Danielle Fogle, a Hall Elementary School fifth-grader, won first place in the Dist. 129 civic oration contest on April 24 at Greenman School.
Alanis Romero of Goodwin and Heather Hartman of Freeman finished second and third. The top two now advance to state-level competition.
Each of the 11 contestants had won earlier competition at their individual elementary schools. Other contestants were: Meridith Teuscher, Fearn; Aron Bartoszek, Greenman; Rebekah Farnum, Hill; Alma Luna, Lincoln; Jennifer Abell, McCleery; Damian Castaneda, Nicholson; Mireya Tavizon, Schneider and Alyssa Carlini, Smith.
Modern Woodmen of America sponsors the annual contest. Judging the speeches were George Peternel, associate director of Northwestern University’s Center for Talent Development; Jo Rydland, retired gifted-education teacher; and Mike Chapin, Dist. 129 community and alumni relations director.
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Thursday, March 20, 2008 — 6:20:00 PM
State Physical Examination Change Affects 2008-09 Sixth-Graders
A new Illinois law has been passed that changes the requirements for school physical examinations.
Beginning in the fall of 2008, school physical examinations are required to enter kindergarten, sixth and ninth grades. Previously a school physical examination was required to enter fifth grade.
Students who had a physical in preparation for school entry into fifth grade in the fall of 2007 may use that physical for entry into sixth grade for the fall of 2008.
There is no longer a requirement for a fifth-grade physical. However, all students entering fifth-grade must have proof of the series of Hepatitis B vaccines. If a student does not have proof of this series, the parents will be notified individually by the health office.
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Thursday, March 20, 2008 — 5:59:00 PM
Dist. 129 Preschool Screenings Begin in April
District 129 is offering free preschool screenings for all children who are age three by April 1, 2008 and all three- and four-year-old children whose fifth birthday is after September 1, 2008.
Space is limited to the first 50 children at each school screening site.
McCleery, 3-6 p.m., April 3
Nicholson, 12-3 p.m., April 4
Smith, 3-6 p.m., April 8
Hill, 3-6 p.m., April 10
Goodwin, 3-6 p.m.,April 15
Schneider, 12-3 p.m., April 16
Greenman, 3-6 p.m., April 17
Freeman, 3-6 p.m., April 22
Hall, 3-6 p.m., April 24
Fearn, 3-6 p.m., April 29
Lincoln, 12-3 p.m., April 30
Tests are given for vision, hearing, social skills, language, movement and thinking skills. For information, call 630-301-5016.
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Tuesday, March 18, 2008 — 9:44:00 AM
A Los Padres De Estudiantes Ee 4to y 5to Curso
A los padres de estudiantes de 4to y 5to curso,
Se ha acaba de pasar una nueva ley en Illinois que cambia los requerimientos para los exámenes físicos escolares.
Empezando en otoño del 2008 se requerirá exámenes físicos escolares para poder entrar en Kindergarten, 6tocurso, y 9no curso. (Previamente se requería un examen físico escolar para entrar 5to curso.)
Los estudiantes que han tenido un examen físico en preparación para la entrada escolar de 5to curso para el otoño del 2007, pueden usar ese examen físico para la entrada de 6to curso para el otoño del 2008.
Ya no se requiere un examen físico para 5to curso. Sin embargo, todos los estudiantes que entren a 5to curso tienen que tener una prueba de las series de vacunas de Hepatitis B. Si su estudiante no tiene prueba de esas series se le notificara individualmente por la oficina de salud de su escuela.
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Friday, February 29, 2008 — 10:55:00 AM
Reminder to Vote: Special Congressional Election March 8
On Saturday, March 8, there is a special election to select the candidate who will fill the vacancy for 14th Congressional District Representative.
The two candidates appear on the ballot in this order: Jim Oberweis, Republican, and Bill Foster, Democratic.
You can vote early through Monday, March 3. To find out where to vote early,
“A share in the sovereignty of the state, which is exercised by the citizens at large, in voting at elections is one of the most important rights of the subject, and in a Republic ought to stand foremost in the estimation of the law. “
-- Alexander Hamilton
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Tuesday, November 06, 2007 — 11:02:00 AM
A Letter From Superintendent Rydland Concerning MRSA
Dear District 129 Parents and Staff:
Today we have confirmed student cases of MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) at Fearn Elementary School and West Aurora High School. MRSA is a bacterium that is resistant to some antibiotics commonly used to treat infections. We have been in contact with the Kane County Health Department and are following all of their recommendations. Cleaning procedures have taken place as recommended by the health department. We clean our schools daily according to these procedures using disinfectant products that kill bacteria including MRSA.
Good hygiene both at home and at school can reduce the risk of infection. We are committed to these practices in all of our schools.
Practice Good Personal Hygiene Keep your hands clean Practice frequent hand washing with soap and water Use an alcohol hand gel when soap and water are not available Bathe/shower with soap each day Avoid sharing personal items (examples include towels, soap, razors, deodorant, lip balms, clothing and uniforms) Keep cuts and scrapes clean and covered with a clean, dry bandage Avoid contact with other people’s wounds and bandages See health care provider about non-healing wounds
Additional Guidelines for Sports Participants Keep cuts and scrapes clean and covered with clean, dry bandages Keep equipment clean Wash uniforms frequently Don’t store wet, dirty clothing in lockers Bathe/shower with soap after every sports practice or competition Athletes with draining wounds or infections should not participate in practices or games until the wound has stopped draining
The health of our students is a priority. We will continue to implement cleaning and personal hygiene practices that reduce the risk of transmission of infections in school. If you would like additional information about MRSA see our web site: www.sd129.org/MRSA.htm
Thank you for your help in promoting good hygiene practices at home and school.
Dr. Jim Rydland, Superintendent of Schools jrydland@sd129.org 630-740-9303 (Cell Phone)
