hello! bensenville a lifelong learning community | september/october 2020
BENSENVILLE COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY DIY SUGAR SKULLS
COMPLETE THE COUNT
U.S. Census Completion Assistance
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13 @ 6:30 PM | LIVE ON ZOOM AGES | 3 AND OLDER; ADULTS WELCOME!
Wednesday, September 16 | 5 – 8 pm Friday, September 25 | 10 am – 1 pm
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and decorate your own Day of the Dead sugar skulls! Sugar skulls, or calaveras, have been used as a form of decoration for many Latin communities during All Saints Day and Día de Muertos (or Day of the Dead). Join Ms. Priscyla and Ms. Sofia for this craft for the whole family! Registration is required through our online calendar or by phone; space is limited. Free materials for this program are available one week prior to the event; participants must be registered prior to pickup.
DATE AND HOURS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON CURRENT STATE OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
NON-FICTION BOOK CLUB
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21 @ 7:00 PM | LIVE ON ZOOM
Between The World And Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates There’s a lot going on in the world around us and thankfully there are a lot of fantastic nonfiction titles to help us gain perspective. Join our non-fiction book group, hosted by Digital Librarian & Archivist Elizabeth Morris, to read and discuss non-fiction titles that address important issues relevant to our society today. Registration is required through our online calendar or by phone; space is limited. Books are available at the Library and can be picked up one month prior to the event; participants must be registered prior to pickup.
VIRTUAL HALLOWEEN PARTY!
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29 @ 6:30 PM | LIVE ON ZOOM ALL AGES
Join the whole youth services staff for a spooky good time as we read stories, make crafts, and have snacks for Halloween! Goodie bags with everything you’ll need are available after registration! Registration is required through our online calendar or by phone; space is limited. Free materials for this program are available one week prior to the event; participants must be registered prior to pickup.
CURBSIDE PICKUP SERVICE Access library materials safely, easily, and conveniently with curbside pickup! Check out books, audiobooks, magazines, DVDs, Blu-rays, CDs, board games, a selection of YS book bundles, and WiFi hotspots! Printing, scanning, copying, and faxing services are also available for curbside pickup. For more information about curbside pickup and frequently asked questions, please visit: benlib.org/curbside.
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Have you filled out your 2020 U.S. Census? If not, why not? The Census is responsible for many valuable funding opportunities for the Village of Bensenville! It also determines how many legislative seats we have in our region and in our state. We need your help in getting the most accurate count to ensure that our community gets the funding it deserves and you have your voice heard in Washington. If you haven’t yet completed your census, stop by the Library to join representatives from the Village of Bensenville and the Bensenville Community Public Library for one-on-one assistance in filling out your 2020 U.S. Census. It is a short and easy online form that just takes a few minutes to complete. Together, we can do this! IN THIS ISSUE Bensenville Community p 1-3 Public Library Village of Bensenville p 4-6 Fenton Community High School p 7-9 Bensenville Park District p 10-11 Elementary School District 2 p 12-14 Community Events p 15-16 The statements and opinions expressed in this newsletter do not reflect the views, opinions, thoughts or beliefs of each member organization. The member organizations are not responsible for opinions or statements made individually or by other organizations. For information, contact sparkison@benlib.org. Deadline for Nov/Dec is September 27, 2020.
BENSENVILLE COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY DIGITAL PROGRAMMING FOR KIDS & FAMILIES— LIVE ON ZOOM! 200 South Church Road Bensenville | Illinois 60106 www.benlib.org 630 766 4642 HOURS Please visit us online or call us to see our most updated information regarding hours of service. Board of Trustees Linda Weiss | President Kathleen “Kathy” Quinn | Vice President Susan Earley | Treasurer Tina Lux | Secretary Carlos Aviles Jim Ricker Mandi Zalewski David Sieffert | Library Director LIBRARY CLOSINGS Sunday | September 6 | Labor Day Monday | September 7 | Labor Day
Registration for our virtual Zoom programs is required through our online calendar or by phone; space is limited. If materials are needed for a program, they will be available for pickup one week prior to the event; participants must be registered prior to pickup and must be a BCPL cardholder. Registration closes one day prior to the event. Invitations to the Zoom event will be emailed to participants after registration closes.
TUESDAY TALES
TUESDAYS @ 10:30 AM | SEPTEMBER 1 - OCTOBER 27 | LIVE ON ZOOM AGES: 0 TO 6 YEARS OLD
Storytime is now LIVE! Join the Youth Services staff every Tuesday for live virtual storytimes as we read, sing, and play together. Registration is required.
VIRTUAL SHOW AND TELL AND SCAVENGER HUNT
TUESDAY | SEPTEMBER 29 @ 6:30 PM | LIVE ON ZOOM | AGES: 2 TO 8 YEARS OLD
Join in a fun virtual show and tell scavenger hunt! Families will be provided with a list of items to find prior to the group. We will use these items for a show and tell. During the group, we will ask families to search for other items in their home! Everyone receives a prize bag containing a prize for every scavenger hunt item found in their home. Registration is required.
LOTERÍA
TUESDAY | SEPTEMBER 22 @ 6:30 PM | LIVE ON ZOOM | ALL AGES
Join us for a special night of gaming to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Lotería is a traditional game of chance, similar to bingo! We will be playing on special Lotería boards and prizes will be given away. Adults are welcome to join, too! Free materials for this program will be available for pickup one week prior to the event. See details above.
