District E-News Sept. 21, 2017

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Backpack Mail BPS101 often receives requests from community organizations to distribute informational fliers to students in their backpacks. In an effort to be environmentally conscientious, we use an electronic format to deliver this information, which we call “Backpack Mail.”

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Batavia and Geneva High Schools “Competing for a Cause” On Fri., Sept. 29, BHS and GHS football fans will not only be meeting up at Geneva High School for the 99th annual crosstown classic game, but will also be wearing competing T-shirts. Both high schools are selling “Competing for a Cause” T-shirts this week and next to benefit Ava Warriors, CHIP IN Batavia, and Bulldogs Unleashed. Read more >

Remembering Rosalie M. Jones We are saddened by the recent loss of Rosalie M. Jones—a passionate and devoted BPS101 family member. Read more >

Homecoming 2017There are several activities for the entire community to enjoy during Batavia High School’s homecoming week, which starts on Mon., Oct. 2. Read more >

Growing a Reading Garden Something very special has sprouted at Grace McWayne Elementary School. Read more >

GMS Students Have a Big Heart for Hurricane Victims Bradyn Martinson, a fifth grader at GMS, wanted to help hurricane victims and wound up with the entire school behind him. Read more >

Bulldogs Unleashed Expecting Puppies The Bulldogs Unleashed popular painted statues are expecting puppies just in time for the holidays! A 30-day public adoption campaign for 8” tall puppies (statues) ends at midnight on October 15, 2017. Read more > BHS Students Accepted into STEM Scholars Program Three Batavia High School students applied to Congressman Randy Hultgren's STEM Scholars Program and all were accepted. Read more >

National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists and Commended Students Three Batavia High School seniors earned the title of “Semifinalist” in the National Merit Scholarship Program and 12 additional seniors were named “Commended Students.” Read more >

Save Time—Use the GoFan AppSkip the lines at Batavia High School sporting events and use the GoFan App to pre-purchase your tickets! Details >

Go! BPS101 Hall of Honor 2017 Celebration On Thurs., October 5, 2017, Batavia Public School District 101 will welcome eight inductees into the third-annual BPS101 Hall of Honor at Batavia High School. Details/tickets >

Afternoon Child Care for Half Day, Thurs., Oct. 5 Free afternoon child care for BPS101 students in grades K-5 has been planned by Batavia churches on half day Thurs., Oct. 5, from 12:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Congregational Church of Batavia, 21 S. Batavia Ave. Reserve a spot >

In the News • Batavia teacher helps first-graders grow: Daily Herald • Kane County preps Athlete of the Week: Tom Stuttle: Kane County Chronicle > • Batavia 4-0 after routing Elgin: Daily Herald >

Student Spotlight: Superfan Jeremy Minner BPS101 Communications Department Intern/BHS junior Grace Ward profiles one of Batavia Bulldog’s biggest fans. Read more >

Upcoming Events Sync your mobile device(s) with BPS101.net school calendars.

Board Meetings Oct. 3 and Oct. 17, 7 p.m., Rosalie Jones Admin Center • Watch recordings of previous Board Meetings • Read highlights from the Sept. 13 Mobile Board Meeting • Read highlights from the Sept. 19 Regular Board Meeting

Lights Up, Sound Down Sensory-Friendly Movie: “Lego Ninjago” Sept. 23, 9 a.m., Goodrich Randall 15 Batavia Special-Education Parent Network (BSPN) offers sensory-friendly movies throughout the year. View schedule >

Jump with BSPN Sept. 26, 4 - 6 p.m., Sky High Sports, Naperville Batavia Special-Education Parent Network (BSPN) has planned an afternoon of trampoline sports at Sky High Sports for students with special needs. Details >

Batavia vs. Geneva Panera Day Sept. 27, Panera Bread in downtown Batavia Bring in this flier or show an electronic version at Panera Bread, 154 W. Wilson, Batavia, on Wed., Sept. 27 from open to close, and a portion of your purchase will be donated to the Batavia Bulldog Boosters. The Panera Bread in Geneva is offering this to Vikings as well to see which community has more “boost.” No doubt, Bulldogs can down more bagels, salads, sandwiches, and bread bowls!

Homecoming Week Oct. 2-7 Details >

BPS101 Hall of Honor Oct. 5, 6 p.m., BHS/Batavia Fine Arts Centre Honor the eight inductees into the 2017 BPS101 Hall of Honor recognition program. Tickets >

Half Day (No school for Early Childhood and kindergarten students) Oct. 5

No School Oct. 6

No School - Columbus Day Oct. 9