District 202 Education Partners, hello…

Going into the Columbus Day weekend, here is this week’s District 202 news and information: 

• The Plainfield Foundation for Excellence proudly presents the “Village of Screamfield” haunted house on October 16, 17, 23, 24, 25 at the Plainfield Police Department.

The “Village” features both a “family friendly” version appropriate for younger kids, and another for older students and adults.

Proceeds benefit the Foundation for Excellence, which supports all District 202 students, staff, family and community.

• The Board of Education will meet in regular session on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at John F. Kennedy Middle School, 12350 S. Essington Road, Plainfield. The public session will start at 7:30 p.m. ***Please note the special date because of the Columbus Day holiday.

Oct 8, 2015 | Internet, social media safety topic of presentation by FBI
Heritage Grove and Ira Jones middle schools are teaming up to host a presentation on social media and Internet safety at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2015. This free educational presentation by the FBI... [READ MORE]

Oct 7, 2015 | Grants available to help HS juniors broaden academic horizons
District 202 high school juniors once again have the chance to broaden their academic horizons with the help of a special grant from the Plainfield Foundation for Excellence. For the fourth year, the... [READ MORE]

Oct 7, 2015 | Heimlich used for second time to save Timber Ridge student
For the second time in less than two weeks, a Timber Ridge Middle School staff member saved a student using the Heimlich maneuver. Sixth-grade student Gevon Wesley was eating lunch in the main office Tuesday,... [READ MORE]

Oct 6, 2015 | “Village of Screamfield” haunted house back with more hometown scare
The Plainfield Foundation for Excellence will present its sixth annual “Village of Screamfield” haunted house in conjunction with the Plainfield Police Department and the Plainfield Park District,... [READ MORE]

Oct 5, 2015 | Timber Ridge Middle School earns 2nd national fitness award
Timber Ridge Middle School for the second straight year won the Let’s Move! Active Schools National Award for its focus on fitness before, during and after school. The school is one of 525 from 37 states... [READ MORE]

Oct 5, 2015 | Area educators can continue learning at Kagan workshop
District 202-area teachers and school administrators can continue their learning this weekend during a workshop on Brain Friendly Teaching with Dr. Spencer Kagan. The workshop will be held from 8 a.m. to 3... [READ MORE]

• Plainfield High School – Central Campus students wrote over 240 letters to military veterans to thank them for their service, as part of a letter writing campaign through the Honor Flight program.
• Creekside Elementary School exceeded its “Fun Run” $10,000 fundraising goal, raising $10,927. In trade, teachers Heidi Van De Voort, Tony Yakes, Gen Gerleve-Nelson and Gail Epley courageously agreed to take (shaving cream) pies to the face. See the photos below. 

PHOTOS

ELEMENTARY

• Creekside – “A Pie In Your Eye” cspie10915
• Crystal Lawns – “Firefighter Visit” clfirevisit10715
• Eichelberger – “Reptile Show” eereptiles10715
• Lakewood Falls – “Big Bash 2015” lfbigbash100215

MIDDLE SCHOOL

• JFK – “7^th and 8^th Grade Pep Rally (Homecoming Week)” jfkhcpep100215

HIGH SCHOOL

• PSHS – “Joliet Junior College Manufacturer’s Day” pshsmanufacturday100615

VIDEOS

ELEMENTARY

• Crystal Lawns – “Apple Song” clapplesongvid100215

On behalf of our students, staff and families, thanks for your continued support.

Enjoy the long holiday weekend.

Tom Hernandez
Director of Community Relations
Plainfield CCSD 202
(815) 577-4008 (office)
(815) 514-5409 (cell)
tahernan@psd202.org
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