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IMPORTANT UPDATE: District 2’s final reopening plans, parent FAQs, and applications for all-remote learning now available online.
Bensenville School District 2 has finalized its reopening plans for the 2020-2021 school year, which will begin Wednesday, August, 12. Details of the District's remote and hybrid plans are outlined in the full BSD2 Reopening Plan and in the BSD2 Reopening Parent FAQ.
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MEAL DISTRIBUTION: District 2 still distributing breakfasts and lunches to K-8 students
The meals will be distributed grab-and-go style on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:45 a.m.-1 p.m.at all three schools and five neighborhood busstops. However, meals are only available for registered BSD2 students in Grades K-8, and are free only to those who qualify for free and reduced-price lunches.
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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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HEALTHY START: Complete your child’s health exam and immunization records by August 14
The submission deadline is August 14 instead of October 15 as in the past, so that everyone can be protected at the start of the year. Students who do not provide the required immunization and/or exam records by August 14 will be excluded from school.
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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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ALL SUMMER LONG: BSD2 Community Center still open over break
The Community Center serves as a resource hub where families can access supports in the areas of mental and physical health, school enrollment, and parent skill development.
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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.
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UPDATED HOURS: The Bensenville & Wood Dale Food Pantry remains open to serve the community
Food for Families pop-up pantries have been cancelled until further notice, but the Bensenville & Wood Dale Food Pantry remains open from 8:30-11 a.m. Saturdays.
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FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT: Shape your future by completing the 2020 U.S. Census
Many important programs are funded in the community from the dollars generated by the census, and it only takes a minute to complete.
