Students learn how to use a green screen to add excitement to videos and photos during the 2018 SIT Conference.
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READY, SIT, GO:
District 2 to host 2019 Students Involved with Technology Conference on February 9
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Attention students, parents, and teachers!
Register now for the 2019 Students Involved with Technology (SIT) Conference!
This is the fourth consecutive year Bensenville School District 2 will host the SIT Conference. This year’s conference, with its theme of “Ready, SIT, Go!” will be held
Saturday, February 9
, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Blackhawk Middle School, 250 S. Church Road in Bensenville. Registration is $30 and closes Wednesday, January 23. (Registration fees are waived for all District 2 staff sponsors and for student presenters. Student fee waivers are also available.)
The SIT Conference is a technology conference unlike any other: hosted by kids, for kids. Students in Grades 3-12 present to their peers on the latest in technology: animation, MineCraft, Google, Spheros, 3D printing, Scratch coding, LEGO robotics, favorite apps, photo editing, drones, Makey Makey, web tools, and much, much more!
PRESENTERS NEEDED!
Student presenters can share their tech knowledge with other students during 30-minute hands-on workshops or tech demonstrations. Students can present on their own or in teams of up to four students. All presenters must have an adult sponsor to accompany them throughout the day.
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SURVEY SAYS:
What do you love about your school? Tell us in the Illinois 5Essentials Survey.
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Bensenville School District 2 has begun administering the Illinois 5Essentials Survey, which provides students, teachers, and parents a voice in our ongoing efforts to improve our schools.
The survey is also an opportunity to tell us what you love about your child’s school!
That, too, is an incredibly important part of the Illinois 5Essentials Survey, because its results reflect what we as a community value about our schools. From state report cards to real estate rating websites, its results are often used to paint a picture of you, your family, and your neighborhood.
So parents, please visit illinois.5-essentials.org and complete the 10-minute parent survey.
Tell us what you think and how we can improve, and share with the world what makes you proud to be part of our BSD2 family.
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THE FIRST 1,100 DAYS:
Join us January 14 to find out how they last a lifetime.
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The experiences children have in their first three years play a major role throughout their lives, says Geoffrey A. Nagle, Ph.D., president and chief executive officer of the Erikson Institute. Providing positive experiences in those early years can lead to higher academic achievement, better health, and greater overall well-being later in life.
Dr. Nagle will share more insights on this topic when he visits Elmhurst College for a presentation titled “The First 1,100 Days: Building a Community that Supports Early Childhood Experiences.”
Sponsored by Bensenville School District 2, Elmhurst College, and the Erikson Institute, Dr. Nagle’s presentation will be held at 4 p.m. Monday, January 14, in the Founder’s Lounge at Elmhurst College’s Frick Center, which is located at 190 Prospect Avenue in Elmhurst.
Admission is free, and all are welcome.
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District 2 offers a free, on-site dental sealant program for all students
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Bensenville School District 2’s dental sealant program is a free on-site program offered in January and February to all BSD2 students.
The dates of clinics at the schools are as follows:
- Tioga School: January 28 and 29
- Blackhawk Middle School: January 31
- W.A. Johnson School: February 4 and 5
All students qualify for a dental exam should they choose to apply for the program. (The exam meets the state’s dental exam requirements for students entering kindergarten, second, and sixth grades.)
Additionally, the program provides applicants who qualify for financial assistance with free dental cleaning, sealants, and fluoride treatment, as well as off-site restorative care if necessary.
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Metropolitan Family Services offering 'Parenting Fundamentals' classes
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Parents are children's first teachers and role models.
That is why Metropolitan Family Services is offering a series of classes titled "Parenting Fundamentals: Parent Empowerment for Family success."
Intended for parents of children ages birth to 4 years old, the classes, will be offered every Monday -- January 28 through April 1 -- from 5-7 p.m. at Tioga School.
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In the classes, parents will learn about ...
- Supporting school success
- Patience and respect
- Building strong relationships
- Communication skills
- Positive discipline
- Self-esteem & self-care
- Substance abuse prevention
- Child development
To register, please call Tioga School at 630-766-2602 ext. 4555, or call Metropolitan Family Services at 773-884-2290. For more information, visit
www.metrofamily.org
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College of DuPage offers local English and citizenship 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 two local classes for English and citizenship during its 2019 spring semester.
The classes will help students learn reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills, improve their career opportunities, and prepare for college.
The classes will be offered at ...
- Bensenville Community Public Library from 9:15 a.m.-12:35 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
- Fenton High School from 6:30-9:20 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays.
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CHECK IT OUT:
There are lots of fun December events at Bensenville Community Public Library
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Visit with Santa
- Friday, December 14, at 6:30 p.m.
- AGES: 10 years and younger
- Bring your little ones for our annual visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. While waiting for their turn on Santa’s lap, kids will be able to make a craft! Remember to bring your camera as this is sure to be a memory you won’t want to forget. Registration is not required to attend, but space is limited. Tickets to attend will be available beginning at 9:00 a.m. the day of the program at the Youth Services Desk.
Noon Year’s Eve
- Saturday, December 29, at 11:30 a.m.
- AGES: Kindergarten and younger
- Join us for a family-friendly celebration counting down to the New Year without staying up late! Enjoy storytime, playtime, and a simple craft – complete with a confetti drop at 12:00 p.m.! Registration is not required to attend, but space and supplies are limited.
Drive-In Theatre
- Wednesday, January 2, at noon
- AGES: 3 to 8 years old
- Make a cardboard car, bring a sack lunch, and take in the show! To start off our special program, every child will decorate a box car, supplied by the Library, and then enjoy watching one of our favorite films while “parked.” Stop by the Youth Services Desk the morning of the program for a ticket to reserve your spot. Space is limited to 25 children. NOTE: No food or drink will be provided by the Library.
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Bensenville School District 2
210 S. Church Street
Bensenville, IL 60106
630-766-5940
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