Community Newsletter January/February 2023

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SCHOOL DISTRICT 2

FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT

District 2’s generous spirit shines bright during the holiday season

Greetings BSD2 Families, Students, Staff and Community Members,

This holiday season, I would like to reflect on our BSD2 Community’s generous spirit. The selfless giving of our staff and community emphasizes to me how much we care about each other in District 2, and how our presence in each other’s lives is one of the most important presents we can give or receive.

Each fall, our school social workers and classroom teachers work together to identify students from families that may not be able to afford gifts, and anonymously invite them to share their children’s wish lists and clothing needs. BSD2 staff then volunteer to spend about $30 purchasing gifts for each student, and return their donations wrapped and ready to deliver to the students’ families before winter break.

This year, BSD2 staff generously donated around $6,500 in gifts for 217 students from 82 different families in need through this annual Giving Tree program.

District 2 is also one of the many supporters of the Village of Bensenville’s annual Holiday Toy Drive, which collected donations of more than 2,000 new toys this year. The Village

gives these gifts to local children identified by the school districts on a need basis, and District 2 connected 175 of its families with the Village’s toy drive this year.

Similarly, the District also supports Bensenville-Wood Dale Rotary Club’s annual Coats4Kids campaign, which provided more than 500 new winter coats for BSD2 students in need earlier this fall. Again, donations came from throughout our community, and references came from District 2 staff looking to ensure that every student had a warm coat to wear this winter.

Thank you, District 2, for the powerful impact of your everyday presence in the lives of our students and families, and for so generously giving to our families in need. I wish you nothing but the best this holiday season. May 2023 be the best year yet for us all!

Sincerely, DR.

KATIE MCCLUSKEY Superintendent of

Schools

BENSENVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT 2

| january/february 2023

SPOTLIGHT ON: People’s Resource Center

Since 1975, People’s Resource Center (PRC) has been bringing neighbors together to respond to hunger and poverty in DuPage County.

Nearly 30,000 DuPage residents rely on PRC for help each year. With a team of over 2,600 volunteers, we offer nutritious food and other basic necessities like clothes and rent assistance for people facing tough times. We also connect people with resources—education and tutoring, jobs, technology, art, a caring community—to create a future of hope and opportunity for all.

PRC is able to provide these services because of the generosity and support from our neighbors. More than 2,600 volunteers work with our small staff offering time, skills and resources to help their neighbors. Donors contribute food, clothing, books, computers, and money to support our work. The majority of our support comes from caring neighbors right here in DuPage County.

People’s Resource Center community exists to respond to basic human needs, promote dignity and justice, and create a future of hope and opportunity for the residents of DuPage County, Illinois through discovering and sharing personal and community resources.

For more inforn about PRC, including additional services offered and volunteer opportunities, visit peoplesrc.org or call 630.682.5402. PRC currently has two locations, in Wheaton at 201 S. Naperville Rd, and in Westmont at 104 Chestnut Ave.

IN THIS ISSUE

Elementary School District 2 p 1-3

Bensenville Community p 4-6 Public Library

Fenton Community High School p 7-9

Bensenville Park District p 10-11

Village of Bensenville 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 March/April is January 23, 2023.

BENSENVILLE ELEMENTARY

SCHOOL DISTRICT 2

210 South Church Road

Bensenville | Illinois 60106

bsd2.org | 630 766 5940

Board of Education

Dr. Chris McCullough | President

James Stoltman | Vice President

Marisol Leyva | Secretary

Lori Parthimos | Treasurer

Jacqueline Dye

Katie Krajecki

Robert F “Bob” Laudadio

Administration

Dr. Katie McCluskey | Superintendent of Schools

Paul Novack | Chief Financial Officer

Anne Paonessa | Interim Director of Teaching & Learning

Dustin Berman | Director of Student Services

Edgar Palacios | Director of Multilingual Programs and English Learners

Shannon Steen | Director of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support and Assessment

Jamie Levin | Pre-Kindergarten Coordinator

Christy Poli | Director of Community Schools and Birth-to-3 Program

Tammy Hoeflinger | Human Resources Coordinator

Tim Waldorf | Community Relations Coordinator

Lara Schwarz | Project CARE Coordinator and Community Liaison

Claire Cooper | Director of Transportation Greg Jones | GCA Manager Buildings and Grounds

Pam Laguna | Sodexo General Manager Food Services

DIRECTORY OF SCHOOLS

Blackhawk Middle School | 630 766 2601

Dr. Perry Finch | Principal

Zach Ettelbrick | Assistant Principal

Nataly Lopez-Diaz | Assistant Principal Tioga School | 630 766 2602

Jeffrey Kersten | Principal

Amber Soike | Assistant Principal

W.A. Johnson School | 630 766 2605

Carlos Patiño | Principal

Michelle Shabaker | Assistant Principal

SCHOOL DISTRICT 2

DEAR WARRIOR

BSD2

students

create holiday cards for soldiers stationed overseas

This fall, BSD2 students created greeting cards for those serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. The District-wide project was in support of the Holiday Cards for our Military Challenge. Addressed “Dear Warrior,” the cards were sent to soldiers stationed overseas to spread some cheer while they were away from their homes and families for the holidays.

BUILDING AN IDEA

Stanford professor brings the ‘Communication Effect’ to District 2

This fall, District 2 kicked off an exciting partnership with Dr. Jeff Zwiers, an acclaimed Stanford University professor and the author of The Communication Effect - Infusing Learning with Authentic Communication.

Dr. Zwiers was the keynote speaker for the District’s backto-school institute day in August, speaking in depth on the topic of “Infusing Learning with Authentic Communication.”

In November, he returned to District 2 for two days to lead eight demonstration lessons and a Bensenville University professional development workshop on the topic of “building an idea.” Throughout his lessons, Dr. Zwiers worked directly with BSD2 teachers and students to personally introduce his approach to instruction to the District.

