Bednarcik Bulldog Blast
February 24, 2022
Notes from Principal
Kids who do choose to have breakfast in the AM will be expected to stay in the Cafeteria until 8:00.
WE NEED YOUR HELP! 5ESSENTIALS SURVEY
ALMOST THERE... we need 50 more families to complete the survey!
We want your feedback! Click here to take the Annual 5Essentials Parent Survey. This survey can be completed by any parent, guardian, or caregiver with a child at Bednarcik and it should take you no more than 10 minutes to complete. When searching for Bednarcik, please use Kendall as the county since our District office is located in Kendall County.
Upcoming Events and Important Dates
3/4/22 - NO SCHOOL - Teacher Institute Day
3/11/22 - Spring Pictures (during PE/Health Class)
3/15/22 - NO SCHOOL - Teacher Institute Day
3/23 - 3/24/22 - SCHOOL IN SESSION - Parent Teacher Conferences
3/28 - 4/1/22 - NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
SAVE THE DATE:
4/29/2022 - Bednarcik 20th year Anniversary Event
5/13/2022 - Tentative - 8th Grade Dance
5/25/2022 - Tentative - OUTDOOR 8th Grade Promotion Event
5/26/2022 - Tentative - OUTDOOR 8th Grade Promotion Event Rain Day
NO NAME CALLING WEEK ~ ORDER YOUR BRACELET
Please fill out the form to order a wristband for No Name Calling Week at Bednarcik which will be held March 21-25. No Name Calling Week will focus on kindness, social awareness and bully prevention. During this week, we will have a Spirit Week, raffles, and Daily Kindness Challenges all with the goal to make Bednarcik a kinder and safer place for all students. We will wear our bracelets the week of March 21-25 as a daily reminder that we pledged to spread kindness this week. Bracelets are $2 each - money will be collected during lunch periods the week of 2/21-2/25. Everyone who purchases a wristband will receive 3 raffle tickets to be entered into our daily raffles during No Name Calling Week.
DEADLINE APPROACHING FOR NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY
PARENTS/STUDENTS ~ HEADPHONES ARE NEEDED FOR IAR TESTING! MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THEM IN YOUR LOCKER READY TO GO!
CHECK THIS OUT! BRUNO'S BOOKSHELF by STUDENT SERVICES
Do you need a book to read? Then check out Bruno's Bookshelf, the new Bednarcik Little Free Library! This is a place where students can find books. Bruno’s Bookshelf is located near Student Services, and it was made by the School’s SLAM Club. This will be open year-round, so there is plenty of time to take a book or donate a book. So go get a book if you can. Please bring any book donations to Dr. Kraus in room 1261 or Mrs. Shumate in room 1258.
DO YOU NEED VOLUNTEER SERVICE HOURS?
Homestead Elementary PTA is hosting our Fun Fair on Saturday, March 19th, and we need your time and talent!! We cannot do this event without our amazing community of volunteers! Click on the link below for the Sign-Up Genius. Deadline to submit is Wednesday, March 9th. Mark your calendar and volunteer today!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b094eadac2fa7f49-homestead
ATTENTION ALL 7th GRADERS & THEIR FAMILIES
There are many advantages to joining the AVID Elective in junior high. You will learn skills and strategies that will prepare you for high school and college. Within your schedule, you will participate in collaborative study groups, receive the encouragement and support to enroll in rigorous classes, learn study and organizational skills, strengthen your writing skills, and make lasting friendships with your peers. The AVID class, coupled with your hard work, will enable you to be more successful in junior high, high school, and beyond. The skills you learn in the AVID Elective will continue to help you build your record of accomplishment.
Unfortunately, the AVID Elective is not available to everyone. There is a selection process outlined below. This is a unique opportunity for you to apply to be part of the AVID elective class at Bednarcik for your 8th grade year. What do our current AVID 8 students have to say:
What do our current AVID 8 students have to say:
Selection Process:
- Please view the informational materials - AVID at Bednarcik
- If you are interested in continuing with the selection process, please complete the application below. It is due Monday, March 7.