FAMILY NIGHT: Pool Noodle Monsters TUESDAY | OCTOBER 6 @ 6:30 PM | LIVE ON ZOOM
Create your own spooky monster to look as kooky and crazy as you like in this virtual craft program! Free materials for this program will be available for pickup one week prior to the event. See details above.
TEEN CRAFTS
THURSDAYS @ 4 PM | SEPTEMBER 10 AND OCTOBER 8 | LIVE ON ZOOM | GRADES: 6TH AND UP
Download or view our September/October 2020 Digital Program Guide at benlib.org for more information about the events that you see here and many more!
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Show off your creative and crafty side with crafts just for teens! In September we will be crafting a DIY lava lamp and in October we will be learning weaving for beginners. Free materials for this program will be available for pickup one week prior to the event. See details above.
NEW YOUTH KITS AVAILABLE!
Check out our new kits — bags filled with books and interactive toys or other items that are fun and educational! Check out these themes: Great for little learners! Colors | Numbers | Potty Training for Boys | Potty Training for Girls Great for littles and elementary school kids! Dinosaurs | Birdwatching with Binoculars Great for different languages! Animales (Spanish animals) | Colors/Colores! | (Spanish/English Bilingual) Zwierzat (Polish Animals)
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Take & Make Adult Crafts
fun at home!
Registration for these virtual Zoom programs is required through our online calendar or by phone; space is limited.
Craft along with us from home! Adults are invited to join us live on Zoom for DIY crafts. We’ll supply the crafting materials for free — we’ll have them bagged up ready to go and you can pick them up! Registration for Take & Make programs is required through our online calendar or by phone; space is limited. Materials are available one week prior to the event; participants must be r egistered prior to pickup and must be a BCPL cardholder. One Take & Make kit per person, please. Registration closes one day prior to the event. Invitations to the Zoom event will be emailed to participants after registration closes.
CREATING AN ORAL HISTORY WORKSHOP
WEDNESDAY | SEPTEMBER 23 @ 7 PM LIVE ON ZOOM Have you ever wanted to save oral history stories about your family and friends? Join Elizabeth Morris, the Library’s Digital Librarian & Archivist, to learn the basics of how to conduct interviews, develop questions, and record and present living histories. There is no better time to preserve history, culture and traditions, by interviewing living links to history in your family and community.
DIY THIMBLE NECKLACE
THURSDAY | SEPTEMBER 10 @ 7:00 PM | LIVE ON ZOOM ADULTS ONLY!
Do you like miniature things? We’ll be creating mini flower pots out of thimbles and colored pins that you’ll be able to string on a necklace or wherever you’d like. All necessary materials will be provided in your Take & Make kit.
THE POTATO MASHER MURDER: DEATH AT THE HANDS OF A JEALOUS HUSBAND
DIY Worry Dolls
TUESDAY | SEPTEMBER 22 @ 7:00 PM | LIVE ON ZOOM | ADULTS ONLY!
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning how to create your very own worry doll. Worry dolls are small, hand-made dolls that come from Guatemala. A person who cannot sleep due to worrying can express their worries to a doll and place it under their pillow before going to sleep. All necessary materials will be provided in your Take & Make kit.
DIY HALLOWEEN COASTERS
THURSDAY | OCTOBER 1 @ 7:00 PM | LIVE ON ZOOM | ADULTS ONLY!
We will be making some spooky DIY tile coasters using 4” x 4” white tiles, some halloween-y photos, and a little Mod Podge! All necessary materials will be provided in your Take & Make kit.
WITCH’S HAT AND PUMPKIN BUTTON CRAFT
DOCUMENTING THE DEAD with Dustin Pari from Ghost Hunters
THURSDAY | OCTOBER 8 @ 7:00 PM | LIVE ON ZOOM | ADULTS ONLY!
Do you like fun little dangly things to put on keychains or earrings? Then you’ll love this witch’s hat and pumpkin made out of buttons! Join us on Zoom and make some cute little halloween accoutrements to do with what you please. All necessary materials will be provided in your Take & Make kit.
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MONDAY | SEPTEMBER 28 @ 7 PM LIVE ON ZOOM True crime author (and Bensenville native) Gary Sosniecki’s great-grandmother was horrifically murdered in Mishawaka, Indiana in 1906. Sosniecki, also an award-winning journalist, began researching the case in 1996 and his book The Potato Masher Murder: Death at the Hands of a Jealous Husband is the product of these many years of hard work spent uncovering the truth surrounding his ancestor’s fate.
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WEDNESDAY | OCTOBER 14 @ 7 PM LIVE ON ZOOM Join Dustin Pari, from the SyFy Channel’s Ghost Hunters, as he takes a look back at his own efforts to conduct paranormal research and outlines some of the earliest spirit communication techniques. Complete with historical stories, evidence (as well as some would be evidence), Dustin presents an honest and respectful retrospective piece on contacting the other side. Filled with anecdotal tales from his travels, and evidence from his investigations, this presentation is just the right mix of educational, fun, and creepy. 3
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VILLAGE OF BENSENVILLE Village of Bensenville 12 South Center Street Bensenville, Illinois 60106 www.bensenville.il.us 630.766.8200 President Frank DeSimone Trustees Rosa Carmona Ann Franz Marie T. Frey McLane Mac Lomax Nicholas Panicola Jr. Armando Perez Village Clerk Nancy Quinn Village Manager Evan K. Summers
2021 VEHICLE STICKER SALES BEGIN IN OCTOBER 2021 vehicle stickers will be available for purchase starting mid-October through January 1st! All vehicles registered or housed in the Village of Bensenville must purchase and display a vehicle sticker. Buy online and save $2.00 for a regular passenger sticker. Vehicle stickers must be purchased by January 1, 2021. New residents and new vehicle purchases do not need to pay a penalty as long as the sticker is purchased within 30 days of the move-in date, or the date a new vehicle was purchased. Senior Sticker: Seniors (65 years or older at time of purchase) can purchase a maximum of two (2) stickers per household at the senior rate of $1.00. Each vehicle must be registered to a senior in order to receive the discounted rate. The senior sticker is valid for two years.
