Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Patch sat down with North Principal Scott Kasik earlier this week to discuss what's ahead for the upcoming school year.
Monday marked the first day of school in Community High School District 99, where administrators spent the summer planning new goals and initiatives for the upcoming year. Last week, Patch sat down with the principals of Downers Grove North and Downers Grove South to discuss what's in store for each school, and what parents should know as their children head back to class. Today, we feature a brief Q&A with North Principal Scott Kasik. PATCH: What are your main goals or areas of focus for the 2012-13 school year? KASIK: One of our ongoing goals in student growth. We want to be seeing upward student achievement. We feel good about the growth we've had in the past few years, in terms of test scores and AP exams. We want to continue to raise …
Monday, August 27, 2012
Patch sat down with South Principal Steve Bild earlier this week to discuss what's ahead for the upcoming school year.
Monday marks the first day of school in Community High School District 99, where administrators have spent the summer planning new goals and initiatives for the upcoming year. Last week, Patch sat down with the principals of Downers Grove North and Downers Grove South to discuss what's in store for each school, and what parents should know as their children head back to class. Today, we feature a brief Q&A with South Principal Steve Bild. PATCH: What are your main goals or areas of focus for the 2012-13 school year? BILD: One of the things we'll be focusing on this year is getting students more involved in extracurricular activities. We want them to take advantage of everything our school has to offer, and have the richest experience …
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
As parents think "back to school," school lunch come to mind. Here are some new twists to supplement the trusty standby, PB&J.
Tired of packing up the same old brown bag lunches for your kids to head to school with? Here are HealthCastle.com’s picks for each course of a healthy, easy-to-prepare lunch: Main: Sandwiches. Skip the cake-like white bread and salty luncheon meat. Choose whole wheat or multi-grain bread and fill with chicken breast or the old favorite PB&J. Side: Fruit and veggies and dip. Low-fat sour cream, hummus and tzatziki are all healthy dip choices for veggies, or try low-fat yogurt for fruit. Cherry tomatoes, baby carrots, grapes and berries require no prep work at all. Dessert: Trail mix. Mix nuts, whole grain cereals, and dried fruits to add some sweet crunch to finish off your meal. Drinks: Water, juice or …
The district's contractor says there might be a couple of minor tasks that won't be ready for Aug. 22, but will be completed shortly thereafter during off-hours.
Summer construction at Hinsdale South and Hinsdale Central will be completed in time for District 86’s first day of school on Aug. 22, save for a couple of minor items that might have to be completed during the first weekend of the school year, a representative of the district's contractor said Monday night. “It doesn’t look too great … from outside,” Doug Lim of Gilbane, Inc., said of the construction projects. “But I assure you, come [next] Wednesday, school’s going to be open and everything’s going to be pretty much done.” The concrete curbs, sidewalks, and asphalt paving of the two schools' driveways are the most noticeable things that still need to be completed by Gilbane and its subcontractors, Lim said. Gilbane expects the driveways…
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Start school shopping now with a list the supplies your student needs on the first day of school – Friday, Aug. 24, for students in grades K-8 in Cass School District 63.
Following are lists of school supplies needed by students at Cass Junior High School this year, as found on the district website. According to the district’s website, many families may have pre-purchased items via the supply kits that were sold during the school year. The items will be available for pick during the school’s August registration. For more information contact the district office at 630-985-2000. In addition to the items listed below, teachers may require additional items, and will provide information when school begins. Supplies will need to be supplemented periodically. Please be advised that wheeled backpacks do not fit in the lockers. All supply and clothing items should be marked with the child’s name, as the school …
Get the jump on school shopping by finding out what supplies your child needs to start classes . In Cass School District 63, the first day of school is Friday, Aug. 24 for students in grades K-8 and Tuesday, Sept. 4 for students in blended preschool.
Following are lists of school supplies needed by students at Concord Elementary School this year, according to the district website. Concord Elementary School Blended Preschool Kindergarten Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Physical Education Every student needs to keep a pair of gym shoes at school for physical education classes every day. All students Please replenish supplies as needed during the school year.
Monday, August 6, 2012
Get a jump on school shopping by finding out what supplies your child needs on the first day of school, which is Thursday, Aug. 23 for students in Darien Public School District 61.
Following are lists of school supplies needed by students at Mark DeLay Elementary School this year, according to the district website. Kindergarten: Parents are asked not to label their child’s supplies except for take-home folder, clipboard and art smock; and to bring one extra set of clothing in a small plastic bag labeled with child’s name in case of an accident. First Grade: Second grade:
Avoid the last-minute rush by finding out what supplies your child needs on the first day of school, which is Thursday, Aug. 23 for students in Darien Public School District 61.
Following are lists of school supplies needed by students in grades 3-5 at Lace Elementary School this year, according to the district website. Third Grade Fourth Grade Fifth Grade
Start school shopping now with a list the supplies your student needs on the first day of school -- Thursday, Aug. 23, for students in Darien Public School District 61.
Following are lists of school supplies needed by students at Eisenhower Junior High School this year, according to the district website. 6th grade: Notes: Only purchase single-subject notebooks. Purchase two-pocket folders in which the pockets are at the bottom of the folder, not the sides. All students will purchase an EJH Student Planner at registration. This will be used to record assignments, quizzes, tests, etc. It is recommended that students should not have Trappers. They do not fit in the lockers. 7th grade: Students will need at home: 1 ruler and 1 protractor. Note: It is the student’s responsibility to replace any consumable items as needed during the school year, such as pencils, pens, notebooks, paper, folders etc. 8th grade…
Friday, August 3, 2012
The fair is free but parents must bring proof of residency in DuPage County, identification for all family members and proof of family income.
The first day of school is right around the corner. Families living in DuPage County with low and reduced incomes have an opportunity to get their children prepared for the school year by attending the 22nd annual Back to School Fair, set from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, on the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 W. Manchester Road, Wheaton. Coordinated by Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Joliet, the fair offers a one-stop-shop for families with children ages newborn to 18-years-old. School supplies, dental and vision screenings, legal needs, voter registration, haircut coupons, information on nutrition, and much more will be available at the event. The fair is free but parents must bring proof of residency in DuPage County, …
