Morton seeks Input for New Principal Searches

Joe Gunty, Principal at Morton West High School is retiring after 35 years as an educator. Frank Zarate, the principal of Morton East has been assigned a new position within the district, Director of Special Projects.  

Morton District 201 seeks public input on their replacements at forums next week.

Morton East Principal Search Public Forum

Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Time: 6:00pm

Location: School Library, Morton East High School, 2423 South Austin, Cicero, IL

 

Morton West Principal Search Public Forum

Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Time: 7:00pm

Location: School Library, Morton West High School, 2400 S. Home Avenue, Berwyn, IL

Please attend one of the meetings.  Excellent leadership can make a great difference in student outcomes and school climate.  Here is an article that highlights some of the common characteristics that great principals share.  See you on Wednesday at Morton West at 7:00 pm. 

Save the Date: Important Back to School Events

Save the Date:  Important Back to School Events Mark your calendars to join friends of CARES for these upcoming events. Our thanks go to our local park districts and all the sponsors who are coordinating back to school events. Volunteering to work at CARES tables at these events offers a great way to get to know other parents who are similarly committed to improving local schools.   Sunday, August 18th, 12:30 PM (Proksa Park) District 100 Back to School Carnival Bring your family for lunch off the grill, school supply giveaways, information booths, 'meet & greet' with teachers & principals, carnival games and petting zoo. CARES needs volunteers in 2 hour shifts from 11:00-5:00.  Volunteers will set up and man a CARES booth to distribute information about Berwyn CARES and offer activities/crafts for kids. Contact Shelley Titzer (titzers@yahoo.com) if you are interested in helping. Monday, August 19th   First Day of School for D100   Early dismissal (11:25 for Elementary, 11:35 for Middle School) Sunday, August 25th, 1:00 PM District 98 Back to School Picnic  (Location: 16th Street across from Sokol Tabor and North Berwyn Park District facility.)  This picnic event also offers school supply giveaways and the chance for families to meet teachers and principals. CARES needs volunteers in 2 hour shifts from noon-4 pm.  Volunteers will set up and man a CARES booth to distribute information about Berwyn CARES and offer activities/crafts for kids.  Contact Amanda Mansk-Perryman (Amanda@ampdesigns.net) if you are interested in helping. Monday, August, 26th   First Day of School for Morton West   Wednesday, August 28th   First Day of School for D98    Saturday, September 21st   Oktoberfest in the Depot District CARES will offer kids activities and an information booth from noon-5 pm.  Contact Debbie Durrer (debbie.durrer@gmail.com) if you are interested in volunteering to lead this effort on behalf of CARES. We are looking for creative ideas!! With best wishes for a terrific 2013-2014 school year! The Board of Directors for BerwynCARES

Baseball Team Gathers to...READ!

Some AWESOME Baseball coaches made a difference in their players lives this summer by not only nurturing their athletic interests but by encouraging them to read and write over the summer through the Berwyn CARES Summer Reading and Writing Program. Research shows that kids who do NOT read and write over the summer may lose months or more of achievement gained in the previous school year!  

Berwyn CARES has received dozens of mini-books and reading logs due to Mayor Lovero's generous donation of Chicago Fire tickets.  What a GREAT incentive!  One team gathered at Over The Rainbow Ice Cream Parlor to read their original stories aloud to their teammates, celebrating a winning baseball season AND a summer of learning. Thanks to Mayor Lovero, The Berwyn Recreation Center, Over the Rainbow Ice Cream Parlor and all the coaches and parents who made a difference.  

IMPORTANT:  It is not too late to submit your books or reading logs.  Go to www.berwyncares.org.  You can download a printable copy of the mini-book or reading log to work on for the rest of the summer.  Please turn in to Over the Rainbow Ice Cream Parlor for a free ice cream cone by August 1st.  

CARES to Coaches: You Can Make a Difference!

Dear Berwyn Rec Baseball Coaches: BerwynCARES Summer Writing & Reading Program for Berwyn Rec Baseball At picture day a few weeks ago, BerwynCARES provided younger players with blank books to create their own original story over the summer.  Older players were given a reading list of books available at the library with a log for parent signatures.  More information about the program is in our Letter to Coaches. New Prizes Offered We have some exciting news!  Mayor Robert Lovero, has donated 60 tickets for the July 3rd Chicago Fire game to support this program.  The first 15 children that turn in their completed books or logs by June 30th will receive 4 tickets to the game.  Please remind your players to get started on their books or reading logs.  When completed, players can turn them in at Over the Rainbow Ice Cream Parlor (6836 Windsor in Berwyn).  Players will get a FREE ICE CREAM CONE when they bring in their books or reading logs. Players, parents and coaches can find printable blank books and reading logs at  http://www.berwyncares.org/students.html.  Please consider printing extras and passing out the materials at the next practice.  Research shows that kids who do NOT read and write over the summer may lose 2 months or more of achievement gained in the previous school year!  Reading and writing over the summer means higher achievement in the fall. Your encouragement can and will make a difference! Berwyn CARES thanks you for your willingness to partner with us in this important effort. Sincerely, BerwynCARES