Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Patch sat down with North Principal Scott Kasik earlier this week to discuss what's ahead for the upcoming school year.
Monday marked the first day of school in Community High School District 99, where administrators spent the summer planning new goals and initiatives for the upcoming year. Last week, Patch sat down with the principals of Downers Grove North and Downers Grove South to discuss what's in store for each school, and what parents should know as their children head back to class. Today, we feature a brief Q&A with North Principal Scott Kasik. PATCH: What are your main goals or areas of focus for the 2012-13 school year? KASIK: One of our ongoing goals in student growth. We want to be seeing upward student achievement. We feel good about the growth we've had in the past few years, in terms of test scores and AP exams. We want to continue to raise …
Monday, August 27, 2012
Patch sat down with South Principal Steve Bild earlier this week to discuss what's ahead for the upcoming school year.
Monday marks the first day of school in Community High School District 99, where administrators have spent the summer planning new goals and initiatives for the upcoming year. Last week, Patch sat down with the principals of Downers Grove North and Downers Grove South to discuss what's in store for each school, and what parents should know as their children head back to class. Today, we feature a brief Q&A with South Principal Steve Bild. PATCH: What are your main goals or areas of focus for the 2012-13 school year? BILD: One of the things we'll be focusing on this year is getting students more involved in extracurricular activities. We want them to take advantage of everything our school has to offer, and have the richest experience …
Monday, August 20, 2012
Classes begin Monday, Aug. 27. Teachers have already reported. Read on for information about the new school year.
Days until school begins: Seven… Six … The countdown has begun. District 58 kicks off the 2012-13 school year Monday, Aug. 27 with new administrators including a new superintendent, new teachers and longer school days. First Day of School The new school year begins Monday, Aug. 27 with a partial-day of classes. Regular School Day Hours Full-day classes begin Tuesday, Aug. 28. District 58 has increased the length of the school day by 20 minutes for the 2012-13 year. The addition of the 20 minutes brings District 58's school day into better alignment with the average school day in surrounding districts, according to the district. The change also supports recent enhancements to District 58's instructional program, such as the continued focus …
Monday, August 13, 2012
Back to school shopping can wait because it's still summer.
It happens every year. The calendar flips to Aug. 1, and everyone collapses into full-on late summer freak-out mode. “Wait, is that a leaf laying there? The holidays are just around the corner!! What happened to that BBQ we were gonna have! I never assembled the grill! Oh man, look at my legs! They're as pasty white as caulk rolled in powdered sugar! ” Relax, the warm, summer sun will be around all month long, and September is the most underrated month of the year. I call it ‘grown-up summer’—heat without the humidity and the added bonus that the kids are back in school so you can relax outside without having to listen to ‘What are we doing today DADDDDD??” every three minutes. Plenty of dog days left for a Saturday stroll down to the …
As Downers Grove parents think "back to school," lunch comes to mind. Here are some new twists to supplement the trusty standby, PB&J.
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Monday, August 13, 2012
Tired of packing up the same old brown bag lunches for your kids to head to school with? Here are HealthCastle.com’s picks for each course of a healthy, easy-to-prepare lunch: Main: Sandwiches. Skip the cake-like white bread and salty luncheon meat. Choose whole wheat or multi-grain bread and fill with chicken breast or the old favorite PB&J. Side: Fruit and veggies and dip. Low-fat sour cream, hummus and tzatziki are all healthy dip choices for veggies, or try low-fat yogurt for fruit. Cherry tomatoes, baby carrots, grapes and berries require no prep work at all. Dessert: Trail mix. Mix nuts, whole grain cereals, and dried fruits to add some sweet crunch to finish off your meal. Drinks: Water, juice or …
Do you remember your favorite lunch box? Today's kids have as many options as ever but nothing will take the place of the Partridge Family or Scooby-Doo or the Lone Ranger—depending on your age.
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Monday, August 13, 2012
The lunch box is more than a place to put that sandwich, snack and drink, it's a place to let everyone know exactly what you like. Over the years, the size and shape of lunch boxes have changed just as the designs inspired by TV shows, movies and celebrities have also been updated to reflect the latest hot trends and true classics. That's why Justin Bieber and Darth Vader and Japanese cartoon characters are staring out at shoppers from store shelves. Back in the '70s, lunch boxes were aluminum. In the '80s, they gave way to plastic. Vintage lunch boxes now are highly collectible. They are displayed as collections in people's homes, and sometimes they get their own art gallery shows. Do you remember a favorite lunch box? What was it? Have …
Sunday, August 12, 2012
From Facebook to apps, Downers Grove Patch is here to help you stay in touch with your hometown when you go back to school.
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Sunday, August 12, 2012
It always feels good to bring along a little piece of home when you head back to school. Whether you’re an eager freshman or a wizened senior, let Patch help you stay in touch with your hometown while you’re off living the collegiate life.
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Catholic Charities sponsors the annual event, which helps thousands of people in DuPage County.
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Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Volunteers were busy sorting books Friday at the SCARCE warehouse in Glen Ellyn in preparation for the upcoming back to school fair at the DuPage County Fairgrounds. The nonprofit hopes to give away 12,000 books to children in need during the annual event. Along with the books that will be available, families will be able to get needed back to school items. Catholic Charities sponsors the event from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 8 at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 W. Manchester Rd., Wheaton. In addition to school supplies, a number of agencies, including the DuPage County Health Department, will be on hand to offer information and, in some cases, services. Last year, 11,359 people attended the fairs, which were held in DuPage, Kankakee and…
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
From Facebook to apps, Darien Patch is here to help you stay in touch with your hometown when you go back to school.
It always feels good to bring along a little piece of home when you head back to school. Whether you’re an eager freshman or a wizened senior, let Downers Grove Patch help you stay in touch with your hometown while you’re off living the collegiate life.
Amanda Luevano
2:01 pm on Monday, August 20, 2012
Looking forward to meeting everyone in District 58 and the Downers Grove Lions Club. The Lions are very active in Lemont, and I always enjoyed covering their events and fundraisers. If you ever have a story idea or an event you'd like to share, please feel free to email me at amanda@patch.com. Thanks, Amanda Luevano Editor, Downers Grove Patch more ›