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The BSD2 community will update the District’s three-year strategic plan this spring.
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This spring, Bensenville School District 2 will update its three-year strategic plan.
In April and May, 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
, and
May 16.
The workshops will be held at W.A. Johnson School and will run from 6-9 p.m.
Also, in preparation for those workshops, the District will conduct a short online survey of its various stakeholders. BSD2 community members will be able to take the survey from March 5 through March 30. A link to the survey will be posted to the District’s website, included in the BSD2News e-newsletter, and shared via social media and 2talk News Flash emails.
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District 2 sets registration dates for kindergartners, returning student
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Bensenville School District 2 will hold kindergarten registration on
March 13
, and will open online registration for returning students on
April 6
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KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
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Kindergarten registration will be held from 3-7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 13, at
Tioga School
, 212 W. Memorial Road, and
W.A. Johnson School
, 252 Ridgewood Avenue.
All incoming kindergarten students will need to register at their home school. If you are unsure which school your child will attend, please call the Educational Administration Center at 630-766-5940.
Please bring your child with you to kindergarten registration so that they can be assessed for kindergarten.
Registration requirements are as follows:
- Children must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2018
- A certified copy of an Original Birth Certificate
- Proof of Residency—Lease or mortgage and 3 additional proofs of residency and a current driver’s license or current photo identification (residency proofs will be required that same day).
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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 will be posted 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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Get food for your family from Northern Illinois Food Bank on Tuesday, February 20, at Fenton
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Does your family need food?
The next Food for Families is
Tuesday, February 20
, from 4-6 p.m. at Fenton High School, 1000 W. Green Street, 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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BPAC aims to introduce families to valuable community resources
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The BSD2 Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) in collaboration with Fenton High School is hosting an evening for families to explore community resources.
Representatives from more than 20 different non-profit community organizations and agencies will be in attendance, sharing ideas, support, and resources with BSD2 families. The DuPage Children’s Museum will also provide activities for children to enjoy while their parents go from table to table, meeting with agency representatives and learning about the valuable resources their organizations have to offer.
BPAC Family Resources in the Community
- Date: Tuesday, March 6
- Time: 3:30-5:30 p.m.
- Location: Tioga School, 212 W. Memorial Road, Bensenville
For more information, or to RSVP, call 630-766-5940.
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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
here
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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