Spotlight
on
Addison
Back to School 2008
Building the Future:
Construction is Now
Underway!
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Forget What You
Thought You Knew
About Vocational Ed
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Fall Semester Begins
Aug. 20 – Register for
Classes Now!
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Weekend Full of Fun is
Planned to Celebrate
New Library Opening
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Mark Your Calendar
Now for Fun-Filled Fall
Events
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During the Groundbreaking Celebration
at Addison Trail High School, DuPage
County and Village officials help launch
the construction phase of “Building The
Future in District 88.”
Welcome to the
Addison Park District &
Technology Center of DuPage,
new partners in
Spotlight on Addison
Printed on recycled paper
Choosing the Right
Bicycle Helmet Can
Make a Difference
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‘Addison By the Slice’
Dishes Up a Fun
National Night Out
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District 4’s
Administrative Team
Gets Fresh Faces
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August 2008
New Leaders Join Administrative Team
District 88 Board of Education
Mr. Mark Johnson
President
Mr. Jose DeLeon
Vice President
Mr. James Luebker
Secretary
Mrs. Donna Cain
Mr. Paul Habel
Mr. Jay Irvin
Mrs. Sharon Kucik
DuPage High School District 88
Dr. Steve Humphrey
Superintendent
Mr. Michael Welch
Asst. Superintendent
for Operations
Ms. Sherri Anderson
Director of Community Relations
Mrs. Jean Barbanente
Director of Learning Services
Mrs. Vanessa Duffin
Director of Human Resources
Mr. Robert Flemming
Director of Business Services
Mrs. Elizabeth Yacobi
Director of Curriculum & Learning
101 West Highridge Road
Villa Park, Illinois 60181
(630) 530-3981
Addison Trail High School
Dr. Scott Helton
Principal
213 North Lombard Road
Addison, Illinois 60101
(630) 628-3300
Willowbrook High School
Mr. Daniel Krause
Principal
1250 South Ardmore
Villa Park, Illinois 60181
(630) 530-3400
Visit our website:
http://www.dupage88.net
As Addison Trail High School prepares to
open the 2008-09 school year, some new faces
will join the administrative team to contribute to
the goal of improving student achievement
and personalizing the learning environment.
Joining Principal Dr. Scott Helton and
Assistant Principal Michael Bolden are
two new Assistant Principals who will have
responsibilities for Curriculum and Instruction
as well as Pupil Personnel Services.
Mr. Adam Cibulka is a familiar face in the
Addison Trail school community. He spent the
last four years in the Social Studies Department
and served as Department Chair during the
2007-08 school year.
Mrs. Lisa Bollow brings many years of
experience from working previously as an
Assistant Principal at Lyons Township High
School. She also worked as a Dean and Special
Education teacher during her tenure.
Mr. Adam Cibulka
Mrs. Lisa Bollow
Building The Future in District 88:
Construction Underway!
Construction will be underway
for Building The Future at both
Addison Trail and Willowbrook High
Schools during the
2008-09 school year.
The administration and
staff are committed to
providing a safe learning environment with
the least amount of
disruption.
As significant changes occur,
such as the re-location of classrooms
or traffic patterns inside and outside
of the building, students will be
notified through signage and bulletin
announcements. The daily communication between staff and students will
be important to ensuring success
during the ongoing transitions.
Safety and security in the
buildings remain a top priority,
particularly with numerous contractors and machinery on campus.
The requirement of having all adults
register at the main entrance and
display identification will continue to
be an important safety measure.
Please note that construction will be
year round to meet the targeted
completion date of 2010.
Although the project requires flexibility
from the entire school
community, the renovations and enhancements will offer
students relevant and
future-oriented opportunities for learning.
Addison Reads...Do you?
301 S. Swift Road
Addison, IL 60101
630-620-8770
Another College Track
www.tcdupage.org
www.daoes.org
DuPage Area
Occupational Education System
DAOES is one of
Illinois’ regional Career and
Technical Education (CTE)
systems, based in Addison.
Its two main functions are
to plan for the delivery of
CTE for the western suburbs
and to oversee the operation
of the Technology Center of
DuPage in Addison. Fourteen
area high school districts,
including DuPage District 88, comprise the
DAOES governing board.
DAOES provides career exploration
services to over 50,000 9th-12th graders
and educational support to more than 5,000
certified school staff members.
A major DAOES regional project is the
implementation of Tech
Prep, a program that prepares
students for post-secondary
education, whether college,
technical school, or industry
apprenticeships.
Agencies
such
as
College of DuPage and the
University of Illinois partner
with DAOES to improve
academic competencies of
students. DAOES also establishes partnerships
with area businesses and industries to provide
DuPage area students with the most current
career information and work-based learning
opportunities.
Resource for Students and Parents:
www.parentsresourcesite.net
TCD: not your father’s DAVEA
Students now have the opportunity to earn
transferable college credit through their
TCD program. The learning style is still
hands-on, individualized, and self-paced, but
the emphasis is on transitioning to a collegelevel program.
In the past three years,
students enrolled in TCD programs
have earned over $2 million
in scholarships
Longtime Addison residents can remember
the 1974 opening of DAVEA, a high school
vocational campus. It prepared students for
entry into the workplace right out of high
school.
By the mid-1980’s, technology and a
global economy changed everything. Today,
in addition to occupational skills, the former
DAVEA — renamed Technology Center of
DuPage in 1998 — offers curricula aligned with
the Illinois Learning Standards in academics,
workplace skills, and career exploration.
Work-based learning experiences such as
job shadowing and internships help students
explore a career and add valuable experience
and references to their portfolios.
Addison Trail and Willowbrook are among
the 23 DuPage area high schools offering
TCD as an elective to juniors and seniors
2 hours a day, 5 days a week. Students
pay only a modest class fee; DuPage H.S.
District 88 covers the cost of tuition and bus
transportation.
For more information, contact the guidance
office or call TCD at 630-620-8770.
The TCD Mission:
Technology Center of
DuPage will provide an
educational environment
that supports and
encourages individual
learning styles, develops
occupational skills, fosters
professionalism, promotes
academic growth, and
assists students in
discovering their potential.
Among TCD’s
21 Programs:
Computer Information Systems
Electronics &
Pre-Engineering Technology
Cosmetology
Culinary, Pastry Arts
& Hospitality Management
Certified Nurse Assistant
Criminal Justice
Fire Science
Medical & Health Care Careers
HVACR
(Heating-Ventilation-AC-Refrigeration)
Manufacturing Technology
Pre-Architectural/Pre-Engineering CAD
Residential Wiring/Home Technology
Multimedia & TV Production
August 20, 2008
TCD school year begins
(check with Dist. 88 for
first day of attendance)
Wed. September 10
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Parent Open House
Welcome to the College of DuPage
Addison Regional Center
College of DuPage
Addison Regional Center
301 S. Swift Road
Addison, IL 60101
(630) 942-4600
www.cod.edu/RegionalCtrs
Monday to Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Swift Rd.
Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
NORTH
53
Army Trail Rd.
Swift Rd.
Need to get your motorcycle, car or home in order? Enroll in a two-day
Continuing Education class to fix up your motorcycle, a 10-week class to get your
car looking brand new, or one of three home courses: Basic Home Repair, Basic
Electricity and Basic Plumbing.
On Sunday afternoons, Youth Education offers AutoCAD and Sewing Basics.
