Community Newsletter November/December2023

hello! bensenville a lifelong learning community | november/december 2023

Happy holidays, Bensenville!

HOLIDAY HOME DECORATING CONTEST Nomination period now through December 14, 2023 Nominate your home by emailing the property address, name, email, phone number, and pictures to holidaycontest@bensenville.il.us. Submitted properties will be posted to the Village’s Facebook page.

ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR AT THE LIBRARY Saturday | December 2 | 10 AM – 1 PM Sellers 17 & younger Sunday | December 3 | 1 PM – 4 PM | Sellers 18 & older Our local artists and crafters are selling their hand-made arts and crafts, just in time for the holiday season!

THANKFUL LADIES’ MINI YOGA RETREAT Friday | November 17 | 6:30 PM | DGLC Exercise Room Count blessings and nurture the mind, body and soul with a gentle yoga practice.

FARMSIDE CHRISTMAS Sunday | December 3 | 2 – 5 PM | Fischer Farm Come to Fischer Farm and enjoy the festive holiday music and decorations before warming up around a bonfire with hot chocolate and treats.

GOLF STICKS & DRUMSTICKS SCRAMBLE Saturday | November 18 | 10 AM | White Pines Golfers of all skill levels are invited to form four-person teams and participate in White Pines’ inaugural four-person scramble.

HOLIDAY CAR PARADE WITH THE ARRIVAL OF SANTA Sunday | November 19 | 5:00 PM Begins at Tioga School continuing down Center Street and ending at Town Center.

HOLIDAY MAGIC AND TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY Sunday | November 19 | 5 PM DOWNTOWN BENSENVILLE Holiday Parade Begins 5 PM | Tree Lighting 5:15 PM Visits with Santa 5:15 – 7 PM WOOD ST. FITNESS BLACK FRIDAY NEW MEMBER EVENT Friday | November 24 | 6 AM – 2 PM | DGLC Purchase a new Wood Street Fitness membership (fitness center, group fitness classes and/or add-ons) for 2024 and receive the rest of 2023 free!

LETTERS TO (AND FROM) SANTA! November 27 – December 15 | AT THE LIBRARY We have a mailbox that goes straight to the North Pole, so drop off your letters to Santa Claus. And if you wish, leave a return address and Santa will write you back!

LETTERS TO SANTA December 1 – 15 | DGLC Asking Santa for a special Christmas gift? Write a letter to him and drop it off at the Deer Grove Leisure Center’s North Pole Mailbox.

ELF ON THE SHELF December 1 – 22 | AT THE LIBRARY That tricky little Elf on the Shelf is hiding out in the library this holiday season. If you find him, you can enter the drawing to win a fun Elf-themed grand prize.

SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN December 4 & 5 | December 7 & 8 | 5 – 8 PM Santa will be making personal house visits across Bensenville this holiday season. Visit times will be arranged by the park district a week prior to the event. Sign up early as space is very limited.

GIFTS IN A JAR Tuesday | December 12 | 7-8 PM | AT THE LIBRARY Some of the best gifts come in mason jars and are handmade with love. Come join us as we make and decorate two jars that you can either give as gifts or keep for yourself.

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Friday | December 15 | 4:30 – 7 PM | AT THE LIBRARY Holiday tunes will be performed by members of the Fenton High School Band. Enjoy plenty of snacks and beverages and be sure to capture the fun in our holiday photo booth! Children can make a holiday craft, and the night will end with a special performance by BrightStar Theatre, featuring holiday songs from around the world.

SENIOR HOLIDAY PARTY Friday | December 15 | 10 AM – 1 PM MONTY’S ELEGANT BANQUETS Registration is required by purchasing tickets at the Village Hall November 1 – December 6. Tickets are $20 for incorporated Bensenville residents and $40 for non-residents. Tickets will not be sold at the door.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA AT WHITE PINES Saturday | December 16 | 10 AM – 12:30 PM Sunday | December 17 | 10 AM – 12:30 PM Enjoy a holiday breakfast buffet with Santa Claus. Children are able to visit and have a photo taken with Santa and join in holiday craft activities. Reservations are required at 630.766.0304 ext. 2.

ANNUAL HOLIDAY ICE SHOW Sunday | December 17 | 12:30 PM | EDGE ICE ARENA $12 general admission and open to the public. Includes Skate with Santa after the show ($3.00 skate rental additional).

