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LEADING IN TRANSITION: BSD2 Board names two experienced educational leaders to serve as interim superintendents
During its June 16 Special Meeting, the District 2 Board of Education voted unanimously to offer 120-day contracts to Dr. Raymond Lechner and Dr. Rebecca Nelson. They will serve as co-superintendents.
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NOT REGISTERED: Walk-in registration set for August 4 at all BSD2 schools
Registration for students who will attend Bensenville School District 2 schools in the 2021-2022 school year but are not yet registered will be Wednesday, August 4, from 2-6 p.m. at all District 2 schools.
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GET VACCINATED: COVID vaccination clinics offered at Irving Park and Argyle apartments
The Illinois Department of Public Health and Bensenville School District 2 are partnering to bring free COVID vaccination clinics to Argyle and Irving Park apartments.
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HELP IS HERE: Child Tax Credit will provide monthly payments for families with kids
The American Rescue Plan increased the amount of the 2021 Child Tax Credit to support families with children. The full benefit in now $300 per month per child under age 6, and $250 for each child age 6 to 17. Payments begin July 15. Click here for more information.
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PROJECT HELP: Parent Café to address the importance of early literacy
Hosted by Project HELP at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 22, at Tioga School, this Parent Cafe will address "Why Should I Read to My Child." Food, transportation, and child care will be provided, so come and listen to, build community with, and offer support for your fellow parents. Click here to register.
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LEARN TO COOK: Weeklong Summer Culinary Program open to students in Grades 5-8
Students in No cooking experience necessary! Students in Grades 5-8 can learn to cook and share new recipes with family and friends during the Frida Community Organization's Summer Culinary Program offered from 1-4 p.m. June 21-24 at Fenton High School.
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SUMMER NUTRITION: Free meals available across Bensenville throughout the summer
Bensenville School District 2, Fenton High School, and Bensenville Community Public Library will all be serving FREE meals to anyone 18 years and younger throughout the summer. Click here for dates, times, and locations.
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FRIDA COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: Summer camps available to Johnson and Tioga students
District 2 and the Frida Community Organization are partnerings to offer summer camps to Johnson and Tioga students in Grades 2-5. The camps will be held from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesday from June 28-July 14. Classes are limited to seven students per grade, and campers will participate in fitness, yoga, LEGO, visual art and sports activities.
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YOUNG ARTISTS WANTED: Fourth and fifth graders invited to participate in Bensenville Utility Box Project
Bensenville School District 2, in collaboration with the Village of Bensenville and the Frida K Community Organization, invites existing 4th and 5th grade students to create a digital design to be wrapped around six village utility boxes. Three sessions are available. Sign up for just one or all three! Create a different design each week!
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REGISTER YOUR CHILD: Registration for students returning for the 2021-2022 school year is open online
Login information for the BSD2 online registration portal will sent to students' home addresses on March 24, along with detailed registration instructions.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS: BSD2 Board approves official 2021-2022 school calendar
Classes will begin on Wednesday, August 18, and the last day of school will be Friday, May 27, unless emergency days are needed. Other key dates are as follows ...
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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Mask-wearing in schools will continue
Mask-wearing is still the norm in all Illinois schools. Please continue to follow District 2’s current practices. Students and staff should wear masks except during meals and outdoor mask breaks.
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REMINDER: Third trimester report cards available online on Tuesday, May 25
Friday, May 21, is the end of the school year and the third trimester. Third trimester report cards will be available for viewing for all grades on TeacherEase.com on Tuesday, May 25, by 3 p.m. They will also be mailed home on this day.
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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Positive diagnosis at Tioga produces five close contacts
A Tioga student tested positive for COVID and will remain away from the District until meeting requirements set by the state and county health departments. There were five close contacts in the classroom. They will remain in quarantine following health department guidance.
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CONGRATS ... AND BEST WISHES: District 2 welcomed three new members to its Board, and thanked three departing members for their service
Three newly elected Board members -- Christina Cannon Bailey, Marisol Leyva, and Lori Parthimos -- began their four-year terms as the District thanked departing board members Christian Constante, Alex Stitgen, and Susan Vitellaro for their four years of service.