YOU CAN PURCHASE YOUR VEHICLE STICKER THREE WAYS 1) Online bensenville.il.us. 2) In person at the Village Hall 3) Via US Mail AND… Don’t forget, all dogs in the Village need to be licensed annually for a fee of $3 each. For more information, call 630.766.8200.
THE 2020 CENSUS: IT’S NOT TOO LATE! There’s still time to make sure your household is counted in the 2020 Census. You can self-respond online, by phone, or by mail using the information provided below. Your response is important: the amount of federal funding the Village will receive over the next 10 years is determined by our population count. Funding can be allocated to health care, infrastructure, education and library services, and much more. An accurate count also makes sure your voice is heard in Congress; Census data is used to redraw congressional districts and to decide the number of seats Illinois has in the House of Representatives. Please be aware that on July 30, 2020, the U.S. Census Bureau launched their Non-Response Follow-Up Phase, during which enumerators visit households that have yet to respond, and will continue until the fall. An enumerator can be identified by their official Census Bureau ID badge, bag or laptop, and letter. They will never ask to enter your home and will only ask questions that appear on the official census form.
RESPOND TODAY 1) My2020census.gov 2) 844.330.2020 (English)
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FALL COMMUNITY YARD SALE SEPTEMBER 10TH-13TH As long as we are in Phase 4 or 5 of Governor Pritzker’s Restore Illinois plan, we will continue our annual fall community yard sale. Yard sales will be taking place throughout the Village the extended weekend of September 10th-13th. To host a yard sale, you must complete a yard sale application and obtain a FREE permit. Permits can now be issued electronically by emailing a completed yard sale application to permits@bensenville.il.us or by going into Village Hall during regular hours of operation. An application is available on the Village’s website or at the following link: tinyurl.com/y2blot9g. If you wish to have your address posted on the community yard sale flyer, please turn in your application by September 8th. For more information, visit www.bensenville.il.us or call 630.350.3413.
NOW OPEN! RECENT RIBBON CUTTINGS Despite battling a global pandemic, the Village is proud to have had the opportunity to welcome several new establishments to Bensenville this summer!
UPS STORE
361 MARSHALL PLACE
TRELLA AUTO TECH
460 W Irving Park Road | 630.422.7476
361 Marshall Road | 630.775.9700
10 Irving Park Road | 630.595.1590
COMED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SUPPORT FOR RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS IN NEED During these challenging times, ComEd wants to make sure that you continue to enjoy reliable, safe and affordable electricity to power your lives. ComEd understands that many people are experiencing financial hardship. This is why ComEd is offering more help. Here are some of the offerings for our eligible residential customers. • CARE Customer Hardship Grants • Bill Payment Assistance Programs • Flexible, Extended Payment Arrangements (for a limited time) • Waiver of New Deposits and Fee Relief • Federal and State Financial Energy Assistance Contact ComEd today to learn more about payment assistance options and eligibility requirements, a number of which are available only for a limited time. Contact ComEd at: comed.com/support or 800.334.7661, M-F, 7AM – 7PM. A
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a great COVID-19 distraction! HALLOWEEN HOME DECORATING CONTEST Tips To Help Protect Yourself From Scams While we continue to adjust from the impacts of the pandemic, scammers continue to come up with creative ways to trick you into giving them money. Here are a few helpful tips provided by the Federal Communications Commission to help avoid being a victim. • Do not respond to calls or texts from unknown numbers, or any others that appear suspicious. • Never share your personal or financial information via email, text messages, or over the phone. • Be cautious if you’re being pressured to share any information or make a payment immediately. • Scammers often spoof phone numbers to trick you into answering or responding. Remember that government agencies will never call you to ask for personal information or money. • Do not click any links in a text message. If a friend sends you a text with a suspicious link that seems out of character, call them to make sure they weren’t hacked. • Always check on a charity (for example, by calling or looking at its actual website) before donating. If you think you’ve been a victim of a coronavirus scam, contact law enforcement immediately.
Is Halloween your favorite holiday? It’s time to gather all your scariest decorations and get creative in this year’s home Halloween decorating contest! Nominate your home by emailing the property address, name, email or phone number and picture (if possible) to holidaycontest@bensenville.il.us. Submitted properties will be posted to the Village’s Facebook page. Judging will be done by the Holiday Decorating Committee and awards will be given to the best decorated single family homes. Winners will be announced at the October 27th Village Board Meeting and posted to the Village’s website at bensenville.il.us. NOMINATION PERIOD – NOW THROUGH OCTOBER 23RD!