98TH ANNUAL BAND & CHOIR HOLIDAY CONCERT Sunday | December 17 | 2 PM | FENTON HIGH SCHOOL Join the Fenton High School choral and band ensembles in the auditorium for festive holiday music. Admission is free.

CHRISTMAS COOKIE BAKE-OFF Monday | December 18 | 2-2:30 PM | DGLC Oak Room The third annual Oak Room Christmas Cookie Bake Off is the most competitive bake-off in the whole Bensenville Park District!

JOFFREY BALLET NUTCRACKER TRIP, Friday | December 22 | 1 – 6 PM | Chicago Lyric Opera Witness the magical 1893 Chicago World’s Fair with young Marie and her Nutcracker Prince in Tony Award® winning choreographer Wheeldon’s holiday masterpiece.

HOLIDAY ZUMBA PARTY WITH MIMOSAS & BRUNCH Saturday | December 23 | 10:30 AM | Pine Room Grab friends and get ready to sweat at this Zumba party at the Pine Room, 531 S. Church, followed by brunch and mimosas!

DROP-IN WINTER BREAK CRAFTS December 26 – 28 | AT THE LIBRARY Bored over winter break? Stop by the library to make a craft and shake the winter blues!

NEW YEAR’S ZUMBA BASH Friday | December 29 7:30 PM | DGLC Gym Go all out and bid farewell to 2023 with friends and the Wood St. Zumba crew dressed in party gear, boas, glam and glitter...with Zumba shoes, of course

IN THIS ISSUE Happy Holiodays Elementary School District 2 Bensenville Community Public Library Fenton Community High School Bensenville Park District Village of Bensenville Community Events

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The statements and opinions expressed in this newsletter do not reflect the views, opinions, thoughts or beliefs of each member organization. The member organizations are not responsible for opinions or statements made individually or by other organizations.

For information, contact twaldorf@bsd2.org. Deadline for January/February issue is November 27, 2023.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT 2 ¡CELEBRACION! BENSENVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 2 210 South Church Road Bensenville | Illinois 60106 bsd2.org | 630 766 5940 Board of Education Bob Laudadio | President Marisol Leyva | Vice President Jacqueline Dye | Secretary Lori Parthimos | Treasurer Victoria Gonzalez Anita Miller James Stoltman Administration Dr. Katie McCluskey | Superintendent of Schools Paul Novack | Chief Financial Officer Dr. Anne Paonessa | Assistant Superintendent for Teaching & Learning Dustin Berman | Assistant Superintendent for Student Services Edgar Palacios | Director of Multilingual Programs and English Learners Tammy Hoeflinger Director of Human Resources DIRECTORY OF SCHOOLS Blackhawk Middle School 630 766 2601 Dr. Perry Finch | Principal Concetta Caringella | Assistant Principal for Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Jamie Hogue | Assistant Principal for Social-Emotional Learning Tioga School | 630 766 2602 Jeffrey Kersten | Principal Amber Soike | Assistant Principal Christy Poli | Pre-Kindergarten & Birth-to-3 Coordinator W.A. Johnson School | 630 766 2605 Carlos Patiño | Principal Saul Melendez | Assistant Principal

BSD2 schools celebrated students’ Hispanic Heritage in a variety of ways.

Hispanic Heritage Month was September 15 through October 15, and the monthlong celebration took shape in a variety of ways throughout BSD2 schools.

BLACKHAWK MIDDLE SCHOOL To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, BMS students took over the morning announcements on Tuesdays and Fridays, and shared stories about significant Hispanic figures and historical events and their impact on the world.

W.A. JOHNSON SCHOOL Kindergarten students at W.A. Johnson Schools celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month by creating their own alebrijes.

Alebrijes are brightly colored Mexican folk art sculptures of fantastical creatures, and these young artists really used their imaginations to craft their own versions of these colorful creatures.

TIOGA SCHOOL Throughout the monthlong celebration, Tioga students enjoyed read-alouds and sing-alongs of Hispanic stories and songs. Additionally, many Tioga staff members collaborated to create a powerful display that showcased artifacts and shared stories of their families’ Hispanic heritage.

COATS4KIDS Thank you, Bensenville-Wood Dale Rotary, for keeping BSD2 students warm this winter.

