District 2’s 2018-19 theme proclaims that ‘everyone is welcome here!’
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Last fall, Nashville singer/songwriter Steve Seskin and fourth and fifth graders from W.A. Johnson School teamed up to write and perform a new song titled "I Belong." The song proclaims that “everyone is welcome here” and “we are stronger together,” and it was inspired by Blackhawk Middle School’s 2017-18 theme, “I Belong @blackhawk_ms.”
Later that winter, the song was recorded by Pete Sallis -- another Nashville singer/songwriter -- with backing vocals provided by the Blackhawk Middle School Chorus.
Now, it it is the inspiration for Bensenville School District 2’s theme for the 2018-19 school year:
YOU BELONG @BSD2!
You can check out the lyric video for “I Belong” on the District’s new website at
www.bsd2.org
, and over the course of the coming school year, you can use the following hashtags in your social media posts to tell the world why you belong here:
#IBelonginBSD2
#IBelongatBlackhawk
#IBelongatTioga
#IBelongatJohnson
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The first day of classes in Bensenville School District 2 is Wednesday, August 22.
Before classes convene, first- through fifth-grade students attending W.A. Johnson and Tioga Schools will be able to meet their teachers from 2:30-3 p.m. Tuesday, August 21.
Kindergartners will be able to meet their teachers from 6-7 p.m. on Monday, August 20.
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All incoming BMS students are invited to attend Blackhawk Kick-Off Day from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, August 18, at Blackhawk Middle School, 250 S. Church Road in Bensenville.
- Walk Your Schedule
- Tour the Building
- Set Up Your Locker
- Start the Connection
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INTERESTED IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
FOR YOUR CHILD?
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Bensenville School District 2 will be conducting a developmental screening for 3- and 4-year-old children at Tioga School on Thursday, September 13, and Friday, September 14.
These screenings are the first step in identifying children for our Preschool for All program and/or Head Start.
Call the Tioga School office at 630-766-2602 to schedule an appointment for your child’s screening.
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2018-19 SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST
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The District will supply all school supplies except for gym clothes, backpacks, and calculators during the 2018-19 school year. All supplies will be distributed to the classrooms before students arrive.
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Submit your student’s required medical exam and immunization records before school starts
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For the purpose of safeguarding the health of children, District 2 enforces Illinois health requirements that consist of health, dental, and eye exams, and immunizations specific to grade and age.
Physical examinations are required for all children entering pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and sixth grade, and those who are new to the school. Bring your child’s completed State of Illinois Certificate of Child Health Examination Form to your school’s health office by the first day of school.
This exam form must be dated within one year prior to the first day of school.
It must also be completed and signed by a licensed healthcare provider, and it must include a diabetes screening and lead screening for children who are 6 years old or younger. A tuberculosis (TB) skin test is recommended.
The Health History section of the form must be completed and signed by the parent/guardian.
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Local clinics offer walk-in opportunities for medical exams, immunizations, and sports physicals
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A variety of community resources are available to families whose children still need medical exams, immunizations, and/or sports physicals for the 2018-19 school year.
Depending upon the details of your health care plan, walk-in opportunities may be available at local Jewel-Osco and VNA locations. (Call for more information.)
JEWEL-OSCO/EDWARD HOSPITAL
- Address: 1127 S. York Road, Bensenville
- Phone Number: 630-296-6397
- Hours:
- Monday through Friday: 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
VNA
- Address: 28 N. York Road, Bensenville
- Phone Number: 630-892-4355
- Hours:
- Monday: 8 a.m-8 p.m.
- Tuesday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Wednesday: noon- 8 p.m.
- Thursday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Friday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Saturday: 8 a.m.-noon
- Sunday: closed
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Food for Families returns
for the 2018-19 school year
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Does your family need food?
Bensenville School District 2, in partnership with Wood Dale School District 7, Fenton High School,, the Bensenville/Wood Dale Food Pantry, and Northern Illinois Food Bank, will continue to offer perishable and non-perishable food to families from 4-6 p.m. on the following dates this school year:
- September 18: Tioga School, 212 W. Memorial Road, Bensenville
- October 16: Fenton High School, 1000 W. Green Street, Bensenville
- November 20: Wood Dale Junior High, 655 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale
- December 11: Tioga School
- January 15: Fenton High School
- February 19: Wood Dale Junior High
- March 19: Tioga School
- April 16: Fenton High School
- May 14: Fenton
Please bring a box or bags to carry food in.
For more information, please contact W.A. Johnson School at 630-766-2605, ext. 3202.
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College of DuPage offers local ESL classes
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College of Dupage is partnering with Bensenville School District 2, Bensenville Community Public Library, Fenton High School, and Wood Dale School District 7 to offer several local classes for English as a second language (ESL) during its 2018 fall semester.
ESL classes will be offered at …
- Bensenville Community Public Library from 9:15 a.m.-11:40 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
- Fenton High School from 6:30-9:20 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays.
- Wood Dale School District 7 -- Early Childhood Center from 6:30-8:55 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays
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Bensenville School District 2
210 S. Church Street
Bensenville, IL 60106
630-766-5940
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