Oracy and integrating authentic communication within their instruction are focal points of BSD2 teachers’ professional development efforts this year. They will continue to work with Dr. Zwiers throughout the year to turn students into “Idea Builders” by fostering authentic communication in their classrooms.

“Now Hiring” and “Help Wanted” signs litter the landscape these days, so much so they have largely become background noise for many people.

We hope, though, that you’ve noticed our employment signs as you’ve visited our schools recently. That’s because they make an important point that sets us apart from the rest: We need you!

Other places’ unfilled positions may mean delayed delivery times, sparsely stocked shelves, cold French fries, etc.

Our unfilled positions impact the quality of your neighborhood schools and the daily educational experiences of your community’s children.

If concern for kids motivates you, and if you’re driven by a sense of civic pride, consider applying for one of our open positions, which include:

• Teachers

• Classroom Aides

• Substitutes

• Bus Drivers

• Lunch and Recess Supervisors

• Crossing Guards

Join us in Learning & Growing Together!

Visit bsd2.org/employment for a complete list of open positions in Bensenville School District 2.

JOIN US! We need you to work in District 2!

D2...a great place to work!

great work!

POWER SCHOOL

Learn how to use the Parent Portal for the District’s new student information system

This year, District 2 has transitioned to a new student information system – PowerSchool. This transition consolidated several systems across the District, combining data management, the grading system, and the parent portal all into one platform.

District 2 completed this transition in December when it opened its new PowerSchool Parent Portal, which is an online system that provides parents access to their students’ schedules, attendance, assignments and grades.

Letters providing more information on the PowerSchool Parent Portal were sent home with elementary students and mailed to middle school students’ home addresses in December. Online resources to help parents create and use their accounts are available at bsd2.org/powerschool, and in-person tutorials will be offered as follows:

TUESDAY, JANUARY 17 | Blackhawk Middle School | 2-3 pm

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18 | Tioga School | 9-10 am

THURSDAY, JANUARY 19 | W.A. Johnson School | 6:30-7:30 pm

MORE ABOUT POWERSCHOOL

PowerSchool supports more than 45 million students globally, including those at Fenton High School. Its userfriendly interface makes it a much easier system to navigate for all users, particularly parents, and its numerous customized reports will help the District identify trends and measure their impact in areas such as attendance, discipline, and grading.

SEE THROUGH THE SMOKE

Dynamic’ speaker will edutain parents about teen vaping and tobacco use

Robert Hackenson Jr., a youth motivational speaker from Dynamic Influence, will edutain parents and students about teen vaping and tobacco use when he visits Blackhawk Middle School in January.

Mr. Hackenson will deliver his highly interactive presentation during a parent education night at 6:30 p.m. January 17 in the Blackhawk auditorium. He will also share it with sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade students during in-school assemblies on January 17 and 18.

Mr. Hackenson’s presentations feature mind magic and illusions, and will focus on the risks and misperceptions around vaping and tobacco use. They touch upon the commonly known dangers, then dive deeper into much less known medical studies and other eye-opening information to provide students with facts they need to make welleducated decisions.

PARENT EDUCATION SERIES

Upcoming presentations will focus on toxic families and rational dialogue

Bensenville School District 2 and Fenton High School’s Padres Unidos are partnering this year to present a yearlong parent education series facilitated by Chicago-area psychologist Dr. Ferney Ramirez (Spanish) and YWCA clinical therapist Theresa Taylor (English).

The fourth offering in the series will be held from 6:30-8 pm. Thursday, January 19, at Fenton High School, located at 1000 W. Green Street in Bensenville. Titled Toxic Families: How to Avoid Being One, the presentation will help parents create a climate of dialogue, respect and affection so that their children can grow up emotionally stable. The fifth presentation in the series will be held from 6-8 pm. at Blackhawk Middle School, located at 250 S. Church Road in Bensenville. Titled Rational Dialogue: The Art of Knowing How to Correct Children’s Emotional Language, the presentation will help parents effectively communicate with their children using rational dialogue to facilitate positive interactions.

These presentations will be offered in English and Spanish. Childcare and food will be provided.

5ESSENTIALS

Annual survey allows students, parents and teachers to weigh in on school climate and learning conditions

Each year, District 2 administers the Illinois 5Essentials Survey to provide an opportunity for teachers, students, and parents across the District to have a role in improving their schools.

The Illinois 5Essentials Survey provides a comprehensive assessment of school organizational culture with actionable reports to help drive school improvement on five “essential” indicators of success:

• Effective Leaders

• Collaborative Teachers

• Involved Families

• Supportive Environment

• Ambitious Instruction

Between Wednesday, February 1, and the end of March, teachers, students and parents will be asked to take the 15-minute research-based 5Essentials survey to help identify strengths and weaknesses in their school’s climate and learning conditions.

On February 1, parents can visit bsd2.org/5essentials to complete the Illinois 5Essentials Parent Survey.

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Board of Trustees

Linda Weiss | President

Tina Lux | Vice President

Susan Earley | Treasurer

Mandi Zalewski | Secretary

Dr. Consuelo Cabral-Marquez Dr. Ciuinal Lewis

Kathleen “Kathy” Quinn

Chris Sloan | Library Director

LIBRARY CLOSINGS

Sunday, January 1, 2023 – New Year’s Day

Follow Us on Spotify!

Looking for something new to listen to? Expand your musical horizons and follow us on Spotify! Every month we create a new themed playlist, curated by our very own Adult Services Coordinator, Bill! Keep an eye out for more Spotify playlists as we help produce the soundtrack of your season.

BENSENVILLE COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY

ADULT WINTER READING CHALLENGE

SUNDAY, JANUARY 8 THROUGH SUNDAY, MARCH 5

Take our reading challenge for a chance to win a Kindle Fire! Starting Sunday, January 8, adults are invited to participate in our Winter Reading Challenge — a fun program aimed at encouraging adult readers to stay warm and read a good book! Pick up your Winter Reading Challenge bookmark at the Library, or via curbside pickup — you can also print your bookmark on our website. Once you complete the required challenges, turn in your bookmark and you’ll be entered in the drawing to win a Kindle Fire!

