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Igniting the power and potential of each student!
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As our school year comes to a close, we hope you will agree that it was a successful one for your children and all of the children of District 20. This year has been marked by many exciting advancements in District 20's mission to ignite the power and potential of each student.
This year, the district opened several new programs for special needs students, allowing them to attend school in their home district. Elementary teachers implemented guided reading with Fountas and Pinell leading to great advancement in the reading levels of our students. We saw our first Elementary Science Olympiad team compete and bring home several medals to Greenbrook and Waterbury Schools. We started down our long journey toward implementation of a One to One technology program with a very successful Chromebook pilot program and look forward to expanding that program next year. Next Generation Science Standards continued to be implemented at Spring Wood Middle School and in District 20 Kindergarten classrooms. Work will continue in elementary grades next year. The Board of Education convened a new strategic planning committee in February and adopted a new strategic plan that will guide District 20 for the next three years.
Our year held many smiles, a few tears, great learning, opportunities to work together solving problems and meeting challenges, new friendships, new opportunities, and another year of life experience for us all. We are proud of our students for their may victories and defeats this year and we wish all a very happy and safe summer break.
We look forward to the start of our 2016-2017 school year!
Sincerely,
Dr. Michael Connolly
Superintendent
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| From Left: Mrs. Trisolieri, Mrs. DiCianni, Mrs. Padlo, Mrs. Skroch, Mrs. Bolger, Mrs. Coburn. (Not pictured: Mr. Hereford and Mr. Hengish.) |
Keeneyville Honors its Retirees for Their Many Years of Faithful Service.
As the 2016-2017 school year closes, Keeneyville District 20 bids a fond farewell and gives thanks to our retirees for their many years of faithful service to the children and community of District 20:
Mrs. Christine Coburn, Spring Wood Art Teacher- 38 years of service to District 20.
Mrs. Cathy Bolger, Waterbury Kindergarten Teacher- 32 years of service to District 20.
Mrs. Ann Trisolieri, Greenbrook Teaching Assistant- 20 years of service to District 20.
Mr. Brian Hereford, Greenbrook 5th Grade Teacher- 19 years of service to District 20.
Mrs. Terry Skroch, Waterbury Special Education Teacher- 19 years of service to District 20.
Mrs. Mary Padlo, Greenbrook Teaching Assistant- 17 years of service to District 20.
Mrs. Nanette DiCianni, District Business Office- 12 years of service to District 20.
Mr. Mark Hengish, 5th Grade Band Director- 8 years of service to District 20.
We wish all of our retirees much happiness and health as they enter into their next phase of life!
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Greenbrook and Waterbury Schools have Published Poets!
Thirty students from Waterbury and Greenbrook Elementary Schools have had their poems selected to be published by the National Schools Project. This group of educators publishes an annual anthology, the Young American Poetry Digest, showcasing poems by US elementary and secondary school students.The purpose of the National Schools Project is to encourage student writing and provide an audience for student poetry. Each January, schools across the nation are invited to participate in the project. The poems submitted by schools are reviewed by teachers/educators who select the poems based on the following criteria:
Congratulations to the following students!
Greenbrook Elementary:
Aaliyah B. (Grade 3), Drew S. (Grade 3), Josiah M. (Grade 3), Emma R. (Grade 3), Tyler W. (Grade 4), Evelyn D. (Grade 4), Eden S. (Grade 4), Dhanveer G. (Grade 4), Mariana A. (Grade 4), Esther A. (Grade 4), Andrea G. (Grade 4), and Melanie S. (Grade 4).
Waterbury Elementary:
Morgan C. (Grade 2), Brianna D. (Grade 2), Olivia G. (Grade 2), Marko J. (Grade 2), Natalia M. (Grade 2), Krina P. (Grade 2), Nicole R. (Grade 2), Ruby S. (Grade 2), Zunairah Y. (Grade 2), Kentrell A. (Grade 3), Evalina B. (Grade 3), Haley H. (Grade 3), Mariam M. (Grade 3), Marisa M. (Grade 3), Aiden B. (Grade 4), Sofia G. (Grade 5), Brian S. (Grade 5) and Emma W. (Grade 5).
A copy of the book will be available in each school library. For those who wish to purchase a book, the 2016 Edition is $15.50 (includes shipping and handling charges), and will not be available for delivery until September/October, 2016. The order form can be found on their website: http://youngpoets.com/book-orders/
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Looking Back
It's been a great year! We thought it would be fun to take a look back with some pictures.
Ready for the 1st Day!
Active and Healthy Kids!
Learning and Exploring!
Showing our Artistic Side!
It's been a great year! We're looking forward to 2016-2017!
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Board of Education Meeting
May 26, 2016
(7:00 PM)
SW Carpeted Gym
Board of Education Meeting
June 23, 2016 (7:00 PM) SW Library First Day of Student Attendance 2016-2017 August 17, 2016 |
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Meet your Board of Education:
Mrs. Heather Weishaar, Board Member
Year first elected: 2015
Hometown: Clinton Township, MI. Roselle Resident since 2005.
Family: Married, 2 children.
Do you have children currently attending or having graduated from District 20?
Yes. my daughter just completed 6th grade at Spring Wood and my son just completed 2nd grade at Waterbury.
Why did you run for the Board?
I ran for the Board because I wanted to be part of a diverse team of volunteers working together to accomplish great things for the district.
What is the most rewarding part of being a member of the Board of Education?
The most rewarding part of being a member of the Board is seeing all of the things that happen behind the scenes to make sure that we 'ignite the power and potential of each student'!
What is your biggest challenge as a member of the Board?
The biggest challenge as a member of the Board is making sure we remain fiscally responsible despite the uncertainty of the state of Illinois budget.
As an individual Board member, what is your biggest goal for Keeneyville District 20?
My biggest goal for Keeneyville District 20 is that we continue to work together and make decisions that are in the best interest of our students.
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