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Take the BSD2 Strategic Plan Survey today!
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This spring, Bensenville School District 2 will update its three-year strategic plan.
As part of this process, the District is conducting a short online survey of its various stakeholders. Feedback the District receives through this survey will guide its work to build on the success our students and teachers experience every day in our schools.
Following this survey, the District will conduct four strategic planning workshops led by an experienced outside facilitator. Teachers, staff members, parents, and community members are invited to participate in those workshops, which will be held on four consecutive Wednesdays:
- April 25
- May 2
- May 9
- May 16
The workshops will be held at W.A. Johnson School and will run from 6-9 p.m.
Thank you for your service to Bensenville School District 2, and for your participation in our strategic planning efforts. We look forward to hearing from you and to partnering with you to make District 2 the best it can be.
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BSD2 Wellness Fair offers fun, fitness, and raffle prizes
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Bensenville School District 2 will host its first BSD2 Wellness Fair on Tuesday, March 20, at Blackhawk Middle School, 250. S. Church Road.
Sponsored by HealthStyle Chiropractic & Wellness, Courts Plus, Prairie Path Foot & Ankle Clinic, Next Yoga, and Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, the BSD2 Wellness Fair will feature:
- Yoga Demonstrations
- Free Massages
- Free Injury Screening
- Free Posture Screening
- Free Thermal Nerve Scans
- Raffle Prizes
The BSD2 Wellness Fair will be open to BSD2 staff from 2:15-3:45 p.m. on March 20, and to the public (ages 18 and up) from 3:45-5:15 p.m.
Admission is free.
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Get food for your family from Northern Illinois Food Bank on Tuesday, March 20, at Johnson
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Does your family need food?
The next Food for Families is
Tuesday, March 20
, from 4-6 p.m. at Johnson School, 252 Ridgewood Ave., Bensenville.
Bensenville School District 2, in partnership with Fenton High School, the Bensenville/Wood Dale Food Pantry, and Northern Illinois Food Bank, will provide both perishable and non-perishable food items for all families in need.
Please bring a box or bags to carry food in.
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Enroll today in District 2’s exciting summer programs
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Bensenville School District 2 is offering several exciting learning opportunities for third- through seventh-grade students this summer. Check them out below.
Space in each program is limited, and seats are going fast. Registration forms must be submitted--along with a $25 non-refundable registration fee--by Friday, April 27.
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Jump Start
This session is for incoming sixth-grade students! Incoming sixth graders will have an opportunity to meet sixth-grade teachers, make new friends, and learn about Blackhawk. Teachers will help students become successful at the middle school by exposing students to basic middle school routines such as locker combinations, lunchroom procedures, and following schedules. In addition, the students will be introduced to the sixth-grade math and English/ language arts curriculums.
- Location: Blackhawk Middle School, 250 S. Church Road, Bensenville
- Time: 8 a.m.-noon
- Date: June 18-29
- Cost: $120
STEM/Enrichment
Excite your third through seventh grader with STEM Camp this summer! Students will explore various aspects of science, math, art, and engineering with fun-filled, hands-on activities. This is a great way for students interested in STEM to experience real-world applications in the STEM fields through drones, coding, LEGO Mindstorms robots, 3D printing, Rube Goldberg projects, Minecraft, and so much more! Each day will be filled with opportunities to explore, invent, and discover while creating, testing and collaborating. Students will learn how to problem solve and think critically through a variety of engaging activities. Each week of camp will explore different topics, allowing students to attend all sessions. Camp #1 is a great opportunity for students who are involved in summer school, but still want to explore STEM Enrichment!
- Location: Blackhawk Middle School, 250. S. Church Road, Bensenville
- Camp 1: June 7-8
- Times: 9-11:30 a.m. or noon-2:30 p.m.
- Cost: $15
- Camp 2: June 11-15
- Time: 8 a.m.-noon
- Cost: $50
- Camp 3: June 18-22
- Time: 8 a.m.-noon
- Cost: $50
For more information, contact Valerie DiFresco, Summer School Principal, at 630-766-5940, ext. 1123 or
vdifresco@bsd2.org
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Returning student registration opens online on Friday, April 6
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Login information for the BSD2 online registration portal will be sent home in backpack mail on April 6 along with more detailed instructions.
The online registration portal can be found on the District 2 website,
www.bsd2.org
, along with resources to assist you and answer any questions you may have.
If you don’t have access to a computer or the Internet, contact your child’s school to learn about on-site, in-person online registration opportunities. Computers at the Bensenville Community Public Library also offer free Internet access, and students’ take-home Chromebooks (Grades 6-8) can access the online registration portal wherever you find wireless Internet (Wi-Fi).
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Join Bensenville’s community-wide celebration on April 21
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To celebrate Earth Day, the Village of Bensenville, Bensenville Community Public Library, Bensenville Park District, Bensenville School District 2, and Fenton High School are partnering to sponsor variety of events around the community on Saturday, April 21.
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Tree Planting Ceremony:
- 1:30 p.m. at Fischer Farm, 16W680 Grand Avenue
Community members can join their neighbors and local dignitaries in a community tree planting ceremony and a complimentary lunch.
Recycling Event
- 6 a.m.-9 p.m. at Deer Grove Leisure Center, 1000 W. Wood Street
Drop off your old or used electronics at the Deer Grove Leisure Center where these items will be collected for recycling.
Visit bensenvilleparkdistrict.org for a list of acceptable electronic items to recycle.
In the case of inclement weather please call the Rainout Hotline at 630-230-1028.
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Neighborhood Beautification
- 8 a.m.-1 p.m.; free T-shirt and lunch
Join us to celebrate Mother Earth at our first annual village-wide cleanup! Give back to your community while helping beautify our local parks and spaces. Register yourself, family, group of friends, or your organization and choose your worksite location. All supplies and materials will be provided.
To be assured your “Think Green” t-shirt, you must register by noon on April 14. You may sign up in person at the Deer Grove Leisure Center, located at 1000 W. Wood Street, or via phone by calling 630-766-7015, ext. 2001. At registration, please choose your location and provide your name, address, phone number, email, and size for your complimentary t-shirt.
Work Site locations include:
- Breiter-Palm Park
- Sunset Park
- Bensenville Water Park
- Fischer Farm W.A. Johnson Elementary
- Blackhawk Middle School
- Korthauer Log House Redmond Park
- Fenton High School
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Substitute teachers needed in District 2
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Looking for a flexible, ever-changing work environment? Retired? Recent college grad?
Enjoy working with youth?
Why not become a substitute teacher?
District 2 is currently hiring substitute teachers, so if you have a bachelor’s degree in any subject, you are eligible to earn up to $140 per day at a nationally recognized school district, and receive paid training before your first day of teaching!
Substitute teaching is a great way to make connections, build your resume, and even continue your job search while working in a rewarding and flexible environment.
For more information, call Bensenville School District 2 at 630-766-5940, or click
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to apply online.
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Check out the details in the flyer below, and apply online by clicking
here
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Bensenville School District 2
210 S. Church Street
Bensenville, IL 60106
630-766-5940
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