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Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.
Wiliam Butler Yeats
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It is hard to believe, but the first trimester of the 2015-2016 school year is rapidly coming to a close. We are quite pleased with the progress our students are making in the early part of this school year and are very excited for the learning yet to come.
As we enter November, please remember that our first parent-teacher conference day of the year is scheduled for Monday, November 23, 2015. We encourage all parents to participate in conferences and meet with their child's teacher(s). For assistance in scheduling an appointment please contact your school office.
We're always looking for ways to make sure this newsletter is seen by parents and community members so feel free to forward this email on to someone who may be interested in signing up to receive them by clicking the sign up link on our
District Home Page.
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District and School Report Cards Released by Illinois State Board of Education
Every October, the Illinois State Board of Education releases report cards for every school and school district in Illinois. The Illinois State School and District Report Card is an interactive report on the demographics and performance of each school and district that is accessible to all parents and members of the public on the Internet by visiting http://iirc.niu.edu and searching for the school or district by name. A link to the site also appears on the District 20 Website. This year, the Illinois State Board of Education will be releasing a report card that is incomplete for all schools across the state. The results of the first PARCC testing period last spring have not been released. The state has indicated that they will update the interactive report cards when the information becomes available, however we have not been given any timetable. "At a glance" summaries for 2015 will be posted to the website as soon as they are made available by the Illinois State Board of Education. I invite all parents to view the interactive report cards by clicking the links above. Please check future issues of this newsletter and the District 20 website for updates on the timetable for release of Spring 2015 PARCC data. |
Does your place of employment offer a corporate giving or matching program?
If so, please consider listing District 20 and or your child's school as a donation site. In a time of uncertain state budgets, our schools would greatly appreciate any additional financial support from the business community to enhance learning opportunities for our students.
For more information on your place of employment's corporate giving program please contact their human resources department and please don't hesitate to contact the District Office at 630-894-2250 for help with obtaining any kind of information required to add us to your employer's corporate giving list.
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Community Based Instruction supporting the learning of Special Needs Students in District 20.
District 20 is proud to offer Community Based Instruction as part of the programming for students who are in special education for more than 80% of their school day. Community Based Instruction (CBI) is an instructional method that teaches students functional skills in the student's natural environments. The most compelling reason to use CBI is to teach students to generalize learning and concepts across different environments (people, places & things).
In District 20, community outings will include trips to the local grocery store to an outing at a team-building academy. Since community instruction is based on IEP Students will have a written or picture shopping list and then use the items to make a snack in the classroom. Community based instruction is based off individual student goals. These goals can range from money skills, reading a schedule, following social norms of being in the community, and working cooperatively with a group.
For additional information please click here or contact our Student Services office at 630-894-4008.
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Family Science Night a Huge Success at Greenbrook School
Over 100 students and parents enjoyed the First Annual Family Science Night at Greenbrook School on Wednesday, October 21st. In keeping with the time of year, families had the opportunity to participate in several experiments designed to get all involved slimy and gooey.
Click here for a photo collage of the evening.
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A family that reads together succeeds together at
Waterbury School
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On Wednesday evening, October 21, the Waterbury Library was filled with students, parents and friends for our annual Family Reading Night held in conjunction with our Scholastic Book Fair. The evening was planned by Mrs. Julie Gates, our Reading Specialist, along with several staff members. It was an evening filled with reading, raffles and books!
During the evening, interactive stories were read by Roselle Public Librarians, Ms. Leann Skeens and Ms. Kara Carlo. Stories were also read by Waterbury staff members Mr. Dan Abel, Ms. Cathy Bolger, Mrs. Donna Hausfeld, Mrs. Julie Kulas, Mrs. Dawn Stephan and Ms. Amber Zelman. At the conclusion of the evening, several students under the direction of Mrs. Jennifer Reynolds performed a Readers Theater to
The Hallo-Wiener
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In addition to the book raffles, Mrs. Cindy Toronyi, a Waterbury staff member, donated two hand-made Waterbury Wildcat fleece blankets for the raffle. Congratulations to Helen (Grade K) and Delilah (Grade 1) on winning these adorable blankets. They will be perfect for cuddling up and reading a good book!
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Spring Wood 6th Grade Girls' Cross Country Conference Champions!