TRICK OR TREATING OCTOBER 31ST With Halloween right around the corner, it will soon be time to put together your most creative costumes and head out for trick-or-treating in the Village of Bensenville. However, as we continue to battle COVID-19, trick-or-treating and the ways we celebrate may look a little different this year. The Village is encouraging safe trick-or-treating alternatives. Also, for resident’s who do not wish to participate, the Village is offering printable window signs indicating that your house is not participating in the festivities. Printable signs are available on our website at bensenville.il.us. Please also visit the Villages website for updated trick-or-treating hours and additional information. We wish you a fun and safe Halloween!
REMAINING 2020 RESIDENTIAL BRUSH AND BRANCH COLLECTIONS As summer comes to a close, remember that the Village’s large brush and branch collections end in November. Please be mindful of the following regulations when placing large brush and branches out for collection. • Brush may be placed on the parkway for collection beginning the Friday before the scheduled collection week, but no later than 7 am on the first Monday of each month. • Each street receives a single collection during a scheduled week; placing brush or branches out after the deadline can result in a citation and no pickup. • Piles should be placed on street side of property NOT in the alleys. • Place cut ends of brush and branches towards the street without root systems. • Individual branches must not exceed eight inches (8”) in diameter. • Items larger than eight inches (8”) in diameter, materials such as construction wood, branches with nails or spikes, wooden fence pieces, rose branches, poison ivy and grass clippings/rakings cannot be mulched and must be disposed of by the resident through other means. • Brush collection is for single family residences only. • Contractor generated brush will NOT be collected. • NO bundling of piles with rope or wire. • Branches smaller than three feet (3’) in length and one inch (1”) in diameter should be placed in biodegradable bags or cans labeled yard waste only for pickup by Republic.
Remaining 2020 Large brush and branch collection Dates SEPTEMBER 8 (Tuesday after Labor Day) | OCTOBER 5 | NOVEMBER 2 6
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FENTON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Dear Fenton families & valued community partners, FENTON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL | District 100 1000 West Green Street Bensenville | Illinois 60106 630 766 2500 www.fenton100.org Mission Statement Cultivate successful, passionate learners through rigor, relevance and relationships. Board of Education Paul Wedemann | President Mary Ann Payton-Howell | Vice President Patricia Jalowiec | Secretary Leonel Figueroa Juliet Rago | Jacci Ramirez Kit Tingpalpong Administration James Ongtengco | Superintendent Jovan Lazarevic Associate Superintendent/Principal Sam Bentsen | Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Operations Bruce Martin | Chief School Business Officer Jim Batson | Director of Technology Rick Kambic | Director of Communications and Community Engagement Michelle Papanicolaou Director of Curriculum and Instruction Todd Becker Director of Activities and Athletics Thomas Kobel, Director of Building, Grounds and Transportation Eileen Roberts | Assistant Principal Pedro Castro | Dean of Students Nancy Coleman | Director of Special Education Kate Ward | Division Leader Eric Koranda | Division Leader Brian Agustin | Division Leader
School is back! It is unbelievable that the 2020-2021 school year is here. We continue to live in a COVID-19 global pandemic, and will continue with the same priorities: 1. Safety and Wellness for our students, their families, and staff 2. Learning: Provide a rigorous and engaging learning experience for our student whether we are in a remote learning or hybrid learning environment. 3. Communication: Communicate with our students, parents, and community partners in a timely and accurate manner. We at Fenton are building upon the successes of 2019-20. In particular, the Great Class of 2020. Some of those success include: • Our graduation and attendance rates remain high, 92% • 38 graduates earned the Illinois Seal of Biliteracy • 27 graduates were Illinois State Scholars • Victor Aristakessian was given Bensenville’s prestigious volunteer award • Governor JB Pritzker visited Fenton to announce his proposed expansion of a grant program, referencing Fenton as a prime example of improving accessibility and performance in Advanced Placement classes • Malien Tingpalpong won a speech state championship (second consecutive year Fenton has had a speech state champion) • Staff members Cameron Kopp, Deomara Velez, and Demetrea Danigeles received Those Who Excel awards from the Illinois State Board of Education • Counselor Paul Welsh received the Government Relations Award from the National Association for College Admission Counseling • We began the process of addressing our aging facilities • We created a joint Portrait of a Graduate with Bensenville School District 2 and Wood Dale School District 7 • We came together as one to continue quality learning amid a global pandemic • We distributed more than 60,000 meals during the pandemic • Underwent a district wide equity audit to better serve all of our students Our staff and administrators did a phenomenal job this summer of planning for all COVID-19 related scenarios (Remote Learning 2.0; Hybrid Learning; In-Person Learning) for this new 2020-21 school year. We expect to achieve just as much or more this year. Whether your students are learning remotely from home, here at Fenton, or in a hybrid mix, we truly hope they are able to focus on the lessons our amazing teachers have prepared.
Below are a few tips for starting the year strong, in whatever format we find ourselves in. CREATE A ROUTINE | A routine is a great way to keep motivated, engaged, and productive. CREATE A TO-DO-LIST | Stay focused by creating daily and weekly lists. MINIMIZE DISTRACTIONS | Put away the video games, cell phones, and stick to your work during school hours. CREATE A WORKSTATION | Designate a place for working at home and corner it off. That way, when you are there, your brain knows to focus on the work. PRACTICE SELF-CARE | Take care of yourself by eating properly, getting enough exercise, and sleep. ASK FOR HELP | If you are uncertain about anything, email the teacher and/or email us at fentonhelp@fenton100.org. Specifically, when school is occurring in the building we strongly encourage everyone abide by the three Ws: WEAR a mask | WATCH your distance between others WASH your hands Please continue to monitor your email and our social media accounts for more updates as the school year progresses.