Computer Lab Hours:
Glen Ellyn Rd.
Enroll in a general education class, such as Anatomy and Physiology (morning
and evening sections), Biology, English, ESL (morning and evening sections), GED
classes in Spanish, History, Humanities, Math, Psychology, Sociology and Speech.
Looking for a new career? Take an evening class in Cosmetology, Machine Shop,
EMT, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Real Estate Transactions.
Office Hours:
College of DuPage
Addison Center
at Technology
Center of DuPage
Fall Semester begins Wednesday, Aug. 20!
355
Returning and new student registration is now under way. Open registration begins
on Wednesday, Aug. 6. Whatever your needs are, C.O.D. can help because
We’re in Your Neighborhood!
Services:
•Counseling, assessment and testing
•Career, life transition and personal
development counseling
•Computer access to the C.O.D. Library
•Open computer lab available to
students and the community
•Transfer of library books and other
materials from the regional center back
to the C.O.D. Library
•Placement testing
•On-site registration for returning and
new students
ADDISON
Fullerton Ave.
Math Assistance:
Thursday
7 to 10 p.m.
Sunday
1 to 3:30 p.m.
53
64
North Ave.
College of DuPage Addison Regional
Center at Technology Center of DuPage is
located on the east side of Swift Road,
north of North Avenue and south of Army
Trail Road. Swift Road is approximately
3/4 mile west of Route 53 or I-355.
Writing Assistance:
Monday
5 to 8 p.m.
Wednesday
5 to 8 p.m.
Saturday
9 a.m. to noon
Academic Counseling:
Day, evening and weekend
appointments are available.
Please call (630) 942-4600.
Addison Reads … Do You?
THE NEWSLETTER
FROM THE
www.addisonlibrary.org
ADDISON
August /
September
2008
PUBLIC LIBRARY
4 Friendship Plaza
Addison, Illinois 60101-2499
Main Telephone: 630.543.3617
Information Services:
630.458.3318
Readers’ Services: 630.458.3320
Teen Services: 630.458.3319
Children’s Services:
630.458.3338
Circulation: 630.458.3326
Grand Opening Weekend!
September 20 and 21
Friends of the Addison Public Library Sponsors Gala Event
Saturday, September 20, 6:30-10 pm
$50 per person: Purchase tickets at the Library or Village Hall
Epicurean delights prepared by Catering with Elegance, featuring food stations
Round of beef and turkey breast
Boneless chicken breast with a variety of sauces
Potato, pasta, salad, and vegetable stations
Delectable desserts from the Culinary Arts students at Technology Center of DuPage
A variety of wonderful wines from Lynfred Winery and beers from Sal’s Beverage World
Fabulous music from Heavenly Piano during dinner and a string ensemble
from Addison Trail High School Music Department during dessert
Hours: M-Th, 9-9;
F, through Labor Day, 9-5;
F, after Labor Day, 9-6; Sa, 9-5;
Su, through Labor Day, Closed,
Su, after Labor Day, 1-5
Mary Medjo Me Zengue, Director
Mary Marshall, Assistant Director/
Children’s Services
Uma Mirmira, Adult Services
Diane Klecka, Circulation Services
Yabin Liu, Information Technology
Jennifer Handell, Technical Services
Sally Schuster, Editor
PLEASE NOTE: Attendance
at Library programs and events
constitutes consent to be photographed for Addison Public
Library publicity purposes.
Closings
Community Days
Thurs., Aug. 7-Sat., Aug. 9
Labor Day
Monday, September 1
Board of Trustees:
Robert Kepka, President
Linda Durec, Vice President
Kathi Reed, Secretary
Sandra Super, Treasurer
Lisa Knauf, Trustee
Wanda Rhoads, Trustee
J. Thomas Willis, Trustee
Board Meetings
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 7:30 pm
Tuesday, Sept. 16, 7:30 pm
How can we help you take full
advantage of a Library program? Please let Sally Schuster,
630.543.3617, know of any
special needs at least 1 week
prior to the program.
Dinner will be served in the Rotunda at Village Hall and dessert will follow at the
Addison Public Library.
Join Us for a Delightful Gala Evening.
At the time of printing, sponsors for the Gala include the Village of Addison, Catering with
Elegance, Lynfred Winery, Sal’s Beverage World, Technology Center of DuPage, Addison
Trail High School Music Department, Heavenly Piano, Itasca Bank & Trust, Oxford Bank &
Trust, and Marianne Fotopolous.
The Board of Trustees Invites You to the Dedication
Sunday, September 21, 1-4:30 pm, FREE
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Dedication
Entertainment
Ac Rock (Acappella Rock ‘n Roll)
Stilt-walking Balloon Man (he creates balloon creatures)
Face Dancers (face painters)
Einstein the Robot (he will answer your questions)
CD Booth (create your own music CD)
Ensembles from the Lake Geneva Orchestra (beautiful music)
Storyteller (sit and listen to entertaining stories)
Refreshments
Library Tours
Come for the Ribbon Cutting. Stay for the Fun!
unless otherwise noted.
Register by phone at
the Adult Services desk,
630.458.3320, or through
our Website with your Addison Public Library card.
For information about
fall computer classes,
contact Adult Services,
630-458-3318.
Book Discussions
On Beauty
by Zadie Smith
Tuesday, August 5, 7 pm
Water For Elephants
by Sara Gruen
Tuesday, Sept. 2, 7 pm
Monday Movies
Miss Pettigrew Lives
for a Day (PG13)
Aug. 25, 2 pm or 6:30 pm
Leatherheads (PG13)
Sept. 22, 2 pm or 6:30 pm
Summer Reading
Donations
These generous businesses and organizations
contributed prizes to the
Summer Reading programs.
Thank You! Thank You!
Addison Dairy Queen
Buona Catering
Cernan Earth and Space Center
Classic Cinema
DuPage Children’s Museum
Friends of the Addison Public Library
Hancock Observatory
Illinois Railway Museum
John G. Shedd Aquarium
Kiwanis Club of Addison
Law Offices of John Pankau
Lipinski and Associates, Ltd.
McAninch Arts Center
Nardi’s Tower of Pizza
Panera Bread
Rainforest Cafe
Ravinia Festival
Windy of Chicago
Tuesday, Sept. 30, 7 pm
Have ever tried to telephone Social Security? You
do not want to miss this
program about using their
Website (www.socialsecurity.gov).
• Find answers to your
questions
• Complete application
forms
• Make changes to your
account
• Get help understanding your Social
Security Statement
• And much more
Cathy Anton, a representative from the Chicago
Social Security office will
present information about
the services available online
and answer your questions
about the security of applying for information and
benefits online.
Learn how easy it is to
use their Website.
Hat and Coat:
Reflections of a Photojournalist
Thursday, October 2, 7 pm
For Jerry Tomaselli and other SunTimes photographers, “hat and coat” was
the cryptic but unmistakable command to drop
whatever you were doing
and head to the scene of
a breaking story.
Jerry will share more
than 20 years of memories and the dramatic
photos behind them,
ranging from sports
to disasters, from light-hearted moments
to heart-rending tragedies. His lens has
captured compelling stories of the rich and
the famous along with the colorful but little
known denizens of Chicagoland.
Addison Reads...Do You?