DIY MANIFESTATION CANDLE

TUESDAY | JANUARY 17 AT 7 PM | AT THE LIBRARY

New year, new intentions! Learn how to create a fragrant candle while guiding your thoughts and ideas into a solid vision. Registration for this in-person program is required through our online calendar or by phone; space is limited and available to BCPL cardholders only. Registration closes 24 hours prior to the event.

WINTER SOWING

THURSDAY | FEBRUARY 2 AT 7 PM | AT THE LIBRARY

Have you ever considered starting your spring plants from seed and just don’t have the room inside? Would you like to learn a new way that does not involve grow lights, heat mats, etc.? Join us as we demonstrate winter sowing, a simple way to start your seeds outdoors. You do not need a greenhouse or any special equipment; instead, we use recycled milk jugs that act as a “greenhouse” which allows the seed to get started in a more natural environment. You will take home your own starter jug with seeds as well as instructions to continue your winter sowing project at home.

Registration is not required to attend, but space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

NORMAN ROCKWELL: An American Phenomenon

WEDNESDAY | FEBRUARY 8 AT 7 PM | LIVE ON ZOOM

The prolific American artist and illustrator Norman Rockwell produced more than 4000 works that chronicle not only ordinary moments from everyday life but also important social and political issues. During his lifetime Rockwell was dismissed by many serious art critics, but this talk will examine why and how he has remained a beloved American original. We will look at many of his iconic paintings, as well as at some that may surprise you.

Registration is required through our online calendar or by phone. Registration closes 24 hours prior to the event. A link to the Zoom event will be emailed to participants after registration closes.

HOUSEPLANT SALE

SATURDAY | FEBRUARY 11 FROM 9 AM TO 1 PM | AT THE LIBRARY

Skip the flowers this Valentine’s Day and gift someone (or yourself!) a plant instead! We will have a limited selection of houseplants available for purchase. A sample of offerings include: pothos varieties, spider plants, philodendrons, and more!

GENEALOGY DISCUSSION GROUP

MONDAY | FEBRUARY 20 AT 7 PM | LIVE ON ZOOM

Join Elizabeth Morris, the Library’s Digital Librarian & Archivist, for an all-skill-level group discussion on getting started with genealogy using Ancestry.com, and overcoming roadblocks in your research. If you have a genealogy journey that you would like to share with the group, you are invited to share how you started, stayed organized, and saved your journey back in time. All genealogy questions are welcome.

Registration is required through our online calendar or by phone. Registration closes 24 hours prior to the event. A link to the Zoom event will be emailed to participants after registration closes.

CRAFT SERVICE PROJECT: Bookmarks for Liberation Library

JANUARY 13 – JANUARY 31 | GRADES 6TH - 12TH

Earn volunteer service hours by making bookmarks for incarcerated youth. Stop by the library to pick up a kit with all the supplies you will need. Then return the completed bookmarks to the library by February 3rd. All bookmarks will be donated to Liberation Library, a nonprofit organization that sends books to incarcerated youth in Illinois.

YOGA FOR TEENS

FRIDAYS AT 3:30 PM | JANUARY 13 – FEBRUARY 24 | AT THE LIBRARY | GRADES 6TH- 8TH

Do you want to wind down after a stressful week of school? Join Ms. Stephanie to relax and do some yoga before your weekend starts! Due to restricted space this program is limited to 10 yogis. Please note we will not meet on February 17.

Registration is not required to attend, but space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL

WEDNESDAYS AT 4 PM | JANUARY 18, FEBRUARY 15 | AT THE LIBRARY GRADES 6TH - 12TH

Are you interested in engaging with the library community and earning volunteer service hours? Join us for a casual open discussion about current events, and give input into library events and services for youth.

Registration is not required to attend, but space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

VALENTINE’S DAY CARD MAKING PARTY

WEDNESDAY | FEBRUARY 8 AT 6:30 PM | AT THE LIBRARY | ALL AGES

Do you want to make a Valentine’s Day card for a special someone? Join us for a night of fun card decorating with the whole family! All materials will be provided.

Registration is not required to attend, but space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

ROLE-PLAYING GAMES FOR TEENS

THURSDAYS 4 PM – 6 PM | JANUARY 12 & 26 | FEBRUARY 9 & 23

AT THE LIBRARY | GRADES 6TH - 12TH

Grab pencil, paper and your imagination and get ready to delve into a collaborative storytelling world of your own creation. We’ll provide the oddly-shaped dice. New and veteran gamers are welcome.

Registration is not required to attend, but space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Special Saturdays!

Registration is not required to attend, but space and materials are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

SILLY SNOWMEN

SATURDAY, JANUARY 21 | ALL DAY | AT THE LIBRARY

Frosty isn’t the only cute snowman… Create some really cute snowmen at the Library! Drop by and take a few friends home with you.

HOORAY FOR HEARTS

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11 | ALL DAY | AT THE LIBRARY

Valentine’s Day is coming and hearts are all around. Join us to create some adorable crafts with hearts and maybe you can even give them to someone you love!

DIY WINTER SUNCATCHER BEAD

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11 AT 7 PM

LIVE ON ZOOM

Dispel some of old-man winter’s darkness and bring some light and color indoors by crafting a crystal bead suncatcher using an assortment of beads, bead caps, spacers, nylon line, and a prism pendant.

Registration for our virtual craft programs is required through our online calendar or by phone; space is limited and available to BCPL cardholders only.

DIY ORIGAMI HEARTS

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9 AT 7 PM

LIVE ON ZOOM

Celebrate February and learn a simple origami heart and envelope fold techniques via Zoom.

Authentic, colorful Japanese origami papers will be used.

Registration for our virtual craft programs is required through our online calendar or by phone; space is limited and available to BCPL cardholders only.