Go BISONS! JAMES ONGTENGCO | Superintendent @FentonHS
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best of luck class of 2020!
CLASS OF 2020!
we couldn’t be prouder!
FENTON CELEBRATES AND HONORS THE CLASS OF 2020 FENTON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL | District 100 1000 West Green Street Bensenville | Illinois 60106 630 766 2500 www.fenton100.org Mission Statement Cultivate successful, passionate learners through rigor, relevance and relationships.
Graduation at Fenton High School was a bit different this year. State and federal health guidelines prohibited large gatherings, but Fenton’s staff still went to great lengths to celebrate and honor the Class of 2020. Fenton’s staff was excited to see many of our exceptional graduates during a drive through Graduation Procession, which occurred on Saturday, July 25. Restrictions were eased, allowing for the shorter event. Six one-hour time slots grouped alphabetically by graduates’ last name brought families back to campus, where they took turns driving through Fenton’s bus lane. One car at a time, graduates and their families were allowed to exit their car and approach Fenton’s front door to walk across a decorated stage and pose for photos. School leadership was on hand to offer congratulations. But before the restrictions eased up, Fenton created a 60-minute Virtual Graduation video filled with yearbook photos of all students, submitted quotes from Fenton Scholars, comments from community officials and school board members, as well as speeches from Principal Jovan Lazarevic and Superintendent James Ongtengco. Everything was posted on May 17, the same day our traditional graduation was scheduled to take place. That video, plus a congratulatory video from Fenton’s staff and PDFs of the graduation program remain available on fenton100.org. Thanks to Applied Tech Teacher Lauren Lemm, Fenton also distributed signs that graduates could place in their front yard or a window of their home. The signs, which can still be found all over town, read proud home of a Fenton High School graduate. Utilizing our great partnership with the Village of Bensenville, a congratulatory image was created and displayed prominently on the digital message board along York Road during the months of April and May. Leading up to the drive through graduation, Fenton displayed the names of graduated seniors on our digital message board along Grove Avenue. Fenton is extremely proud of the Class of 2020, and we’re excited to see what goals they pursue and accomplish in the future. Please, keep in touch.
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FENTON SENIORS WIN COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS Many Fenton students in the Class of 2020 are now in college and utilizing scholarships of all sizes that were earned for a variety of accomplishments. Fenton is fortunate to have several local partners in the community that contribute their hard earned money toward scholarships for our graduates. Below is a list of graduates who earned scholarships from our local community partners. Thank you to all of the donors. LA HUERTA 2 AZALIA SCHOLARSHIP Laura Elena Flores
Fenton Retirees
Fenton is home to many different types of employees who support the students of our community. We are constantly growing together and developing innovative approaches to teaching, mentoring, facility management, technology, security, and transportation. But every year we lose a little bit of that institutional wealth to retirement.
THE AKBAR AND SALMA NAVSARIWALA SCHOLARSHIP Litzy Ponce Abigail Mathew BENSENVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SCHOLARSHIP Ashley Milano Ann Sofineti BENSENVILLE ROTARY CLUB AND DR ALF LOGAN SCHOLARSHIP Ashley Milano Joanna Toledo Malien Tingpalpong Hannah Ceaser (Alf Logan) BRIDGEWAY RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP Mariana Morales
The 2020-21 school year begins without a few noteworthy staff members who retired over the summer or mid-last year. Fenton is proud of its retirees and grateful for the many years of service contributed toward making our wonderful communities even better. Please help us in thanking the following retirees: MARY BETH GUSTAVSON (1996-2019) LINDA MISERENDINO (2005-2020) PEGGY PISCHE (2010-2020) CINDY SKOLNIK (1998-2019) GINA VERA (1986-2020) MICHAEL FOX (2004-2020) JEFFREY LEIST (2005-2020) PATRICIA ESPOSITO (1999-2020) ROB NELSON (2006-2020)
EVANS SCHOLARSHIP Ricardo Saucedo FENTON EDUCATION ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP Hannah Ceaser Ashley Milano FRED LEWIS SCHOLARSHIP Hannah Ceaser JOSHUA D SCHOON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Abigail Mathew STUDENTS FOR STUDENTS SCHOLARSHIP Ethan Rojas Jesus Amador Gonzalez MILLER FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE SCIENCES Donavan Perez Cynthia Gomez Nathan Fonseca Karen Villegas
Daniel Ramirez
Contact Us
MUSIC BOOSTER SCHOLARSHIP Hannah Ceaser Isayah Willis
Communication is a vital pillar at Fenton High School, especially during this unusual school year. We encourage your family to keep in touch with your teachers, and utilize PowerSchool to monitor your student’s progress.
ATHLETIC BOOSTER SCHOLARSHIPS Hannah Tibbetts Daniel Ramirez Rebecca Millard RUSSELL B DAHL LOVE FOR LACES SCHOLARSHIP Jacek Lula Roman Gomez
Students who need assistance with school-issued Chromebooks or any school-related technology needs are encouraged to send a detailed email to Chromezone@fenton100.org and someone will get back to you shortly.
WOOD DALE LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP Joanna Toledo Malien Tingpalpong FENTON PADRES UNIDOS SCHOLARSHIP Cristal Martinez
If your family has a general question and you don’t know who to contact, please email fentonhelp@fenton100.org. Members of the community or parents with feedback can send an email to communications@fenton100.org.