COD PEP Volunteers
Join the College of DuPage People
Educating People Volunteers as a volunteer
tutor for adults in ESL, reading, or basic
math classes. The next training series is
November 15 and 22, 2008. For more information, call Joan Morris at 630-942-3788.
Join the Friends of the Addison Public Library!
Meetings: Wednesday, August 27 and September 24, 7 pm
Who are the Friends, you may ask? The answer is anyone who is interested in supporting the Library. The Friends organization conducts a
variety of fundraising activities which generate money to purchase materials, services, and equipment beyond the limits of the ordinary Library
budget. It encourages the community to use the Library. The group meets
on the 4th Wednesday of each month.
New Friends’ members receive a one-time $5 credit on their Library account. This credit can be used to pay fines.
To join, clip the application; complete it; and send it to the Friends with your membership check.
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Please make checks payable to
Friends of the Addison Public
Library and drop off or mail to:
Friends of the Addison Public
Library, Addison Public Library,
4 Friendship Plaza, Addison, IL
60101. Phone 630-458-3328
Annual Membership
$10 Individual
$25 Household
$50 Business or Organization
$75 Best Friends
Name:
Addison Public Library Card Number:
Address:
Phone:
Email (optional)
adult programs
Computer Classes
Social Security
Online Services
Addison
Public Library
R egistration I s
R equired for
P rograms
Dance Dance
Revolution
Monday, August 4,
2:30-4:30 pm
Grades 6-9
Bring your friends, have
some snacks, play DDR and
board games.
Chess Lessons
Tuesdays, August 5 and
12, 2:30-3:30 pm
Grades 6-12
Registration required
Learn the game of warriors and kings from a chess
pro. Already know chess
basics? Improve your skills!
Super Smash Bros.
BrawlTM Tourney
Monday, August 11,
2:30-4:30 pm
Grades 6-12
Come show off your best
Super Smash Bros. BrawlTM
skills.
Meet a Chicago
Sky Player
Wed., August 13, 7 pm
All ages
Meet a member of the
Chicago
Sky,
the local
WNBA
team. Join
us in welcoming a
team player
to the Library. There will
be time for autographs and
photographs.
Teen Movie
Step Up 2:
The Streets (PG13)
Thursday, August 14,
6:30-8:30 pm
Grades 7-12
Hang out in the AC
with your
friends,
eat popcorn, and
enjoy the
movie. One
reviewer
said, “The
dancing is
amazing, couldn’t keep my
eyes off the screen.”
Teen Gaming
Monday, September 8,
3-5 pm
Grades 6-12
Mario and Sonic
Olympics (Wii) and
Guitar Hero (PS2) and
board games. Chase off the
back-to-school blues with
gaming.
Teen Craft:
Macrame Rope
Jewelry
Mon., Sept. 15, 4–6 pm
Grades 6-12
Registration required
Make bracelets, anklets,
and necklaces for yourself
or your friends. All supplies
provided FREE of charge.
Grand Opening Events
for Teens in the Library
Sunday, September 21, 2-4:30 pm
CD Recording Booth
children’s programs
teen programs
Addison
Public Library
For information about Teen Programs or to register,
check Events on our Website (www.addisonlibrary.org)
or call, 630-458-3319. Registration is indicated only
for those programs that require it. Programs are FREE.
In the Library children
under the age of 10 must
be directly supervised at
all times by a parent or
approved caregiver aged
16 years or older.
Story Times
Weeks beginning September 8-29
Registration begins August
23
Begin with Books
Birth-35 months with an
adult (maximum 25)
Tuesdays, 10-10:30 am
Wednesdays, 10-10:30 am
Thursdays, 11-11:30 am
Preschool Stories
3-5 yrs. (maximum 30)
Wednesdays, 10-10:30 am
Thursdays, 11-11:30 am
After Story Time
Drop-in Events
No registration required
Stay & Play
Birth-prekindergarten with
an adult
Tuesdays, September 9-30,
10:30-11 am
A time to play and socialize with an emphasis on
developing early literacy
skills.
Make & Take Crafts
All ages with an adult
Wednesday, October 1,
10:30-11:15 am
Thursday, October 2,
11:30 am-12:15 pm
Most crafts can be completed in 10-20 minutes.
All children’s programs
are free.
Registration is required and
is limited to Addison Public
Library card holders, unless
otherwise noted.
Register online through our
Website (www.addisonlibrary.org).
Register by phone at the Ask
Here Desk, 630.458.3338.
Summer Reading: “Get in the Game, Read!”
continues through
August 16
Summer Reading Logs: Available through Friday, August 15
Last Date to Collect Prizes: Saturday, August 16
Ages: From Birth– entering 5th grade. Children under 5 may register with a parent’s or legal guardian’s Addison Public
Library card.
Prizes: Prizes will be given for goals of reading completed. Participants will also be eligible for a grand prize drawing.
To register for children’s programs, call 630.458.3338.
Drop-in Chess &
Board Games
Chess sets and board
games are available to play
in the Children’s Library
during the hours the library
is open. Check games out at
the Ask Here Desk.
Library Fun for
School-age Kids
Crazy for Chapters
Grades 3-5 (maximum 15)
We begin reading the
book together; participants
receive a copy of the book to
keep. Make a craft and play
a game.
Hour of the Olympics
Thursday, August 14,
1:30-2:30 pm
Registration begins Aug. 2
Dexter the Tough
Thursday, Oct. 9, 4-5 pm
Registration begins Sept. 27
Books & Bingo
All ages (maximum 45)
Thursday, August 21,
1:30-2:30 pm
Tuesday, Sept. 30, 4-5 pm
No registration required
Enjoy stories and play
Bingo.
Treasure Hunt
Drop-in anytime
We’ve created a treasure
hunt to help you discover
all the wonderful features of
the new Children’s Library.
Stop at the Ask Here Desk
and pick up your treasure
map. Complete the hunt,
and choose
a prize
from our
treasure
chest.
Wii Sports
Grades 1-5 (maximum 25)
Wed., Aug. 13, 2-3:30 pm
Registration begins Aug. 2
Play tennis, baseball,
golf, and other sports in
the library with Wii Sports.
Drinks will be served.
Grand
Opening
Events for
Children in
the Library
Sunday
September 21
2-4:30 pm
Face Painting
Balloon Man
Einstein the Robot
Storytelling
Prueba tu suerte:
Venga a jugar con
nosotros
Sábado, 2 de agosto 2-3 pm
Para todas las edades
No require inscripciones
previas
Loteria tradicional y cuentos en español. Gana premios
y diviertate con tus amigos y
familia. Estrenamos juntos
las nuevas instalaciones de
la Bibilioteca Pública de Addison, donde todos salimos
ganando! Escape del calor del
verano y pasa un ratito con
nosotros.
Family Events
All ages
Ed and Annette’s Monkeys & More
Wednesday, August 6, 7-7:45 pm
Tickets available beginning July 26
Ed and Annette’s joy of working with
animals is sure to shine as they teach you why most exotic animals do not make good pets. Ed and Annette have
rescued most of the animals used in the show.
Are You Smarter Than a Grade School Student?
Monday, August 11, 7-8 pm
Registration begins Saturday, July 26
Is trivia your game? Be a part of the Trivia Game Show!
Choose a grade, answer the questions. Score points! Win
Prizes!
