Thursday, August 30, 2012

Back to School in Berwyn!


Berwyn Districts 98 and 100 are back in session for the 2012-13 school year, and there are changes afoot in both. D98 welcomes a new superintendent this year; several D100 schools have new principals; and all Illinois schools will be impacted by the state's adoption of Common Core Standards for learning.

Komensky Elementary School in South Berwyn kicked off its school year with a special event in which teachers walked the neighborhood to introduce themselves to families before the first day. From the school's news release:


"On August 16, 2012, teachers and staff from Komensky Elementary School took to the blocks of Berwyn to welcome students and families back to school. Despite the unfortunate rainy weather, staff members traveled door to door passing out flyers to introduce their new principal, Jeremy Majeski, and stress the importance of community involvement in the Komensky vision. Komensky staff set out to encourage 100% attendance for the first day of school. The school’s 2012-2013 theme is 'Putting the Pieces Together.' Students were each given a puzzle piece that they can turn in on the first day of school for a chance to win a prize. Parents were excited to be welcomed in this fashion. This will be another great year for these Komensky Lions!"


It's great to know these teachers and staff members are so dedicated to reaching out to their students' families!

What's new at your school this year? Comment below to share what you're seeing.

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