A Message from Superintendent Dr. Khelghati |
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During this incredibly difficult time, we offer our heartfelt condolences as we join with our neighbors in Plainfield to mourn the senseless death of a young child, and the terrible injuries sustained by his mother this past weekend.
As an SD308 community, we are committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning environment for all students. We want to use this time to reassure each and every student that they belong here and that they are valued and loved. We are one community, united in our desire to support all students.
When a tragedy occurs close to home, it can really shake us, especially during a time of increased and ongoing issues in the Middle East. There are no soundbites or quick assessments that can be made, given the tremendous loss of life and complexity of what is happening. In our communities here in 308, we must seek to learn and understand each other. Furthermore, our students need to feel the reassurances of love and fairness.
Please reach out to your school principals and staff if your student or family needs extra support. We have counselors in each school available to help provide reassurance and resources as we navigate through this trying time. In addition, here are some online resources from the National Association of School Psychologists that may be helpful to your family in guiding conversation.
Please know that the safety of our students and staff is always our top priority, and every concern is handled seriously. Remember to always speak up if you hear or see anything concerning.
We send our deepest condolences to those mourning the loss of this young child. We remain hopeful for peace and healing across our world. |
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Important Dates in October |
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| History Month: Filipino American, German-American Heritage Month, LGBTQ Awareness Month: Cybersecurity, National Disability Employment, Dyslexia, Breast Cancer October is National: Bullying Prevention Month; Principal Month; Physical Therapy Month; Arts & Humanities Month
October 13-18: 10th Annual Food Drive- $1= 8 Items! Please donate to help today! October 16: Board Advisory: Finance & Facilities Committee Meeting, 5pm at DAC
October 16-20: #ThanksAPrincipal Celebrate Principal Appreciation Week! October 18: Community CHAT: “Managing Feelings, When the Seasons Change!”
October 19-20: Crosstown General Tickets - On sale 10/19 through 10/20 at 3:00pm (2 tickets per purchase) https://gofan.co/app/school/IL67952 (OE) https://gofan.co/app/school/IL15618 (OH)
October 20: Crosstown Football Game and Food Drive Winners Announced October 23: Board of Education Meeting, 7pm, at Oswego East High School October 26: Mobile Food Pantry, 5-6:30pm at Old Traughber
October 26: Parent/Teacher Conferences, 5 Hour Student attendance (No Early Childhood) October 27: Parent/Teacher Conferences, No Student Attendance October 30: Policy & Legislative Committee Meeting, 5pm at DAC |
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10th Annual Fill It Up Food Drive
We are in the final two days of the Food Drive Collection! Each year we are so proud to be the single largest donation for the Kendall County Community Food Pantry, which serves over 2,000 area families each week! Year after year we break our record, having an incredible impact on the assurance of food to our neighbors in need.
We need your help! Our numbers are tracking far behind last year’s total! For each $1 donated, 8 items can be purchased using the pantry’s buying power, so for each $1 you donate, your child’s school will receive a credit of 8 items towards the competition total.
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| When we all do a little, it adds up to A LOT! |
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Last year’s winners were: - Churchill Elementary (Grand Champion and Elementary Winner)
- Bednarcik (Junior High Winner)
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Oswego East (High School Winner)
We collected over 400,000 items and cash equivalent for the pantry last year, let’s work hard together to break that record! Impact Example:
If every student and staff member gave just $3 towards the drive, we would BREAK OUR RECORD with a nearly 500,000 item donation!!!
Please donate today, you can do so easily online here, choosing the school you’re supporting in the competition. HURRY! Collection ends TOMORROW!
SD 308 has now donated a total of 1,739,809 items to the KCCFP since starting the food drive! |
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Crosstown Football Game Information |
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Shuttle Information and Student Transportation Maps and additional information can be found here.
Bus transportation from remote school parking lots at Plank, Churchill & Oswego East. Service begins at 4:45 p.m. Return service will be available until 30 minutes after the end of the varsity game. The above link includes maps and a memo outlining the times and locations for team pick-ups and also shuttles open to all attendees from other parking areas. Parking at the school will be very difficult, shuttles are encouraged! Thanks to our bus drivers and transportation staff for their support!
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Parking and Post-Game Road Closures
Parking will be available in the North & South lots of OHS as well as at Eastview Elementary. Signage on Rt 71 will inform when the North lot is full & limited to drop off only. ADA accessible parking will be available in the North lot of OHS.
Travel routes will be limited out of the parking lots after the game: Fans exiting the OHS North lot & Eastview can only go North on Rt 71. Fans exiting the OHS South lot can only go South on Rt 71.
Fans exiting Stonehill Rd onto Wolf Rd can only go East on Wolf Rd. Officers & CSOs will be at intersections most affected by the increase in traffic to assist with traffic control. |
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Bus Driver Appreciation
Monday, October 23 is Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Across the state, a day is set aside to celebrate and thank those who drive and monitor our buses each day. These individuals start their day early, sometimes in very cold, rainy, and snowy weather, driving many miles to safely pick-up and drop-off our students across the 68 square miles that make up our district. We couldn’t do it without them!
Please join us in saying THANKS to our bus drivers and monitors! |
| #ThankAPrincipal National Principal Appreciation Week! Join with us in celebrating the tireless efforts of our amazing school leaders who do so much for our students, staff, and community! |
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Community Chat October 18th |
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| Our first meeting this year will be hosted on October 18th, open to all parents and staff. The topic is Managing Feeling when the Seasons Change.
The group is a circle of support, encompassing parental resilience and social connections. Learn more, and register online today! |
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New Dashboard with Live Traffic and Bus Route Delays
We are using a new website latebus.sd308.net where traffic alerts and bus route delays are posted live as they are available to the Transportation dispatch team. This quick resource helps when trying to determine if traffic, weather, or other factors are leading to a delay in bus routes, and keeps parents informed of estimated bus arrival times.
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Join Us!
SD 308 has numerous open positions throughout the district! Many positions don’t require previous experience and offer paid training. If you’d like to have the same schedule as your student, with holidays and weekends off, along with rewarding work and great benefits- look no further! Positions are available for full-time and part-time work. If you’re not sure what’s the best fit for you, our recruitment specialist would love to help! You can apply online anytime We look forward to hearing from you and working together!
SD 308 Recruitment Specialist: Sarah Lau, email: slau@sd308.org, phone: 630.636.4376 |
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Congratulations OHS Associate Director of Bands Mr.Schoenbach has been named a Top 25 Semi-Finalist for the Grammy Music Educator of the Year! Finalists will be announced in December- Good Luck!! |
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