Bednarcik Bulldog Blast
November 4, 2021
Notes From Our Principal...
ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT
In a time when so much with school is different than what we have done in the past, we are all adapting to not having hard copies of planners and assignment notebooks. We are looking at this as a great opportunity to teach students life-long skills and opening their world to a whole new set of digital tools. Google Calendar has replaced the planners that used to be provided for students. We have a set of guiding expectations to help with this transition. This is just one part of a successful organization system. Some students have found success with their own version of a planner and may choose to continue with that. We are proud of them for adapting to what works for them. Teachers will continue to refer to Google Calendar in classes but these students are welcome to make the adjustments needed for a system they found that works for them.
IAR PARENT PORTAL
Information on the Parent Portal are in these letters.
UPCOMING EVENTS & IMPORTANT DATES
Upcoming Events and Important Dates
11/4 - PTO Meeting 7p @ Bednarcik
11/11 - 5 - hour Student Attendance (Parent-teacher conferences)
11/11 - HONORING OUR VETERANS~~ Thank you!
11/12 - NO STUDENT ATTENDANCE - (Parent-teacher conferences)
11/16 - Future Panthers Night (8th Grade Students) Click here for more information
11/18 - Future Wolves Night (8th Grade Students) Click here for more information
11/24, 25, 26 - NO STUDENT ATTENDANCE - Thanksgiving Break
12/4 - 3rd Annual Bednarcik Craft Show & Pancake Breakfast
SAVE THE DATE:
4/2022 - Bednarcik PTO FUN RUN will take place in April to coincide with our 20 year Anniversary Event
ATTENTION 8TH GRADERS!
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES INFORMATION
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES NOVEMBER 11TH & 12TH
BEDNARCIK CARE CLOSET
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.
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3RD ANNUAL CRAFT SHOW & PANCAKE BREAKFAST
On December 4th from 9:00a - 4:00p, Bednarcik PTO will partnering with Wolf Crossing Elementary for the 3rd Annual Craft Show. There will be a Pancake Breakfast from 9:00a - 11:00a. Santa will be available for photos 9:00a - 11:00a. There will be raffles, concessions and MORE!
Vendors can submit their applications to https://forms.gle/onSunkGAyN3Geqj49
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 they are late due to an appointment, students need to submit an excuse from their doctor stating the day and time they were seen.
3. 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.
FROM THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
JOIN OUR INTRAMURAL SPORTS! SIGN UP HERE!
It is a wonderful thing to keep your students active ~ join our intramural sports to keep them moving. Register your student here.
FIND YOUR CREATIVE CORNER
THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS! ~ FROM MAKERS SPACE
MORE FUN IN MAKERS SPACE!
SCIENCE OLYMPIAD TEAM
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.
NOTES FROM THE NURSE
NOTES FROM NURSE DECAPUA
USE THIS BUTTON
REMOTE LEARNING ~ ONLY FOR STUDENTS ON QUARANTINE
BEDNARCIK INFO CENTER
WHAT TO WEAR
IN-PERSON EXPECTATIONS
PARENT UPDATE: FASTBRIDGE TESTING
Understanding FastBridge Benchmark Scores - Click this link to learn more about the assessment and what the scores indicate.
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.
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/