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February 21, 2020
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Ridge Elementary School first graders in Beth Messina’s class tried their hands at science Valentine’s Day-themed experiments rather than exchange cards on February 14, 2020. Students created elephant toothpaste which produced a pink slime they could touch. They also made bird seed feeding cups, used only one hand to create a cereal bracelet and built stacks of candy sugar hearts.
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Hello, District 202 Education Partners,

Here is this week’s selection of D. 202 news and information:

 
census 2020, everyone counts!

The 2020 Census will be conducted starting April 1st. It is vitally important to our community that everyone be counted. The Census helps determine our legislative districts and federal funding.

Here is some basic information about the Census.

DID YOU KNOW?

Our kids grow up so fast!

Census data help determine our legislative representation in Congress and our share of $675 billion in federal funding.

A kindergartener counted in the 2020 Census this spring will be starting high school when the next census comes around in 2030: That’s 10 years of school supplies, teachers, school lunches, and so much more that federal funding supports.

Please do your part to help ensure they have a bright future by completing the 2020 Census.

This year, for the first time ever, you'll be able to complete the Census on your phone and computer -- and of course, the "old fashioned" way, on paper!

Remember, COUNT EVERYONE, BECAUSE EVERYONE COUNTS!

For more information please visit 2020Census.gov 

 
This Week's Highlights
  • The Board of Education will meet in regular session at 7:30 p.m. Monday, February 24, 2020 at the district administrative center, 15732 Howard Street, Plainfield. Here is the agenda.

The award honors teachers and non-administrative staff whose work on behalf of students, and support of District 202 has been exceptional in some way.
Plainfield North HS student builds micro-food pantry for Eagle Scout project
Feb 21, 2020
Plainfield East High School students save choking classmate’s life
Feb 18, 2020
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FEB 21
CAPE monthly meeting
FEB 24
Board of Education regular meeting
FEB 26
Plainfield Foundation for Excellence
FEB 28
Teacher Institute - No Student Attendance
MAR 06
End of Third Quarter
MAR 09
School Improvement Day - Early Release
Kudos and Congratulations
  • Plainfield East High School sophomore Hailey Bozych is competing this weekend at the state girls bowling tournament.
  • Plainfield South High School senior Matt Gray took first place in physics, and PSHS seniors Jamison Kearney and Garrett Blankenship tied for second place in Computer scieced at the Eastern Illinois “ACES” academic competition on February 7, 2020. The trio will advance to sectionals later this spring.
  • Several District 202 high school student athletes will compete in the state wrestling tournament this weekend:

Plainfield High School – Central Campus

  • Nick Minnito (senior, 126 pounds)
  • Joey Ahern (senior, 152 pounds)

Plainfield South High School

  • James Pierandozzi (senior, 152 pounds)
  • John Pacewic (195 pounds)

Plainfield North High School

  • Jared Gumila (sophomore, 138 pounds)
  • Jacob Macatangay (sophomore, 113 pounds)
  • Evan Smith (170 pounds)

Plainfield East High School

  • Alex Villar (senior, 132 pounds)
  • Zach Barlev (junior, 285 pounds)
  • Barry Stevenson (senior, 145 pounds)

 
Week in Review

TOP SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS

These District 202 social media posts got the most attention and feedback this week:
twitter image from twitter Author Kwame Mbalia visits @HeritageGroveMS. @KSekouM #202proud https://t.co/6PGxWWkzXd
instagram image from instagram It was a night dedicated to celebrating friendship! Plainfield North High School Tiger Buddies attended the first annual Valentine's Day Dance on Friday, February 14, 2020. #202proud
facebook image from facebook Several Plainfield East High School students and a teacher saved the life of another student who was choking on a grape in class on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. During Kristen Lindbeck’s English class, sophomore Joshua Virhuez recalls eating a large red grape and moving it to the side of his mouth so he could take a drink of water. “I thought I had chewed it, and I drank water and it went down the wrong pipe,” he said. “I could feel it go down normally because it was such a big grape. It went down a bit and then it just stopped in my throat.” Classmate Lisette Vazquez, who was sitting next to him, noticed he was choking almost immediately. “I knew he had taken the grape and I looked away for a second and when I looked back, he was doing hand motions and his eyes were getting watery and he was turning red,” Vazquez said. Virhuez ran to the nearest garbage can and tried unsuccessfully to cough up the grape. Vazquez then started giving him the Heimlich maneuver, and Lindbeck called the school nurse. Classmate Nicholas Torres noticed Virhuez was still choking despite Vazquez’s efforts. Another classmate, Rony Moaad, called 911 with the teacher’s approval. “What Lisette was doing was helping, but I could tell it still wasn’t getting the grape out of his throat,” Torres said. “Lisette is a bit smaller than Josh, so I thought maybe he needed someone who was closer to his size and could do stronger abdominal thrusts.” Torres performed the Heimlich maneuver, but again, it didn’t work. He decided to apply back blows, which eventually dislodged the grape. #202proud Read the full story at: www.psd202.org/news/1466

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!

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First grade art class completes shapes unit with
First grade art class completes shapes unit with "Shape Monster Sleepover," 02.12.2020
Virtual Backpack
Walkers Grove Giving Back Camp Spring 2020
Walkers Grove Giving Back Camp Spring 2020
Chess Scholars - After School Chess Club
Chess Scholars - After School Chess Club
Camp Invention in Naperville and Yorkville
Camp Invention in Naperville and Yorkville
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World Champion Taekwondo
World Champion Taekwondo
World Champion Taekwondo
World Champion Taekwondo
World Champion Taekwondo
World Champion Taekwondo
World Champion Taekwondo
World Champion Taekwondo
World Champion Taekwondo
World Champion Taekwondo
World Champion Taekwondo
World Champion Taekwondo
World Champion Taekwondo
World Champion Taekwondo
World Champion Taekwondo
World Champion Taekwondo
Thank You

…for your continued support of our students and staff.

 

Have a good 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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Twitter: @d202schools

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