ANYTIME CRAFT KITS

Like crafting, but too busy to attend a program? Stop by the library to pick up an Anytime Craft Kit! Anytime Craft Kits are available all month long beginning the first Saturday of the month, while supplies last. Each kit includes the materials to create the project, plus stepby-step instructions. Anytime Craft Kits are for adults only on a first-come, first served basis. One craft per adult, please! Sorry, we are unable to hold crafts.

RECYCLED CD COASTERS

SATURDAY, JANUARY 7

Need some coasters for your mug of tea? Upcycle some CDs or DVDs into a cute set of coasters to protect your table.

FELT HEART HAND WARMERS

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4

There is nothing worse than having cold hands. These felt heart hand warmers are just what cupid ordered to keep your hands warm.

EXPLORE MORE ILLINOIS

Explore More Illinois allows Bensenville Community Public Library cardholders to reserve free and discounted admission to over 40 Illinois attractions such as zoos, museums, and cultural centers right from their own home. It is easy to use; simply login to the Explore More Illinois login page at benlib.org/exploremore, select your library, enter your full library card number and PIN. Once logged in you can check pass availability by date or click All Attractions for a full list of offerings. Each attraction will display a description, offers available, and hours. Pick the day that you would like to visit and click RESERVE. Then simply print or download (if available) your pass and go explore more Illinois!

1776: LIFE IN HAMILTON’S ARTILLERY UNIT

THURSDAY, JANUARY 12 AT 7 PM | AT THE LIBRARY

A Soldier’s Life: Wearing authentic clothing worn by soldiers in Captain Alexander Hamilton’s Artillery Unit, retired teacher Jack Tison will discuss the personal items of a Continental Soldier and his daily life in military camps. Spend an evening at the library to see this live historical storytelling.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16 AT 7 PM | AT THE LIBRARY

Bang! and Boom! Retired teacher Jack Tison completes his 3-part series by discussing the similarities and differences between a musket and a rifle during the American Revolution and will conclude by demonstrating how a 3-pound cannon was loaded and fired. Spend an evening at the library to see this live historical storytelling.

Registration is not required to attend, but space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

ATYPICAL GLOBETROTTING

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18 AT 7 PM | LIVE ON ZOOM

Come along on Brian Michalski’s 22-month solo backpacking journey as he worked and volunteered his way through Australia, Southeast Asia, India, Cuba, and more. Get insider information about planning, budgeting, dealing with culture shock, realities of hostel life, testing your physical and emotional limits, coping with setbacks, visa tips, and more so that you, too, can travel like a pro.

Registration is required through our online calendar or by phone. Registration closes 24 hours prior to the event. A link to the Zoom event will be emailed to participants after registration closes.

FAMILY ART NIGHT: No Sew Fleece Scarf

TUESDAY, JANUARY 31 AT 6:30 PM | AT THE LIBRARY | AGES 3 TO 11 YEARS OLD Brrr…! It might be cold outside, but you can snuggle up in this cute fleece scarf — it’s wearable art! Younger children may need parent assistance as this requires tying knots.

Registration is not required to attend, but space is limited and participants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

MOTOWN: MUSIC THAT MOVED THE WORLD

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 AT 7 PM | LIVE ON ZOOM

In Detroit in the 1960’s Motown Records produced hits as efficiently as the Ford Motor Company produced automobiles. It was the Sound of Young America sung by performers like The Supremes, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder. Using audio and visual content we’ll trace the amazing musical journey from the power soul of Dancing in The Streets and I Heard It Through the Grapevine to the psychedelic soul of Cloud Nine and What’s Going On to the pop soul of The Jackson 5. Timeless music that moved us then and moves us now. Registration is required through our online calendar or by phone. Registration closes 24 hours prior to the event. A link to the Zoom event will be emailed to participants after registration closes.

POKÉMON PARTY

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15 AT 6:30 PM | AT THE LIBRARY | GRADES 3RD- 8TH

Are you playing the newest Pokémon games? Do you want to battle and trade with some new friends?

Bring your Nintendo Switch to the library and play Pokémon Scarlet or Violet with us!

Registration is required through our online calendar or by phone. Space is limited! Registration closes February 13 at 9:00 p.m. Please note that participants MUST bring their own Nintendo Switch in order to participate.

ANIMAL CROSSING PARTY

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 AT 6:30 PM | AT THE LIBRARY | GRADES 3RD-8TH

Bring your Nintendo Switch to the library and visit our island, LibLand, for some fun open play. Collect fruit, flowers, and swap DIY recipes to add to your own island!

Registration is required through our online calendar or by phone. Space is limited! Registration closes February 20 at 9:00 p.m. Please note that participants MUST bring their own Nintendo Switch in order to participate.

FAMILY ART NIGHT: Celebrate Dr Seuss’ Birthday

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 AT 6:30 PM | AT THE LIBRARY | AGES 3 TO 11 YEARS OLD March 2 is Dr. Seuss’ birthday so let’s celebrate! Join us to make a cute Cat in the Hat mask and also his silly sidekicks, Thing 1 and Thing 2, with paper tubes. You will also go home with a special Cat in the Hat surprise!

Registration is not required to attend, but space is limited and participants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

FENTON COMMUNITY

HIGH SCHOOL | District 100 1000 West Green Street

Bensenville | Illinois 60106 630 766 2500 www.fenton100.org

Mission Statement

Cultivate successful, passionate, empowered learners through rigor, relevance and relationships.

Board of Education

Kit Tingpalpong | President

Juliet Rago | Vice President

Leonel Figueroa | Secretary Sylvia Hayde

Cary Lewis John Radzinski

Vacant Seat Administration

James Ongtengco | Superintendent Sam Bentsen | Principal Jose Jaramillo | 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 Postsecondary Pathways/Division Leader Kate Ward

Director of Learning/Division Leader

Todd Becker

Director of Athletics/Division Leader

Mike Berago

Director of Equity/Division Leader

Eric Koranda

Assistant Principal/Division Leader

Julia Bray | Assistant Principal/Division Leader

Lorenzo Rubio | Division Leader

Pedro Castro | Dean of Students

Jason Madl | Dean of Students

Thomas Kobel | Director of Building, Grounds and Transportation

FENTON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

Dear Fenton Families and valued community partners,

Fenton continues to be a hub for our community. Thank you to everyone who attended our Fall Play and Winter Holiday Concert. Our students love performing in front of a live audience. We also want to thank everyone who donated to the Bensenville Community Foundation during Giving Tuesday. Below are a few important updates for our community:

Incoming Freshmen Parent Night

We are excited to invite parents at Blackhawk Middle School and Wood Dale Junior High to attend our Incoming Freshman Parent Night on Thursday, January 12. Principal Bentsen, our teachers, and our coaches will be available to showcase all Fenton has to offer.

