOM!, District 2, Target and the Village of Bensenville will build a custom-designed playground at the former Mohawk School site on Friday, Sept. 9. The entire playground will be constructed in just one day.
KaBOOM! builds playgrounds nationwide for communities that lack adequate play space. District2andKaBOOM!previouslypartneredin2012tobuildaplaygroundatW.A.JohnsonSchool.
ProjectCAREWelcomeDayisSeptember1st!Give just one hour of your time each week and you can make a big difference in the lives of District 2 students! As a mentor with Project CARE Plus, you will mentor K-8 students in reading, math, science or other subjects. To become a mentor, join us on Thursday, Sept. 1 at 10 AM for a brief training session at the Educational Administration Center. Project CARE kicks off on Monday, Sept. 12.
To volunteer with Project CARE or for more information, please contact: W.A. JOHNSON SCHOOL Lara Schwarz, 630.766.2605x3202 or Lisa Simoncelli, 630.766.2605x3102TIOGA SCHOOL Laura Butz, 630.766.2602BLACKHAWK MIDDLE SCHOOL Sue Vitale, 630.766.2601x2294
Pre-K Expansion Moving Forward District 2 is about to begin construction to expand its Pre-Kindergarten programs at Tioga School. Six more classrooms and related spaces will be constructed at Tioga School during the 2016-17 school year. Most classrooms will be used for the Head Start program, serving children from birth to five years old. Metropolitan Family Services operates the Head Start program under a federal grant in partnership with District 2. The Board will consider construction bids at its August 17 meeting. The project is being paid for mostly with a low-cost loan awarded by the State Board of Education and with a contribution from Metropolitan Family Services of nearly $1 million.
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SCHOOL DISTRICT 2
BENSENVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 2210 South Church Road
Bensenville | Illinois 60106 www.bsd2.org
630 766 5940
Board of EducationRobert F. “Bob” Laudadio | President
Kathie Bossier | Vice President JorgeSanchez| Treasurer Donna Prunotto | Secretary
Katie KrajeckiNancyQuinn
Matthew Vassar
AdministrationDr.JamesStelter| Superintendent
Dr. Kay Dugan Assistant Superintendent for Learning Paul Novack | Chief Financial Officer
TBD Director of English Language Learning
Leah Gauthier Director of Instructional Services
JuliannGreene Director of Special Education
DIRECTORY OF SCHOOLSBlackhawk Middle School
630 766 2601 Perry Finch | Co-Principal
Sarah Humboldt | Co-Principal JeffreyKersten| Assistant Principal
W.A. Johnson School 630 766 2605
Missy Baglarz | Co-Principal Dr. Reinhard Nickisch | Interim Principal
Diane Thornburg | Interim PrincipalTioga School 630 766 2602
Carlos Azcoitia | Co-Principal Nicole Robinson | Co-Principal
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Thursday, September 1 Project CARE Welcome Day
Wednesday, September 7 BMS Open House
Thursday, September 8 W.A. Johnson Open House &
CAP Parent NightThursday, September 8 Tioga Erin’s Law Parent
PresentationThursday, September 8
Tioga Open House Grades 1-5Friday, September 16
7th/8th Band at Fenton Band Night Performance
Friday, September 16 Pre-K Screening at Tioga Saturday, September 17
W.A. Johnson PTA Fall FestThursday, September 22
Tioga PTA McTeacher Night Thursday, October 6 Tioga Literacy Night Thursday, October 6
W.A. Johnson Literacy Night & Book Fair
Tuesday, October 25 BMS Trunk or Treat
Thursday, October 27-28 W.A. Johnson SMART Start Anti-Bullying Parent Event
Thursday, October 27 Tioga PTA Movie Night
Monday, October 31 W.A. Johnson Trunk or Treat
WELCOMENEWTEACHERSANDSTAFF!Thenewschoolyearisofftoagreatstartwithallournewstaffandteachers!Weareexcitedtohavesuchatalented group of educators preparing our students for a world of opportunities!
Administrators and District StaffBLACKHAWK MIDDLE SCHOOL
Angela Carli ELA Teacher BA Dominican University, MA Northeastern IL University
Now Hiring Substitute Teachers!Are you a teacher or college graduate? District 2 is hiring substitute teachers for the 2016-17 school year!
Earn up to $140 per day at a nationally recognized school district, and receive paid training before your first day of teaching!
Substitute teaching is a great way to make connections, build your resume, and even continue your job search while working in a rewarding and flexible environment.
To apply, visit www.generalasp.com/bsd2/onlineapp or call Bensenville School District 2 at 630.766.5940.
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