Hear, Play, Taste: 2008 Olympics from China
Saturday, August 16, 2-3 pm
Registration begins August 2
When the Summer Olympics are underway in Beijing
come to the Library to get a taste of the fun. We begin by
listening to Chinese folktales, then compete in Olympic
events, library style. We will end with some Chinese snacks. Improv Performance
Monday, August 18, 7 pm
Tickets available beginning Monday, August 4
Our Improv group has been practicing sketches this
summer. Enjoy their show and applaud their hard work.
Circus Boy
Wednesday, August 20, 7-7:45 pm
Tickets available beginning August 2
With over 25 years of experience, Circus Boy
Bobby Hunt’s performances are legendary! His highenergy show features juggling, stunt comedy, and audience
participation.
Happy Birthday! Jack Prelutsky,
Children’s Poet Laureate
Saturday, September 27, 2-3 pm
Registration begins Saturday, September 13
If think poetry is boring, you need to meet some of
Jack Prelutsky’s crazy animals like Potatoads and Zipperpotamuses. Find out what happens when “My Brother
Built a Robot,” and explore some of Mr. Prelutsky’s other
funny poems. Enjoy crafts and cake as we celebrate his 68th
birthday!
Addison Park District
Park District Board
Donald Jessen
President
Joseph Welkomer
Vice President
Michael Capizzano
Secretary
Thomas Reed
Treasurer
Donald Ortale
Commissioner
Park District Facilities
Community Rec Center
120 E. Oak St.
630-833-0100
Club Fitness
Centennial Rec Center
1776 W. Centennial Pl.
630-889-2150
Links & Tees
Golf Facility
630-458-2660
Golf Course/Range
900 W. Lake Street
Putter’s Peak
Club House
950 W. Lake Street
Golf Dome
880 W. Lake Street
At The Parks
Discover the fun today. Visit us online: addisonparkdistrict.org
Fun Family Events!
Worldwide Day of Play
Saturday, Sept. 27 • 1 - 3:00 p.m.
Come out and play at your local park. With over 20 parks to
choose from, we are encouraging you to enjoy a variety of
activities. Visit our website for a schedule of events:
addisonparkdistrict.org.
Fall Fishing Derby
Sunday, Sept. 28 • 8:00 a.m. - Noon
Wooddale Grove Forest Preserve • $5 each participant
Calling all kids! Have a blast catching fish at the family fishing derby.
Prizes for the biggest fish will be awarded to participants. This is a
catch and release event. Space is limited, please register early!
NEW Family Fun Run
Saturday, Oct. 25 • 4 - 7:00 p.m. • $30 each participant
Bring the entire family out for a fun-filled evening at Centennial Park!
This run/walk along the scenic Centennial Park Walking Path is for
everyone! After you work up a sweat, come inside for games and
inflatables, plus a delicious BBQ! Plus, each participant will receive a
medal and FREE t-shirt!
SAVE THE DATE
Don’t miss these fun-filled events this Fall!
Adult Whiffle Ball Tournament
Dance Open Registration Night
Junior High Dance (6th-8th graders)
Centennial & Community Rec Centers
Tuesday, Aug. 26 • 4 - 6:00 p.m.
Centennial Recreation Center
FREE! Touch-A-Truck
Sunday, Sept. 6 • 10 a.m. - Noon
Centennial Recreation Center
Dancer’s Closet/Shoe Exchange
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Preschool Open House
Thursday, Aug. 21 • 6 - 7:30 p.m.
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Tuesday, Sept. 9 • 5 - 6:30 p.m.
Centennial Recreation Center
Saturday, Aug 16 • Start time 9:00 a.m.
Centennial Ball Field #1
Friday, Sept. 19 • 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
NEW
LOCATION!
Centennial Rec Center
Halloween Candy Carnival
Thursday, Oct. 30 • 5 - 6:00 p.m.
Community Rec Center
Craft Fair & Flea Market
Saturday, Nov. 15 • 9 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Centennial Rec Center
For more information, please call 630-889-2150 or 630-833-0100
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Indoor six-lane heated lap pool
Indoor walking/running track
State-of-the-art equipment
Sauna, steam room, and whirlpool
Nearly 30 FREE group fitness classes
FREE equipment orientation
FREE fitness evaluation
FREE towel service
LCD TVs on cardio equipment
Clean & spacious locker rooms
Private showers
Fitness floor staff
And more!
Did you know?
NEW!
Check out new fitness
programs ... Perfect for
everyBODY!
Indoor swim program
Family & senior open swim
Bootcamp for kids & teens
Self defense classes
Stroller Fitness
AND MORE!
We have rates as low as $32 a month for individuals and
as low as $21 a month for students and seniors!
Ask about our
corporate fitness
memberships!
For more information, please call 630-889-2150 or visit us online: addisonparkdistrict.org
Swing into Links & Tees
A Top 100 Golf Practice Facility
Did you know?
We have group and private
golf lessons available
Links & Tees Golf Facility is a favorite among Chicagoland golfers.
We pride ourselves in providing high quality golf instruction at an affordable
price. Links & Tees is a golf facility the whole family can enjoy. Visit us today
and discover the fun! Gift certificates are available.
Community Days Golf Savings
August 9-10 Only • $5 golf or mini-golf Special
(pull carts additional)
Senior Golfer Appreciation Day
Tuesday, Sept. 23 • 8:45 a.m. - Noon • $12 per person
Fee includes: coffee, pastries, golf and a nice BBQ lunch!
Pre-registration is required.
Golf 9-Hole Shoot Out
Saturday, Oct. 26 •10 - 10:30 a.m.
Go on an adventure
With a birthday party or
group golf outing package!
For more information, please call 630-458-2660 or visit us online: addisonparkdistrict.org
FLASHPOINT
News from the Addison Fire Protection District #1
Addison Fire Protection
District #1
10 South Addison Road
Addison, IL 60101
(630) 628-3100
(630) 543-9742
email- [email protected]
Board of Trustees
Anthony J. LaRocca
President
Michael J. Super
Treasurer
Charles Baxa Jr.
Secretary
Leigh Fabbri
Fire Chief
Don Markowski
Deputy Chief
USE YOUR HEAD, USE A HELMET.
What is a bike helmet
A helmet protects your brain when you fall. It has a
plastic shell on the outside and foam inside. It has a
strap to keep it on when you fly through the air. It only
covers your head, and the rest of your body is still
exposed. So you still have to be careful.
How does a helmet work?
The foam crushes when you hit the road. That cushions the blow, and usually saves
your brain. The shell makes it skid on the street so your neck does not get jerked.
The shell also keeps the foam in one piece. It can split when you hit the car and not
be there when you hit the street.
If the strap is not right, your helmet can slip to the side or to the back. Then your
bare head hits the road. Ouch. Pavement is very very hard.
Why wear one?
Being careful and not crashing is the best way. That’s better than crashing in a
helmet! The helmet only covers your head. So you need to learn the rules of the
road and how to ride with them. But even the best riders crash. If you hurt your
brain it can change you. You may not be able to read this page, or play video
games, or talk, or run, or tie you own shoes or even feed yourself.
Some people do not wear bike helmets. Don’t let that stop you. You need one when
you ride your bike. They do too, but they just don’t know it yet.
How do I pick one?
Find a helmet that fits you. That’s really the most important part. That will keep it
on your head while you fly through the air or over the handlebars. Work on the
straps to get the fit just right. You will probably need somebody to help you do that.