We are so excited to meet and welcome the Fenton Class of 2027! You should have already received information in the mail and via email. This is a friendly reminder to mark your calendars and join us to learn more about our transition process.

School Board Leadership

I want to give a special shout out to our Fenton Board of Education for their outstanding effort during a major professional development conference we commonly refer to as Triple I – the Joint Annual Conference between the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB), the Illinois Association of School Administrators (IASA), and the Illinois Association of School Business Officials (IASBO).

I’m proud to say our Fenton board members were leaders in the room. When presenters offered their recommendations, we were often the first to say we already do that and to provide examples of our good practices.

Career Pathways

Fenton is putting more emphasis on career pathways via career treks, guest speakers, internships, and more. These opportunities allow students to envision themselves in those jobs and then work toward the career of choice while still in high school. We encourage our families and families of future students to dream big and then express your goals when you get here because we might already have a corporate partner who can show you the way.

MTSS

We want all of our students to be successful at Fenton, both academically and socialemotionally. MTSS stands for Multiple Tier Support System and it has been in place at Fenton for many years, but we are bolstering the program to address learning loss that lingers from the pandemic. MTSS is systematic planning that allows Fenton staff to work alongside our students and families while using research-based, and data-driven methods for removing learning barriers on a case-by-case basis.

Referendum

Thank you to everyone who voted in the November General Election. Our building referendum was not successful, but this was a real-life example of democracy for our students to witness. Those experiences are an important part of learning. Unfortunately, the issues that plague our building and impact our students will continue and will get worse. We still need to face these challenges together as a community. For the time being, we will evaluate our options.

JAMES ONGTENGCO | Superintendent

Let’s go BISON!

Fenton Students EARN 5s ON AP EXAMS

Congratulations to the 20 remarkable Fenton students and alums who earned 5 out of 5 points on their Advanced Placement (AP) exams last spring. A high score, especially a 5 out of 5, means the students have earned college credit while still in high school. Eleven of them are returning students with more opportunities to earn college credit. Among the 11 returning students, two of them earned a 5 on multiple exams! Each student received a congratulatory yard sign and Take 5 candy bar.

FENTON STUDENT JOINS ISBE STUDENT ADVISORY COUNCIL

Congratulations to Sarah Guerrero Gorostieta for being appointed to the Illinois State Board of Education Student Advisory Council. She is now a voice for more than 2 million students while reviewing proposed legislation with elected officials. The council consists of only 25 students from across Illinois.

State Superintendent Dr. Carmen Ayala visited Fenton in June, at which point Sarah and a classmate gave a presentation on education from a student perspective. That positive interaction led to the ISBE Student Advisory Council contacting Sarah and inviting her to apply for a seat.

Sarah thanked her parents for their support, as well as her speech team coaches, Ms. Nicole Hendricks and Ms. Melissa Feinberg, and Band Director Mr. Garett George for helping her grow her confidence.

FOOTBALL PLAYER EARNS LEADERSHIP AWARD from

the Chicago Bears

Congratulations to Dorien Vazquez of our Bison Football Team. He was on field at the October 13 Chicago Bears game receiving the Latino Heritage Youth Leadership Award. He also was interviewed on Univision at halftime.

Only two high school students were selected for this honor. According to the Bears, the Latino Heritage Youth Leader Award recognizes exceptional high school student athletes of Latino heritage that display outstanding leadership on and off the field, excel in the classroom, and make a positive impact in their school and local community through service to others.

The Chicago Bears praised Dorien for his 3.6 grade point average, being a leader in three sports, earning All State Academic Honors, and for his volunteer time with Habitat for Humanity. Thank you Chicago Bears for recognizing this incredible young man, and thank you Coach Lynch for your invaluable mentorship.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL SETS NEW SCHOOL RECORD

Congratulations to the girls varsity volleyball team for setting a new school record with their 25 victories in a single season, surpassing the record of 24 wins set back in 2018.

FENTON SOCCER

TEAM

REPEATS AS REGIONAL CHAMPIONS

Congratulations to our Fenton boys soccer team for winning their second consecutive Class 2A Regional Championship. Under the guidance of Coach Vic Ruiz and his staff, the Bison defeated ITW Speer Academy 2-1 on October 21 to win regionals. They also won regionals last year, in 2021. Congratulations to all the players, the managers, their families, and our coaches.

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White Pines Golf Club

500 West Jefferson Street

Bensenville | Illinois 60106 630 766 0304

WhitePinesGolf.com

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

Wood Street Fitness Center

1000 West Wood Street

Bensenville | Illinois 60106 630 766 7015

WoodStFitness.com

Board of Commissioners

Rich Johnson | President

Val Karg | Vice President

Nancy Gibbs | Secretary Jay Snyder | Commissioner

Executive Director Joseph C. Vallez

BENSENVILLE PARK DISTRICT

New Year! New You!

Wood St. Fitness Center offers access to top-of-the-line fitness equipment and classes to help you look and feel your best. With socially-distanced fitness stations, frequent cleaning, and sanitizing stations throughout, your safety is our priority! FREE Days January 9-14--Check it out for yourself or visit WoodStFitness.com for info.

STORY TIME IN THE NATURE NOOK

Join a naturalist from the Bensenville Park District for read-along stories, songs and more during this fun program for nature-lovers ages 2-5. The resident fee is just $10 for each three week session. Times and days vary. Check the Winter-Spring Program Guide for details.

