December 2018 | Vol. 2 No. 5
❄️ Have a Wonderful Winter Break and a Happy New Year! ❄️
LISLE 202 "POINTS OF PRIDE"
Congratulations to the LJHS Conference Champion
Girls Basketball Team
Lisle 202 Named to the 9th Annual Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Roll
Learning Expo Builds Teachers' Tech at the Elementary Schools
Congratulations!
LHS' Coach Paul Parpet Named I-8 Conference Football Coach of the Year
#LionProud
SPOTLIGHT ON STUDENTS
Schiesher Supports Community Through Toys for Tots Collection
The Lisle 202 community's generosity is once again making a difference for our local families. Due to the generous contributions, over 50 Lisle families will receive care packages this holiday season. Thank you!
The Lisle 202 Fine Arts Shine During December Concerts
December is filled with the sweet sounds of music at the many concerts and events at each of our schools. Thank you to the talented musicians and our Fine Arts Departments for sharing the amazing music with our learning community!
BOARD APPROVES TAX ABATEMENT
The Board of Education approved total property taxes of $29,278,000 while also abating $580,000 of taxes related to outstanding bonds. The School District expects the net result to be a slight decrease in the average homeowner's tax bill next year. The School Board evaluated fifteen (15) different property tax scenarios and believed the option unanimously approved met the fiscal responsibility of the School District while also being sensitive to the financial needs of the community.
LISLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
How is construction progressing on the new Lisle Elementary School?
Over the past several months, construction crews have worked to erect the exterior structure of the building. It is now resembling the renderings of our future school!
When will the new school open?
We are pleased to share that the project continues to be on budget and is scheduled to open according to plan in August 2019.
What will happen to the current elementary buildings?
The Tate Woods building has been sold to Kindi Academy, a math and science academy. The Board of Education is currently considering options for the Schiesher building, but no decision has been made a this time.
Southwest view: The first floor will house the offices and main entry and the second floor will feature an outdoor learning space.
Southeast view: The cafeteria will offer students a vibrant, natural light-filled space to enjoy their lunch together.
Northwest view: The northwest side will house classrooms on the first and second floors. The bus loading zone is planned to parallel the building on this side.
SHARE YOUR INPUT ON THE
ILLINOIS 5-ESSENTIALS SURVEY
Please Help Us Grow!
Each year, Illinois conducts a climate survey called the 5Essentials Survey. Parents, students in Grades 4-12 and Teachers are invited to take the survey.
Please take a moment to complete this important survey! We need at least 20% participation at each school for the survey results to be counted.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Emergency School Closing Information
This past week we utilized our new mass communications system for Monday's school closing due to inclement weather. You should have received communications via email, phone, and text (if you have indicated a cell number in PowerSchool). If you did not receive a communication, please contact the District at info@lisle202.org. Thank you!
If you haven't had a chance yet, please take a moment to review school closing procedures on our website.
Substitute Teachers Needed
Lisle 202 is in need of qualified substitute teachers at all grade levels. Substitute teachers must have a valid teaching certificate. Please apply online here. For licensure information, please visit the Illinois State Board of Education Website.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Enough As They Are: Helping Girls (all Teens) Move Beyond the Impossible Standards of Success with Rachel Simmons
Today's teens may seem more successful yet they've also never struggled more with anxiety, stress and depression. Author Rachel Simmons exposes the dilemma of a narrow, unattainable vision of 'success', translates the toxic messages that teens have internalized, and provides the tools young people need to practice self-compassion, and pursue purpose to let them know they are enough as they are.
Tuesday, January 29th at College of DuPage @7pm and Wednesday, January 30th at the Marquardt School District 15 Admin Center @ 12pm. Learn more here.
Save the Date for Cabaret Night!
We'd like to invite you to the Lisle Band Parents Organization's (LBPO) 36th annual Cabaret Night on Saturday, February 16, 2019. Over the past thirty-five years, Cabaret Night has grown from a small event, featuring one Lisle High School Jazz Band, to what we now…one of the most successful fundraisers of the LBPO, featuring five Lisle student jazz groups, an alumni jazz band, soft drinks, light dinner choices, and desserts, PLUS dancing, raffles, and much more! Learn more here.
Save the Date for these upcoming events!
- Winter Break Begins - End of Day December 21st
- School Resumes - Monday, January 7th
- LHS Parent Night - January 17th
- Early Dismissal - January 18th
- NO SCHOOL, MLK Day - January 21st
BOARD OF EDUCATION
The Lisle 202 Board of Education is committed to providing information about the school district to the Lisle 202 community. Each month a Board Highlights summary and video recordings of the Board Finance Committee Meeting and the Regular Board Meeting are posted on our website approximately a week after the meetings. We invite you to stay current with school district business by visiting the Lisle 202 website.
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