You don’t have to pay a lot for a good helmet. But be sure it fits you, you like it and
you will wear it.
Your helmet is good for only one bad crash. That damages the foam and you have
to replace it. So you can wear a
bike helmet to skate if you use
inline skates and don’t crash every
day. For skateboards where you do
crash a lot, you need a different
helmet that recovers after a crash.
Skateboard helmets have a sticker
inside that says ASTM F-1492.
Reprinted with permission from the
Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute
Your helmet should sit level on your
head, like in the third picture.
For more information visit
www.bhsi.org
News from the
Village of Addison
Back to School 2008
From the Mayor’s Desk ...
W
e’ve all heard the adage
about how important first
impressions can be.
The impression a visitor
forms about our community
can determine whether they are
willing to move to Addison, or
spend their sales tax dollars here.
The Village Board and Staff
feel that billboards – and some of the ventures
advertised on them – can create a negative image
of the area in which they appear.
These billboards are not allowed within our
corporate limits, and as unincorporated properties
are annexed into the Village, we insist upon the
removal of them.
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage
County feels the same, and it was through their
efforts that the billboard east of Lake Street and
Villa Avenue was recently removed.
This was the 7th billboard to be removed in
our area since 1988.
The District purchased the property several
years ago, and sought to have the billboard
removed at the end of its lease. The billboard
company took the District to court to stop its
removal, and when they lost, offered the District a
substantial sum to keep it in place.
We appreciate that Forest Preserve District –
especially President Dewey Pierotti and District
1 representative Marsha Murphy – stood their
ground and supported Addison’s efforts to beautify
our community.
Respectfully,
Larry Hartwig
Mayor
‘Addison By the Slice’
to be held Aug. 5
7th Annual Pizza Contest Lets
Public Choose ‘People’s Choice’
What’s better than a nice, hot slice of pizza,
enjoyed on a summer evening along with musical entertainment? Enjoying several slices from
restaurants throughout Addison, and then casting
your ballot for the best pizza in town!
“Addison By the Slice” Pizza Bakeoff returns
on Tuesday, Aug. 5 from 6 - 9 p.m. on the Village
Green, presented by Comcast.
The Addison Police Department will be on
hand for “National Night Out,” along with the
Addison Park District with games for the kids.
Musical entertainment will begin at 6 p.m.,
when New Odyssey performs. Then at 7:30 p.m.,
the Limited Edition Big Band will perform as part
of the “Concerts in the Park” program, sponsored
by Addison Center for the Arts and the Addison
Cultural Arts Development Commission.
Celebrity judges will present awards in several
categories, such as Best Crust, Best Sauce, etc.,
following a blind taste test. But the most important
award – the “People’s Choice” Award for Best
Pizza in Addison – will be decided by popular vote.
Cast your ballot at the Addison Police Department’s National Night Out
booth, and pick
up information
from McGruff,
the Crime Fighting Last year’s “Addison By the
Dog on Neighbor- Slice,” drew more than 1,500
hood Watch and people, who sampled pizza
continued on from Addison vendors. Three
restaurants went home with
page 15 awards.
Village of Addison
Commitment to
Excellence
Village Employee
of the Month
Joseph
Muraglia
Public
Maint.
Worker
Public Works
May 2008
Joe Muraglia has been a
Village employee for more
than 21 years. He works as
a Public Maintenance Worker
III in the Sewer Division of
the Public Works Department, and is responsible for
maintaining the sanitary and
storm lift stations.
Joe and his wife Lisa have
four children. Their oldest
Amanda is 20, their son Joey
is 16, daughter Samantha is
11 and their youngest Emily
is 7.
Joe’s hobbies include
building and racing model
slot cars with his younger
children.
In his spare time, Joe
enjoys coaching his kids in
sports activities and attends
all their games.
Share your
Experience
Please remember that we
need your help in choosing
Employees of the Month.
To nominate someone,
visit www.AddisonAdvantage.org/employee_month.
htm.
Back to School 2008
Back to School Safety
When everyone starts storing away their
picnic tables, 4th of July napkins, sunscreen
and beach sandals, you know that school is
about to begin! Streets leading to schools
will no doubt be congested and the risk of
accidents will increase. As a proactive police department, officer
presence will be more abundant to enforce laws that were made to
reduce risk and/or injury. Some of these laws are:
• Parking Where Prohibited – No person shall stop or park a
vehicle on the roadway side of any other vehicle stopped or
parked at the edge or curb of a street (Double Parking) … or
any other place where signs prohibit (No Parking Zones & No
Drop Off Zones).
This law is extremely important since double parking usually contributes to traffic jams on or around school property. More importantly, drivers may not be able to stop in time when an individual
crosses the front of their vehicle.
• Improper Parking at Right-hand Curb – Every vehicle stopped
or parked on a roadway shall do so with the right-hand wheels
parallel to, and within 12 inches of the curb (Pulling up all the
way to the right-lane curb to let out children).
Children should never have to cross a lane of traffic after exiting a
vehicle. This poses a risk of being struck by a vehicle attempting
to pass.
• Blocking a Private Driveway – No person shall park a vehicle,
occupied or not, in front of a public or private driveway, or
within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
Drivers should be courteous to homeowners attempting to enter/
exit their property.
• Approaching, overtaking, and passing a school bus – The driver
of a vehicle shall stop such vehicle before meeting or overtaking,
from either direction, any school bus stopped at any location
for the purpose of receiving or discharging pupils. The driver
of the vehicle shall not proceed until the school bus resumes
motion or the driver of the vehicle is signals by the school bus
driver to proceed or the visual signals are no longer actuated.
Drivers should be aware of their surroundings especially when a
school bus is present.
The aforementioned laws were developed to maintain a level of
safety and time-efficiency when dropping off children and picking
them up. Please heed extra caution when driving through school
zones. If you have or need additional information, please contact
the Addison Police Department Traffic Unit at 630-543-3080.
Village of Addison
Back to School 2008
Curbside Inspection Program Aids Property Values
The Village of Addison has
initiated an inspection program to
ensure that every home is being
maintained to certain minimum
standards. This program will assist
in maintaining, if not increasing,
your property values.
An inspector from the Community Development Department
will visit all neighborhoods to
conduct a curbside inspection.
Each residence will be mailed a
notice a week or two prior to the
actual inspection.
Each residential property will
be inspected from the public rightof-way to verify that a required
level of maintenance and code
compliance is being achieved. The
inspector will only be on private
property to leave a notice of correction.
If maintenance issues are
observed, a notice of correction
will be left, typically at the front
door of the house. The notice will
identify deficiencies and the time
frame allowed to resolve them.
The typical issues will address
the maintenance and aesthetics of
each site, such as:
• Driveways, sidewalks, fences
and sheds must be kept in
proper repair.
• Grass should not grow higher
than six inches.
• Roofs, siding, window and
doors must be maintained so
that they are in good repair.
Outside storage and trailers
are not permitted in any front
yard.
• Unlicensed and non-operating
vehicles must be kept indoors;
all vehicles must be parked on
a hard surface.
• Trash containers, when not at
the curbside, must be kept indoors or at least 12 feet behind
the front of the house.
• Each house must have its address properly displayed with
4- to 12-inch high numbers,
having a contrasting color to
the background it is placed on,
and visible from the street.