Bensenville-Wood Dale Rotary Club’s Coats4Kids distribution was held Saturday, October 14, at W.A. Johnson School. This annual event provides around 500 new winter coats for BSD2 students in need. Their families are referred to Coats4Kids by teachers and school staff looking to ensure that every student has a warm coat to wear in the winter.

District 2 both benefits and supports Coats4Kids. Lara Schwarz, BSD2 Community Liaison, is President of Bensenville-Wood Dale Rotary, and James Stoltman, a BSD2 Board Member, is its Vice President.

Every year, numerous staff, students and community members also support the program by donating money to buy new coats and by volunteering to help with distribution.

Thanks to everyone who supported Coats4Kids this year!

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FREE BREAKFAST! FREE LUNCH!

JOIN US!

District 2 now offering free meals to ALL BSD2 students!

This year, District 2 began offering free breakfast and lunch to all students in Grades K-8. The Illinois State Board of Education and the District 2 school board both approved the District’s participation in a new meals program - the USDA’s Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). In CEP, students only need to present their ID cards in their school’s meal lines to receive a free meal.

• Families no longer have to submit applications to receive free or reduced-price meals.

• Parents no longer have to deposit money into RevTrak or My School Bucks, or send cash or checks to the school office to pay for meals.

• The District is contacting parents with balances to arrange for refunds.

• À la carte items are still available for cash purchases at Blackhawk Middle School.

• Parents that prefer to send their child with lunch can still do so if they choose.

• Milk can still be purchased by students not obtaining a regular meal.

• Lunch will be provided free of charge on field trip days.

GOOD AS GOLD!

BSD2 Early Childhood Program meets state’s highest goals for quality.

The Illinois State Board of Education recently recognized Bensenville School District 2’s Pre-Kindergarten Program with the Gold Circle of Quality. Issued through ExceleRate Illinois, the state’s system for supporting continuous improvement among early learning providers, the Gold Circle of Quality is the highest rating a program can earn.

The BSD2 Pre-KindergartenProgram earned this honor in 2019, and received it again this year for continuing to be actively engaged in continuous quality improvement, and for meeting the highest standards for quality in four areas: • Teaching & Learning • Family & Community Engagement

We need you to work in District 2!

Now Hiring and Help Wanted signs litter the landscape these days, so much so they have largely become background noise for many people.

We hope, though, that you’ve noticed our employment signs as you’ve visited our schools recently. That’s because they make an important point that sets us apart from the rest: We need you!

Other places’ unfilled positions may mean delayed delivery times, sparsely stocked shelves, cold French fries, etc.

Our unfilled positions impact the quality of your neighborhood schools and the daily educational experiences of your community’s children.

If concern for kids motivates you, and if you’re driven by a sense of civic pride, consider applying for one of our open positions, which include: • Classroom Aides • Substitute Teachers • Bus Drivers • Lunch and Recess Supervisors • Crossing Guards

• Leadership & Management • Qualifications & Continuing Education

DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENINGS

District 2 is offering free developmental screenings on Friday, December 1.

Join us in Learning & Growing Together!

Visit bsd2.org/employment for a complete list of open positions in Bensenville School District 2.

Do you have a child between the ages of 3 and 5? Professionals will assess the development of your child’s large and fine motor skills, pre-academic readiness, and speech, language, vision and hearing. The screening will help identify children who qualify for the District’s free preschool program, or who would benefit from additional services prior to entering kindergarten. Your child must be 3 years old by the screening date to participate. Screenings take about an hour and require an appointment.

For more information, or to make an appointment, call Tioga School at 630.766.2602 ext. 4200.

DOLLARS & SENSE

District 2 Board of Education approves 2023-2024 budget.

The District 2 Board of Education approved the 2023-2024 budget at its September 20 meeting. The budget projects a small surplus, with expenditures and revenues roughly balancing at $46.3 million. At its low point, the District’s fund balance is projected to stand at $28 million at the end of May. The budget will allow the District to continue to offer all of its programs while continuing renovations at Blackhawk and expanding its meal program to offer free breakfast and lunch to all students.

For more information, visit bsd2.org/budget.

