District 202 Education Partners, hello...
If this week's round of District 202 news were snow! If anyone dares to say that nothing is happening in District 202, point them to this week's "Education Partners" dispatch (and of course, encourage them to subscribe)...
First, a few notes:
- The Board of Education will meet in regular session Monday, February 25, 2008 at the District 202 Administrative Center, 15732 Howard Street, Plainfield. The public portion of the meeting will start at 7:30 p.m. The full agenda will be posted today on the District 202 web site (www.psd202.org) under "Board Docs."
- Kudos to Dr. Carmen Acevedo, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, and Dr. Hilda Rivera, director of English Language Learner programming, who spoke again this week before the Illinois State Board of Education about the challenges public schools will face because of changes in regulations regarding state testing of English Language Learner students. Educators believe these changes will significantly impact our ability to meet state and federal requirements for academic progress among ELL students, which will in turn affect our district's standing, too. We continue to beat the drum, to improve learning and teaching for all of our students.
- Speaking of educators doing great things: Kudos to Freedom Elementary Principal Curtis Hudson, who was inducted recently into the East Aurora High School Hall of Fame for his athletic accomplishments; Plainfield High School -- Central Campus Assistant Boys Track Coach Marc Jones who was named Assistant Track Coach of the Year; and to Liberty Elementary first grade teacher Ellen Sherer, who was named the VFW Teacher of the Year. More information is posted below on each of these achievements.
- Our students are not to be outdone: congratulations to the 123 high school students named Illinois State Scholars; Drauden Point, Indian Trail, Heritage Grove, Ira Jones and Timber Ridge middle schools for receiving state academic achievement awards; and to the District 202 high school students chosen to perform with the Southwest Prairie Conference Honor Bands. More information on each of these accomplishments 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:
- Southwest Prairie Conference Honor Bands (posted under "Community")
- River View Elementary School -- African Drumming
- Eagle Pointe Elementary School -- Math Night
- Creekside Elementary School -- Creekside Cheetah
- Plainfield High School -- Central Campus -- Winter Awards Assembly
Finally, please note that kindergarten registration will begin March 3. We've also scheduled three special Saturday registration sessions -- one for each of our "Houses". More information is posted below. Please share this with anyone who needs to know and who may not get this e-mail, or read the local papers.
Have a great weekend...
Tom Hernandez
Director of Community Relations
Plainfield CCSD 202
(815) 577-4008 (office)
"We Prepare Learners for the Future"
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| What's Happening in District 202 |
Freedom principal inducted into alma mater's Hall of Fame
Freedom Elementary School Principal Curtis Hudson received an award this week that truly made his family proud.
For the whole story, click here:
http://www.psd202.org/news_release.php?newsitem=550
Plainfield Academy lesson in landscaping kicks off partnership with Village of Plainfield
Twenty-five high school students from Plainfield Academy will begin learning about landscaping as a first step in a major community beautification project being done by District 202 and the Village of Plainfield.
For the whole story, click here:
http://www.psd202.org/news_release.php?newsitem=549
District 202 kindergarten registration starts March 3, 2008; Special Saturday dates also scheduled
Open kindergarten registration for the 2008-2009 school year will be held from March 3-April 30, 2008.
For the whole story, click here:
http://www.psd202.org/news_release.php?newsitem=548
123 District 202 students named 2008-2009 Illinois State Scholars
One hundred twenty three District 202 graduating high school seniors have been named 2008-2009 Illinois State Scholars because of their superior academic potential.
For the whole story, click here:
http://www.psd202.org/news_release.php?newsitem=547
Five District 202 middle schools lauded for improved academic achievement
Five District 202 middle schools received 2007 Academic Achievement Awards from the Illinois State Board of Education, honoring the schools for significant improvement in their students' academic performance on state tests over the last two years.
For the whole story, click here:
http://www.psd202.org/news_release.php?newsitem=545
Plainfield Central High School's Marc Jones named 2008 Assistant Track Coach of the Year
The Illinois Track & Cross Country Coaches Association has named Plainfield High School-Central Campus boys assistant track coach Marc Jones as its "2008 Assistant Track Coach of the Year."
For the whole story, click here:
http://www.psd202.org/news_release.php?newsitem=544
Charles Reed students discover outer space with Space Fair
Charles Reed Elementary School third grade students will put their knowledge about space on display at the school's upcoming annual Space Fair.
For the whole story, click here:
http://www.psd202.org/news_release.php?newsitem=543
Eagle Pointe E.S. challenges families to sharpen math skills
Eagle Pointe Elementary School is challenging families and students to sharpen their math skills in preparation for the school's math night.
For the whole story, click here:
http://www.psd202.org/news_release.php?newsitem=541
Liberty teacher nominated for VFW Teacher of the Year
Liberty Elementary School first grade teacher Ellen Sherer has been nominated for the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) National Citizenship Education Teacher of the Year award.
For the whole story, click here:
http://www.psd202.org/news_release.php?newsitem=542
District 202 H.S. students selected to SWPC Honor Bands
One hundred and seventy students from eight local high schools converged at Plainfield High School-Central Campus (PHSCC) for the Southwest Prairie Conference Band Festival on Tuesday, February 19, 2008.
For the whole story, click here:
http://www.psd202.org/news_release.php?newsitem=540
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| Upcoming Events in District 202 |
Feb. 23 IGSMA Band Contest
Feb. 25 Board of Education Meeting
Feb. 26 Plainfield High School - Central Campus Choir Concert
Feb. 26 Heritage Grove 7-8th Band/Choir Concert
Feb. 27 PEHS Explorations Night @ PNHS
Feb. 28 College and Financial Aid Night @ PSHS
Feb. 28 Plainfield High School - Central Campus Band Concert
Feb. 28 Aux Sable Band Concert
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Kindergarten Registration
Current District 202 residents who will have students entering Kindergarten in the 2008-2009 are encouraged to register their students as soon as possible.
Click here for more information ..
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District
202 Photos Page
The District 202 Community Relations Department is traveling around the district taking pictures. Check out what our students have been up to!
Click here to open the photos page...
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