In addition to the previous
listing, the following standards
are also required, but not until
May 1, 2009:
• Satellite dishes must be located at least 12 feet behind
the front of the house.
• Transmission lines attached to
a building must be concealed
in a conduit that matches the
surface it is located on, including satellite and cable TV and
telephone.
• Trees and shrubs must be
trimmed to remove all diseased or damaged growth.
• As a safety concern, all trees,
shrubs and bushes located
adjacent to a walkway or the
house must be trimmed so that
they are no higher than 4 feet
or that the lowest branch is
not less than 3 feet above the
adjacent ground level.
• Window air conditioners shall
not be located in any window
on the front of the house or on
the side of the house within 12
feet of the front wall.
The Village wishes to work
closely with all residents in maintaining their properties. However,
the staff must enforce a consistent
but fair policy throughout the
community.
Please remember that only
with your cooperation can property values be maintained, making
Addison a better place to live.
Questions may be directed
to Marge Nott in the Community Development Department,
at 630/693-7543.
Pizza Bakeoff
Addison Reads ... Do You?
continued from page 13
other crime prevention programs.
Nardi’s Tower of Pizza has won the coveted
People’s Choice Award every year since the contest
began in 2002. Can one of our other pizza restaurants capture the throne for 2008? Come out to the
Village Green on Aug. 5 to find out!
In case of rain, join us in the Village Hall rotunda.
Village of Addison
Back to School 2008
Vehicle Stickers Available August 1
Vehicle stickers will go on sale Aug. 1. They can
be purchased by mail or at the Village Hall Collection Office, and are valid Oct. 1, 2008 through Sept.
30, 2009.
Any vehicle that does not have a vehicle sticker
after Oct. 1 will be ticketed by the Addison Police
Department.
Residents who currently have a vehicle sticker
should receive a pre-printed renewal form in the
mail. Residents should verify the accuracy of the
information, and may save time by using the return
envelope provided. Applications are also available
at AddisonAdvantage.org.
New residents may bring in vehicle registration
showing your Addison address when applying for
your sticker. All the information you need for the
sticker application can be found on your registration
card.
Senior citizens, physically handicapped persons
and/or veterans, and active full-time armed forces
personnel must present proof of their status. To
receive a senior citizen discount, the motor vehicle
owner must reach the age of 65 on or before January 1, 2009. Physically handicapped persons must
have a handicapped license plate on their vehicle to
qualify for the discount.
Any discount fee shall only apply to one motor
vehicle registered per individual. If an owner has
more than one vehicle, the reduced fee will apply
to the motor vehicle with the lowest license fee.
Collection Office hours are Monday 8 a.m. - 6:30
p.m. and Tuesday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
A Bit of Addison History
According to Profiles Then and Now by Elmer Krage, a lifelong Addison
resident (1899 - 1988), there were quite a few self-propelled, steam-driven
threshing rigs in the area.
Most of the machines were 12 horsepower. They were very clumsy to
move; a man could walk much faster than the machines traveled.
Getting up steam in the morning required the engineer to start a fire around
4:30 a.m. He had to clean the flues and firebox, fill the oil and grease cups
and keep stoking the fire. When he had 60-80 pounds of steam, he blew the
whistle to let the countryside know that he was ready for another day.
Threshing from the field required a number of collecting wagons or hay
racks with sideboards which could be loaded by one man. If the bundles
had to be stacked on the wagon it required a pitcher and a stacker.
For a large machine, which could handle four wagons at one time
and had a long self-feeder elevator, it took 12 to 16 wagons to keep
the machine going at full capacity. Some crews threshed as many as
4,000 bushels of oats in a 14-hour day.
Feeding the crew was another huge chore. At around 9 a.m. they
had lunch — beer, cheese, sausage, bread and butter. Dinner was
at noon, and it was a substantial meal. Coffee time came at 3 p.m.,
and supper when they quit, usually at 7:30 or 8 p.m.
The ladies were glad when threshing was over, each vying with
neighbors in preparing a delectable meal. The meal played a prominent part in the attitude of the crew. Some scrimped on meals and
then had a hard time getting enough help the following year.
Village of Addison
Back to School 2008
Community Days
Brings Fun to
Friendship Plaza
Addison’s annual “goodbye”
to summer returns to Friendship
Plaza Friday, Aug. 8 through
Sunday, Aug. 10, bringing lots
of food, entertainment and family
fun.
The fest opens at 5 p.m. on
Friday, and 2 p.m. on Saturday
and Sunday. There will be a $2
entry fee into the fest; children
under 12 are free.
This year marks the return of
the Miss Addison Contest after a
two year break. The contest will
take place on the Community
Stage at 3 p.m. Saturday, with the
winner announced on the Main
Stage at 8:30 p.m. that evening.
For the most up-to-date
scheduling information, check
Addison Community Television,
as well as the Village website at
AddisonAdvantage.org.
Hi Infidelity
Friday, 9 p.m.
Gregg Rolie
original lead singer
of Santana
Saturday, 9 p.m.
Ides of March
featuring Jim Peterik
Sunday, 8 p.m.
Main Stage Entertainment
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Friday, 7 p.m. – Covergurl: rock covers, with the vocals of Jessica Robinson of RockStar:INXS.
Friday, 9 p.m. – Hi Infidelity: voted best suburban classic rock
band for several years running.
Saturday, 5 p.m. – PreZence: Led Zeppelin tribute show.
Saturday, 9 p.m. – Santana original lead singer Gregg Rolie:
hits include “Black Magic Woman” and “Oye Como Va.”
Sunday, 4 p.m. – Bernie Glim & The Country Roads Band with
special guest, “Wild” Bill Garcia of US99: one of the Midwest’s
top country rock groups.
Sunday, 6 p.m. – Angel Melendez Tropical Band: currently
featured on 170 radio stations.
Sunday, 8 p.m. – Ides of March, featuring Jim Peterik: hits
include “Vehicle,” “Caught Up in You,” and “Eye of the Tiger.”
Village Bond Ratings Upgraded To ‘AA+’
Village’s Sound Financial Standing Cited
Recently, the Village of Addison was notified
that two bond rating agencies – Fitch Ratings and
Standard & Poor’s – have assigned the Village a
“AA+” rating.
This new rating from Standard & Poor’s, upgraded from “AA,” and reaffirmed rating from Fitch
will be applied to the Village’s issuance of $6.2 million general obligation corporate refunding bonds.
In reaffirming the rating it originally gave the
Village in June 2000, Fitch cited, “the village’s
growing economic base, sound financial position
and modest debt burden.”
Standard & Poor’s raised the rating based on
“good managerial practices that have helped the
village maintain very strong financial reserves.”
These bond ratings boosts will help the Village
gain more competitive interest rates, which saves
money in the long run, said Mayor Larry Hartwig.
“It also shows that our Board and Staff are
working in a fiscally responsible manner, which
is something we consider to be our top priority,”
Hartwig said.
The upcoming bond issue is to refinance those
issued in 1998 for the building of the Village Hall.
The refinance will save the Village approximately
$200,000 – of that, approximately $10,000 is due
to the new bond rating.