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BENSENVILLE COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY

200 South Church Road Bensenville | Illinois 60106 www.benlib.org 630 766 4642 HOURS MONDAY | 9 AM-9 PM TUESDAY | 9 AM-9 PM WEDNESDAY | 9 AM-9 PM THURSDAY | 9 AM-9 PM FRIDAY | 9 AM-5 PM SATURDAY | 9 AM-5 PM SUNDAY | 1 PM-5 PM Board of Trustees Linda Weiss | President Tina Lux | Vice President Susan Earley | Treasurer Mandi Zalewski | Secretary Dr. Consuelo Cabral-Marquez Trustee Michele Janovsky | Trustee Amy Labickas | Trustee Chris Sloan | Library Director LIBRARY CLOSINGS Thursday, November 23 | Thanksgiving Sunday, December 24 | Christmas Eve Monday, December 25 | Christmas Day Sunday, December 31 | New Year’s Eve Monday, January 1, 2024 | New Year’s Day

November 27 thru December 15

AGES 0-11 DROP LETTERS AT THE LIBRARY

Santa wants to hear from you! We have a mailbox that goes straight to the North Pole, so drop off your letters to Santa Claus between November 27 and December 15. And if you wish, you can leave a return address and Santa will write you back!

Elf on the Shelf

DECEMBER 1 THRU DECEMBER 22 | ALL 0-11 | DROP-IN That tricky little Elf on the Shelf is hiding out in the library this holiday season. If you find him, you can enter the drawing that will happen on December 22 to win a fun Elf-themed grand prize.

Gifts in a Jar

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12 | 7-8 PM | AGES 18+ | DROP-IN Some of the best gifts come in mason jars and are handmade with love. Making homemade food gifts in these jars is easy and fun. Come join us as we make and decorate two jars that you can either give as gifts or keep for yourself.

Arts and Crafts Fair

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 | 10 AM – 1 PM | YOUTH SELLERS 17 & YOUNGER | DROP-IN SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3 | 1 PM – 4 PM | ADULT SELLERS 18 & OLDER | DROP-IN Looking for a unique gift for someone special in your life? Our local artists and crafters are selling their hand-made arts and crafts, just in time for the holiday season! If you are interested in selling your arts or crafts at this event, please stop in the library to fill out an application and pay a $10 deposit in cash to reserve a table at the fair. The deposit will be refunded back to you after you attend the event. All profits you make at this event are yours to keep!

Puzzle Exchange

MONDAY, DECEMBER 11 THRU MONDAY, JANUARY 15 | ALL AGES | DROP-IN Are you looking for something to do with the family? Do you like to build puzzles with your family? Do you need new ones to challenge you? What do you do after you finish your puzzles? We might have an answer to all those questions: come and exchange your puzzle! We will have a table set up in Adult Services with a variety of puzzles, and when you bring one puzzle, you will be able to take one home. Please take one at a time, and make sure your puzzles have all the pieces included.

Drop-In Winter Break Crafts DECEMBER 26 THRU DECEMBER 28 | AGES 0-18 Bored over winter break? Stop by the library to make a craft and shake the winter blues!

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Living Well: Strategies For Your Personal Finances

OPEN HOUSE

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9 | 7-8 PM | AGES 18+ | DROP-IN Khadia Michel, a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor will cover strategies for optimizing income, maximizing workplace benefits, investment planning, insurance preparedness for unexpected events, and essential legacy documents.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15 4:30-7 PM | ALL AGES | DROP-IN Despite the chilly weather, we invite everyone to our warm and festive Holiday Open House on Friday, December 15th. The celebration begins at 4:30 pm with a delightful musical performance by members of the Fenton High School Band, featuring holiday tunes. Throughout the evening, you’ll find plenty of snacks and beverages that will surely delight. And for our younger guests, we have engaging crafts to spark their creativity. Don’t forget to capture festive moments at our holiday photo booth, complete with props for unforgettable snapshots.

The evening will end with a special interactive live performance by BrightStar Theatre, as they take you on a musical journey with holiday songs from around the world from 6-7 pm.

Everyone is welcome to join in the festivities!

Nutrition and Yoga for Gut Health

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 | 7-8 PM | ALL AGES | DROP-IN Discover the power of nutrition and yoga in improving gut health with registered dietician and yoga instructor Katie Fischer, as she shares valuable insights and practical tips to address digestive concerns like bloating, gas, constipation, or diarrhea, offering a holistic approach to optimize your well-being.

