A Message from Superintendent Dr. Khelghati |
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The excitement is high across SD 308 as preparations are in full swing to welcome back over 17,000 students to our district in a few weeks! I’ve been spending time listening and meeting with many groups of students, parents, staff and community members. I’m hearing so many great things about our students and their experiences here. I will be hosting a number of additional meet and greet events and would love for you to attend and share with me what you’re most proud of and where you think opportunities exist in SD 308. If you are part of a club or organization who would like to extend an invitation, I would love the opportunity to meet and talk with you. More information on that is listed below.
I recently had the pleasure of being part of a group of 18 new school and district leaders who spent the day hearing all about the systems, practices, and resources within SD 308. This was an incredible opportunity to hear about the work that is being done, and it really energized us all as we embark on our new journey here. We will host a similar event for our new teachers in early August.
Under direction of the Board of Education, my primary focus areas as your new Superintendent include enhancing communication and cooperation, improving our climate and culture, establishing systems for efficiency and accountability, along with financial stability and sustainability. Each of these tasks involve teamwork with our district leaders, our teachers and staff, parents, and area residents, as well as analysis of our district’s current and ideal state.
We are a single community with a focus on helping each and every student here succeed. In working together, sharing ideas, providing feedback and support, we can elevate our district and the experience for our students. I look forward to establishing more opportunities for parents, students, staff, and the community to share ideas and be an active part in shaping the future of our district, all for the good of our students.
In case you missed this in my previous message, I’d like to share again a custom that inspires me. A tribe in Kenya called the Masai, who when greeting each other say “Casserian Engeri.” It means, “And how are the children?” They do not ask each other, “How are you?” or “How's your day?” but rather they ask about the next generation. This is a shared value woven amongst us all, our positive hopes and desires for our children, our community’s next generation. Sending you positive thoughts and hopes for great experiences with family and friends during the remaining summer break! |
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Meet & Greets with Dr. Khelghati |
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Please plan to come by and visit with Dr. Khelghati during one of the many Meet and Greet sessions scheduled across the district. If you’re interested in hosting one for a group or organization you’re part of, please let us know! You can email Tashana Walton to schedule your event (twalton@sd308.org). |
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Wed, Aug 2, 6 - 7:30pm Oswego East Community Room (1525 Harvey Rd., Oswego) Hosts: PEGS Wed, Aug 9, 5:30 - 7pm Churchill Clubhouse (273 Bluegrass Pkwy., Oswego) Muslim Parent Group |
| Wed, Aug 16, 5 - 6:00pm First Allied Bank (3201 Orchard Road Oswego) Community Event (SD 308)
Fri, Aug 18, 5 - 6:00pm Grande Park Clubhouse (26401 Park Blvd Plainfield) Community Event (SD 308) |
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Wed, Aug 23, 5 - 6:00pm Oswegoland Civic Center (5 Ashlawn Ave Oswego) Community Event (SD 308) Fri, Aug 25, 5 - 6:00pm Hunt Club Clubhouse (4800 Butler Street Oswego) Community Event (SD 308) |
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Keeping our Buildings Secure |
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We are introducing a new added layer of security that helps to enhance safety for our students and staff during the school day. There’s a new system in place at the main entrances to our schools and buildings. There are now recording video call boxes located outside. Visitors will ring the doorbell and then engage in discussion with the office staff for assistance. Visitors who don’t need to enter the school building may be granted access only to a secured vestibule to drop off items, such as a forgotten lunch or form, or pick up things from the school such as a work packet from a teacher. If a visitor needs to enter the building, they will follow the same procedures, and once let into the office, they will need to provide a photo ID and receive a visitor badge.
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Student Registration Students who attended SD 308 schools last year have been moved into the new Student Information System, PowerSchool, where parents receive information on grading, schedules, and contact preferences.
Here are the next steps: - Parents will receive their user information to access the PowerSchool system on August 1st.
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Once in the system, parents can proceed with returning student registration and complete the annual health history form, as well as update any necessary information.
- New student registration is completed online, for more information, click here.
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| Student Schedules and Teacher Assignments |
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Student routes will be posted to the district website and bus stop information communicated to parents no later than August 10th. Parents can access transportation forms online by visiting the Transportation Department page on the website. |
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We’d Love To Have You!
SD 308 has numerous open positions throughout the district! Many positions don’t require previous experience and offer paid training. If you’d like to have the same schedule as your student, with holidays and weekends off, along with rewarding work and great benefits- look no further! Positions are available for full time and part time work. If you’re not sure what’s the best fit for you, our recruitment specialist would love to help! You can apply online anytime or join us for a walk-in interview where you can apply and complete an interview all at once! We look forward to hearing from you and working together!
SD 308 Recruitment Specialist: Sarah Lau email: slau@sd308.org, phone: 630.636.4376
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| Open Interviews: Friday, August 4 9am-12pm District Administration Center 4175 Rt. 71, Oswego Door 3 *Please bring a photo ID. |
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School Supplies -
You can find a link to all school supply lists here.
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For assistance, you can register here for school supplies donated through Start Strong, a program of Community Cares. Distribution will be August 5 from 9-11am, at the Old Traughber building (at the corner of Washington and Franklin Streets).
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If you can help others in need, please consider donating school supplies. Learn more here.
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Traffic Notice at Oswego East High School
Beginning the week of July 30, 2023 Oswego East High School on-campus roads connecting the Harvey Road entrance and Wolf’s Crossing/Wolf Road will be closed to through traffic. To ensure the safety of students and staff, vehicles will not be able to drive between the entrances. The Village of Oswego has shared alternative routes as they continue the work on the Harvey Road/Wolf Road intersection. Next week Oswego East parents and students will be receiving an email about how to access areas of parking and student drop-off/pick-up for when the school year begins.
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School Hours 2023-24: High School 7:20am- 2:26pm Junior High 8:10am- 3:05pm Elementary 9am- 3:45pm East View Academy 8am- 2:30pm GOAL 7:40am - 12:40pm Pathways 9am- 2:30pm Brokaw Morning Session 8:00 am - 10:30 am
Brokaw Afternoon Session 11:45 am - 2:15 pm |
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