Parent Update Friday, February 21, 2025 |
Dear SD 308 Community,
I hope you are all doing well! During this busy time of the year, I want to take a moment to share some upcoming opportunities with our academic community.
As mentioned in our last Parent Update, I encourage you to please consider attending or tuning into our next Board of Education meeting being held on Monday, February 24. This will be a great time to learn about our Strategic Plan on a deep level and therefore be informed of our vision for the next few years.
Additionally, this year's 5Essentials Survey is officially open. Please consider taking the time to share your input. We are looking for feedback from teachers, students, and families to create a well-rounded analysis of each of our schools. We are so grateful for and proud of each of our schools; this survey is the perfect time to celebrate the positives while also offering constructive recommendations for improvement. You will be able to find further information about 5Essentials later in this newsletter.
Thank you for your time and attention. Enjoy the weekend!
Take care, |
Superintendent of Schools Community Unit School District 308 |
These students had fun celebrating Valentine's Day last week! |
February 24: Board of Education Meeting 7 pm
February 25: Finance & Facilities Committee BOE Meeting 6 pm February 26: Diverse Learners Open Interviews 9 am
February 27: Parent University 5 pm February 28: No School - County-Wide Institute Day
March 3: Speak and Spark Student-Led Roundtable Discussions 7 pm March 6: Policy & Legislative Committee BOE Meeting 5 pm March 7: KCCFP Satellite Food Pantry 6 pm March 12: Equity and Learning & Innovation Committee BOE Meeting 5 pm March 13: Long Beach Mobile Food Pantry 5 pm March 17: Board of Education Meeting 7 pm
March 19-20: Elementary Parent/Teacher Conferences - Full Day Student Attendance March 24-31: Spring Break - No School
Check out the 2025-26 academic calendar here! |
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| Now Introducing:
Clarity Corner! |
SD 308 is committed to keeping our staff, students, and families informed with accurate, up-to-date information. Clarity Corner is a new part of the district website, serving as a central resource for addressing misinformation, clarifying key topics, and answering common questions. We aim to foster transparency, trust, and open communication within our school community. In addition to the topics currently presented, all are invited to submit questions or concerns to be addressed.
Click here to visit the web page and learn more! |
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College Information Night Empowers Families with IEPs and 504 Plans |
Late last month, the special education departments of Oswego High School and Oswego East High School hosted their annual College Information Night for students with IEPs and 504 Plans.
More than 100 students and family members from SD 308 high schools and neighboring communities attended the event. Families were able to explore post-secondary options, learn about supports for specialized learning needs, and gain practical tools for a successful transition from high school to college.
Click here to read more! |
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| Families Engage in English Language Acquisition Classes |
In partnership with Waubonsee Community College, Oswego Community Unit School District 308 has been offering adults English Language Acquisition classes to parents and families of multilingual learners in the district.
"Our school districts are really the center of a community," said Maria Lopez, Director of Multilingual Learners in SD 308. "[We're] providing that opportunity not just for our students to learn, but for our families to learn so they can support our students." Click here to read more! |
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5Essentials Survey Information |
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The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is conducting the 12th annual 5Essentials Survey, a statewide tool utilized to analyze five indicators that positively impact student success (Effective Leaders, Collaborative Teachers, Involved Families, Supportive Environments, and Ambitious Instruction).
From now through March 28, students, families, teachers, and other staff members will have the opportunity to complete a 30-minute research-based survey, providing feedback to help identify strengths and weaknesses of our district's learning environments. The results of this survey are highly valued. The information collected from 5Essentials allows us to make necessary adjustments and improvements in our schools, thus resulting in the best possible outcome for each of our students and staff members.
Please consider contributing your insights and experiences to this survey, which can be found at the link here. For additional information, refer to this flyer (Spanish) or the link below.
