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Did you register your child for the 2018-19 school year?
Thank you to all the families who registered their children for the 2018-19 school year in Yorkville CUSD 115. By registering, you help the district to start planning its classroom assignments and bus routing to ensure a smooth start to the school year!
If your child still needs to be registered, please
use the email you were sent with your "snapcode" (username and password) to access the
student registration system. If you did not receive the email, please check your spam folder before calling your child's school.
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Click the link at the bottom of this email to see the entire newsletter. Use the quick links
below to easily access all the newsletter topics.
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District 115 Community,
As yet another school year comes to a close, I am reminded how blessed we are to have such amazing community support for our staff and students. I am extremely grateful to the individuals who generously donate to the district/schools, volunteer in the classrooms, attend student activities and district-sponsored events, serve on district committees, and advocate for and serve as roles models to the district's 6,000 students. Like many districts across the country, District 115 will also recognize the dedication, passion, and tireless efforts of our employees this week. Please take a few minutes to reach out to a District 115 employee and let them know how much you appreciate their contributions to our wonderful school community.
The District 115 community is unique in its strong desire to preserve a small town community feel, while still providing an increasing number of students the innovative learning and extra-curricular opportunities that are so important to their future success. The District 115 Strategic Plan guides this continual improvement. As we now complete the second year of the three-year plan, we will ask our community for feedback on the progress we have made thus far in our four goal areas. In the coming weeks, keep an eye out for an email from the district about the survey, and please thoughtfully participate in the feedback process. Your input is critically important as we continue to advance education in our district.
Looking ahead to the 2018-19 school year, we will continue to expand learning opportunities for students, increase student access to technology at the primary level, increase the rigor of our curriculum, allow for greater flexibility in student/staff schedules at the secondary level, increase our engagement with parents/guardians, and provide more relevant parental education opportunities.
We will see the Dual Language program offered at two schools: Autumn Creek Elementary School (grades K-3) and Yorkville Intermediate School (grades 4-6). Also next school year, our Early Childhood program will be offered at Bristol and Circle Center Grade Schools and our Life and Academic Skills program (LASP) will be expanded at both Grande Reserve Elementary School and at the high school, as will the STARS program at Yorkville Middle School.
District 115's advancements and expansions are possible because of the incredibly talented and committed employees, caring and involved parents/guardians, and the continuously supportive businesses and community. Thank you to everyone for another successful year in District 115!
Have a very safe and relaxing summer.
Dr. Timothy M. Shimp
Superintendent of Schools
Yorkville CUSD 115
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May 2018
Click the link to view the complete
District 115 Calendar
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Board of Education Committee Meetings
7 p.m. | Yorkville High School |
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YHS Choir Concert
7:30 p.m | Yorkville Middle School Auditorium |
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YHS National Art Honor Society Art Show
5 p.m. | Yorkville High School Library |
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YHS Orchestra Concert
7:30 p.m. | Yorkville Middle School Auditorium |
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YHS Cabaret Night
7 p.m. | Yorkville High School Cafetorium |
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Graduation
6:30 p.m. | Northern Illinois University |
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Board of Education Meeting: CCGS Student Presentation; Retiree Recognition
7 p.m. | Yorkville High School Library |
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Special Education Meeting for Private/Home Schooled Students Details
5 p.m. | Yorkville High School Library |
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Last Day of School |
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Dr. Garrett Katula, Dr. Robert Brenart, Dr. Lynn Burks,
Jason Senffner, Ashley Shields, Tom Kozlowicz,
and Dr. Shawn Schumacher
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In Illinois, public education is the state's constitutional responsibility. The state delegates to local school boards the authority to govern school districts within the parameters set by state law. Boards of Education consist of seven school district residents elected to serve four-year terms without pay.
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What you need to know about the last Board of Education meeting
At the May meeting
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- approved the K-12 social studies curriculum revisions
- approved two blended courses for Yorkville Middle School students (eighth-grade social studies and seventh-grade health)
- approved online consumer management and government courses as part of the Yorkville High School 2018 summer school offerings
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- approved an increase to the special education teaching staff at Circle Center Grade School through the end of the school year
- approved 2 co-curricular hires and 5 co-curricular resignations
- approved 2 transfers, 2 retirements, 11
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esignations
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- approved the following hires: 3 administrators, 5 certified staff members, 1 non-certified staff member, and 28 summer school employees
- approved the tenure list and the 37 teachers who successfully completed their fourth year with District 115
- renewed the employee insurance benefits, which included a $49,811 reduction in dental claim costs
- approved the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund resolution
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- adopted the 2017-18 amended budget following the public hearing
- approved a three-year agreement with ATI for athletic training services
- approved the purchase of Cisco equipment from CDWG for $158,975.55 to support the district's Internet upgrade
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- heard from the staff and students from Yorkville Intermediate School about the activities occurring in their school as part of the Heart of the Fox recognition program
- viewed a presentation by the District 115 Organizational and Social Skills program, as an opportunity for awareness, education, and celebration
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Heart of the Fox
Right: Yorkville Intermediate School student presenters
To see the school presentation schedule or to nominate a District 115 employee or student for a Heart of the Fox internal recognition, please click on the link below.