- AVID Application - This application can only be accessed by the student through their SD308 account.
If you or your parent/guardian have additional questions, please contact the AVID Coordinator, Maggie Sadler. The AVID Team looks forward to working with you through this journey.
Additionally, we will be hosting a Virtual Q & A on Wednesday, March 2 at 7:00pm.
Please join us to ask any additional questions. LINK
Sincerely,
Maggie Sadler
630.636.2571
NOTES FROM THE NURSE
SCHEDULE YOUR NEXT PHYSICAL!
Now is a great time to call your Doctor's office to schedule your student's next physical exam! If it has been a year and your child needs a physical, an exam now will meet requirements for the next school year and can be turned in now. Offices tend to be less busy at this time of year, use this to your advantage!
TEST POSITIVE FOR COVID-19? FOLLOW THESE STEPS
2. THEN, click this link to report it to SD308's health department.
REMOTE LEARNING ~ ONLY FOR STUDENTS ON QUARANTINE
NEWS FROM THE LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER
COMING SOON ~ SPRING PICTURES ~ MARCH 11TH
DON'T FORGET THIS...........
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
If you still need to order a yearbook, please click the link below!
ORDER YEARBOOK
ATTENDANCE REMINDERS
Remember to call your student out of school using the Attendance Line 630-636-2501
1. Students need to be called out of school even for a late arrival.
2. If your student is on REMOTE LEARNING and CAN NOT attend REMOTE LEARNING, you must call them into the attendance line.
3. If they are late due to an appointment, students need to submit an excuse from their doctor stating the day and time they were seen.
4. If your student is participating in a sport, they must be in attendance for at least 3.5 hours of instructional time to participate and attend a game.
5. If you receive a TEXT from your student that they are not feeling well in school, please call the school nurse before proceeding to the school. ALL students need to be evaluated by the school nurse before leaving.
REQUESTED ITEMS - FOR SCIENCE CLASSROOMS
The Science Department is looking for help collecting supplies for some upcoming labs.
Empty 2 Liter plastic pop bottles
Empty 1 Liter SmartWater brand plastic bottles
Bottles can be brought to Ms. Truemper's classroom or dropped off at the office.
BEDNARCIK INFO CENTER
CELL PHONE REMINDERS
Since the start of the year we have had the expectation for phones to not be used within the building unless students ask staff for a specific reason. We need to revisit this expectation as a community and bring more attention to cell phones in bathrooms and locker rooms. Both areas are private and students need to feel safe while in those locations. We have to protect the privacy for all students and it cannot be up for interpretation by staff to determine what a student was doing on their phone. Therefore, if a student is found on their phone in the bathroom or locker rooms the following consequences will be enforced:
First time: Phone turned into the office and the student can pick it up at the end of the day.
Second Time: Phone will be turned into the office and a family member will need to pick it up when available.
Third time +: Phone will be turned into the office and family will have a meeting with staff.
*Student taking pictures/video or open cameras will receive additional consequences.
PARENT PICKUP & DROP OFF
DO NOT ENTER OR EXIT FROM or ONTO WOLF CROSSING ROAD WHEN PICKING UP OR DROPPING OFF STUDENTS. NO EXCEPTIONS
ENTER & EXIT OFF OF EOLA ROAD ONLY TO BEDNARCIK
DO NOT PARK IN STAFF PARKING LOT TO WAIT FOR YOUR STUDENT AFTER SCHOOL!
We understand the line is long. Keep in mind there are bus routes for students to take in lieu of parents picking up & dropping off in this line.
MUSLIM PRAYER TIME
WHAT TO WEAR
IN-PERSON EXPECTATIONS
FASTBRIDGE RESULTS ARE AVAILABLE
Understanding FastBridge Benchmark Scores - Click this link to learn more about the assessment and what the scores indicate.
BEDNARCIK CARE CLOSET
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:
SURVEYS & ENCOURAGEMENTS
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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/