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Attention Parents of Incoming Kindergarten Students! |
Registration is now open for kindergarten students who are new to Oswego Community Unit School District 308. Children will need to be 5 years of age by September 1, 2025 to register for kindergarten for the 2025-26 school year. Students who are currently enrolled in preschool at Brokaw Early Learning Center, Lakewood Creek Elementary School, Long Beach Elementary School, or Wolf’s Crossing Elementary School are considered “Returning Students” and therefore do not need to register for kindergarten at this time.
Incoming kindergarten students and their families are invited to join us for the Kinder-Quest Fair on March 11. This is a great opportunity to meet principals and district departments, get help with registration, turn in medical forms, explore the inside of a bus, and so much more! |
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W0W Event 2025 - Saturday, February 22 |
"Week Zero Warmup," otherwise known as "W0W," is organized by Gear it Forward Robotics. Here, the team will debut their new robot! Other clubs will be featured and activities for all ages will be available. All are invited to attend this event at Bednarcik Junior High School from 11 am to 3 pm. Click here to learn more!
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Diverse Learners Open Interviews - Wednesday, February 26 |
We are hosting an open interview event to recruit qualified candidates for various positions that support Diverse Learners. Click here to learn more and register! |
No School for County-Wide Institute Day - Friday, February 28 |
Reminder that there will be no school for any grades on Friday, February 28 for a County-Wide Institute Day. |
STEAM! 2025 - Friday, February 28 |
The OHS Science National Honor Society presents STEAM! 2025. This evening of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math will feature over 30 hands-on activities designed by students and community organization. The event will take place in the Oswego High School LRC and Cafeteria from 5 to 8 pm. Click here to learn more!
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Speak and Spark Student-Led Roundtable Discussions
Monday, March 3 |
Students and community members are invited to discuss current topics impacting students. Hosted by the Board of Education, this event will take place at Plank Junior High School and will start at
7 pm. |
Long Beach Mobile Food Pantry - Thursday, March 13 |
Free to those in need; no ID, proof of address, or income is required. Food is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Learn more at www.SolveHungerToday.org/GetHelp.
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Board of Education Candidate Events - March 18 & 20 |
A student-led candidate panel will take place March 18 (livestream at 6 pm), and Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) is hosting a candidate forum that will take place March 20 (Hunt Club Elementary School at 6:30 pm). |
Board of Education Meetings - Monday, February 24 & March 17 |
Our Board Meetings are open to the public and start at 7 pm at Oswego East High School bi-monthly. You can read more about our Board of Education at www.sd308.org/board-of-education.
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No School for Spring Break - March 24-31 |
Reminder that there will be no school from Monday, March 24 through Monday, March 31 for Spring Break. Students will return from Spring Break on Tuesday, April 1. |
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Oswego Wildcats Fundraiser |
Support the Oswego Wildcats Special Olympics soccer team by placing your order for spirit wear! With the numbers from registration, the Wildcats have enough students for two senior soccer teams this spring. The proceeds from this fundraiser will assist the program in purchasing additional jerseys! |
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Boulder Hill Elementary School is hosting the next Parent University on Thursday, February 27. All community members are welcome to join us for this evening of information, connections, and fun! Free childcare, translation services, and more will be available.
(More in English) (Más en Español) | | Student Coalition will be hosting an unforgettable AMPLIFY student showcase, where students take the stage to share what makes them truly unique. Through personal stories, creative expressions, and heartfelt reflections, they will inspire, move, and motivate all who attend. This event will take place at Oswego High School from 5-8 pm on Thursday, March 13. |
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| Business Professionals of America Advance to State |
Oswego East High School recently hosted the Business Professionals of America Regional Competition, marking their fifth straight year of putting on this event.
The chapters from both Oswego High School and OEHS were represented by students who engaged in competitions surrounding a variety of topics, such as finance, healthcare, law, marketing, technology, and business.
Congratulations to the students from each school who competed and qualified for State!
Click here to read more. |
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View All of Our Districtwide Announcements |
SD308 regularly posts announcements on our website to inform parents, guardians and community members. View our announcements to stay informed. |
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