October 27, 2017 | Vol. 1 No. 2
LISLE 202 "POINTS OF PRIDE"
Lisle District 202 is pleased to present the District eNewsletter, "Points of Pride." Each month we will share information and celebrations with our community as part of our commitment to providing a "window into the schools" of Lisle 202. We invite you to read on and take a look at what's happening here in the Pride of Lions!
SPOTLIGHT ON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
Lisle 202 strives to help our students develop both academically and social -emotionally. Take a look at some of the ways our students are growing.
Students Learn Life Skills Through
Learn more about the new K-5 Math Curriculum, Bridges In Mathematics
POINTS OF PRIDE
AUTHOR VISIT
Eric Litwin, author of the children's book series "Pete the Cat", visited our elementary students to share his love for reading and special approach to motivating young readers through repetition, music, and FUN! Mr. Litwin also entertained families at the Tate Woods Reading Night! Thank you to Mr. Litwin , the LEHSO for making this event possible, and to all the families who joined us to celebrate reading!
SPECIAL OLYMPIANS FINISH STRONG
On Sunday October 22nd, five Lisle 202 Special Olympics Athletes competed and five Lisle Senior High Buddies participated in the Regional Floor Hockey Competition at Hersey High School in Arlington Heights. Take a look at our medal winners and state qualifiers here! Congratulations to all our athletes!
EPIC CODING QUEST
Epic school coding battle? Lisle High School Computer Science students were up for the challenge! Recently, students were tasked with writing/coding an Epic Quest program in Python computer programming language. Click here to learn more and play the games!
#ONECOMMUNITY IN ACTION
One goal in Lisle 202 is to help our students recognize that Lisle is part of a larger community and we have opportunities to help others both near and far.
Take a look at some of the ways our students worked to support others!
Jake's Touchdown
Lisle Junior High School's Jake S. had the game of his life! Take a look at how his story touched the hearts and minds of the Lisle 202 community and beyond!
Eye on the Environment
Mrs. Neustadt's class is working to help the environment by collecting markers to recycle for the Crayola Color Cycle Program. Markers are still being collected. Learn more here!
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Board of Education Seat Filled
Lisle Community School District 202 welcomes Daniel Helderle to the Board of Education. After careful consideration of interested and qualified candidates, the Board appointed Mr. Helderle to replace member Anne Blaeske who resigned at the end of last month. Learn more here.
Board of Education Meeting Information
The 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. We invite you to stay current with school district business by visiting the Lisle 202 website.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
Early Dismissal and Non-Attendance Days
Friday, November 3rd - Early Dismissal day for students for a School Improvement Day
Monday, November 20th - Grades K-5 ONLY - Early Dismissal - Parent-Teacher Conferences
Tuesday, November 21st - Grades K-5 ONLY - No School - Parent-Teacher Conferences
Wednesday, November 22 - Friday, November 24th - No School in observance of Thanksgiving
School Visitor Procedures
As part of our continued efforts to maintain safe and secure learning environments, all visitors will be asked to present a photo ID upon entering the school buildings. Thank you for your assistance in keeping our students safe!
Elementary Classroom Halloween Parties
Classroom Halloween Parties will be on Tuesday, October 31st.
School Programs
Wednesday, November 1st - Lisle High School Band Concert with Benet, 7pm
Thursday, November 2nd - Fourth Grade Learning/Music Fair, 6:30pm
Thursday, November 9th - LJHS Veteran's Day Concert, 7pm
College Night 2017
To assist our families navigate the college planning process, Lisle High School would like to invite Sophomore -Senior families to College Night 2017 on November 2, 2017 from 7-9:30 pm. This is a great night planned to be filled with wonderful information about the college admission process, financial aid, and basic college facts. Please click here to learn more and complete the registration form.
LHS Fall Play: "It's a Wonderful Life"
Come enjoy Lisle High School's presentation of the classic "It's a Wonderful Life."
Thursday, November 16th-Saturday, November 18th, 7pm
Parent-Teacher Conferences - Grades PreK-5
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Monday, November 20th and Tuesday, November 21st. Information on when and how to complete online sign-up for conferences will be shared soon.
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