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Bullying Parent Presentation for District 87 Parents

Bullying Parent Presentation for District 87 Parents

Though bullying is nothing new, it’s been all over the news in the past few years.  Bullying is, without a doubt, a hot-topic in education right now.  With advances in technology and rapid expansion of social networks online, never before has bullying been a problem of this scale. Be sure to attend this special presentation […]

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Glenbard District 87 Supports Scoreboard Advertising

Glenbard District 87 Supports Scoreboard Advertising

As if we weren’t already force-fed advertisements just about everywhere we go, now get ready to see them at high school sporting events.  Is it an innovative solution to tough financial times?  Or by allowing advertising on school scoreboards, are cash-strapped schools shaking hands with the devil? Read more about it here… Glenbard High School […]

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Tutoring Services in DuPage County

Tutoring Services in DuPage County

There are many available tutoring options available to students in DuPage County.  Below is a list of local and national tutoring services to assist students from kindergarten through college. Elementary & Secondary School Tutoring Sylvan Learning Centers Sylvan offers comprehensive, fee-based tutoring services via centers located throughout DuPage County. Sylvan Learning Centers are available in […]

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Public Surplus Sale at Old Hubble Middle School in Wheaton

Public Surplus Sale at Old Hubble Middle School in Wheaton

A public sale will be held at the old Hubble Middle School / Wheaton Central High School property in Wheaton on Friday and Saturday (October 14th and 15th). The school, located on the northwest corner of Roosevelt Road and Naperville Road in Wheaton is slated to be demolished.

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Infant & Preschool Fall Clothing Resale Event

Infant & Preschool Fall Clothing Resale Event

Highlands Elementary School in Naperville will be holding an infant and preschool fall clothing resale fundraiser on Thursday, September 15th and Friday, September 16th. Items for sale include infant through six year-old sized clothing, coats, shoes, and Halloween costumes. Hours: Thursday, Sep. 15 – 9:00AM-2:00PM and 6:30PM-8:30PM Friday, Sep 16 – 9:00AM-1:00PM (many items half […]

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First Day of School Dates

First Day of School Dates

With the first day of school mere weeks away, the endless summer days, are in fact, coming to an end (and kids everywhere groan). Below is a list of school starting dates coming in the next few weeks. These are organized by school district. Please be sure to verify the dates and time details with […]

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Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art in Elmhurst

Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art in Elmhurst

Too often, we think we have to go downtown Chicago to visit an excellent museum, but this is absolutely not the case. Conveniently located near downtown Elmhurst, is the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art. What is Lapidary Art you ask? Lapidary is the art of cutting and polishing stone.

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Full Day Kindergarten Meeting – Wheaton-Warrenville District 200

Full Day Kindergarten Meeting – Wheaton-Warrenville District 200

Wheaton-Warrenville School District 200 recently held an informational meeting regarding full-day kindergarten. The meeting, held at Hubble Middle School in Warrenville provided an overview of the full day kindergarten program being launched in District 200 for the 2011-2012 school year. Here are some of the key points presented in the meeting: The all-day kindergarten program […]

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Maple Sugaring Event at Kline Creek Farm

Maple Sugaring Event at Kline Creek Farm

Come out to Kline Creek Farm in West Chicago this Saturday and Sunday, March 12th and 13th to see how a family in the 1890’s would collect maple sap. Watch and learn how the collected sap is boiled and transformed into maple syrup and maple sugar. This educational and fun event is family-friendly.

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Swimming Lessons Aurora, IL Options

Swimming Lessons Aurora, IL Options

If you are looking for swimming lessons in Aurora, this list of facilities is a great starting-point to find the location and program you want. Most programs in the are include swim lessons for children and adults of various skill-levels.

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