Bednarcik Bulldog Blast
October 14, 2021
Notes From Our Principal...
ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT
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BEING PREPARED FOR A DAY @ SCHOOL
Items to include are: notebooks, binders, pens, pencils, Chromebooks & chargers, water bottles, gym clothes/shoes, eye glasses, lunches & anything else needed.
This will prepare them for the future & success down the road. Thank you for your time spent on this preparation with your child.
Upcoming Events and Important Dates
10/29 - Halloween Dance (See Above)
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:
4/2022 - Bednarcik PTO FUN RUN will take place in April to coincide with our 20 year Anniversary Event
12/4 - Bulldog Holiday Breakfast and Craft Show
WE HAVE AN ACTIVITY BUS! SEE BELOW
Starting Thursday, September 9 we will have an Activity Bus that picks students up from Bednarcik @ 4:30. Students can meet the bus @ Door 4. This Activity Bus will run every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. The idea behind this is to open up more after school opportunities for students who may not have a ride home. The bus drops off students at 6 locations so students still may need to walk a little from the drop off to home.
Students do not need to sign up for the bus. They can expect to find it @ Door 4 when they leave their club/activity. Students who play sports will be able to communicate to their coach and be excused from practice if/when they need to use the Activity Bus.
ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK NOW!
Order a yearbook and check it off your list with a limited time offer. Get four free icons (valued at $16.00) when you upgrade the cover by adding a student name for $8.00
Offer ends Friday, October 22, 2021.See the flyer for a QR code that takes you directly to jostens.com
The yearbook theme this year is Together.
Congratulations to our cover design winners Ava Pinelli and Ali Eldredge.
SCIENCE OLYMPIAD TEAM
Have you ever wanted to solve a crime? Build a large catapult to launch objects over a wall? Like building rockets, bridges or planes? Then the Science Olympiad Team is perfect for you. The team competes in 23 events such as crime scene investigation, disease detective, storm the castle, sounds of music and more! We meet Tuesdays after school until 4:30 pm to start, and more frequently as we near the competition in late February/early March. Information and application are found on Ms. Truemper’s website and all applications are due by Friday October 15th. Join our award winning team today!
WE NEED YOUR HELP ~ LRC MAKERS SPACE
WE NEED: Empty cereal boxes and pop boxes
In the LRC Maker Space students will be creating handheld minecraft inspired "torches." This will be done during student study halls or lunch hours. The student must sign up through the LRC classroom. The cost of this activity is $2 to cover the cost of the bulb, battery, conductive tape and binder clip needed to complete it. The $2 and a cereal/pop box must be turned into the LRC by Friday, Oct. 22nd. Students will be making their "torch" on Monday, Oct. 25th and Oct. 26th.
SCIENCE BOWL TEAM
Science Bowl Team begins Oct 18. FIll out the application today.
What is the name of the atomic process that provides the energy for a star to shine? ANSWER: FUSION If you knew this answer or if you are someone who knows a lot of random science facts, are good at memorizing info or are a math problem solving wizard, join the Bednarcik Science Bowl Team as we prepare to compete in a rapid fire quiz show competition. Last year we made it to the National Finals and hope to qualify again this year. Information and application are found on Ms. Truemper webpage, or click on the links on the school webpage. Applications open through October 15. We meet on Mondays after school starting October 18.
NOTES FROM THE NURSE
~DUE TOMORROW~ OCT 15th~
ALL PHYSICALS & IMMUNIZATIONS for NEW STUDENTS & 6th GRADE
THESE FORMS MUST BE TURNED IN TO ATTEND SCHOOL
NOTES FROM NURSE DECAPUA
USE THIS BUTTON
PHYSICALS & IMMUNIZATIONS DEADLINE SOON
All 6th grade and New Student physicals and immunizations must be turned in PRIOR to October 15th.
October 15th is EXCLUSION DAY and there are no exceptions. Students will be sent home if they are still missing this paperwork.
We want to keep our kids in school. Please turn in any missing documentation into the school nurse ASAP.
Drs offices have been very busy. Schedule now if you are still needing to see your doctor.
Here are links for the Illinois Child Health Exam form and Religious Exemption forms.
NOTES FROM THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
7TH & 8TH GRADE BASKETBALL TRYOUTS
7th & 8th Boys Basketball tryouts will begin on Monday, October 25th from 3:10-5:00 pm. You must be registered on 8to18 and have a current sports physical turned in to the nurse in order to try out.
Athletics website link- https://bednarcikjr.8to18.com/
7th grade coach- Sarah Keating SKeating@sd308.org
8th grade coach- Jason Senffner JSenffner@sd308.org
2021 WRESTLING INFORMATION
BEDNARCIK ~ ATHLETICS UPDATE
REMOTE LEARNING ~ ONLY FOR STUDENTS ON QUARANTINE
While it is great that some students/families are trying to access learning while not in school, Remote Learning (Goolge Meets) is only intended for students quarantined by 308. Students that are on vacation or out sick (other than COVID) may stay engaged by looking in Google Classrooms. However, thy are not able to Remote into classes.
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
PARENT UPDATE: FASTBRIDGE TESTING
Understanding FastBridge Benchmark Scores - Click this link to learn more about the assessment and what the scores indicate.
WHAT TO WEAR
We encourage students to show their style, but undergarments & midriff should be covered. Messages should be positive and legal. Students will have to sit on the floor at times, so dress for several activities.
IN-PERSON EXPECTATIONS
MONTHLY POSITIVE TIKTOK CHALLENGES
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:
ENCOURAGE BEDNARCIK STAFFERS
YOUR INPUT MATTERS TO 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/