ACTING CLASSES: INTRO TO ACTING AND ACTING 101

Children will love the fun and creative atmosphere in the introduction to performing arts class that allows children to gain confidence as they learn voice projection, improvisation, emotion, character development and scene work. Then, they can continue to develop their imaginations and acting techniques through scene work, monologues and improv games in Acting 101. Classes run Jan. 24-March 14 and April 4-May 23. $55 resident fee.

DANCE CLASSES

Dance classes range from beginner classes such as Dance with Me, Fairy Princess Dance, Hippity Hop and PreBallet to Level I and II classes that include the new Jazz/Lyrical Combos, Musical Theater I, Ballet and Hip Hop. There is also a new Adult Ballet class for those 18 and older. Classes begin in January with a dance recital Friday, May 5. Resident fees are $120.

MUSIC CLASSES: GUITAR AND PIANO LESSONS

Learn to play guitar or piano at the Bensenville Park District! Guitar lessons take place 5-6 p.m. Mondays from January 16 to February 20 and March 6 through April 17. The cost for residents is $55 for each five-week session. Each 30-minute individualized piano lesson takes place Tuesdays between the hours of 3-8 p.m. and costs $35 per class.

ART CLASSES

The park district is offering three new art classes this spring—Beginning Sculpting, Loving Art and Luck of the Artist—in addition to Beginning Painting and Painting & Pencils Workshops, which begin in mid-January. All classes are held in the Art Room, and resident fees for each program range from $45 to $65 for residents, depending on the length of the program.

DOGS AT DUSK

Learn to speak dog, learn dog safety, assessment, teaching and handling plus how to use different equipment with dogs in structured, focused activities in this three-part program that runs January through April. Additionally, there’s a Dog Days Spring Break Camp March 27-29 as well as Dog Day Sundays February 26 and March 5.

Deer Grove Leisure Center

SWEETHEART BALL

SATURDAY | FEBRUARY 4 | 6-8 PM | WHITE PINES GOLF CLUB

Make some sweet memories at the annual Sweetheart Ball. This year’s candy-themed ball includes a delicious dinner, dancing, entertainment, and a decadent sweets table. Register at the Deer Grove Leisure Center by Monday, January 30. Registration fee is $25 per person (R) | $30 (NR).

SENIOR PROM

SUNDAY | FEBRUARY 5 | 3-6 PM |WHITE PINES GOLF

CLUB

The Young-at-Heart crowd is invited to relive their high school glory days at White Pines Golf Club’s special senior dance Sunday afternoon, February 5. The registration fee is $15 per person and includes a chicken dinner, dancing and assorted sweets. A cash bar is also available. Register now at the Deer Grove Leisure Center.

NEW! BENSENVILLE FAMILY DAY WITH THE CHICAGO WOLVES

WOLVES VS. MOOSE | SUNDAY | MARCH 19 | 2-7 PM

The 2022 Calder Cup Champion Chicago Wolves and the Bensenville Park District invite you to Bensenville Family Day 3 p.m. Sunday, March 19, as the Wolves take on the Manitoba Moose at Allstate Arena. Ticket packages start at $27 and include a game ticket, hot dog and soda, and a Wolves knit hat. For every ticket sold at BvilleParks.org/Wolves, at least $4.50 will be donated to the Bensenville Youth Coalition to support their work in the community.

SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

Park District summer camps have something for everyone, including adventure camps, discovery camps, sports camps, and teen leadership camps—each emphasizing safe play, well-being, community activity, and learning and promoting development, teamwork and fun! It’s just $25 down per session, per child, to reserve a camp spot. Save $10 each session when you register by Friday, May 5, so sign up today!

Interested in working at the water park, White Pines Golf Club, or for the park district? Visit BvilleParks.org/ JoinOurTeam to see all job postings and download an application.

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

VILLAGE OF BENSENVILLE

2022 HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE SUCCESS

Thanks to you, our 52nd annual Village Toy Drive was a huge success! With support from the entire community, the Village collected over 2,300 toys for Bensenville families in need. We sincerely thank all who donated and continue to support one of Bensenville’s oldest traditions.

A special thank you to the following organizations who made significant contributions to this year’s toy drive.

ARCADIA PRESS

DUKANE CHAPTER A.B.A.T.E OF ILLINOIS

ALL GOOD LOGISTICS GRAND SUBARU

BENSENVILLE COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY GREEN STREET GRILLE BENSENVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OLD SECOND BANK

CENTURY METAL SPINNING COMPANY

ROESCH FORD

TEAMSTER HORSEMEN MOTORCYCLE PEREZ INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION CHAPTER 25

CHICAGO BLUES HOCKEY CLUB

OUTDOOR ICE RINK IN DOWNTOWN BENSENVILLE

The temporary outdoor ice rink is now available in downtown Bensenville. Once suitable for skating, it will be available to the public Monday through Friday from 10:30 am to dusk and over the weekend from 9:30 am to dusk. Remember to check the flagpole near the rink for skating conditions. A green flag indicates that skating is permitted and a red flag indicates that skating is not permitted due to unsafe conditions. Please visit the Village website at bensenville.il.us for additional information and to sign up for text notifications.

HELP KEEP SNOW OFF THE STREETS

Permission for overnight parking on Village streets will not be granted after a snowfall of two inches (2”) or more. In order to ensure effective plowing and salting operations it is imperative that vehicles are not parked on streets or in alleys. Alley parking is prohibited at any time. Please do not park or keep a vehicle on public streets after a (2”) or more snowfall for twenty-four (24) hours, or until the streets have been cleared of snow. Vehicles in violation will be ticketed and towed. Snow plowing or dumping snow from sidewalks and driveways onto public streets or public alleyways is prohibited.

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Tuesday | June 6

WINTER WEATHER PREPAREDNESS

Did you know each winter there are approximately 29,000 vehicle crashes in Illinois? With winter weather finally here, we remind residents to prepare their vehicles for optimal operation and to pack a winter storm kit to use if stranded.

