‘RISE & SHINE' WITH OUR NEW
RISE ACADEMIES
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New RISE Academies are coming to BSD2 schools in October, and their launch presents exciting opportunities for three special members of our school communities to “rise and shine” as our schools' RISE Academy Site Coordinators.
- Are you part of a BSD2 school community, and is that community an important part of your identity?
- Have you served as a parent leader for your school, at your church, or in your child’s extracurricular pursuits? Or are you already a member of a BSD2 school's staff?
- Do you have experience in after-school and family programming?
- Can you work with different groups of people with different needs and interests?
- Can you effectively communicate in English and Spanish?
Then this important job might be made for you!
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DON'T MISS GRAMMY-NOMINATED MEXICAN FOLK ENSEMBLE SONES DE MÉXICO'S FREE PERFORMANCE SUNDAY AT BMS
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Sones de México, a Grammy-nominated folk music ensemble specializing in Mexican "son," will perform a free concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, September 16, at Blackhawk Middle School, 250 S. Church Road in Bensenville.
Join us as we welcome this internationally-renowned musical group to our community and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!
Sones de México formed in Chicago’s historic Pilsen neighborhood in 1994 to keep the tradition of Mexican "son" alive. Although the group specializes in "son," it will take the audience on a guided musical tour around Mexico, performing the regional styles of huapango, gustos, chilenas, son jarocho, and more.
This free program is sponsored by the Bensenville Arts Council in partnership with Bensenville Community Public Library and Bensenville School District 2.
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WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL FROM BENSENVILLE COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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BINGO for Kids
- Fourth Mondays of the month at 6:30 p.m.
- Children can head to the Library for a night of gaming fun, where players have a chance to win Bingo Bucks that they can redeem for prizes. Bingo cards will be provided to children only. Space is limited, and players will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
- AGES: 10 years old and younger
Playing Pokemon Cards
- Monday, September 17 at 6 p.m.
- Are you interested in learning how to play Pokémon trading cards? Come join the us as we collaborate with The Gaming Goat for a night of learning and playing Pokémon trading cards. Participants are encouraged to bring their own Pokémon trading cards for a better learning experience.
- AGES: 7 to 16 years old
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
- Hispanic Heritage Crafts from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Join us for crafts celebrating different Hispanic cultures! All supplies will be provided, just bring your creativity. No registration is required, but it is a first-come, first-served program, and supplies are limited.
- AGES: 3 to 18 years old
- Spanish Storytime with Lizzeth Fausto at 1:30 p.m.
- Join Lizzeth Fausto, District 2 Bilingual Consulting Teacher, as she presents books, rhymes, and movement activities bilingually. A healthy snack will also be provided. Registration is not required to attend, but space is limited.
- AGES: 2 to 5 years old
Board Game Saturdays
- Third Saturdays at 1 p.m.
- Beginning Saturday, September 15... Bring some family and friends and enjoy a board game at the Library! Choices include favorites like Uno, Monopoly, Checkers, Scrabble, and many more!
- AGES: 5 and up
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GET FOOD FOR YOUR FAMILY THIS TUESDAY AT TIOGA SCHOOL
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Mark your calendar! The next Food For Families is this Tuesday, September 18, from 4-6 p.m. at Tioga School, 212 W. Memorial Road in Bensenville.
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 provide both perishable and non-perishable food items for all families in need.
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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ENJOY 'HANDS ON ARTS' SEPTEMBER 22 AT FISCHER FARMS
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Bensenville Park District's Hands On Arts festival offers fun for the whole family, including ...
Live Musical and Dance Performances
Visual Art and Music Stations
Books, Arts, and Crafts Sales
This free event will be held from noo-5 p.m. Saturday, September 22, at Fischer Farm, 16W680 Grand Avenue in Bensenville. Form more information, visit
bensenvilleparkdistrict.org
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BWELL WALK-A-THON, STREET BEAT 5K SET FOR SEPTEMBER 29
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The annual BWell Bensenville Walk-a-thon & Family Fest and the Street Beat 5K have joined forces, and will both be held Saturday, September 29, at Deer Grove Leisure Center, 1000 W Wood Street in Bensenville.
BWell Bensenville 5th Annual Walk-a-thon & Family Fest
Presented by the Bensenville Youth Coalition. Enjoy a free and healthy lunch courtesy of Sedexo, health and wellness vendors, and -- of course -- giveaways, games, and entertainment!
The two-mile Walk-A-Thon, no registration required, kicks off at 8:30 a.m. The Family Health Expo featuring more than 30 booths with giveaways runs 8 a.m.-noon.
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Street Beat 5K Run/Walk
Invite, your friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers to join the Bensenville Park District for the Street Beat 5K Fun Run/Walk!
Athletes will be cheered on through the charming tree-lined streets of Bensenville. Street Beat conveniently starts and finishes at the Deer Grove Leisure Center and features entertainment for all ages. All athletes receive a Street Beat shirt and the opportunity to win awards and medals.
Get excited, because this event takes place rain or shine, therefore, registration fees are non-refundable.
Packet pick-up will take place at the Deer Grove Leisure Center (1000 Wood St., Bensenville) on September 27 and 28 from 10am – 7pm.
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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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