Civil War experts visited the Bolingbrook school Thursday.
Civil War expert Rob Hauff explains the use of cannons by the Union Army during a Civil War program at Salk Elementary School in Bolingbrook. Salk fourth-graders also heard from an expert on the Union infantry, a Union spy, a photographer and a medical expert as part of their social studies unit on the Civil War.
B.J. Ward Elementary School in Bolingbrook is a member of the "Illinois Honor Roll" for 2012.
B.J. Ward Elementary School in Bolingbrook has received the Illinois State Board of Education’s Academic Improvement Award for its “continued academic progress and excellence.” The award, given annually by ISBE and Northern Illinois University means B.J. Ward is a member of the “Illinois Honor Roll” for 2012. “These honor roll schools once again show us that rigorous standards, great instruction, and lots of hard work improve student performance,” said State Board of Education Chairman Gery J. Chico as he made the announcement Monday. “Behind each school’s success is an untold story of extraordinary passion and dedication on behalf of administrators, teachers, parents and students.” Under the leadership of Principal Ted Warpinski and …
District’s future assistant curriculum superintendent for grades 6-12 briefs Valley View board members on first change since 1997.
In 1997 most of us had dial-up Internet, Bill Clinton was beginning his second term in the White House and James Cameron’s Titanic was raking in more money than any other film in history. Things certainly change and educating children is no different. That’s why a group of 43 states, including Illinois, is adopting new standards for what students are taught, how they are taught and how teaching efforts are evaluated. The last set of public school standards were drafted in 1997. Since then, how and what students are taught has shifted toward a global economy and critical thinking. On Monday, Rachel Kinder, the district’s future assistant superintendent for curriculum grades 6-12, briefed the Valley View School Board on those new standards—…
Moms Talk Q&A is a new forum for mothers (and parents, in general) to get together and talk about some of the most important issues facing you and your children.
Moms Talk is a new feature on Bolingbrook Patch that is part of a new initiative on our Patch sites to reach out to moms and families. Bolingbrook Patch invites you and your circle of friends to help build a community of support for mothers and their families right here in Bolingbrook. Each week in Moms Talk, our Moms Council of experts and smart moms take your questions, give advice and share solutions. Moms, dads, grandparents and the diverse families who make up our community will have a new resource for questions about local neighborhood schools, the best pediatricians, 24-hour pharmacies and the thousands of other issues that arise while raising children. Moms Talk will also be the place to drop in for a talk about the latest …
10:01 pm on Wednesday, April 27, 2011
I taught my kids that you are judged by how you treat other people, not by how other people treat you. As a victim of bullying myself as a child, I know how painful it can be, and how the anger, hurt and sense of helplessness can affect you for years. The idea that kids who bully have problems of their own, dysfunctional home lives, low self-esteem, etc., are the only ones or even the primary … more ›
All Valley View schools will be closed on Thursday, as will St. Dominic Catholic School and the Midwest Christian Montessori Academy.
Classes at all Valley View School District 365U schools will be canceled for the second straight day, school officials said this morning. District spokesman Larry Randa said administrators don't believe school buildings will be in a safe or acceptable condition to receive students or staff. A ParentLink notification is expected to be sent out later today. The district's administration center, located in Romeoville, will also be closed. "Our crews are working their hearts out trying to clean up after what is currently the third worst snow storm in Chicago's history," Randa said. "We are deeply grateful for their efforts." Bolingbrook schools that have cancelled their Thursday classes: For a complete list of are schools, churches and …
Start your morning off right and read Bolingbrook Patch's The Daily Dose.
Welcome to The Daily Dose, Bolingbrook Patch's attempt to equate itself to your morning cup of coffee. Check back with The Daily Dose each morning to find a new question of the day, a featured event, a recap of yesterday's news and featured stories and more! Post your answer to the question of the day in the comments field below. We hope you'll make The Daily Dose part of your morning routine. And we'd love to hear from you on how we can make The Daily Dose a more integral part of your day. Any suggestions can be sent to Local Editor Brian Feldt at brianf@patch.com. From the National Weather Service: Mostly sunny—that's right, the sun is making a return— with a high near 26 degrees. Tonight, mostly cloudy with a low around 14 degrees. …
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We know you're busy, so here's a roundup of some of the recent stories featured right here on Bolingbrook Patch.
Too busy last week to stay up to date on all the news happening in and around Bolingbrook? Not to worry. Patch has your back. In case you missed them, here were some of the top headlines from the last few days:
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Start your morning off right and read Bolingbrook Patch's The Daily Dose.
Welcome to The Daily Dose, Bolingbrook Patch's attempt to equate itself to your morning cup of coffee. Check back with The Daily Dose each morning to find a new question of the day, a featured event, a recap of yesterday's news and featured stories and more! Post your answer to the question of the day in the comments field below and we'll randomly select one reader to win some awesome Patch prizes! We hope you'll make The Daily Dose part of your daily routine. And we'd love to hear from you on how we can make The Daily Dose a more integral part of your morning. Any suggestions can be sent to Local Editor Brian Feldt at brianf@patch.com. From the National Weather Service: Mostly cloudy today, with a chance of snow showers and a high …
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9:56 am on Thursday, January 13, 2011
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The Valley View school board voted Monday to make James Mitchem, the principal of Bolingbrook High School, the district's next superintendent.
The Valley View school board was so eager and happy to name Bolingbrook High School Principal James Mitchem as their next superintendent that the board nearly forgot to record all of its votes. Mitchem was asked to say a few words about his soon-to-be promotion during the board's regularly scheduled meeting Monday night. The only problem was that the job wasn't officially his, as three members of the board had yet to vote. At any rate, the remaining three members gave their blessing, and Mitchem was unanimously and enthusiastically ushered in as the district's newest front man. "We're expecting great things from Jim … the sky is the limit for him," Board President Steven Quigley said. "I think he will be here for a good long time." Mitchem…
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3:47 pm on Thursday, May 26, 2011
Richard, I like your point. Do we hire someone we like and know vs someone that can make a difference? This poses a great question into what I call "accountability". I would like to see the school board measures put into place that will grade/ monitor Mr. Mitchem and Mr. Fabby in thier new roles. What expectations do we need to set to hit our goals. I would like to see balances/ consequences... I… more ›
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7:09 am on Wednesday, March 30, 2011
We are building a friendly bridge to the Common Core State Standards. Please check out www.AmericanLearningLeague.com. It is an intergrated system of instructional quizzes, live scoreboards that rank kids by how hard they are working, and useful data reports open to kids, parents, and schools. This system is based on a successful Learning League in Connecticut which you can find at www.… more ›