U-46 briefs

Board of Education

This week is American Education Week, a time to recognize the work of the teachers and support personnel in the district for their efforts to help our students all year. Schools have had special events through out the week as they celebrate the work of the staff at the U-46 schools.

You can help recognize a teacher or staff member in your child's school by sending a free e-card.

Calendar for the week, Nov. 24-28

Monday: School Improvement Plan Day, no school

Tuesday: Parent/Teacher Conferences, no school

Wednesday: No school (offices remain open)

Thursday: Thanksgiving, no school/offices closed

Friday: No school/offices closed

Bartlett Hawks are Flying

WEPS-FM, 88.9 will broadcast this Saturday night's Bartlett versus Maine South semifinal Class 8-A football game from Millennium Field. The broadcast will begin with the pre-game show at 6:30 p.m. Joe Paladino "The Voice of the Hawks," along with Mike Wenc and Len Hardy will describe the game. The Bartlett Sports Boosters make the broadcasts possible.

Faculty Art Exhibit

See the work of the teachers who teach our students. A fine arts exhibit featuring the work of

U-46 Visual Arts faculty is being held from 5 to 7 p.m. at First Community Bank, 50 Tyler Creek Plaza in Elgin, intersection of North McLean Boulevard and Big Timber Road. Gallery hours at the bank are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays; and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays. The exhibit runs through Dec, 11.

Congrats

Congratulations to Larkin High School math teacher Karen Daniels, who served this past summer in the capacity of Assessor for the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. She received her board certification nine years ago, and has been instrumental in helping other members of Larkin who are interested in pursuing this certification.

Student Advisory

It is difficult to know how students view the events, instruction and activities in their school. Since they are what it is all about, U-46 has a Student Advisory that provides direct input for high school students. The students meet with Dr. Torres monthly and provide the students' perspective of what is happening in the schools. Members have been selected from all five of the district high schools and the alternative high school.

U-46 has a number of advisory committees that work with the administration to provide insight and suggestions. For a list of all of the advisories please click here. Anyone interested in serving on an advisory council can call (847) 888-5000, ext. 5040.