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WELCOME TO BLACKHAWK

August 13, 2024

Dear Blackhawk Middle School Families,

My name is Diana Vergara and I am proud to serve the Blackhawk Middle School community as Principal. We hope you have enjoyed a wonderful summer filled with special moments with family and friends. As we prepare for the 2024-2025 school year, we are excited to share some updates and welcome you back to Blackhawk Middle School!

Also joining our staff this year is Jacquelyn Le-Mon serving as our new Assistant Principal. Ms. Le-Mon brings over 12 years of experience in middle school education having served as a teacher, team leader, curriculum coordinator, and assistant principal. We are confident that she will be a wonderful addition to our team, and we look forward to the positive impact she will have on our school community.

As we prepare to begin the school year, we have some important dates and details to share. First, to celebrate the start of the school year we will have the Back to School Bash on Tuesday, August 20 from 1:00-3:00 PM. Throughout the two-hour event, Blackhawk Middle School students will rotate by grade level through different stations where they will:

Meet their new teachers and administrators.
Tour the building, walk their schedules, and test their lockers.
Socialize while enjoying a snack, music and games.

In addition, our Curriculum Night is scheduled on Thursday, September 19 from 6:30-8:00 PM. This will be a great opportunity for families to learn more about what their middle school student is learning here at Blackhawk Middle School.

Finally, we are excited to welcome back students on August 21, our first day of the school year! Students are permitted to enter the building starting at 7:30 AM for breakfast in the cafeteria, and all students will enter through the main doors (Door 1) in the morning.

Please refer to the district website for any additional information.

I am thrilled to meet our Blackhawk Middle School students and families! See you soon!
Sincerely,

Diana Vergara
Blackhawk Middle School Principal

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REMINDER: Tuesdays are early release days

Don't forget - schools dismiss early each Tuesday!

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COMMUNITY PRESENTATION: Decrease Bullying, Prevent Substance Abuse, and Increase Student Outcomes

Fabian Ramirez, a renowned anti-bullying speaker and drug prevention specialist, will share his message about how communities can “Decrease Bullying, Prevent Substance Abuse, and Increase Student Outcomes” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, October 17, at Fenton High School.

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FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT: Starting the new school year TOGETHER!

I look forward to making 2024-2025 another fabulous school year! We have so much to celebrate already! Remember, TOGETHER we can do anything! #BSD2gether

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Parents, please review this information with your children.

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SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR ALL: District 2 will continue to provide them for students this year!

For the past 10 years, District 2 has provided classroom supplies for all students at an annual cost of about $80,000 to the District. It will continue to do so this year.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: New summer nutrition program provides $120 benefit card for qualifying students

Eligible families will receive a $120 benefit card per student to help buy food during the summer through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s new Summer Electronic Benefits (EBT) program, also known as SUN Bucks.

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HEADED TO HIGH SCHOOL: Celebrating the completion of Blackhawk eighth graders’ BSD2 careers

Congratulations to the 209 students who walked across the stage and into a new era in their academic pursuits during Blackhawk Middle School’s Eighth Grade Promotion Ceremony.

WELCOME TO DISTRICT 2! New principal set to lead Blackhawk next year

The BSD2 Board of Education has named Diana Vergara the new principal at Blackhawk Middle School. Ms. Vergara comes to District 2 from Shields Middle School on Chicago’s southwest side, where she has served for the past seven years as assistant principal.

CYBERBULLYING & UNWISE SOCIAL MEDIA USE: Keep your children safe when they go online

Dr. Sameer Hinduja's informative presentation is available to watch online, along with a catalog of resources to help parents keep their children safe when they go online. Check it out!

STRENGTHENING SCHOOL SAFETY: Learn about our mental health supports and improved emergency response procedures

During our April 30 parent information session on strengthening school safety, District and school administrators explained the programs in place to support the mental health and emotional well-being of our students. They also reviewed investments made to the physical security of our facilities and improvements made to our emergency response procedures.

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BSD2NEWS is a compilation of recent news items posted to the BSD2 website.

BSD2 eFlyers

District 2 has gone "green" in its approach to distributing community flyers.

Rather than sending flyers home with each student via backpack mail, District and community flyers are posted on the BSD2 E-Flyers page for parents to view or print 24/7.

It is estimated that this saves our schools hundreds of hours per year spent sorting and handling the materials, not to mention the number of trees and other resources saved in producing them.

District & Community Flyers

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Posted September 5, 2024 | Expires October 18, 2024

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Bensenville Park District: 100 Miles Running Squad

Posted September 5, 2024 | Expires June 5, 2025

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Bensenville Park District: Movie Night Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Posted September 5, 2024 | Expires September 20, 2024

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Bensenville Park District: Clubhouse Days of School

Posted September 5, 2024 | Expires September 20, 2024

Bensenville Park District: Harvest Fest

Posted September 5, 2024 | Expires October 5, 2024

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Bensenville Park District: Bville Flyers Travel Basketball Tryouts (Boys & Girls | Grades 5-8)

Posted September 5, 2024 | Expires September 16, 2024

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Endeavor Health: 2024-2025 Parent Education Podcast Series

Posted September 5, 2024 | Expires May 21, 2025

Right At School: Flash Sale! Save $50 on After School

Posted August 30, 2024 | Expires September 30, 2024

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GPS Parent Series: 2024-2025 Brocuhre

Posted August 15, 2024 | Expires June 30, 2025

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Bensenville School District 2: Free Meals for All Students (opens in new window/tab)

Posted August 5, 2024 | Expires June 30, 2025

Disclaimer

Bensenville School District 2 neither recommends nor endorses the programs or organizations posted on this page. Distribution of informational material is for the convenience of BSD2 students and families, and does not imply endorsement by District 2.

Flyers may contain links to other organization's websites. District 2 is not responsible for sites linked to from this site. For any number of reasons, the content or structure of the linked site may have changed, you may be redirected to another site, and/or the site may have become inoperable. District 2 is not affiliated with external sites; links are provided for information only.

eFlyers Posting Guidelines

Flyers publicizing community events within the area served by Bensenville School District 2 may be posted online subject to the conditions listed below. District 2 provides this service as an informational convenience for our students and families.

The following requirements will apply to all materials submitted for online distribution:

Only events sponsored by NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS may be publicized in this manner. No commercial publications shall be posted or distributed unless the purpose is to further an activity or program that is initiated or sponsored by District 2.
The text of the material must be geared toward providing services for children and families within the District 2 community.
District 2 reserves the right to request verification of a charitable organization’s IRS 501(c)(3) status and to refuse posting/distribution of materials from organizations which do not meet these requirements.
Endorsement by District 2 is not intended or implied.
The text of the material MUST INCLUDE A NAME AND TELEPHONE NUMBER, E-MAIL ADDRESS, AND/OR WEB ADDRESS where inquiries may be directed should parents or students have questions.
Advertising may not appear in the flyer.

Approval Process

The request to post a flyer should be submitted at least five (5) business days prior to the posting date.
Those wishing to submit a flyer to be posted can submit their request via email to Tim Waldorf, Community Relations Coordinator, at twaldorf@bsd2.org.
The Superintendent’s Office will make the final determination of eligibility for posting and the appropriateness of the material for our students. You will be notified via e-mail of approval or if any additional information is required.

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