Village of Addison
Village of Addison
One Friendship Plaza
Addison IL 60101-2786
(630) 543-4100
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web: www.AddisonAdvantage.org
Mayor Larry Hartwig
Home 543-2651........................ 693-7502
Village Clerk Lucille Zucchero
Home 773-3889........................ 693-7501
Village Trustees:
Tom Hundley
Home 543-7463........................ 693-7510
Sylvia Layne
Home 543-5878........................ 693-7510
William Lynch
Home 629-8625........................ 693-7510
Joe McDermott
Home 627-6509........................ 693-7510
Harry Theodore
Home 628-0056........................ 693-7510
Richard Veenstra
Home 782-0257........................ 693-7510
Village Manager
Joseph Block............................. 693-7503
Assistant Village Manager
John Berley............................... 693-7532
Human Resources . ................ 693-7504
Water Billing .......................... 693-7570
Community Development
Engineering, zoning, building
permits, code enforcement........ 693-7530
Community Relations
Cable television, public relations,
website, special events.............. 693-7550
Public Works
Streets, water, street lights, tree
trimming, branch pickup.......... 620-2020
Environmental Services
Recycling, sewer backups,
flood control............................. 279-2140
Police (Non-Emergency)
Traffic violations, crime prevention,
stray animals............................. 543-3080
Addison Historical Museum
Hours, information................... 628-1433
Back to School 2008
Digital TV Conversion
On Feb. 17, 2009, all full-power television stations will stop broadcasting in
analog format and will broadcast their
signals in digital format only. This is commonly known as
digital television, or DTV.
Residents who currently receive their over-the-air programming on an analog television using a broadcast receiver, either
set-top antenna or roof-top antenna, will need a digital-to-analog
converter box to continue watching broadcast television on
that television after Feb. 19, 2009.
These converter boxes will cost approximately $50 to $70
each and will be available in retail stores. Additionally, to
help defray the cost of the boxes, each household may request
two coupons, worth $40 each, to be used toward the purchase
of eligible digital-to-analog converter boxes. This coupon
program is being administered by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), and more
information can be found at www.dtv2009.gov or by calling
1-888-DTV-2009.
Kids’s Theatre Show
The 16th annual Children’s Theatre
Performance will take place Aug. 1 & 2,
under the direction of Craig Sjogerman and music director
Michael Weiser.
Children ages 7 - 15 will perform their “pirate” showcase
at 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 1 at Wesley School, 1111 Westwood
Trail.
They will also perform Saturday, Aug. 2 at the “MidSummer’s Faire.”
For more information log onto www.addisontheatre.org.
Shredding Day
DuPage County and the Village of Addison will offer a free Document Shredding
Day on Saturday, Aug. 23, from 9 a.m. to
noon at Friendship Plaza.
The service is limited to three boxes or grocery bags of
paper. No binder clips, 3-ring binders or hard covers should
be in the material.
For more information, or questions, call 630-407-6700
or visit www.dupageco.org and click on “waste” under quick
link.
District 4 School Board
Mr. Dave Williams
President
Mr. Jim Towns
Vice President
Mrs. Kathy Willis
Secretary
Mr. John Daniels
Mr. Joe Lullo
Mrs. Kelly Ricamato
Mr. Sergio Ruffolo
Administration
Dr. Donald Hendricks
Superintendent
Mr. John Langton
Assistant Superintendent for
Administrative Services
Mr. Jonathan Hitcho
Assistant Superintendent for
Business
Dr. Bhavna Sharma-Lewis
Assistant Superintendent for
Curriculum & Instruction
Mr. Robert Zanillo
Director of Special Education
Dr. Lisa Black-Gomez
Director of Bilingual/ESL Services
Mrs. Terri Bresnahan
Director of Education and
Information Technology
Ardmore School
Mrs. Michele Ramsey
Army Trail School
Mr. Robert Pape
Fullerton School
Dr. MaryEllen Reeves
Lake Park School
Ms. Debra Martello
Lincoln School
Mr. Daniel Johnson
Stone School
Mrs. Christine Pfaff
Wesley School
Mr. Charles Wartman
Indian Trail Junior High
Mrs. Terry Sliva
Addison School District 4
222 N. Kennedy Dr.
Addison, IL 60101-2497
(630) 458-2500
Web site:
www.asd4.org
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EDUCATION
Back to School
2008
Published by the Board of Education of School District 4
New administrators assigned
The beginning of a new school year will bring a number of changes to the administrative team at School District 4. Two new principals, one assistant principal, two junior
high school deans and a technology specialist will be in place when school resumes in
August.
New to Addison is Daniel Johnson, the incoming principal for
Lincoln School. Johnson most recently served as a principal in Des
Plaines School District 62. Prior to that, Johnson spent twelve years in
Riverside as assistant principal and band director. Johnson earned his
bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Northern Illinois University, a
Master’s degree in School Leadership from Concordia University and is
currently in a doctoral program at Loyola University. Johnson is very
Dan Johnson
excited about the move to Lincoln and he’s looking forward to making
connections and building relationships with the teachers, students and parents there.
Army Trail School’s new principal is
Bob Pape. Pape is a familiar face in the
District having served for the last two years
as an assistant principal at Indian Trail Junior
High. He began his tenure in District 4 in
August, 2005 when he was hired as assistant
principal at Army Trail.
“I’m looking forward to going back to
Carolyn Young, Craig Bennett and Bob Pape Army Trail to work with the staff and
at May Board of Education meeting
families there,” said Pape. “My goal is to
help the students gain the desire to be successsful in school and life, to provide them with
resources that will allow them to learn to the best of their abilities.”
Craig Bennett, currently a dean at Indian Trail, will begin serving as assistant
principal at the junior high in fall. Bennett began teaching in District 4 as a social science
teacher in 2001.
Carolyn Young, who also taught social science at Indian Trail was appointed to
serve as dean of students. Young has been with District 4 since August, 2003 and served
as acting dean during the spring semester of the 2007-08 school year.
John Bunnell has been hired as a dean at Indian Trail. Bunnell served
as a school social worker in an alternative high school in Palatine for the
past eight years. Bunnell’s educational background includes degrees in
psychology social work and administrative certification from Aurora
University.
The position of Hardware/Network Specialist has
been
filled
by William “BJ” Gray. Gray joins District 4
John Bunnell
from the corporate world as an experienced network
administrator. His skills and background will be a welcome addition to the technology team as he fills a role previously conB.J. Gray
tracted to an outside firm.
The Addison School District 4 community . . .
Provides a safe and nurturing learning environment
Empowers all students to excel in the classroom and beyond
Embraces individual differences
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Art program coming to
Fullerton
Fullerton School art teacher, Camille Strode,
applied for and was awarded classroom materials
which she will use to implement the Picturing America
program with students in the fall.
Picturing America is a new initiative from the
National Endowment for the Humanities conducted in
cooperation with the American Library Association
which brings masterpieces of American art into classrooms and libraries across the nation.
As explained on their website, www.
picturingamerica.neh.gov, “The nation’s artistic
heritage—our paintings, sculpture, architecture, fine
crafts, and photography—offers unique insights into
the character, ideals, and aspirations of our country.
“By bringing high-quality reproductions of
notable American art into public and private
schools, libraries, and communities, Picturing
America gives participants the opportunity to learn
about our nation’s history and culture in a fresh and
engaging way. The program uses art as a catalyst
for the study of America—the cultural, political, and
historical threads woven into our nation’s fabric
over time.”
Strode will be receiving 24” x 36” laminated
reproductions of 40 works of art as well resource
material to help guide student discussion and appreciation of these art pieces.
