District 202 Education Partners

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November 22, 2019

A Thomas Jefferson Elementary fifth grade honors student in Martha Baumgartner’s class peers into a gourd that was used as a water container. The gourd was part of an in-school field trip exploring ways Native Americans used natural materials by the Forest Preserve District of Will County on November 22, 2019.

MESSAGE FROM DISTRICT 202

Hello, District 202 Education Partners,

Here is this week’s “Pre-Thanksgiving Week” selection of D. 202 news and information:

This Week's Highlights

SPECIAL MESSAGES:

Check out the new District 202 “Fast Facts” flier. It’s much more informative, attractive, and easier to read than the old version.

REGULAR INFORMATION

The Board of Education will meet in regular session on Monday, November 25, 2019 at the district administrative center, 15732 Howard Street, Plainfield. The public session starts at 7:30 p.m.

PSHS teacher gives back to community by teaching crochet

Nov 20, 2019

Seven D. 202 early childhood teachers win new Bonnie McBeth grants

Nov 19, 2019

Timber Ridge Middle School to host community blood drive

Nov 19, 2019

NOV 22

CAPE monthly meeting

NOV 25

Parent/Teacher Conferences (Evening Schedule) - NO SCHOOL

NOV 25

Teacher Institute - No Student Attendance

NOV 25

Board of Education regular meeting

NOV 26

Parent/Teacher Conferences - NO SCHOOL

NOV 27

Thanksgiving Recess - NO SCHOOL

Kudos and Congratulations

Wesmere Elementary School kindergarten teacher Joyce Ansel’s National Board of Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) certification was recently renewed. NBPTS certification is widely considered one of the highest professional recognitions for educators.

Plainfield East High School seniors Colby O’Dell and Katelyn Wong placed in the Top 10 of the Illinois Tollway and State Police Map Art Contest. O’Dell placed 4th overall.

Several Plainfield North High School studenst are competing this weekend at the state swim and dive meet:

Diving – Junior Amanda Spangler and sophomore Logan Selsky
200 Freestyle – Seniors Jessica Davis and Kali Franckowiak
50 Yard Freestyle – Junior Karley Sonnenberg
100 Yard Butterfly – Senior Samantha Kershner
100 Yard Freestyle – Senior Jessica Davis
500 Yard Freestyle – Senior Kali Franckowiak
200 and 400 Yard Freestyle – Junior Karley Sonnennberg, and seniors Samantha Kershner, Kali Franckowiak and Jessica Davis

Plainfield High School – Central Campus junior Andrew Swanson won a Bronze medal for the USA team in the Pankration World Championships. Pankration is a martial art.

Week in Review

TOP SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS

These District 202 social media posts got the most attention and feedback this week:

		Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 is #202proud of these teachers for winning an inaugural Bonnie McBeth Early Learning Grant: * Patty Thomas -- for a sign language class; * Ryane Barton -- for stuttering classes; * Sarah Drumm -- for a behavioral seminar; * Meghan McAdams – for a behavioral seminar; * Collen Profitt – for a graduate class about autism; * Karen Trifilio – for a subscription for an online occupational therapy resource; * Lisa Koopman – for an early learning bilingual graduate course. Visit http://www.psd202.org/news/1416 for more on these winning teachers.
		Athletes from Plainfield North High School traveled to various elementary schools as part of the Tiger Reading Club on Wednesday, November 20, 2019. High school students read a book to the elementary school students and talk about the importance of reading. After talking about the importance of reading, students are challenged to read 10 books before winter break starts. If they complete the task they are invited to a basketball game or wrestling meet in January. Students are then given a t-shirt and are honored in front of the crowd. #202proud
	Plainfield East High School hosted educators from China on Wednesday, November 13, 2019. The visitors from China… https://t.co/Yxz1CmAMTE

PHOTOS/VIDEOS

The District 202 Community Relations Department is traveling around the district taking pictures and videos. Check out what our students have been up to!

View All Recently Added Albums

Lobster Award Outstanding Teacher Recognition

Virtual Backpack

Joliet Park District Inwood Ice Arena December Public Skate Calendar

Thank You

…for your continued support of our students and staff.

REMINDER -- Parent Teacher Conferences will be held November 25 and 26, 2019. Please take advantage of this important opportunity to chat directly with your student(s) teachers. ***Students will not attend school either day.

Have a great weekend.

Tom Hernandez

Plainfield District 202

Director of Community Relations

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Officer

(815) 577-4008

(815) 514-5409 (cell)

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