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REMINDER: No remote learning activities scheduled for Friday, September 18, and Monday, September 21
Friday is a Teacher Institute Day, and Monday is the District's first of two upcoming Remote Learning Planning Days. (The second is Friday, October 9.)
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Food for Families returns for the 2020-2021 school year
Does your family need food? Bensenville School District 2, in partnership with Fenton High School, Wood Dale School District 7, the Bensenville/Wood Dale Food Pantry, and Northern Illinois Food Bank, will continue to offer perishable and non-perishable food to families from 4-6 p.m. on the following dates this school year.
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FREE MEALS: District 2 still distributing FREE breakfasts and lunches to anyone 18 or younger
The free meals will be distributed to anyone 18 years and younger from 10:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays at all three schools and five neighborhood bus stops. Additionally, meals will now be distributed from 3-5 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays at Blackhawk Middle School.
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IMPORTANT UPDATE: Remote instruction to continue through Columbus Day
This is a change in plans. The District was tentatively scheduled to transition to its hybrid remote/in-person model after Labor Day.
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FAQ REVIEW: What does synchronous and asynchronous instruction mean?
Effective remote learning blends both synchronous and asynchronous learning to maximize the time together virtually to build community and learn interactively, while also providing autonomy for learners to engage in and apply content, read, and problem solve.
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PROJECT HELP: Six-week parents series focuses on 'Raising Healthy Children During Uncertain Times'
The series will be offered via ZOOM, and it will help parents with children of all ages provide critical social and emotional support during times of uncertainty. Seven expert guests will provide extensive insight along with helpful parenting strategies.
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VNA COVID-19 Testing Center to open July 28 in Bensenville
UPDATE: To remove any confusion over insurance plans accepted, VNA will now be serving all patients with insurance regardless of whether we accepts its insurance plan for COVID-19 services. Individuals without insurance are also served and this is done at no cost to them.
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CALM THE CHAOS: Explore ways schedules and routines can help increase calm in your home
Join BSD2 Community Schools Program's community partner, Metropolitan Family Services, as they explore the benefits, tools and tips for creating a calmer and enjoyable household.
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NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK: Three new administrators joining District 2 for 2020-2021 school year.
Edgar Palacios has been named the District’s new Director of English Learners, Anne Paonessa has been named Blackhawk Middle School’s new Co-Principal, and Michelle Shabaker has been named W.A, Johnson School’s new Assistant Principal.
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STRENGTH FROM WITHIN: District 2 announces two administrative promotions
Missy Baglarz, who has served for the past seven years as W.A. Johnson School Co-Principal, has been named the District’s new Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Director. Also, Lizzeth Fausto, who has served for the past four years as a Bilingual Consulting Teacher, has been named the new Assistant Principal at Tioga School.
