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SUMMER LIBRARY READING PROGRAM 2010
Dates: June: 1-2 * 8-9 * 15-16 * 22-23 * 29-30 July: 6-7 * 13-14 * 20-21 * 27-28 August: 3-4 * 10-11 * 17-18 Programs/Activities/Themes Click here for Summer Calendar Events Click here for Summer Library More Info
Summer School Handbook for 2010-2011 Summer School |
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Schools Supplies Cost Less August 6-15thParents will get a little break at the cash register when they stock up on paper, pencils and shoes courtesy of a new Illinois law that waives the state sales tax for 10 days next month.While back-to-school shoppers won't have to pay the 5 percent state share of the sales tax, they will still be charged the county and city portion. In Chicago, that means the sales tax rate will be 4.75 percent for clothes and school supplies from Aug. 6-15. See the attached articles belowfor more details. Back-to-school shoppers to get tax break New Illinois law waives 5 percent sales tax for 10 days |
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State of Illinois Owes Burr Ridge CCSD 180: $441,627 for FY 10
Click here to read about the State’s financial crisis as of July 2, 2010 Click here to see what the Chicago Tribune says about this crisis and how it impacts schools
Click here to learn more about how the State’s financial crisis impacts Burr Ridge 180 District Financial Situation to Parents Letter |
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THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION AND BURR RIDGE CCSD180 WANT YOU… Help your child succeed in school by encouraging your children to read this summer. Make it part of their summertime fun. One review found that children could lose up to 60% of their skills over a two-month vacation. Children that read over the summer maintain their reading gains and are better prepared for the next school year.
Middle School Students Summer Reading Assignments
To emphasize the importance of reading and to develop their reading skills, all students entering Burr Ridge Middle School for the 2010-2011 school year will be required to read (at the very least) the assigned reading book listed on this brochure. The books are available at the summer library program. (This information is also available on the web.) Parents are expected to assist with this assignment over the summer and their assistance is greatly appreciated. See the Summer Reading Assignments http://www.lexile.com/findabook
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Visit our Libraries Online!
For the 2010-2011 school year parents will be able to track which books your child checks out and how long they have the books checked out! (Password information will be sent out before school) Parents and Students can also see what books are currently checked out and what books are available for check out! Please visit our school libraries online by clicking the yellow tab on the left that says “Online Library” and come visit us at Anne M. Jeans Elementary School this summer Tuesdays - 9:00-12:00 abd Wednesdays – 12:00 – 1:00! |
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BR 180 Students Learn In a Variety of Ways
Burr Ridge School District 180 students learn through a variety of activities, field trips and guest speakers. Lead by Mrs. Mary Kinsman, the district’s LEAP program provides a variety of learning experiences for students throughout the year. A summary of some of this year’s interesting events is provided at the link below. |
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Anne M. Jeans Early Childhood Program Nationally Accredited
The children of the Burr Ridge 180 community are fortunate to have such an outstanding program. We are also proud of the many outstanding educators who have worked tirelessly in creating this outstanding educational opportunity. These educators, Fran Frisby, Candace Scarpelli, Meghan Radtke, Lynn Moynihan, Bev Taylor, Dave Crafton, and all of those working to support this program will be recognized for their effort by the board of education. |
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No Cell Phones in a School Zone Law
An important law that will take effect on January 1st, 2010 is Senate Bill 72 titled "Vehicular Phone Use in School Zones". According to the new law: "A person, regardless of age, may not use a wireless telephone at any time while operating a motor vehicle on a roadway in a school speed zone" There are exceptions for a person engaged in a highway construction or maintenance, emergencies and when the phone is in voice-activated mode. To read the text of the new law please read Public Act 096-0131 at http://www.drivinglaws.org/ill.php |
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SUMMER, 2010 OFFICE HOURS AND BUILDING ACCESSSummer Hours Beginning June 7th through August 5th Summer School at AMJES |
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Health Information for the 2010-2011 Academic Year
All students entering Prekindergarten, kindergarten, and sixth grade must have a physical exam completed with in one year of the start of the school year. All students transferring to Community Consolidate School District 180 also must have a physical exam with in one year of the transfer. All students in kindergarten, second and sixth grade must have a dental exam completed by May 16, 2011. All kindergarten students must have a vision exam completed by October 15, 2010. Information regarding the sixth grade physical and dental exams was sent home with fifth grade students earlier in May. Information regarding the second grade dental exam was sent home with first grade students earlier in May. Also all students at Burr Ridge Middle School who will be participating in extracurricular activities, such as football, volleyball, basketball, softball, cross country, tack, swimming, cheerleading, flag squad, and, ect. must have a sports physical. A sports physical is only good for one year from the date of the sports physical. Dr. Higgins will be doing sports physicals for Burr Ridge Middle School students on Thursday August 26, 2010 from 8 am to 12 pm. More information on the sports physicals will be available during the summer and when school begins. If you have any questions, please contact either the Burr Ridge Middle School Health Office at 630-734-6607 or the Anne M. Jeans Health Office at 630-734-7103. |
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Parents do you know how to use PowerSchool?
Our Technology Director has created a video to teach parents how to use PowerSchool for grades, viewing attendance, signing up for emails and Lunch Balance. If you need help with learning PowerSchool please watch our new video. Click here for the PowerSchool training video
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School Supplies List
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Newspaper Coverage
Pioneer Press: Seuss Celebration March 4,2010 Burr Ridge Willowbrook Independent: What's new at Burr Ridge School District 180 Burr Ridge Willowbrook Independent: Burr Ridge School District Celebrates its 100th birthday Doings: Overall scores high for area school districts 10/29/2009 Pioneer Local: Jeans Garden Provide More than Green Thumbs Suburban Life: Healthy Foods Article |
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Informal Meetings with the Superintendent Planned
Want to learn more about our district? Attend one of the informal meetings with Superintendent Tom Schneider tentatively scheduled for the third Monday of the month. These meetings will take place in the Superintendent's office and last around an hour from 5:30-6:30 PM. This is an opportunity to discuss some of the important issues facing the district and have your questions answered. Please take a few moments to attend one of these informal chats and find out more. The next meeting will take place on August 16, 2010.
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Helpful Links To DuPage County Services Burr Ridge Park District - http://www.brparks.org DuPage Election/Voter Information: - http://cms.dupageelections.com/pages.asp?pageid=209 DuPage County: - http://www.co.dupage.il.us/ DuPage Regional Office of Education: - http://www.dupage.k12.il.us/index.aspx Downers Grove Township - http://www.dgtownship.com/ |
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College Planning: www.whatsnextillinois.com Click Here for 2009-2010 Events at Burr Ridge School District 180 Our Mission Burr Ridge C.C. School District 180 shall provide equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, marital status, arrest record, military status or unfavorable military discharge, citizenship status, use of lawful products while not at work, physical or mental handicap or disability, if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation, and other legally protected categorie |
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Burr Ridge School District 180 is proud to announce that with the work of our technology department and librarians we have moved to a new web based library system. Today you can see what books Anne M. Jeans Elementary School and Burr Ridge Middle School have in their library collection by authors, titles, subjects and keywords! 