Fireside Concert: Classical Guitarist Brad Conroy

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 | 1-2 PM | ALL AGES | DROP-IN Come to the library for a fireside concert with Brad Conroy, a versatile guitarist, performer, and educator at the Music Institute of Chicago. Brad will perform three centuries of Classical Guitar Music as well as some holiday favorites at our stone fireplace.

Christmas on State Street with Historian Leslie Goddard

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13 | 7-8 PM | AGES 18+ VIRTUAL (REGISTRATION REQUIRED) Historian Leslie Goddard’s illustrated talk traces the history of opulent and traditional Christmas celebrations on State Street through vintage photographs, ads, postcards, menus and memorabilia. Register for this virtual event at benlib.org/calendar.

Bow Making

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13 | 2-3 PM | AGES 18+ | DROP-IN What makes a gift stand out from others? The presentation, of course!

Come and learn how to make bows to decorate your house or your gifts.

All materials will be supplied and you will make your own bow maker.

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Winter Reading Challenge DECEMBER 20 THRU JANUARY 31 | AGES 0-18 | REGISTER IN-PERSON OR ONLINE Challenge yourself to read five hours this Winter. Earn a free book and a drawing ticket for one of three prize baskets. Write a book review to earn a bonus prize from our treasure chest. Register in-person or online through BeanStack.

200 South Church Road Bensenville | Illinois 60106 www.benlib.org 630 766 4642

Holiday Card Decorating Party

HOURS MONDAY | 9 AM-9 PM TUESDAY | 9 AM-9 PM WEDNESDAY | 9 AM-9 PM THURSDAY | 9 AM-9 PM FRIDAY | 9 AM-5 PM SATURDAY | 9 AM-5 PM SUNDAY | 1 PM-5 PM

Bad Art Night: Holiday Edition!

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13 | 6:30-7:30 PM | ALL AGES | DROP-IN Stop by the library and create a holiday card for a special someone in your life! All materials will be provided.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14 | 6:30-7:30 PM | ALL AGES | DROP-IN Winter and the holiday stress getting to ‘ya?!? Join us for the chance to unwind and create without the expectations of making something beautiful. No pressure - just a fun time with others being creative in your own unique way. Create, paint, sculpt, or design whatever you can dream up. An award will be given to the piece voted Worst Art. No judgment and no sign-up required.

Let’s make something dreadful together!

Monday Mayhem DECEMBER 4, 11 & 18 | 3:30-4:30 PM | AGES 8-13 | DROP-IN Monday Mayhem is a time to kick-back, relax, and have some fun. It might be a game, a craft, a film, a project – who knows? You might even learn something. The only guarantee – it will be fun!

for Teens!

Do you like to make digital art of any kind? Submit up to 3 pieces of original artwork by January 31 to enter our first ever virtual art contest! All artwork will be displayed in the library.

Three gift card winners will be selected by library staff based on creativity and execution.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS JANUARY 31ST, 2024 | AGES 12-18 | VIRTUAL

Contest Rules: • All artists must be between the ages of 12-18 and live in our service area.

• Up to three submissions per artist, please.

• All artwork must be submitted in digital format as a JPG, JPEG, PNG, PDF, or GIF to youthservices@benlib.org or in the Teen Space Discord server (bit.ly/Teen-Space).

• Artwork must not be derogatory, threatening, defamatory, or contain any content that is deemed inappropriate by library staff.

• Please include your name, age, and contact information with your submission. Only first names will be displayed with artwork.

For more information or any questions, please call Youth Services at 630.766.4642, or stop by the Youth Services Desk at the library.

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FENTON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Dear Fenton Families and valued community partners, FENTON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL | District 100 1000 West Green Street Bensenville | Illinois 60106 630 766 2500 www.fenton100.org Mission Statement Cultivate successful, passionate, empowered learners through rigor, relevance and relationships.

Board of Education Cary Lewis | President Juliet Rago | Vice President Leonel Figueroa | Secretary Reid Goodrich Sylvia Hayde John Radzinski Kent Kovak Administration James Ongtengco | Superintendent Sam Bentsen | Principal Jose Jaramillo | Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Operations Bruce Martin | Chief School Business Officer Jim Batson | Director of Technology Rick Kambic | Director of Communications and Community Engagement Michelle Papanicolaou | Director of Postsecondary Pathways/Division Leader Kate Ward Director of Learning/Division Leader Pedro Rodriguez Director of Athletics/Division Leader Mike Berago Director of Equity/Division Leader Eric Koranda Assistant Principal/Division Leader Julia Bray | Assistant Principal/Division Leader Lorenzo Rubio | Division Leader Pedro Castro | Dean of Students Jason Madl | Dean of Students Thomas Kobel | Director of Building, Grounds and Transportation

The 2023-2024 School Year is off to a great start and we have plenty to share and celebrate. Fenton is your high school and we are proud to be the hub of this community.