Some items to have in your winter kit include:

• Cell phone charger

• Blankets or sleeping bags

• Extra clothing

• Jumper cables

• Flashlight

• Extra batteries

• Extra water

• High-calorie, nonperishable food

SENIOR HOTLINE

630.350.3426

Finding the answers to questions can sometimes be confusing. The Village’s Senior Information Hotline provides basic information about Village programs and services. Our goal is to help Bensenville senior citizens easily navigate their way through the various government departments and agencies. Call 630.350.3426 to speak with a representative.

The Senior Hotline is available: Monday - Friday | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

AQUAHAWK ALERTING

To receive alerts for increased water usage, subscribe to our AquaHawk Alerting program. Aquahawk Alerting is a free service for Village of Bensenville water customers and can also assist in efficiently managing water usage.

To register for the program, please visit bensil.aquahawk.us/login. Step-by-step instructions are also available on the Village website at bensenville.il.us/833/ AquaHawk-Alerting.

BENSENVILLE WOOD DALE FOOD PANTRY

THANK YOU

Thank you to the Bensenville Wood Dale Food Pantry’s recurring donors for their impactful support of our work at the pantry. While every dollar is important and each donation is appreciated, the following donors consistently and generously support our service to this community:

Bensenville Community Foundation

Bensenville Park District

Bensenville Youth Coalition Debra Wittenmeier

Grace Lutheran Church Green Street Grille

Holy Ghost Parish

Larry Roesch Volkswagen

McGowan Family Melissa & Adam Schmidt on behalf of their father Chuck Carlson

Minard Family St. Alexis Church

Susan Rodriguez

Thompson Rentals

Veterinary Marketing Online Village of Bensenville

HOLIDAY LIGHT RECYCLING PROGRAM

The Village of Bensenville has partnered with Elgin Recycling once again to offer free holiday light recycling to Bensenville residents. Drop-off boxes are located at Bensenville Village Hall and the Public Works Department. Boxes will be accessible to the public during regular business hours until the end of February. All types of holiday string lights, working or not, are accepted.

VILLAGE’S CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING PROGRAM

Bensenville’s 2023 Tree Recycling Program runs through the month of January at the Public Works Facility. If you do not wish to send your Christmas tree to the landfill and desire a green solution, drop it off with us for recycling. Donated trees are chipped and used for local landscaping. Residents can drop off their Christmas tree at the mulch bin (by the Public Works salt dome) if they wish to recycle it.

Only live/natural trees without flocking are accepted (no garland or wreaths). Because the trees are mulched, all tinsel, ornaments, lights, and stands must be removed. Plastic bags used for transport should also be removed before putting trees in the stalls.

PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY | 717 EAST JEFFERSON STREET | BENSENVILLE

NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION

JANUARY 9

DAY

Show your appreciation for the Bensenville Police Department on January 9th!

Here are a few things you can do to show your support to the Bensenville Police Department:

• Tie a blue ribbon around your tree.

• Thank police officers on your business’s marquee.

• Write a letter to our police department thanking them for their service.

• Put a blue lightbulb in your porch light.

• Wear blue on January 9th.

• Share a positive police story on social media.

• If you see a police officer in person, thank them!

HONOR FLIGHT CHICAGO LAW ENFORCEMENT HOCKEY CLASSIC

MARCH 11

This year’s Honor Flight Chicago Law Enforcement Hockey Classic at the Edge Ice Arena is tentatively scheduled for March 11th! This is a charity hockey game featuring players with the FBI vs Chicago Police Department. Funds raised by Honor Flight Chicago go directly towards the cost of flying WWII and Korean War veterans to visit their Memorial in Washington D.C. For additional details and updates about this event, please visit: honorflightchicago.org

BCPL Anytime

january 2023 hello! bensenville

BCPL Donate to Local History, 3pm BCPL Thursday Night Book Club, 7pm Zoom

BCPL Donate to Local History, 10am BPD Committee Meeting, 6pm, DGLC

BCPL Donate to Local History, 10am

BCPL YS Craft Service Project Begins BCPL Yoga for Teens, 3:30pm

BCPL Yoga Storytime, 10:30am BCPL Donate to Local History, 3pm BCPL Role-Playing Games for Teens, 4pm BCPL Life in Hamilton’s Artillery Unit, 7pm

BCPL Donate to Local History, 10am BCPL Book Buddies, 10:30am BCPL Crayons & Games, 6:30pm BCPL DIY Winter Suncatcher Bead, 7pm Zoom BCPL Virtual Author Visit: Ross Gay, 7pm Zoom

BCPL Donate to Local History, 10am BCPL Too Littles Storytime, 10:30am BCPL Family Movie Night, 6:30pm FHS Classes Resume/Start of Semester 2

BCPL Trivia Night, 7pm Green St. Grille BCPL True Stories Book Club, 7pm Zoom FHS No School (Teacher Institute) Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

BCPL Special Saturday: Silly Snowmen, All Day

BCPL Yoga for Teens, 3:30pm FHS Spring Musical Callbacks Village Hall to close at 4pm BSD2 BMS Eighth-Grade Band performs at Fenton Pep NIght, 5pm, Fenton

BCPL Yoga Storytime, 10:30am BCPL Donate to Local History, 3pm BCPL Cuentos en Español, 6:30pm FHS Spring Musical Callbacks BSD2 PowerSchool Parent Portal In-Person Tutorial, 6:30-7:30pm, Johnson BSD2 BSD2-Fenton Parent Education SeriesToxic Families: How to Avoid Being One, 6:30pm, Fenton Lunch Bunch & Bingo, noon-3pm, Oak Room, DGLC

BCPL Donate to Local History, 10am BCPL Book Buddies, 10:30am BCPL Youth Advisory Council, 4pm BCPL YS Mug Decorating, 6:30pm BCPL Atypical Globetrotting, 7pm Zoom FHS Spring Musical Auditions BSD2 Second Trimester Mid-Term BSD2 PowerSchool Parent Portal In-Person Tutorial, 9-10am, Tioga BSD2 Board of Education meeting, 7pm, EAC BPD Board Meeting, 6pm, DGLC

BCPL Donate to Local History, 10am BCPL Too Littles Storytime, 10:30am BCPL LEGO Night, 6:30pm BCPL DIY Manifestation Candle, 7pm FHS Spring Musical Auditions BSD2 PowerSchool Parent Portal In-Person Tutorial, 2-3pm, Blackhawk BSD2 See Through the Smoke Teen Vaping & Tobacco Use Parent Education Night, 6:30pm, Blackhawk Village Board Meeting, 6:30pm, VH

BCPL Yoga for Teens, 3:30pm

See page 14 for ideas on how to show your appreciation!

