February 15, 2019
CALENDAR CHANGE: Students will now attend classes for a half day on Thursday, February 28
Students will now attend classes for a half day on  Thursday, February 28.  

Parent-teacher conferences will still be offered on an as-needed basis in the afternoon on February 28, but classes will also be held that morning according to the following schedule:

  • Blackhawk Middle School: 7:50-11 a.m.
  • Tioga and W.A. Johnson Schools: 8:45-11:45 a.m.

TEACHEREASE: Parent portal for BSD2's new online gradebook now open
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District 2 has implemented TeacherEase this school year for its online gradebook, and the Parent Portal portion of TeacherEase opened earlier this month.

The TeacherEase Parent Portal allows you to view your child’s performance on his/her classroom assessments and view previous progress reports and report cards. This can be done anytime on any Internet-connected device (e.g., computer, smartphone, tablet).

Login information for the TeacherEase Parent Portal was emailed to parents with email addresses on file with the District on February 4. The email included a link to set up your account and set your own password.

If you do not yet have an email address on file with your school, please contact your school’s main office to get it added.

The District held six different TeacherEase training sessions for parents earlier this month. If you were unable to attend one of these sessions, check out these resources to learn more about the TeacherEase Parent Portal:

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GET REGISTERED: District 2 holding kindergarten registration on March 12
Incoming kindergarten students will be able to register for the 2019-20 school year on Tuesday, March 12, from 3-7 p.m. at either Tioga School, 212 W. Memorial Road, or W.A. Johnson School, 252 Ridgewood Avenue.

Students will need to register at their home school, so parents who are unsure which school their child will attend should call the Educational Administration Center at 630-766-5940.

Parents also need to bring their child to kindergarten registration so the student can be assessed for kindergarten.

Registration requirements are as follows:

  • Children must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2019
  • A certified copy of an original birth certificate
  • Proof of Residency—Lease or mortgage and three additional proofs of residency and a current driver’s license or current photo identification (residency proofs will be required that same day).
HELP CONTROL FLU SEASON: Following DuPage County Health Departments' safety measures can reduce your child's chances of becoming sick
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With the arrival of cold and flu season and with an increase in influenza-like illness reports, the DuPage County Health Department is recommending increased awareness and actions to help control and prevent the spread of influenza (flu), toward keeping our students and community safe and healthy. 

To prevent widespread flu in the school,  we recommend that your child stay home from school if experiencing flu-like illness symptoms  (such as fever, cough, and sore throat). 

Since influenza is primarily spread by direct contact with nose and throat secretions, there are measures we can all take to reduce our chances of becoming sick with influenza and other similar infections: 

  • Know the signs and symptoms of the flu. Symptoms of the flu include fever (100 degrees Fahrenheit or greater), cough, sore throat, a runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, and feeling very tired. For medical questions or concerns, contact your physician. 

  • Your child should stay home if he/she is sick until at least 24 hours after there is no longer a fever or signs of a fever (without the use of fever-reducing medications). This will help reduce the number of people who may get infected. 

  • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue away after use and wash your hands. If a tissue is not available, cover your mouth and nose with your sleeve, not your hand. 

  • Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub. 

  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. Germs spread this way.

  • Do not share eating utensils or drinking containers. Persons should not share straws, cups, glasses, water bottles used during sports or recreation, etc. 

  • Try to avoid close contact with people who are sick. 

  • Get your child and family vaccinated against seasonal flu. Vaccination is recommended yearly for everyone 6 months and older. 

If you or your physician have any further questions, please contact the DuPage County Health Department at 630-221-7553.
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Get food for your family this Tuesday at Wood Dale Junior High
Mark your calendar! The next Food For Families is this Tuesday, February 19, from 4-6 p.m. at Wood Dale Junior High, 655 N. Wood Dale Road in Wood Dale.

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.

BPAC aims to introduce bilingual families to valuable community resources
The Bensenville School District 2 Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) in collaboration with Fenton High School invite you for an evening to explore community resources for bilingual families with children ages 0-18. There will be representatives from many community organizations and agencies to share ideas, support and resources for your family.

  • Where: Tioga School, 212 Memorial Rd.
  • Date: Tuesday, March 19
  • Time: 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Children are welcome to join their parents at this event.

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AUTHOR VISIT: Duncan Tonatiuh returns to Bensenville in early March
Award-winning Mexican-American author and illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh visited students at Tioga School last spring,

Now he's returning to visit Bensenville Community Public Library and W.A. Johnson School in March.

Mr. Tonatiuh is the creator of such popular children’s books as ...

  • Dear Primo: A Letter to My Cousin
  • Diego Rivera: His World and Ours
  • Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote: A Migrant's Tale
  • Separate is Never Equal: Sylvia Méndez & Her Family's Fight for Desegregation
  • Funny Bones: Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras
  • The Princess and the Warrior: A Tale of Two Volcanoes.  
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Duncan Tonatiuh
Bensenville Community Public Library
  • Tuesday, March 5, at 6:30 p.m. | ALL AGES
  • Mr. Tonatiuh will talk with families about his books and his career as an author-illustrator. The first 15 children in line will receive a free copy of The Princess and the Warrior, available in English and Spanish, to be autographed by the author. A limited number of copies will also be available for purchase. Book autographs will end precisely at 8 p.m. Free copies and author autographs are available on a first-come, first-served basis the evening of the event.

W.A. Johnson School
  • Wednesday, March 6, throughout the school day | JOHNSON STUDENTS ONLY
  • During his visit, Mr. Tonatiuh will share some of his stories, which relate to the Latino experience and touch on such issues as social justice, art, history, and immigration. He will also show students how he creates his books' illustrations, all of which are influenced by Pre-Columbian art.
Bensenville School District 2
210 S. Church Street
Bensenville, IL 60106
 630-766-5940