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Upcoming Board of Education Meetings
Meetings of the Board of Education are typically scheduled on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. The schedule is sometimes altered to avoid conflicts with legal holidays or school vacations.
Schedule
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Agendas
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BOE Committee Meetings:
May 7 | 7 p.m. | YHS
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BOE Regular Meeting:
May 21 | 7 p.m. | YHS Library
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Can't make a me
eting but still want to follow along? Live updates of the Bo
ard meetings are posted on the district's Facebook and Twitter accou
nts. Click on the icons at the bottom of this email to follow these posts.
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Student Chromebooks to be collected this month
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Student Chromebooks and chargers will be collected by district technology staff on the following dates:
| Grade 4 |
May 24 |
During Math Class |
| Grades 7-11 |
May 24 |
During PE Class |
| Grade 12 |
May 15 |
During PE Class |
Parents/Guardians who purchased a district case for their child's Chromebook should remove and keep the case. These students will receive the same Chromebook model next school year to allow the cases to be re-used.
Technology staff will re-image and repair the Chromebooks this summer for redistribution to grades 4, 5, and 7-12 for the 2018-19 school year.
Questions can be directed to the district's Department of Technology at 630-553-4382.
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Parents invited to a FREE information night on May 30
During the summer months, drug usage increases for adolescents across the country.
A recent survey conducted by neighboring school districts revealed the significant need for a parent presentation related to preventing, recognizing, and treating opioid use in adolescents.
In order to support the community, District 115 is joining neighboring districts, the Kendall County Department of Public Health, and other organizations to provide a parent education night on May 30.
This free event will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Yorkville High School Library, 797 Game Farm Road, Yorkville. Attendees should park along the north side of the building and enter doors 27/28.
The following individuals will participate in the presentation:
- Dr. Tokars, Executive Director of Kendall County Public Health
- Dr. Alan Wiener, Director of Addictions Treatment for Linden Oaks
- Matt Quinn, Rosecranz Drug Treatment Center Representative
- Behr Pfizenmaier, Yorkville Police Narcotic Investigations Officer
- Chelsea Laliberte, Executive Director of Live for Lali, an organization founded to prevent and effectively recognize and treat individuals with drug addictions
Reserve a spot at the presentation by contacting Sarah Gorges at 630-553-2356 or
sgorges@y115.org.
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Summer reading for incoming kindergartners
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Welcome class of 2031! Yorkville School District is hosting
a variety of engaging, literacy-rich experiences for
children getting ready for kindergarten. The five sessions will be held on Thursdays from 11-11:45 a.m. at the Yorkville Public Library. Future foxes can attend one or all of the sessions!
Sessions: June 7, June 21, July 12, July 26, and August 9.
There is no fee, but registration is required and group size is limited to 30. Please call 630-553-4354 or stop by the Yorkville Public Library to register. Flier
Parents interested in building their children's kindergarten literacy skills can find many tips, games, and resources to support literacy learning at the following website: 115kinder.weebly.com or by scanning the QR code above. The site includes information about letters and sounds, phonemic awareness, reading words, technology, and how to select age-appropriate books. |
| YHS students investigate their future at college fair |
| Yorkville High School sophomores, juniors, and freshmen had an opportunity to visit with representatives from more than 60 colleges as well as representatives from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and National Guard at the school's 2018 College Fair. |
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Employee awards were presented to Jenny Munch, Cathy Anderson, Katie Teichman, and Chad Martin.
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The Yorkville Educational Foundation recently hosted its inaugural "Fostering Our Future" event, recognizing those who exemplify excellence in furthering District 115's mission.
Staff members, students, parents, and community members submitted 24 nominations for the seven different categories--four employee categories and three community categories.T
he Golden Fox Award was chosen from the winners of the four employee categories.
The foundation would like to congratulate all 24 nominees: Jennifer Alice, Cathy Anderson, Ron Andres, Jorge Ayala, Kelly Bachewicz, Brittany Davi, & Julie Peffley; Julie Burke, Leslie Erb, Anthony Hansen, Shawn Harris, Jessica Harrison, Allison Johnson, Nicole Johnson & Julie Hymers, Dr. Gary Katula, Chad Martin, Jenny Munch, Kellie O'Connor, Susan Read, Maxzine Rossler, Joan Sim, Leslie Smogor, Alice Strobel, Katie Teichman, Cami Thompson, and Mark Vesper.
