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District 101 Offices Rosalie Jones Administration Center 335 W. Wilson St. Batavia, IL 60510 630-937-8800 • bps101.net

High School Batavia High School 1201 Main St., Batavia, IL 60510 630-937-8600 • bhs.bps101.net

Middle School Rotolo Middle School of Batavia 1501 South Raddant Rd. Batavia, IL 60510 630-937-8700 • rms.bps101.net

Elementary Schools Alice Gustafson School 905 Carlisle Rd. Batavia, IL 60510 630-937-8000 • ags.bps101.net Early Childhood Center 905 Carlisle Rd. Batavia, IL 60510 630-937-8000 • ags.bps101.net/ early-childhood Grace McWayne School 3501 Hapner Way Batavia, IL 60510 630-937-8100 • gms.bps101.net H. C. Storm School 305 North Van Nortwick St. Batavia, IL 60510 630-937-8200 • hcs.bps101.net Hoover-Wood School 1640 Wagner Rd., Batavia, IL 60510 630-937-8300 • hws.bps101.net J. B. Nelson School Laurel & William Wood Ln. Batavia, IL 60510 630-937-8400 • jbn.bps101.net Louise White School 800 North Prairie St. Batavia, IL 60510 630-937-8500 • lws.bps101.net

Top 10 Schools where students plan to go after BHS 1. Waubonsee Comm. College 4. Northern Illinois Univ. 7. Iowa State Univ. 2. Illinois State University 5. College of DuPage 8. Hope College 3. Univ. of Illinois–Champaign 6. Univ. of Iowa 9. Purdue Univ. 10. DePaul Univ.

HC Storm teacher featured in WBEZ Chicago radio interview

On Wed., Sept. 30, WBEZ Chicago produced a radio segment on suburban schools transitioning to on-site learning. They called asking for a teacher that has been teaching some students on-site to tell the audience how it has been going so far. Julie Alholm, a teacher at H. C. Storm School, was selected and did a great job. In it, she describes herself as “an octopus” in the classroom.

The gift that keeps on giving

While this school looks very different for our Batavia music students, the Music Buffs commitment to supporting the District 101 musicians from band, orchestra and choir to those in extra-curricular musical activities has not changed. We encourage our music families and members of our community to purchase a membership to help btidge the gap that exists between the district funding and the actual costs of the many music opportunities offered in BPS101. If you know a fellow Batavia musician, past or present, consider gifting them a membership in their name this holiday season. Visit the website and click on “membership” and select the membership level. Thank you for your continued and very much appreciated support of music in Batavia. BataviaMusicBuffs.org.

At the Centre…

In an age where you need to remain engaged and communicate, and be entertained; the Batavia Fine Arts Centre intends to continue being that gathering hub. With the newest addition to the BFAC’s technology being a five camera live stream system, there is no need to cancel events when you can stream them. In fact, be sure to look for the many school events you enjoy to change locations from BFAC, to wherever you are. Need a solution for your own meeting, speaker, or collaboration? The possibilities for you are also endless with the BFAC’s new streaming system. We can stream to a combination of the following platforms... • Your website • Your Facebook page • Your YouTube channel To stream, you can ... • Go LIVE from BFAC. • Record at BFAC and stream later. • Send us your recording and use our programmable streaming system to stream to multiple platforms at the same time.

Tired of things getting canceled? Think differently! STREAM!

Our 2021 season is announced! That Golden Girls Show! A Puppet Parody HYPROV: Improv Under Feb. 5, 2021, 7:30pm Hypnosis

That Golden Girls Show! June 4, 2021, 7:30pm is a brand-new show that From the brilliant minds of parodies classic Golden improv and comedy legend Colin Girls moments—with Mochrie and master hypnotist puppets! Asad Mecci comes a brand new, The Capitol Steps mind-blowing show. Random volunteers from the audiMarch 13, 2021, ence will be put under hypnosis.

7:30pm Piano Men: A Tribute to Elton John & Billy Joel

Ronald Reagan was President when the Steps began, June 24, 2021, 7:30pm so co-founders Elaina Newport, Bill Strauss, and Jim What do you get when you combine Elton John and Aidala figured that if entertainers could become Billy Joel on one stage? A night of Grammy awardpoliticians, then politicians could become entertainers! winning MAGIC! Craig A Meyer and Gregory Scott bring these amazing PIANO MEN to life. 32 Order your tickets today! 630-937-8930 BataviaFineArtsCentre.org

What is the Batavia Foundation for Educational Excellence?

The foundation is a not-for-profit organization with the goal of supporting the Batavia Public School District, its teachers and students. The Foundation (BFEE) has a volunteer board of directors comprised of private local citizens. BFEE works directly with BPS101.

How can you help support BFEE?

While we will not be having a major in-person fundraiser this year, there are many quick and easy ways you can support BFEE: • AmazonSmile—Choose Batavia Foundation for Educational Excellence as your preferred

AmazonSmile Charity. A small portion of your

AmazonSmile purchases go directly back to BFEE. • Talk with your employer about payroll deductions or corporate matching. You may be able to donate a set dollar amount from your pre-tax income to BFEE every pay period and/or your employer may match your donation. • Direct donations—You can donate directly to BFEE.

More information can be found on our website, batavafoundation.org • Sign up for the KCT Affinity Card—Give back every time you shop. Plus, you will get an attractive

Batavia Bulldog card to show off your school spirit!

Already a member? It is super easy to switch over to the Bulldog Affinity Card!

Visit bataviafoundation.org and follow us on Facebook to learn more

Honor our teachers!

The Batavia Foundation for Educational Excellence’s Honor A Teacher Campaign for 2020 will be dedicated to our teachers, staff and administrators who are working tirelessly to provide quality online and remote learning to our students during this global health crisis. Your gift will provide critical support and bolster the work of the Batavia Foundation for Educational Excellence (BFEE) mission of enhancing and enriching public education during this difficult time.

Over the past 15 years, BFEE funded grants totaling over $375,000, thanks to the generosity of our donors. Your gift supports BFEE’s grants to educators in the Batavia Public Schools to explore new instructional methods and to implement valuable enrichment programs for students. Like all donations to BFEE, your contribution is tax deductible.

All exemplary educators may be honored including teachers, paraprofessionals, librarians, art, music, media, physical fitness and science specialists, coaches, guidance counselors, support staff, custodians, etc throughout our district who have made a positive difference in the life of a Batavia student. Monies raised go directly to fund Teacher grants, awarded each Spring, which carry out our mission: “Batavia Foundation for Educational Excellence will be a partner with our schools and community, fostering innovation and expanding opportunities to ensure BPS101 students are always learning and always growing.”

There is no minimum donation amount, and you may honor up to 10 teachers with a single donation (donations are not charged per teacher). Your honoree(s) will receive a thank you card that includes your child’s name (but not the amount of your gift). When you give a gift, you are paying tribute to your child’s teacher(s) while simultaneously supporting innovative educational programs.

Go to BataviaFoundation.org to honor our teachers now!