Bednarcik Bulldog Blast
September 16, 2021
Notes From Our Principal...
Bednarcik Merch
We have partnered with Imagination Print in Oswego to bring you this year's merch. The store will be open until Sunday, October 3. Don't miss out to get some Bednarcik gear!
Supporting Crossroads Food Drive
Crossroads church has helped support us and our students over the last three years by providing positive feedback for our staff and supplies for our students. On Sunday, September 26 they are having a Drive-Thru Food Drive from 8:00 - 1:00 at their church.
Click here for more information
Upcoming Events and Important Dates
10/11- NO STUDENT ATTENDANCE - Columbus Day
10/12 - Picture Retakes in Cafeteria
11/11 - 5 - hour Student Attendance (Parent-teacher conferences)
11/12 - NO STUDENT ATTENDANCE - (Parent-teacher conferences)
11/24, 25, 26 - NO STUDENT ATTENDANCE - Thanksgiving Break
SAVE THE DATE:
10/23 Tentative - Bednarcik Fun Run
12/4 - Bulldog Holiday Breakfast and Craft Show
Important! Fall Picture Retakes
Last chance to get a picture for the yearbook.
WE'VE GOT TALENT! SIGN UP TO SHOW YOUR TALENT!
The Talent Show is coming! Whatever your talent may be, the Bednarcik Talent Club is the time to shine like the star that you are! If you are interested, please join the Talent Club Classroom for the permission slip and for more information:
CHECK OUT OUR BEDNARCIK SPIRIT WEAR STORE!
The Bednarcik Store is now open. Check us out! Get decorated with the Bednarcik Bulldog!
BUY YOUR YEARBOOK NOW FOR A DISCOUNTED PRICE!
Retain your child’s precious memories for many years to come, with the 2021-2022 Bednarcik Yearbook! Buy your yearbook now for the cheapest price all year. Yearbooks are $27 through October 22, so this steal won’t last long. ****Customize**** your child’s yearbook to make it even more special, and earn four free icons. Make sure to take advantage of this amazing opportunity, and go buy your yearbook today at jostens.com. See flyer for more information.
~~~~~~~~~~~NOTES FROM NURSE DECAPUA~~~~~~~~~~~
Parents, please use this button to report any positive case of Covid-19 or notify us if your student has been a close contact of someone who has had a positive test. Direct reporting from families helps us to get accurate information and helps with follow-up that is required. You can find this link on the SD308 district website or on the school websites. All families and staff may access this form.
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CHEER TEAM
WHAT TO WEAR
IN-PERSON EXPECTATIONS
Free Meals for All Students this Year
School Meals Announcement – August 12, 2021
Community Unit School District 308 is excited to announce participation in the Seamless Summer Option (SSO) for School Year 2021-22. Meals will be available at no cost to all enrolled students. SSO is administered by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). SSO is traditionally a program option for schools during the summer but flexibilities due to the pandemic make it available for the upcoming year. Through SSO, all enrolled students qualify to receive a free breakfast and lunch each school day. The district will not be offering ala carte items initially, while logistical challenges are worked out with social distancing at lunch and the use of non-traditional lunchroom spaces. There is no process to enroll, meals will simply be made available to all students, lunch menus can be viewed online.
SSO meals are a healthy balanced selection of grains, vegetables, milk, fruits, and protein foods. Check out this MyPlate Guide to School Lunch and MyPlate Guide to School Breakfast!
Non-Discrimination Statement
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
Letters About Literature
Letters About Literature is a statewide reading and writing promotion. Students in grades 4 – 12 are invited to read a book of their choice, reflect on it, and write a personal letter to its author explaining the impact this work had on them. There are three writing levels based on the student’s grade in school:
Level I - Grades 4 - 6
Level II - Grade 7 & 8
Level III - Grades 9 - 12
There is one winning letter selected per Level. Winners receive a cash prize and a plaque from the Illinois Secretary of State. Teachers of the winners receive a certificate and a cash prize for the school to purchase books for the school library.
Runners Up from each Level receive certificates.
HOW TO ENTER
Written submissions will be accepted for all ages until the entry deadline of December 15, 2021. Attach a completed entry form to each entry and send via US Mail or Email.
Mail to:
Letters About Literature
Competition Level (Indicate Level 1, 2 or 3 on the envelope)
Illinois Center for the Book
300 South Second Street
Springfield, IL 62701
EMAIL to:
*in the subject line include:
LAL, Competition Level (1, 2 or 3), School Name and City
State winners will be formally announced in May 2022.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Other information about the program is available at the Letters About Literature page of the Illinois Center for the Book website including:
******** YOUR INPUT MATTERS TO US! *********
Please take the opportunity to share your comments about our firsts week of school. We'd love to hear from you! Click here to tell us.
The 2021-2022 Bednarcik PTO Board
Mandy Doy: President
Jill Marchis: Vice President
Wendy Magana: Treasurer
Julie Hogrefe: Recording Secretary
You can contact us anytime at BednarcikPTO@gmail.com
JOIN the PTO here: https://tinyurl.com/Bednarcik-PTO-Membership
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the PTO?
Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is composed of parents, teachers, and staff working together to better our school and foster relationships throughout the school community.
What do we do?
We assist the school with providing innovative teaching resources for our kiddos. We plan fun events to bring families into the school throughout the year such as the 6th grade ice cream social and the 8th grade dance. We support our teachers and staff with appreciation events. We work with our school administrators to collaborate on school events and help to staff those events.
Who can join?
If you have a child at our school, you can.
Membership fees help to pay for all of the fun events and innovative teaching resources we assist the school with throughout the year. We also host fundraisers to help.
What if I am not able to help at the school, can I still join?
Absolutely. We ask for volunteers throughout the year but there is no minimum requirement to be a member. We’re glad to have your support in whatever form you are able.
Do I have to attend meetings to join?
No. We would love you to be there to help us plan and to provide feedback on the things we are doing, but it is not a requirement of membership.
Bednarcik Junior High School Contact Information
Erica Deren-Principal Secretary
Push Coin, School Lunch and School Fees
ederen@sd308.org (630) 636-2509
Melissa Kiliszewski-Attendance Secretary
Attendance
Automated Attendance Line (630) 636-2501
Mkiliszewski@sd308.org (630) 636-2516
Kim Goodall-Registrar
Registration, Withdrawals, Change of Address
Kgoodall@sd308.org (630) 636-2517
Laura DeCapua-Nurse
Ldecapua@sd308.org (630)636-2502
Mary Konken-Counselor A-LE
Academics
mkonken@sd308.org (630)636-2523
Steve Haynes-Counselor LH-Z
Academics
shaynes@sd308.org 630-636-2514
Email: seestaffdirectoryabove@sd308.org
Website: www.sd308.org/bednarcik
Location: 3025 S. Eola Road, Aurora, IL, USA
Phone: (630)636-2500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bednarcik308/