Construction Update I’m thrilled to report that our construction project in and around our stadium is progressing on-schedule. As you know, a large underground tank was installed behind the stadium and new, larger pipes were buried in the stadium as well as various locations around our school to collect stormwater and move it into the new tank.

The tank is complete and almost all of the new pipes are installed.

We are now largely focusing on the installation of new artificial field turf. This incredible opportunity is a byproduct of needing to replace stormwater pipes inside the stadium. Once completed, we can bring soccer home to Fenton for the first time in decades. We can also have multiple teams, clubs, and classes use the field every day without pausing to let grass regrow.

Homecoming Congratulations to our Homecoming Royalty and all the winners from our Homecoming Bonfire competitions. Thank you to Mrs. Casterton, her team of Class Council Advisors, and Assistant Principal Julia Bray for all the awesome tropical themed activities.

We also had visits from the Alumni Class of 2003, 1993, 1983, and 1963. We value our school’s rich history and all the relationships we maintain that promote our legacy and often lead toward opportunities for current students.

Day of Service Community Service is a unique and cherished graduation requirement at Fenton High School. Volunteering one’s time and energy to improve their community creates common ground, builds empathy, and unites us as neighbors.

In late September about 60 students participated in Fenton’s Day of Service by volunteering with projects at Fischer Farm, making blankets at the Bensenville Public Library as part of the Linus Project, and several stayed at Fenton cleaning Homecoming decorations or writing thank you letters to military veterans and those who donate to the Bensenville Wood Dale Food Pantry.

Thank you to our neighbors and community partners for allowing our students to learn and grow from your passions.

Band & Choir Holiday Concert Our 98th Annual Band & Choir Concert takes place Sunday, December 17 at 2 pm in the Fenton Auditorium. This incredible show is a must-see event that is free and open to the public.

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FENTON FLAG FOOTBALL FENTON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL | District 100 1000 West Green Street Bensenville | Illinois 60106 630 766 2500 www.fenton100.org

Thank you to Chicago Bears Coach Matt Eberflus for generously donating money for our new girls flag football team to get competition jerseys. The Mighty Bison visited Halas Hall in August to talk with female employees and learn about career opportunities in the NFL. Their visit was featured on a Fox gameday broadcast. We are so very grateful for these incredible opportunities to play ball with Bison Pride and to plan for life changing careers.

PHOTO BY ANDREW JAKUBOWSKI

FENTON BASKETBALL PLAYER EARNS ALL STATE HONORS Congratulations to Alejandro Diaz of the boys basketball team for earning All Upstate Eight Conference recognition and being named an honorable mention for the Class 3A All State Team during the 2022-2023 school year.

“I want to thank my parents for investing their time and energy into me.

I also want to thank Coach Taft. He does everything he can to get the most out of his players, and I think that’s a big reason I received this All State honor,” Alejandro told the Fenton School Board.

Alejandro averaged of 17 points, 5 assists, 5 rebounds, and 3 steals per game. He also took 15 charges while on defense and made 87% of his free throws. His efforts contributed toward the basketball team setting a new program record for most wins in a single season, now set at 24 wins against 8 losses.

Better yet, Alejandro earned these honors as a junior and is returning to lead the charge this year.

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FENTON STUDENTS EARN 5S ON AP EXAMS Congratulations to the 15 remarkable Fenton students and alums who earned 5 out of 5 points on their Advanced Placement (AP) exams last spring. A high score, especially a 5 out of 5, means the students earned college credit while still in high school.

The Fenton Board of Education recognized each student during its regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, September 27.

Seven of the top scores are from returning students who have more opportunities to earn college credit. Two students even earned a 5 on multiple exams! Each returning student received a congratulatory yard signs and Take 5 candy bars.

FENTON STUDENTS COMMAND THE CLASSROOM Students in Introduction to Education with Mrs. Seredy Williams are doing mini internships at Johnson School and Tioga School in Bensenville, as well as Westview School in Wood Dale.