Each nominee was recognized by their nominator at the event. The foundation then awarded the winners in each category.
| Early Childhood-Grade 6 |
Jenny Munch |
Grand Reserve Elementary |
| Grades 7-12 |
Chad Martin |
Yorkville Middle School |
| Rookie (less than 5 years) |
Katie Teichman |
Bristol Bay Elementary |
| Non-Certified Employee |
Cathy Anderson |
District Administrative Center |
| Initiative of the Year |
Nicole Johnson & Julie Hymers |
Circle Center Grade School |
| Partner of the Year |
Anthony Hansen |
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| Spirit of the Fox |
Jorge Ayala |
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The first
Golden Fox Award for outstanding educator of the year was presented to
Jenny Munch
. Munch has shown her willingness to go above and beyond in her classroom by positively impacting the lives of her students and the staff members with whom she works at Grande Reserve Elementary School.
The foundation would like to thank all the nominators as well as the event sponsors: Datamation, Earthmover Credit Union, Artlip and Sons, Four Seasons Landscaping, Martin Whalen (a Xerox Company), and Luse Thermal Technologies.
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Y115's music education program receives national recognition
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Yorkville CUSD 115 has been honored with a Best Communities for Music Education designation for its outstanding commitment to music education. District 115 is joined by only nine other districts in Illinois to receive this designation for demonstrating an exceptionally high commitment and access to music education.
The NAMM Foundation's award program recognizes outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students, and community leaders who have made music education part of a well-rounded education. "Yorkville CUSD 115 strives to provide high-quality experiences in the fine arts as part of our overall mission to educate our students," said Superintendent Dr. Timothy Shimp. "The extensive participation in our music program is affirmation that our families value this aspect of education."
To qualify for the Best Communities designation, a district must meet certain thresholds regarding funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, support for the music program, and community music-making programs.
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| YIS student recognized for having "good character" |
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| AJ Baron was recognized in front of his classmates by YIS Principal Steve Bjork. |
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YIS student AJ Baron was recognized at his school and at the April Board of Education meeting for being nominated for a Heart of the Fox Award.
"AJ truly exemplifies all aspects of having good character. AJ makes it a point to say 'hello' to students in the hallway and include everyone in PE and recess games and activities. He doesn't shy away from being friends with or playing with students who are different. He is a great role model for others because he does not judge others. He goes above and beyond to include students and make them feel noticed. AJ is exceptionally kind and his bright heart does not go unnoticed. These are all things that not only make him a great student and a great friend, but also a great Yorkville Fox."
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Approximately 55,000 books collected for Zambia library
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Due to the incredible generosity of Yorkville CUSD 115 families, approximately 55,000 books were donated to an effort to fill the shelves of a library in Zambia, a country in southern Africa.
During a one-week book drive, elementary schools and the high school student council and national honor society collected an incredible number of books to help local resident, Dr. Edward Kapambwe, fill a newly built library in Africa. Kapambwe, whose two children attended Yorkville schools, plans to ship all the books to Africa this summer.
Thank you to all who donated, teacher Steph McHugh and
Josh Slavin's Timeout 4 Kids charity for heading up the effort, the elementary
school librarians, YHS Student Council, YHS National Honor Society, Rosati's Pizza, and all those in the district
who assisted with the packaging and delivering of the books.
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Understanding and celebrating differences at YHS
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During 'celebrate differences' week at Yorkville High School, students with disabilities gave presentations to help promote a better understanding of life with a disability.
The presenters were: Nick Mormino, who shared his life with Autism;
YHS science teacher Denise Kachlic who talked about 'invisible disabilities;' and
Phil and Matthew Tschannen, who described their lives as twins and the challenges living with a physical disability.
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| Latest updates for Camp Imagination available on social media |
Get information on the various camp opportunities and updated program availability.
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| Runners wanted to help support education in Y115 |
The Yorkville Educational Foundation (YEF) invites members of the District 115 community to join Team YEF as a runner in the Fox Valley Marathon on September 16. This is a unique opportunity to get involved in supporting educational enrichment in district schools.
Runners commit to raise a minimum of $115 as they train and compete in the Fox Valley Marathon's half-marathon, 20 miler, or full marathon on Sunday, September 16, 2018.
All charity runners receive a discount off race registration and get to choose a District 115 school they would like to represent.
Half the money raised by the runner will go directly back to the District 115 school of their choosing, with the other half supporting the efforts of the YEF to help provide educational opportunities for students in District 115.
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YEF raising funds through massage fundraiser
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Be pampered with a one-hour massage and raise funds for the Yorkville Educational Foundation at the same time! Through
May 18
, when a $39 massage package is booked through the foundation, YEF will receive $15. Book now by calling: 630-882-9695 or claim a voucher here:
https://p2hmedical.com/massage-fundraiser
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Don't miss this amazing opportunity for a great Mother's Day or Father's Day gift!
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Yorkville Public Library offers programs for children and teens
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Information from Aramark, District 115's partner in nutrition
District 115 Lunch Menus: May 2018 | YMS Breakfast Menu: May 2018
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Yorkville Community Unit School District 115 | Phone: 630-553-4382 | Website: Y115.org
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