The Indian Prairie Educational Foundation and District 204 recently presented the February A+ Award to three outstanding IPSD 204 educators. Jean Domyancic, second grade teacher at Owen Elementary, Sheila Mertes, Teaching Assistant at Scullen Middle School, and Albert Zika, science teacher at Metea Valley High School, were surprised with the news of their award. You canwatch the A+ AwardSurprise Squad’s visit to recognize each for "Making a Difference."
Owen parent nominator, Danielle Seago shared that Mrs. Domyancic is “a continual champion of her students and encourages confidence and builds their independence.” The middle school winner was nominated by Scullen parent Amanda Scipione. “Mrs. Mertes goes above and beyond to ensure my daughter and every student feels included,” Scipione said. The high school winner received nominations from two students. Anabel Orchard said, “Mr. Zika has positively influenced me in so many ways as a student and as a person. He inspired me to hopefully go into teaching as a future career because I also want to make a positive everlasting impact on students.” Metea Valley student Marley Schroeder shared that Mr. Zika “always makes sure that everyone who asks for help gets it, and he always make sure that his classroom is a positive space.”
Wells Fargo Advisors is partnering with IPEF and District 204 for the eighth year to help recognize three staff members each month for making a difference for students. To celebrate these staff members that go above and beyond, Wells Fargo Advisors is donating $200 for each staff member to use in his or her school.
Nominations are welcome from parents, alumni, community members, and students. Share your story about a teacher, secretary, bus driver, crossing guard or custodian, and how they made a difference for you or your student. Nominate a staff member by visitingA+ Award.
Vaccine Clinic
March 6
A vaccination clinic is being offered on Sunday, March 6 from 11 am – 5 pm at La Sierra de Aurora, 2121 E. New York Street, Aurora.
COVID-19 Vaccines
- Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson available
- Under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian
- 1st, 2nd*, and 3rd doses available
- Booster vaccines available
*Second doses will automatically be scheduled
By appointment only. MustREGISTER IN ADVANCE.
Flu Vaccines
- Ages 4+
- Under 18 years must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian
- No pre-registration required
Vaccine Clinic Flyer - English (pdf)
Vaccine Clinic Flyer - Spanish (pdf)
Illinois 5Essentials Survey for Parents
Deadline March 11
Next Friday, March 11 is the deadline for parents, students and teachers to participate in the annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of your child’s school as it relates to the important elements of school effectiveness.
On behalf of the Illinois State Board of Education, the Illinois 5Essentials Survey is administered online by the University of Chicago. All survey responses will be kept confidential. The state will provide survey results for individual schools only if a school has at least 20 percent of parents take the survey. If you have children attending more than one school, we ask that you complete the survey for each school.
To take this short survey:
1. Visit 5 Essentials Survey Link
2. Type and select “Dupage” as "County." (The county is the location of the school district's main office.)
3. Type your school's name into the "School" field and select your school.
Los padres, estudiantes y maestros de Illinois nuevamente tendrán la oportunidad de participar en la encuesta anual del estado de Illinois 5Essentials Survey (Encuesta 5Esenciales). Esta encuesta está diseñada para generar un cuadro detallado del funcionamiento interno de la escuela de su niño/a y los elementos importantes relacionados con la efectividad de este funcionamiento.
En nombre de la Junta de Educación del Estado de Illinois, la Encuesta 5Esenciales será administrada en línea por la Universidad de Chicago. Todas las respuestas a la encuesta se mantendrán confidencial. El estado proporcionará los resultados de la encuesta a las escuelas individuales solamente si por lo menos un 20 por ciento de los padres participan en la encuesta. Si usted tiene un/a niño/a asistiendo a más de una escuela, le pedimos que por favor complete la encuesta para cada escuela.
Para completar esta breve encuesta:
1. Visite el enlace 5 Essentials Survey Link.
2. Escriba y elija a “DuPage” como "Condado". (El condado es donde se encuentra la oficina principal del distrito de su escuela.)
3. Escriba el nombre de la escuela en el campo que dice "Escuela" y elija la escuela.
Inspire ’22 – Tickets Going Quickly
March 11
Don’t delay in securing your tickets for the Indian Prairie Educational Foundation’s event - Inspire ’22. This special evening in support of our students, will take place on Friday, March 11 atLoft28West. Enjoy dinner, drinks, and fundraising activities along with performances and exhibits provided by our talented IPSD 204 student musicians, vocalists, and artists. Complimentary valet service for the evening will be provided courtesy of The AAA Ackerman Insurance Group, Inc. A sincere thank you to event sponsors First Student, Organic Life, Weston Bridges, and ITR Systems. Ticket and event information can be foundhere.
2021-22 Calendar Change Reminder
March 15
As a reminder, District 204’s 2021-22 school year calendar was amended by the Board of Education on October 18, 2021.
Because the state's primary election had initially been scheduled for March 15, that day was originally listed in our calendar as a No School day.
With the primary election now rescheduled to June, March 15 will be a regular day of attendance.
The full 2021-22 calendar PDF can be found here.
Billy Elton Benefit Concert at Neuqua Valley
March 18
Billy Elton will be making their seventh appearance in the Neuqua Valley High School Auditorium on Friday, March 18 at 7:30 pm to perform a benefit concert. Billy Elton is a band that celebrates the music of Billy Joel and Elton John, and features Reid Spears on piano and lead vocals.
The band was previously scheduled to perform their last benefit concert at Neuqua Valley on Friday, March 13, 2020. However, due to the onset of the pandemic, the performance was canceled just the day before it was scheduled to take place.
Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door, with general admission seating. Tickets may be purchased in advance on the Neuqua Valley music website. For anyone who chose not to get a refund on the canceled 2020 event and are still holding those tickets, they will be honored at the door.
This Week's e-Folder
This week's e-Folder has been updated with information on community programs. For more information about the programs listed below, visit the204 e-Folder.
- BrightSide Theatre – Disney Descendants the Musical
- McDonald Farm Summer Camps
- Neuqua Valley Theatre – The 2022 Monologue Show
- Neuqua Valley Ultimate Frisbee 2022
- Spring Craft Fair 2022
- University of Illinois – Spring Programs
- YMCA Spring Break Schools Out Camp
The following companies have rented space in our schools to offer an after-school educational program for students. These programs are not affiliated with District 204 and the distribution of this material is in no way an endorsement of programs, services, activities or products by District 204. For more information, visitprograms.
- Fry: Chess Club at Fry - 2022
- Spring Brook: Chess Club at Spring Brook- 2022
- Welch: Spring 2022 Beginner Suzuki Group Lessons - Violin, Viola, Cello
- White Eagle: Suzuki Beginner Strings Spring 2022, Violin, Viola, Cello
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Next Board of Education Meeting
The next regular Board of Education meeting is at 7 pm on Monday, March 14, 2022 at the Crouse Education Center, 780 Shoreline Drive, Aurora. Meeting agendas and documents will be availableonlineprior to the meeting. Video of the regular meeting can be streamed live or viewed the following day at the District’sYouTubechannel.
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