When visiting these schools 2 hours per day, three days per week (60 total hours per semester), Fenton students gain valuable experience working with children and speaking in front of classes. These valuable experiences help advance Mrs. Williams’ curriculum and the lessons she can develop for the Fenton students.

Intro to Education is part of Fenton’s growing Career Pathway programming aimed at helping students explore and choose careers to pursue after high school.

This course is part of the Education and Training college and career pathway, which offers an endorsement on high school diplomas if all courses are completed.

Thank you Bensenville School District 2 and Wood Dale District 7 for your partnerships.

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BENSENVILLE PARK DISTRICT Merry & Bright The Bensenville Park District offers warm wishes to its residents during this holiday season and into the new year! The Winter-Spring Program Guide will be posted to the BvilleParks.org website and delivered to homes in mid-November, and registration for those living in park district boundaries begins Tuesday, December 5 (December 6 for all others).

Deer Grove Leisure Center Administrative Office 1000 West Wood Street Bensenville | Illinois 60106 630 766 7015 BvilleParks.org @BvilleParks White Pines Golf Club 500 West Jefferson Street Bensenville | Illinois 60106 630 766 0304 WhitePinesGolf.com @GolfWhitePines

ALL ABOARD!

Explore the history of trains in Bensenville at Bensenville Railroad Museum at Veteran’s Park one Saturday each month during the fall. Stop by the 1920s-era locomotive between noon and 4 pm and participate in a different craft or activity each day. The train museum open houses take place November 18 and December 16.

WHITE PINES IS MORE THAN GOLF

Let the White Pines Golf Club help you celebrate the season. The facility is perfect for holiday parties, corporate events and other special occasions. Contact banquets@whitepinesgolf.com or call 630.766.0304 ext. 2 for special holiday offers.

Bensenville Water Park & Splash Pad 1100 West Wood Street Bensenville | Illinois 60106 630 766 SWIM (7946) @BvilleWaterPark

Find the perfect gift for that avid golfer and save 30 percent off all merchandise in the White Pines Pro Shop through February 1.

Gift cards are also available.

Fischer Farm 16W680 Old Grand Avenue Bensenville | Illinois 60106 630 834 3152 @BvilleFischerFarm

The Bensenville Park District, Village of Bensenville and Fenton High School will join to salute those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces at the annual Veterans Day breakfast at the White Pines Golf Club, 500 W. Jefferson St., Bensenville. Resident United States armed forces veterans and their families are invited to dine for free at the breakfast. Other guests may attend for a small fee. Highlights include a guest speaker as well as presentations by Fenton High School Defending Freedom Essay Contest winners. Pre-registration is required at the Deer Grove Leisure Center or by calling 630.766.7015.

Wood Street Fitness Center 1000 West Wood Street Bensenville | Illinois 60106 630 766 7015 WoodStFitness.com @WoodStFitness

FILL IT TO THE EDGE | FRIDAY & SATURDAY | NOVEMBER 10-11

Board of Commissioners Rich Johnson | President Val Karg | Vice President Jay Snyder | Treasurer Nancy Gibbs | Secretary Christopher Hernandez | Commissioner Executive Director Joseph C. Vallez

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The winter-spring season brings a number of opportunities for people to join together. Whether it be to celebrate the community’s armed forces veterans, helping celebrate the holidays or getting to work on a healthier body at Wood Street Fitness, the park district has you covered!

Join the fun at 37 Bar & Grill for NFL football watch parties each Sunday from 11 am to 8 pm, and bear down on half-priced appetizers and drink specials while watching NFL football favorites.

VETERANS DAY BREAKFAST | SATURDAY | NOVEMBER 11 | 9 AM

Join the Bensenville Park District in supporting the Chicago Cougars junior hockey team by taking in a game opening weekend.

The Cougars face the Battle Creek Kernels at 7:20 pm Friday, November 10, and 7:30 pm Saturday, November 11. Tickets are available at the Edge Ice Arena, 735 E. Jefferson St., and season tickets are available at chicagocougarshockey.com.

THANKFUL LADIES’ MINI YOGA RETREAT | FRIDAY | NOVEMBER 17 | 6:30 PM

Gratitude will be an important part of this yoga practice designed for women. Count blessings and nurture the mind, body and soul with a gentle yoga practice, followed by a guided gratitude meditation and a themed journal exercise. This retreat will leave participants feeling empowered, relaxed and more deeply connected to their inner selves. Refreshments and a healthy snack will be provided. Please bring a blanket and dress in comfortable attire. Pre-registration required.