Nilles honored for service
Carol Nilles was honored for her many years of
service as the President of the Addison Teachers
Association at the Board of Education meeting in May.
Nilles expressed gratitude for the positive relationships
that she has enjoyed with the Board, administrative
team and staff during her eight years leading the teachers group.
Dave Williams, Board of Education President,
thanked Nilles for her efforts in creating a good working
partnership between the Board and the ATA coming up
with ideas and compromises during the negotiations
process that work for the benefit of all .
Superintendent Don Hendricks remarked, “Carol
has been a pleasure to work with. As an association
president she is the best--always a professional and
always above board.”
Back to School 2008
Bell to Bell
View from the
Addison School District 4
Superintendent
The summer is coming to a peaceful end
for us at School District 4. It has been a very
exciting summer with renovation of the district
office to allow for much needed space. This
project should be completed by September. Our
District 4 summer school was very successful for
270 of our 1st - 7th grade students. And this
summer we housed the Addison Trail High School
summer school for 200 high school students. The
high school held their summer school at our junior
high school due to the summer construction/
renovation at the high school.
We have two new principals beginning this
fall. Robert Pape, formerly the Indian Trail Junior
High School Assistant Principal (and former Army
Trail Assistant Principal) will be the new principal
of Army Trail School. Mr. Pape knows the Army
Trail community well. Daniel Johnson will be the
new principal at Lincoln School. Mr. Johnson
comes to us from Des Plaines School District and
has good experiences that will be a great asset to
Lincoln School.
This fall we hope to have in place a before
and after school program at Army Trail School
operated by the Addison Park District. This will
be a pay as you participate program and should be
helpful to parents who need to drop off their child
early (by 6:00 a.m.) or pick-up their child late (by
6:00 p.m.). The program will be offered to all
District 4 parents and the Park District will
provide busing from Army Trail School to the
other schools in the morning. Please contact the
Addison Park District in August for more
information.
Enjoy the remainder of the summer!
Sincerely,
Dr. Donald Hendricks
Superintendent
4 Education
Back to School 2008
New student registration info
Health requirements
Families who are new to Addison School District
4 may pick up registration materials for the 2007-08
school year during summer at the Administrative Office,
222 N. Kennedy Drive. Office hours are 7:45 am 4:00pm.
The student fees for the 2008-09 school year are
as follows: Kindergarten $45.00, Grades 1-5 $60.00
and Grades 6-8 $90. These fees cover consumable
materials such as work sheets and periodicals used by
students.
Junior high students must also purchase a gym
locker lock ($5.50) and a gymsuit ($19.50).
Paid busing is also an option for those elementary
students new to the district who live within .9
mile of their elementary school or for junior
high students who live within 1.5 miles of
Indian Trail. For parents who make a one-time
payment, the fee is $310. Those who choose
a six-month installment plan will pay $330.
Students involved in athletics, band ,
orchestra or choir will also be required to pay
a fee of $30 ($20 for 5th grade band/orchestra) in order to participate in these activities.
Many schools have established specific
date when registration materials can be turned
in to the schools. Please check the following
list for the dates and times that you can register
your students if you have not already done so.
All students new to the district, as well as those
entering kindergarten and sixth grade (unless we have a
5th grade physical on file), are required to present proof
of a recent physical exam and current immunization
record in order to attend classes in fall.
Immunizations are available from the DuPage
County Health Department for a reasonable fee for
each vaccine. Parents must accompany their children to
the clinic and must present their children's current
immunization records in order to receive the vaccine.
ARDMORE SCHOOL
630-458-2900
Mon., Aug 13 & Wed., Aug 15
8:30-10:00am and 1-3:00 pm
ARMY TRAIL SCHOOL 630-458-2502
Call school office for information
FULLERTON SCHOOL 630-458-2950
August 11 - 15 9:00-11am and 1-3:00pm
LAKE PARK SCHOOL 630-458-3010
Call school office for information
LINCOLN SCHOOL
630-458-3040
Call school office for information
STONE SCHOOL
630-628-4020
August 11 - 15
1-3:00pm
WESLEY SCHOOL
630-628-4060
August 11 - 13
9-11:00am
Call 630-682-7400 to make an appointment.
DuPage County Health Department
North Public Health Center
1111 W. Lake Street
Addison, IL 60101
CHILDREN WILL BE
EXCLUDED FROM SCHOOL
FOR THE 2008-09 SCHOOL
YEAR UNTIL THEIR
IMMUNIZATIONS AND
PHYSICAL EXAMS ARE
CURRENT.
Schedule pick-up at ITJHS
ALL Indian Trail Junior High School students are
being asked to come to school in August to complete
the final steps required for them to begin the 2008-09
school year. On August 12-14, students and their
parents must come to school to pick up schedules,
busing information and gymsuits and to have student
photos taken. It is hoped that this process will help to
start the school year with all the administrative tasks
completed, so students can focus on learning from the
very first day. The schedule is as follows:
6th grade Tuesday, August 12
7th grade Wednesday, August 13
8th grade Thursday, August 14
Between the hours of
8:30-11:30am and 1-3:00pm
each day
4 Education
Back to School 2008
The following staff members
will be recognized for their
years of service to School
District 4 at the opening
Institute Day breakfast on
Thursday, August 21.
Battle of the Books culminates with
District
competition
20 years
Carolyn Belongia
Karen Coffinbargar
Donna Johnson
Jenny Poremba
Carol Marek
25 years
Karen Koch
Petra Siprian
30 years
Mary Mehl
35 years
Carol McGuire
We are grateful for their
dedication and efforts in
providing a high quality
educational experience for
the children of District 4!
BOARD OF
EDUCATION
MEETING DATES
2008
2009
August 19
January 21
September 9 February 25
September 30
March 24
October 21
April 14
November 18
April 28
December 16
May 19
June 30
July 28
Students in 4th and 5th grade in all of District 4’s elementary
schools focused during the spring months on reading books that were
on a prescribed list of outside reading material.
Teams of students competed on the classroom level and on a
school-wide level, with the first place team from each school
progressing to a District-wide battle which was held at Army Trail
School in May. Each team was given the opportunity to earn points
by answering questions such as “In which book did a cat eat Kitty
Fritters?” (Skinnybones by Barbara Park) and “In which book is
there a secret hideout in the room above the garage?” (Changes for
Molly by Valerie Tripp). Teams were able to earn additional points by
correctly identifying the author of the book.
At the District Battle, Mr. Ruffie’s Army Trail students took
first place at the 4th grade level. Mrs. Infantino’s team from
Fullerton won the 5th grade competition.
The winning teams were recognized at the Board of Education
meeting on June 23, where Dr. Mary Ellen Reeves commented, “This
program has value in the individual effort required to
read the books as well as in the area of team work.
It’s so interesting to watch the students during
the competition as they discuss answers and
work to convince their teammates in order
to respond
with the right
answer.”
September 2008
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Grand Opening Weekend
Gala Celebration
Saturday, September 20, 2008
6:30 pm – 10 pm
Addison Village Hall Rotunda
Dinner, Dessert, Entertainment, Library Tours
$50 per person
Tickets can be purchased at the Addison Public Library and Addison Village Hall through September 14.
Dedication
Sunday, September 21
1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Addison Public Library
Free Admission
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony,
Entertainment, Refreshments,
Library Tours
Designed by Brad Riding-Conners
Addison Trail High School