BCPL Book Brunch Virtual Book Club, 10am Zoom BCPL Yoga Storytime, 10:30am BCPL Donate to Local History, 3pm BCPL Role-Playing Games for Teens, 4pm

BCPL Donate to Local History, 10am BCPL Book Buddies, 10:30am BCPL YS Mini Canvas Painting, 6:30pm FHS Board of Education Meeting, 7pm FHS Talent Show Auditions

BCPL Donate to Local History, 10am BCPL Too Littles Storytime, 10:30am BCPL Bingo for Kids, 6:30pm BCPL Visita de autor en Español: Arnoldo Gomez, 7pm FHS Tri-District Choral Festival FHS Talent Show Auditions

BCPL Donate to Local History, 10am BCPL Too Littles Storytime, 10:30am BCPL Family Art Night, 6:30pm

BCPL Adult Winter Reading Challenge Begins BCPL YS Winter Scavenger Hunt Begins

BCPL

Indoor Snowball Fight (Gr. K-2), 10:30am BCPL Indoor Snowball Fight (Gr. 3-5), 11:00am BCPL Lit Chicks Virtual Book Club, 7pm Zoom FHS No School (MLK Day) BSD2 No School (MLK Day) No Student and Staff Attendance

BCPL After School STEAM, 4pm BCPL Library Board Meeting, 7:30pm

Last Day of Kids Winter Break Reading Challenge

BCPL

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Anytime Craft Pick Up for All Ages

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BCPL

BCPL Special Saturday: Hooray for Hearts, All Day BCPL Houseplant Sale, 9am-1pm

BCPL Yoga for Teens, 3:30pm

BCPL Yoga Storytime, 10:30am BCPL Role-Playing Games for Teens, 4pm BCPL DIY Origami Hearts, 7pm Zoom CPR & AED Training, noon-4pm, Oak Room, DGLC

BCPL Book Buddies, 10:30am BCPL Crayons & Games, 6:30pm FHS NHS Winter Community Service Deadline BPD Committee Meeting, 6pm, DGLC

BPD Sweetheart Ball, 6-8pm, White Pines BCPL Yoga Storytime, 10:30am BCPL Cuentos en Español, 6:30pm BCPL Thursday Night Book Club, 7pm Zoom BCPL Winter Sowing, 7pm FHS NIU Jazz Festival BSD2 Board of Education Regular Workshop Meeting, 6:30pm, EAC BCPL Trivia Night, 7pm Green St. Grille BPD Senior Prom, 3-6pm, White Pines

BCPL Book Buddies, 10:30am BCPL Valentine’s Day Card Making, 6:30pm BCPL Normal Rockwell Presentation, 7pm Zoom

BCPL Too Littles Storytime, 10:30am BCPL Family Movie Night, 6:30pm Community Development (CDC) Meeting, 6:30pm, VH

BSD2 Parent Teacher Conferences –No Student Attendance

BCPL Yoga Storytime, 10:30am BCPL Cuentos en Español, 6:30pm BCPL Life in Hamilton’s Artillery Unit, 7pm Lunch Bunch & Bingo, noon-3pm, Oak Room, DGLC

BCPL Book Buddies, 10:30am BCPL Youth Advisory Council, 4pm BCPL Pokémon Party, 6:30pm BSD2 Board of Education meeting, 7pm, EAC BPD Board Meeting, 6pm, DGLC Lunch Bunch & Bingo, noon-3pm, Oak Room, DGLC

BCPL Too Littles Storytime, 10:30am BCPL LEGO Night, 6:30pm Village Board Meeting, 6:30pm, VH BSD2 BSD2-Fenton Parent Education SeriesRational Dialogue: Correcting Children’s Emotional Intelligence, 6pm, Blackhawk

BCPL After School STEAM, 4pm BCPL True Stories Book Club, 7pm Zoom

BCPL Yoga for Teens, 3:30pm

BCPL Book Brunch Virtual Book Club, 10am Zoom BCPL Yoga Storytime, 10:30am BCPL Role-Playing Games for Teens, 4pm BSD2 BMS Band Concert (Grades 5-8), 6:30pm, Blackhawk

BCPL Book Buddies, 10:30am BCPL Animal Crossing Party, 6:30pm BCPL Motown: Music That Moved the World, 7pm Zoom FHS Board of Education Meeting, 7pm

BCPL Too Littles Storytime, 10:30am BCPL Bingo for Kids, 6:30pm Committee of the Whole Meeting, 6:30pm, VH

BCPL Genealogy Discussion Group, 7pm BCPL Lit Chicks Virtual Book Club, 7pm Zoom FHS No School (President’s Day) BSD2 No School (President’s Day) No Student and Staff Attendance

Sweetheart Ball

SATURDAY | FEBRUARY 4 6-8 PM | WHITE PINES GOLF CLUB Make some sweet memories at the annual Sweetheart Ball. All the sweet details are available on page 11!

BCPL Too Littles Storytime, 10:30am BCPL Family Art Night, 6:30pm BCPL The Not-So-Good Life of the Colonial Goodwife, 7pm Zoom FHS Talent Show Dress Rehearsal Village Board Meeting, 6:30pm, VH

BCPL Library Board Meeting, 7:30pm