CALENDAR UPDATE:
There will be no school for parent-teacher conferences
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The District 2 Board of Education approved two revisions to the official 2019-20 school calendar during its August 7 meeting.
There will now be no school for Parent-Teacher Conferences on Friday, October 25, and Thursday, February 27.
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OPT IN NOW:
Take advantage of District 2's text messaging service
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Parents and guardians -- you can take advantage of our text messaging service offered through SchoolMessenger.
For years, District 2 has used SchoolMessenger phone notification system. Now, you can use SchoolMessenger to deliver text messages straight to your mobile phone with important information about activities and events, school closings, safety alerts, and more.
You can participate in this free service* just by sending a text message of "Y" or "Yes" to our District's short code number: 67587.
You can also opt out of these messages at any time by simply replying to one of the messages with "Stop."
SchoolMessenger is compliant with the
Student Privacy Pledge
, so you can rest assured that your information is safe and will never be given or sold to anyone.
Information on SMS text messaging and Short Codes:
SMS stands for Short Message Service and is commonly referred to as a "text message". Most cell phones support this type of text messaging. Our notification provider, SchoolMessenger, uses a true SMS protocol developed by the telecommunications industry specifically for mass text messaging, referred to as “short code” texting. This method is fast, secure and highly reliable because it is strictly regulated by the wireless carriers and only allows access to approved providers. If you’ve ever sent a text vote for a TV show to a number like 46999, you have used short code texting.
*Terms and Conditions
– Message frequency varies. Standard message and data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help. Text STOP to cancel. Mobile carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. See schoolmessenger.com/txt for more info.
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FOOD FOR FAMILIES:
Get food for your family this Tuesday at Tioga School
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Does your family need food?
The next Food For Families is this Tuesday, August 20, from 4-6 p.m. at Tioga School, 212 W. Memorial Road in Bensenville.
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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DO YOU CARE:
Project CARE Welcome Day is Thursday, August 22
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Give just one hour of your time each week as a Project CARE mentor, and you can make a big difference in the lives of District 2 students!
Project CARE is an academic mentoring program in which members of the District 2 community volunteer to help students refine skills they’re being taught by their classroom teachers. As a mentor with Project CARE Plus, you will mentor K-8 students in reading, math, science, or other subjects.
To become a mentor, join us on Thursday, August 22, at 10 a.m. for a brief training session at the Educational Administration Center located at 210 S. Church Road in Bensenville.
Project CARE kicks off on Monday, September 9.
To volunteer with Project CARE or for more information, please contact Lara Schwarz, Community Liaison and Project CARE Plus-Coordinator, at 630-766-2605, ext. 3202 or
lschwarz@bsd2.org
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HAVE QUESTIONS, GET ANSWERS:
Join our free parent workshops every Thursday this fall
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District 2 is partnering with Bensenville Community Public Library and Project HELP to offer a series of engaging and informative workshops for BSD2 parents with children of all ages!
Based on Project HELP’s active parenting program, presentation topics will include building a strong bond with your child, positive encouragement, effective discipline, logical consequences, strengthening cooperation and communication, child development, and preparing for school success. Combining videos, discussions and guides for parents, these workshops will energized and motivate parents to make changes in their family's daily routine.
Workshops will be offered in English and Spanish every Thursday -- September 19 through November 21 -- from 9:30-11 a.m. at Bensenville Community Public Library, 200 S. Church Road. To register, contact Arcelia Garay at 630-766-2602 ext. 4355.
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EARLY CHILDHOOD:
Interested in our pre-kindergarten programs for your child?
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Bensenville School District 2 will be conducting developmental screenings for 3- and 4-year-old children at Tioga School on the following dates:
- Thursday, September 12
- Friday, September 13
- Friday, December 13
- Thursday, May 7
- Friday, May 8
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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Mobile Consulate of Guatemala visiting Bensenville on August 25
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The Mobile Consulate of Guatemala will be set up at Bensenville Community Public Library from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, August 25, to provide the following services:
- Passports
- Consular identifications
- Registry of minors a Guatemalan citizens
- Legal immigration orientation
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College of DuPage offers free local English classes this fall
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You can develop the English language skills you need for work, education,and everyday communications.
College of Dupage is offering two local classes for English as a second language (ESL) during its 2019 fall semester.
Classes will be offered at …
Fenton High School
- Class Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. beginning August 26
- Placement Testing: August 19 and 21 at 6:30 p.m.
Bensenville Community Public Library
- Class Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:15 a.m. beginning September 17
- Placement Testing: September 10 and 11 at 9:15 a.m.
For more information, call 630-942-3697 or email
ela@cod.edu
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NOW HIRING:
Get your start as a BSD2 substitute teacher!
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Are you a teacher or college graduate?
District 2 is hiring substitute teachers for the 2019-20 school year! 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.
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Bensenville School District 2
210 S. Church Street
Bensenville, IL 60106
630-766-5940
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