Cristal Martinez
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we missed you!
BENSENVILLE PARK DISTRICT We don’t need to say this Summer didn’t go how anyone imagined. It saddened us that we didn’t get to see your faces out enjoying our programs and facilities, but our hopes are Fall will tell a different story. If you haven’t yet checked out our Fall Program Guide, it can be found on our website at BvilleParks.org/Fall2020. There are still plenty of fantastic programs you and your family can register for. Deer Grove Leisure Center Administrative Office 1000 West Wood Street Bensenville | Illinois 60106 630 766 7015 BvilleParks.org WhitePinesGolf.com White Pines Golf Club 500 West Jefferson Street Bensenville | Illinois 60106 630 766 0304 Bensenville Water Park & Splash Pad 1100 West Wood Street Bensenville, Illinois 60106 630 766 SWIM (7946) Fischer Farm 16W680 Grand Avenue Bensenville | Illinois 60106 630 834 3152 Board of Commissioners Rich Johnson | President Val Karg | Vice President Greg Linder | Treasurer Jim Geils | Secretary Nancy Gibbs | Commissioner Executive Director Joseph C. Vallez
Substantial planning has gone into the logistics of running each program our Fall 2020 guide as safely as possible; however, if at any point we feel your safety is compromised, that program will be canceled. If you are not ready for you or your little ones to return to in-person programming, not to worry we completely understand. This Program Guide is also packed with all sorts of virtual programming, just look for the programs marked with an icon of a house. If you have any questions at all feel free to let us know; we can’t wait to see all your faces back here again!
WOOD ST. FITNESS – FITNESS CLASSES ARE BACK! We are excited to announce fitness classes are back! Be sure to check out our full lineup of Fall fitness classes (page 13 of our brochure). If you are not comfortable attending classes in person yet, we have an exciting new option, our Virtual Fitness Class Pass. This pass will give you access to a live stream via Zoom of at least one fitness class per day.
PROGRAMMING AT FISCHER FARM This Fall Fischer Farm will host programming for those of all ages. Be sure to check out pages 15-22 of our Fall Program Guide for our full lineup of programs. For your young ones we have our Preschool Family Campfire with Mrs. B; here they will roast marshmallows, make s’mores and sing songs around a warm campfire. If your little ones are fascinated with nature as much as we are, we have a new program - All About Fall. Here your little ones will learn why the leaves change, the harvest, and do tons of crafts and activities you can only do this time of year. For our adults we have our Paint and Sip Nights continuing into the Fall. Pour a glass and un»wine»d for the night. Learn to paint in a historic setting from only the best. Our class will have you leaving with a painting that is sure to fit the mood of Fischer Farm. Come on out for a date, an evening to yourself, or a gathering with old friends! This class will supply you with all your artistic needs, but you must bring your own wine. Bottles are limited to no more than 750mL and you may not leave with an opened bottle. Email PDeckert@BvilleParks.org for details.
YOUTH PROGRAMMING There are so many new and exciting programs happening for youth this fall. From Beginning Pottery where your little ones will learn pottery skills like coiling and pinching to Cookies and Canvases where they will enjoy an afternoon of painting and cookies; our fall book is packed with all sorts of youth fine arts programming. Of course, if fine arts aren’t for your little ones, we’re sure we have something in our Program Guide that is – we even have model rocket building! 10
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YOUNG AT HEART PROGRAMMING Safety is always a priority for us but even more so with our Young at Heart. Our Young at Heart programs are back this Fall with Lunch Bunch, trips, and cards; however, things will look a little different to help create a safe environment for all. Maxs will be much lower, reservations will be required for cards, masks will be required, and additional safety measures will be taken. Visit Page 57 of our Program Guide for all the exciting offerings we have planned for our Young at Heart this Fall. Contact Trent Grossman at 630.766.7015 ext. 113 with questions or if you do not have the ability to access our Program Guide online.
UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS Village-wide Scarecrow Scareshow FRIDAY | OCTOBER 30 Let’s bring the scares to the streets with this village-wide competition! Each registrant will receive the basics to build their scarecrow. It’s up to each participant to decorate their scarecrow to make it the creepiest, silliest, or most creative in town. On Friday, October 30, judges will evaluate and choose the most Spooktacular scarecrow in the village. Register by October 5 at the DGLC.
Tap Take Overs FRIDAY | SEPTEMBER 18 | 5-7 PM SATURDAY | OCTOBER 3 | 1-4 PM SATURDAY | OCTOBER 17 | 1-3 PM Come out to our Craft Brew, Tap Take Overs at White Pines Golf Club! Each month features a new local brewery. Come out and talk to the people who brew, bottle and enjoy the art of a good craft beer. Check out our brochure and keep tuned to our website for details.
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SCHOOL DISTRICT 2 BACK TO SCHOOL?
