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Thursday, November 19, 2009 — 9:58:00 AM
Market Day and Holiday Baking
Holiday baking time is right around the corner. Why not purchase your cookie dough from Market Day to make it a little easier on yourself and help our school at the same time? Also, with school holiday breaks coming up, it might be helpful to have extra easy snacks on hand for hungry kids. Some good ones to try are Li’l Bagel Dogs, Kraft Mac & Cheese Singles, or Snyder’s Snap Pretzels. Featured this month are some great last minute gifts! Be sure to check out all of the yummy selections at www.marketday.com. Orders for December are due online or at school no later than Thursday 12/3. Pick-up is on Monday 12/7 in the cafeteria hallway from 4:00-5:30. As always, thank you for supporting Herget Middle School!
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Monday, November 09, 2009 — 3:11:00 PM
West Aurora High School to Hold 3 Important Events for 8th-Grade Students
West Aurora High School is holding three important events this winter for members of next fall’s incoming freshman class.
·At 6 p.m. on Dec. 1, West High will provide important curriculum information to perspective freshmen and parents from public, private and parochial schools. These course offering descriptions will help in the selection of freshman-year electives at registration. Babysitting will be available at 5:45 p.m.
·On Jan. 28 and 29, West High guidance counselors will be at the public middle schools to complete their students’ high school registration.
·On March 9, West High hosts Freshman Orientation Night, which provides incoming freshmen with information on school activities. Students must be accompanied by their parents. The evening begins with a spaghetti dinner and school tours hosted by the A+ Foundation for West Aurora Schools. At 6:45 p.m. perspective students learn about athletic teams, academic clubs and performing arts groups, while parents are introduced to the booster club opportunities and the Parent, Teacher, Student Organization (PTSO).
For more information about these events, please contact Robbie Bilodeau, 630-301-5530 or rbilodeau@sd129.org.
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Monday, November 02, 2009 — 11:40:00 AM
Market Day Orders
November Market Day orders are due no later than Thursday 11/5/09. Don’t forget that November is Dessert Month! Just in time for the holidays! Check out all of the yummy options at www.marketday.com. Order three pies for the holidays and receive a free bag of coffee to go with your dessert! Please call or email Jen Huffstetler if you have any questions or are willing to volunteer. (630)301-5232 jhuffstetler@sd129.org
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Saturday, October 31, 2009 — 11:49:00 PM
Parent University Survey (Revised)
Greetings Parents and Guardians of our East and West Aurora students!
On Saturday, February 27, 2010 we will be hosting our first East/West Parent University. A Parent University is a collection of classes/workshops that parents, guardians and family members can attend to learn more about specific topics of interest.
This year, the East/West Parent University will take place at East Aurora High School from 8:00-4:00. Refreshments and child care will be provided throughout the day.
In order to best meet your needs, and design workshops/classes that will be most beneficial to you, we are asking you to complete a survey and to choose the topics that interest you most.
¡Saludos a los padres y tutores de nuestros estudiantes del Este y Oeste de Aurora! El sábado, 27 de febrero de 2010, auspiciaremos nuestra primera Universidad anual para padres del Este/Oeste. Una Universidad para padres es una colección de clases/talleres que los padres, tutores y miembros de la familia pueden asistir para aprender más sobre temas de interés específicos.
Para cumplir mejor sus necesidades y diseñar talleres/clases que serán beneficiosas para usted, le pedimos que complete esta encuesta y elija los temas de mayor interés para usted.
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Wednesday, October 28, 2009 — 12:34:00 PM
Kane Cancels Free Flu-Shot Clinics; Now Requires Appointments
The Kane County Health Department has canceled its scheduled Monday clinics due to the lack of vaccine. Because of the on-going nationwide vaccineshortage, the health department is not expecting to receive any shipments large enough in the foreseeable future to conduct the Community Clinics scheduled for Nov. 2 and Nov. 9.
In order to accommodate those who need the vaccine the most, the Health Department has established an appointment system for dispensing limited numbers of vaccinations. Kane County residents who fall into one of the priority groups can call the Appointment Line at (630) 444-3189 to schedule appointments for H1N1 vaccinations:
·pregnant women,
·persons who live with or provide care for infants aged <6 months (e.g., parents, siblings, and daycare providers),
·health-care and emergency medical services personnel
·persons aged 6 months--24 years
·persons aged 25--64 years who have medical conditions that put them at higher risk for influenza-related complications.
Vaccinations will be given at Health Department's offices, 1330 N. Highland Ave. in Aurora and 113 Grove Ave. in Elgin clinic locations on Mondays and Thursdays. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused. We believe there will be adequate vaccine for all those in priority groups, but it will take time. We appreciate your patience.
Paul Kuehnert
Executive Director
Kane County Health Department
1240 North Highland Ave.
Aurora, IL 60506
www.kanehealth.com
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Thursday, October 01, 2009 — 3:52:00 PM
Helpful information for parents about the H1N1 Swine flu now available from Kane Co. Health Department (Revised)
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Friday, September 11, 2009 — 10:59:00 AM
Operation Snowflake Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary (Revised)
Operation Snowflake is an ongoing program based on the belief that every child has the ability to make positive, healthy decisions about their lives if they are given up to date factual information and allowed to develop the skills that are necessary to help them understand themselves and the world around them.
Through the presentation of accurate information about the causes and consequences of drug use, young people can know the truth about these chemicals. Scare tactics aren’t necessary because the facts are scary enough. Information alone, however, is not enough. The development of skills in the areas of problem solving, decision-making, communication, assertiveness, and positive self-concept is an essential component to preventing the use of drugs. In addition, alternative ways to feel good, to have fun, and to cope with life’s problems are important to know.
On April 16th & April 17th Gary D. Jewel Middle School will be hosting its 10th Annual Operation Snowflake. Workshops that will be presented to the participants are: Anger Management, Teen Talk, Gang Awareness and Drugs/Alcohol. Download the form here.
The event will be a lock-in, meaning that the program will begin on April 16th at 5:00 pm and continue until April 17th at 2:00 pm, no one will be allowed to leave the facility until the conclusion of the event on April 17th. Each participant will receive a t-shirt, snacks during the event and breakfast/lunch catered. Cost of each participant is $20.00.
For more information about Operation Snowflake,
contact Officer John E. Ithal, Jewel Middle School
