Elementary School District 2

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 ofEnglish 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

SCHOOL DISTRICT 2

BACK TO SCHOOL? District 2 begins 2020-21 school year with remote learning and plans to transition to in-person attendance.

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 teach ing positions. District 2 is excited to have such a talented group of educators preparing its students for a world of opportunities!

W.A. JOHNSON SCHOOL

DANIEL KNUDSEN | Bilingual Fourth-Grade Teacher

BLACKHAWK MIDDLE 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

TIOGA SCHOOL

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

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 KAREN LATZ | Special Education Resource

EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION CENTER

EDGAR PALACIOS | English Learners Director JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ | Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Social Worker AMANDA DOYLE | Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Social Worker

D2...a great place to work!

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:

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 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. NOW HIRING! 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.

WE WANT YOU! TO BE A DISTRICT 2 BUS DRIVER!

WHAT WE OFFER:

• $21/hour to start • Paid Training • Safety Bonus • 10 Sick Days • Attendance Bonus • 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.

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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 Students’ names and schools must be recorded when they continued as the 2020-21 school year began remotely on receive their meals, so students should bring their student Wednesday, August 12. 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. However, meals are only available for registered BSD2 stu dents 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 break fasts, 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 until further notice, but the Bensenville & Wood Dale Food Pantry remains open from 8:30 – 11 am on Saturdays. However, the Pantry is currently facing a canned food shortage. District 2 often holds canned food drives to sup port 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! 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.

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

The Bensenville & Wood Dale Food Pantry needs your donations. Food for Families pop-up pantries have been cancelled For more information, call 630.766.9382.

COVID-19 Testing available Tuesdays and Thursdays in Bensenville

Glendale Street

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.