District 2 begins 2020-21 school year with remote learning and plans to transition to in-person attendance. BENSENVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 2 210 South Church Road Bensenville | Illinois 60106 www.bsd2.org 630 766 5940 Board of Education Robert F. “Bob” Laudadio | President Katie Krajecki | Vice President Christian Constante | Secretary Alex Stitgen | Treasurer Dr. Chris McCullough James Stoltman Susan Vitellaro Administration Dr. James Stelter Superintendent Dr. Kay Dugan Assistant Superintendent for Learning Paul Novack Chief Financial Officer Juliann Greene Director of Special Education Missy Baglarz Director of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Edgar Palacios Director of English Learners DIRECTORY OF SCHOOLS Blackhawk Middle School 630 766 2601 Dr. Perry Finch | Co-Principal Anne Paonessa | Co-Principal Nicole Mrowice | Assistant Principal W.A. Johnson School 630 766 2605 Carlos Patiño | Co-Principal Michelle Shabaker | Assistant Principal Tioga School 630 766 2602 Jeffrey Kersten Co-Principal Lizzeth Fausto Assistant Principal
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The District’s reopening plan calls for 100 percent remote learning to continue through at least Labor Day. Then a hybrid remote/in-person model is tentatively scheduled for implementation on Tuesday, September 8. Details of the remote and hybrid plans are outlined in the full BSD2 Reopening Plan and in the BSD2 Reopening Parent FAQ, both of which can be reviewed on the District 2 website, bsd2.org.
ALL-REMOTE OPTION Any families who do not feel comfortable having their children attend school in person are not required to do so. They will have the option to continue remote instruction once in-person attendance resumes. Families interested in the all-remote option should contact their school’s principal.
WELCOME TO BENSENVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT 2 A new year brings new faces to our schools and classrooms.
Twenty-seven new teachers and administrators joined District 2 for the 2020-21 school year. The new teachers all went through the District’s two-day orientation program and were paired with mentors to assist them with their transitions into their new teaching positions. District 2 is excited to have such a talented group of educators preparing its students for a world of opportunities!
BLACKHAWK MIDDLE SCHOOL
W.A. JOHNSON SCHOOL
ANNE PAONESSA | Co-Principal MELISSA GLYNN | Seventh-Grade Science/ Social Studies Teacher ALLISON BRIDDELL | Eighth-Grade Science Teacher HOLLY MARCINIAK | Seventh-Grade Science Teacher BRANDEE DOLGIN | Seventh-Grade Science Teacher JENNA LEE | Sixth-, Seventh- and Eighth-Grade Math Teacher JACOB BOYKO | Physical Education
MICHELLE SHABAKER | Assistant Principal KIMBERLY RINGGENBERG | Gifted Teacher - Grades 3-5 TARA SCHOEPP | Fourth-Grade Teacher COURTNEY SEGRETTO | ESL Teacher - Polish CAROLA LLANES | ESL Teacher KAYLA LINCOLN | ESL Teacher KATIE PERRY | Teacher on Special Assignment KRISTEN FEDOR | Teacher on Special Assignment DANIEL KNUDSEN | Bilingual Fourth-Grade Teacher
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TRACY IBELING | Fine Arts/Music Teacher ISABELLA IBARRA | Pre-Kindergarten Teacher DANIELA ELIZONDO | Bilingual Pre-Kindergarten Social Worker LISA SNYDER | Gifted Teacher - Grades 3-5 YESENIA NUNEZ | Fifth-Grade Sheltered Teacher TEREON TEAGUE | Teacher on Special Assignment MICHELLE CAFFERO | Fifth-Grade Teacher KAREN LATZ | Special Education Resource BE NSE NVIL L E
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D2...a great place to work! NOW HIRING!
A PICTURE OF EMPOWERMENT
District 2 partners with Fenton and Wood Dale District 7 to paint a Portrait of a Graduate. The Portrait of a Graduate is a collection of qualities and capabilities that will empower our students to be The Best Me I Can Be. The three districts created it to serve as a framework for developing skill competencies, personal attributes, and educational opportunities that will prepare students for an unknown future in a complex, rapidly changing world. Knowing what a community values for its graduates is important to mapping the pathways to get there. Without this clear picture, any road may seem like a good one. As a North Star document, the Portrait of a Graduate will guide the three districts as they align their work with this vision. And for our students, parents and teachers, the Portrait of a Graduate will clearly communicate that we, as a community, believe these vital skills and character traits will serve our graduates well no matter the pathway they choose for their lives. Identified as empowerments, they are as follows:
GET YOUR START AS A BSD2 SUBSTITUTE TEACHER! Are you a teacher or college graduate? District 2 is hiring substitute teachers! If you have a bachelor’s degree in any subject, you are eligible to earn up to $140 per day at a nationally recognized school district, and receive paid training before your first day of teaching! Substitute teaching is a great way to make connections, build your resume, and even continue your job search while working in a rewarding and flexible environment. For more information, call 630.766.5940, or apply online at bsd2.org/Employment.
SOCIALLY EMPOWERED • Communicate effectively • Empathize with others by understanding and accepting their diverse experiences • Contribute as an engaged citizen in one’s community EMOTIONALLY EMPOWERED • Develop self-awareness of one’s emotions, thoughts and values • Grow confident in one’s ability to reach a goal • Persevere through challenges CREATIVELY EMPOWERED • Engage one’s curiosity about the world • Take risks to explore new possibilities • Demonstrate and contribute innovative ideas and solutions INTELLECTUALLY EMPOWERED • Become an independent critical thinker • Seek knowledge in order to achieve personal fulfillment and professional aspirations • Be growth oriented recognizing the value of continuous improvement CULTURALLY EMPOWERED • Advocate for one’s self and others by being a voice for social justice • Establish a sense of belonging by accepting one’s self and others • Collaborate with others creating a sense of harmony within our interconnected world PHYSICALLY EMPOWERED • Understand the importance of self-care and practice healthy routines • Appreciate the benefits of physical fitness • Value and nurture one’s mental well being
WE WANT YOU!
