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Illinois School Report Card - 2012
District 62 students consistently perform at or above the state minimum target for attendance, reading, mathematics, and graduation. Reading score 83.1% is close to meeting the Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) target of 85.0% meeting or exceeding standards. Students in grades 3, 5, 6, and 8 made gains from 2011 to 2012. Scores in grades 4 and 7 remained consistent.
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Memorial Day Weekend Reminders – Students do not attend school on Friday, May 24. Students and staff will not attend school on Monday, May 27. May 24 is Records Day and May 27 is Memorial Day. Have a safe weekend. School resumes on Tuesday, May 28.
Middle School Students You Should Know
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The last day of school is as follows:
- 10-month grades 1 – 7, Thursday, June 6
- 10-month kindergarten, Wednesday, June 5
- Revised Calendar English | Español
- Iroquois grades 1 – 7, Friday, June 7
- Iroquois kindergarten, Thursday, June 6
- Revised Calendar English | Español
Congratulations to AMS 8th grader Dara Kovacheva for winning this year's local You Be the Chemist Challenge sponsored by UOP and the Chemical Education Foundation. Kovacheva's win is one of a long string of D62 regional, state, and national winners. Kovacheva will represent the region at the state competition later this month at Northwestern University.
Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon – The City of Des Plaines, in coordination with the Active Transportation Alliance and School District 62, recently installed a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) at the school crossing at Fifth Avenue and Algonquin Road. RRFBs are a modern version of traditional school zone flashing beacons, using an array of highly visible LEDs versus the old single flashing incandescent bulbs. Officials from all agencies recently gathered at the intersection to celebrate the installation.
Pictured left to right – Des Plaines Assistant Director of Public Works and Engineering Jon Duddles, Senior Planner Scott Mangum, Civil Engineer Derek Peebles, City Clerk Gloria Ludwig, Active Transportation Alliance Suburban Outreach Manager Barbara Cornew, Superintendent of School District 62 Dr. Jane L. Westerhold, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services for District 62 Brad Voehringer, 7th Ward Alderman Dan W. Wilson, 5th Ward Alderman Jim Brookman, Traffic Unit Police Officer Michael Heidkamp, and Traffic Unit Officer Colin Johnson under the newly installed Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) at Fifth Avenue and Algonquin Road.
Des Plaines School Crossing Safety Improvement- Algonquin Road At Fifth Avenue – For more information please contact Karen Kozenczak via email kkozenczak@desplaines.org, or call 847-391-5312.
Gina Morgan’s students have been very busy this week, designing and creating holiday cards that will be delivered to area senior citizen homes. Morgan, a language arts teacher, included the card creation outreach project that utilizes writing, design, and reading skills. Eighth grade students, McKenna Soch, Julietta Davis, and Jackie Royal extend best wishes to local senior citizens during their language arts class.
Algonquin Middle School Student Wins Winter Card Design Contest – President Brenda Murphy awarded first place to Theresa Li, Algonquin Middle School.
Li, an eighth grade student, designed a card featuring a pair of cardinals set on a snowy background. Representatives from the Des Plaines Arts Council, Des Plaines Park District, and Maine 207 judged 144 entries on grade appropriate execution, originality, and creativity.
Second and third place winners were also honored by the Board of Education. They are:
- 2ND PLACE – Jonathan Arabis, North Elementary School, Third Grade
- 3RD PLACE – Sara Gonzalez, Chippewa Middle School, Eighth Grade
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Office Hours
Mon and Fri: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Tues – Thurs: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Absentee calls (847) 824-1205
The mission of the Des Plaines Community Education System is to equip our students with the skills necessary for their success as responsible citizens, productive workers, and lifelong learners by providing the best possible educational climate, curriculum, resources, and staff.
For 2012-13 School Year
Algonquin is proud to announce
Plus One
The purpose of our Saturday School program include:
- Addressing academic needs of 6th, 7th and 8th graders who have received a U in any class.
- Providing a constructive alternative for students who struggle to complete class and homework and are not motivated by consequences that are already in place.
- Providing a “walk-in” environment for students who:
- would like to work on group projects,
- would like to get help from a teacher or peer,
- would like an alternative to working at home,
- need computer/internet access to complete school work.
- Providing a positive alternative to school suspensions.
- Provide small group instructional opportunities.
- Provide enrichment opportunities for advanced students.
Times: 8:00 – 11:00 a.m., Students should arrive on time and stay for the entire session unless previous arrangements have been made.
Students should bring snack, materials such as pens/pencils, paper, calculator, notebooks and school books as necessary, a book for independent silent reading, and a good attitude is recommended!
District 62 uses AlertNow to notify parents, staff, vendors, and the Board of Education of emergency and weather related school closings, cancellations, late starts, and general announcements.
AlertNow Message Replay
Click Here – Enter a phone number or email to search for messages sent in the last 15 days.
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