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This year's cross country teams exceeded each and every goal they created for themselves! At each of our meets before conference, Spring Wood had at least three runners place in the top ten within each of the four grade level events. On Monday, October 5th, Spring Wood participated in the conference meet against their five surrounding conference middle schools; Roselle Middle, Westfield, Medinah, Peacock and Wood Dale. Johnathan Summers placed second and Vincente Bernal placed sixth for the 8th grade boys and overall the team placed 3rd in conference. Dustin Zaprzalka, 6th grade, placed seventh, Jackson Kent, 7th grade, placed ninth and Victor Alvarez, 6th grade, placed eleventh for the 6th and 7th grade boys and overall the team placed 2nd in conference. Miriam Slimane, 7th grade, placed second and Vanessa Armstrong, 7th grade, placed fourteenth for the 7th and 8th grade girls and the team placed 5th overall in conference. Bella Witt was the first place conference champion while Paulina Lucer placed second, Isabelle Wilson placed eighth and Rori Thorsen placed ninth for the 6th grade girls and overall the 2015 6th grade girls were conference champions. The coaches, Mr. Benages, Mr. Foege and Ms. Brester would like to congratulate our entire team on a great season and we are looking forward to next year!
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Mary-Christine Stingley from VanderCook College of Music works with Spring Wood Students
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On September 25th, Mary-Christine Stingley (professor of Flute at VanderCook College of Music, private flute teacher for Lake Park High School) led two masterclasses. One for our 6th grade players and one for the 7th/8th grade flute players. Everyone had a great time! The students loved how well Mrs. Stingley could relate to them in addition to imparting important flute playing tips!
On November 13th, Dr. Bonnie Campbell (professor of clarinet at VanderCook College of Music, clarinet teacher at Merrit School of Music) will be. I siting SWMS to teach two master classes to our clarinet and bass clarinet students. One session will be for the 6th grade students and the other will be for the 7th/8th grade students.
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Board Briefs for October 2015
The Keeneyville District 20 Board of Education met for their Regular Board Meeting on Thursday, October 22nd. The Board discussed and took action on the following items:
- Heard a presentation from the Faubourg School of Dance on the summer program it hosted for District 20 students.
- Recognized School Principals and Assistant Principals/Dean of Student for Principal Appreciation Week.
- Heard a presentation from Mr. Gary Ofisher, Director of Operations/Treasurer on the tentative tax levy for 2016.
- Approved the tentative tax levy for 2016.
The next meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at 7:00 P.M. in the Spring Wood Library.
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SW Vision & Hearing Screening
11/6/2015
WB PTO Meeting
11/6/2015
(9:00 AM)
Multi Purpose Room
8th Grade Placement Test at LPHS, 8AM
11/7/2015
(7:45 AM - 11:00 AM
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Greenbrook 1st Grade Team
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From left: Ms. Nykaza, Mrs. Kodama, Mrs. Hess, Mrs. Loughridge
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Greenbrook 2nd Grade Team
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From left: Mrs. Royster, Mrs. Rolinski, Mrs. Zielinski, Ms. Messina
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Waterbury 2nd Grade Team
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From left: Mrs. Sopoci, Mrs. Zelman, Mrs. Etherington, Mrs. Morrow
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Meet your Board of Education:
Mr. Scott Williams, President
Year first elected: 2009
Hometown: Keeneyville
Family: Wife Carrie (26 years) and two sons, both of whom attended Keeneyville District 20 K-8 grades.
Why did you run for the Board?
Prior to our eldest starting kindergarten, my wife and I discussed the idea of private schooling. After meeting with the staff at District 20, we felt very comfortable with the public education they would receive. At that time we decided to be active within the district. When the opportunity presented itself, and I felt I could positively contribute to the district, I became a candidate.
What is the most rewarding part of being a member of the Board of Education?
The most rewarding part of being a School Board member is working in harmony with six other individuals of different backgrounds and experiences to achieve the many successes of District 20. The looks on the faces of students as they walk across the stage on promotion day is priceless.
What is your biggest challenge as a member of the Board?
I feel my biggest challenge as a Board member is to educate the public as to the duties and responsibilities of the Board of Education. There are certain things that can and cannot do.
As an individual Board member, what is your biggest goal for Keeneyville District 20?
My biggest goal for the Board is to help guide it through what may be some economically trying times while upholding the highest of standards District 20 has set for itself.
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