TO BE A DISTRICT 2 BUS DRIVER! WHAT WE OFFER: • $21/hour to start • Safety Bonus • Attendance Bonus
• Paid Training • 10 Sick Days • IMRF Pension
WORK AVAILABLE INCLUDES: • Daily Routes • Field Trips • Late Buses • Summer Work Available WHAT YOU NEED: • Must be 21 years of age. • Must have a valid Illinois driver’s license for three years or more with no breaks or suspensions. • Must be CDL Class B licensed and school bus permitted. To apply, visit bsd2.org/Employment. For more information, contact Claire Cooper, Transportation Director, at 630.766.5940 x1114, or ccooper@bsd2.org.
PAINTING THE PICTURE | The communities of Bensenville and Wood Dale came together to voice their collective hopes, dreams, and aspirations for their students by creating this Portrait of a Graduate. The three districts surveyed more than 1,000 stakeholders, who shared the skills and attributes they believed students should possess upon graduating from Fenton High School. A diverse committee of about 50 students, parents, staff, and community members from all three districts studied the survey responses, discussed their recurring themes, and identified six empowerments to include in the portrait. In March 2020, the Boards of Education from all three school districts approved that Portrait of a Graduate, with its inspiring theme of EMPOWERED: The Best Me I Can Be.
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WANT MORE BSD2 NEWS? Follow us on Facebook at Bensenville School District 2 Follow us on Twitter @BensenvilleD2. Visit www.bsd2.org | About Us | News, Notifications & Social Media.
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MEAL DISTRIBUTION
District 2 still distributing breakfasts and lunches to K-8 students Bensenville School District 2’s meal distribution program continued as the 2020-21 school year began remotely on Wednesday, August 12.
Students’ names and schools must be recorded when they receive their meals, so students should bring their student IDs from last year, if possible.
Meals are being distributed grab-and-go style on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:15 a.m.-1:10 p.m.at all three schools and five neighborhood bus stops.
BSD2 MEAL DISTRIBUTION LOCATIONS BLACKHAWK MIDDLE SCHOOL | 250 S. Church Road TIOGA SCHOOL | 212 W. Memorial Road W.A. JOHNSON SCHOOL | 252 Ridgewood Drive YORKBROOK APARTMENTS BUS STOP | 100 George Street 1090 W. IRVING PARK ROAD BUS STOP | 1090 W. Irving Park Road MARSHALL & ARGYLE BUS STOP | Argyle Street and Marshall Road JEFFERSON & MARION BUS STOP | Marion Street and East Jefferson Street SPRUCE & GLENDALE BUS STOP | Spruce Avenue and Glendale Street
However, meals are only available for registered BSD2 students in Grades K-8, and are free only to those who qualify for free and reduced-price lunches. Meals will be distributed to individual students in bundles. On Mondays, they will receive two lunches and two breakfasts, and on Wednesdays, they will receive three lunches and three breakfasts. Prices for paying students are $9.40 for meals on Mondays, and $14.10 for meals on Wednesdays, to be charged against the student’s deposit with the District.
FOOD DRIVE
The Bensenville & Wood Dale Food Pantry needs your donations. Food for Families pop-up pantries have been cancelled until further notice, but the Bensenville & Wood Dale Food Pantry remains open from 8:30 – 11 am on Saturdays.
For more information, call 630.766.9382.
However, the Pantry is currently facing a canned food shortage. District 2 often holds canned food drives to support the pantry, but cannot do so while schools are closed during the pandemic. Residents can still support the Pantry by dropping off donations of canned goods directly to the Pantry, which is located at 192 S. Center Street. Donations may be dropped off any weekday from 7:30 – 11:00 am.
GET TESTED!
COVID-19 Testing available Tuesdays and Thursdays in Bensenville To remove any confusion over insurance plans accepted, VNA will serve all patients with insurance regardless of whether it accepts their insurance plan for COVID-19 services. Individuals without insurance are also served and this is done at no cost to them.
VNA Health Care is operating a COVID-19 Community Testing Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30 – 4:30 pm at St. Alexis Catholic Church, 400 Wood Avenue in Bensenville. Testing is available for those with or without symptoms. Individuals will be assessed by a VNA doctor or nurse practitioner immediately prior to COVID-19 testing during the same appointment. 14
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BCPL Take & Make: Corn Husk Dolls, 7pm Zoom BPD Board Meeting, 6pm
BCPL Teen Crafts, 4pm Zoom BCPL Take & Make: DIY Thimble Necklace, 7pm Zoom
BCPL Friday Features: Signs & Stories, 10:30am Facebook
BCPL Tuesday Tales: Virtual Storytime, 10:30am Zoom BCPL Día de la Independencia Craft, 6:30pm Zoom BCPL Lit Chicks: Virtual Book Club, 7pm Committee of the Whole Meeting, 6:30pm, VH
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Register by October 5 and you will receive the basics to build your scarecrow. Will yours be the creepiest, silliest, or most creative in town? Details on this village wide competition can be found on page 11 of this newsletter.
Village Scarecrow Scareshow
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BCPL Non-Fiction: Virtual Book Club, 7pm BPD Board Meeting, 6pm
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Visit the Village’s website for Trick-or-Treating Hours
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Need a distraction from COVID-19? Go all out this year and decorate your house for Halloween! Details on this village wide competition can be found on page 6 of this newsletter. Nomination deadline is October 23!
Halloween Decorating Contest!
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