GOLF STICKS & DRUMSTICKS | SATURDAY | NOVEMBER 18 | 10 AM

Golfers of all skill levels are invited to form four-person teams and participate in White Pines’ inaugural Golf Sticks and Drumsticks four-person scramble, which begins with a 10 am shotgun start. Each participant will take home a frozen turkey, just in time for Thanksgiving. Additionally, each player will receive two drink tickets, valid for domestic or non-alcoholic beverages, to add to the festivities. An optional $20 team skins game is also available. Complete registration and payment at the White Pines Pro Shop or call 630.766.0304 by November 13. The team entry fee is $360 or $90 per person.

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FARMSIDE CHRISTMAS & TREE LIGHTING | SUNDAY | DECEMBER 3 | 2-5 PM

Come to Fischer Farm and enjoy the festive holiday music and decorations before warming up around a bonfire with hot chocolate and treats. While there, get a photo with Santa and get into the holiday spirit with farm crafts. Don’t miss the tree lighting at 4:30 pm. Take in the holiday lights and decorations while walking the grounds of the historic 1836 farm property throughout the month of December.

SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN | DECEMBER 4 – 8

Santa will be making personal house visits across Bensenville this holiday season. Catch him as he parades through the town in a lighted mobile workshop! Visit times will be arranged by the park district a week prior to the event. While the visits will be brief, everyone will receive a special treat and be able to share their gift list for the holiday season. Sign up early as space is very limited.

LETTERS TO SANTA | DECEMBER 1 – 15

Asking Santa for a special Christmas gift? Write a letter to him and drop it off at the Deer Grove Leisure Center’s North Pole Mailbox by Friday, December 15, to ensure Santa receives it on time! Please be sure to include a return address on the letter so that Santa can write back.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA AT WHITE PINES | SATURDAY & SUNDAY | DECEMBER 16 – 17

Enjoy a holiday breakfast buffet featuring an appearance by Santa Claus, 10 am – 12:30 pm, December 16-17. Children are able to visit and have a photo taken with Santa as well as join in holiday craft activities. Advance reservations are required before December 13 at 630.766.0304 ext. 2. Fees of $35 for adults and $15 for children ages 3-15 must be paid at time of reservation. Children ages 2 and under are free.

CHRISTMAS COOKIE BAKE-OFF | MONDAY | DECEMBER 18 | 2 PM

The third annual Oak Room Christmas Cookie Bake Off is the most competitive bake-off in the whole Bensenville Park District! Those interested in being a part of the competition should call 630.766.7015 to reserve a slot. All participants will vote on their favorite cookie, play a round of crazy 8’s and have a photo opportunity with Santa. Those competing in the competition need not pay to register. All competitors should bake two dozen cookies. Register by December 11.

TRIP: THE NUTCRACKER BY THE JOFFREY BALLET

CHICAGO LYRIC OPERA HOUSE | FRIDAY | DECEMBER 22 Witness the magical 1893 Chicago World’s Fair with young Marie and her Nutcracker Prince in Tony Award® winning choreographer Wheeldon’s holiday masterpiece. It’s a celebratory Christmas Eve, and thanks to a surprise visit from the enchanting Great Impresario, Marie embarks on a spellbinding adventure into a realm of spectacle and wonder. Experience the holiday magic of this must-see tradition boldly reimagined for a new generation. Register by December 12.

HOLIDAY ZUMBA PARTY WITH MIMOSAS & BRUNCH

SATURDAY | DECEMBER 23 | 10:30 AM | PINE ROOM, 531 S. CHURCH Grab friends and get ready to sweat at this Zumba party at the Pine Room, 531 S. Church, followed by brunch and mimosas! Zumba instructors Silvia and Traci will guide participants through a 45-minute Zumba class mixing low- and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, perfect for all fitness levels. After the class, enjoy a holiday brunch and mimosas. Pre-registration required.

NEW YEAR’S ZUMBA BASH | FRIDAY | DECEMBER 29 | 7:30 PM

BE YOUR BEST SELF IN 2024

Give the gift of fitness! Wood Street Fitness, located inside the Deer Grove Leisure Center, 1000 W. Wood St., Bensenville, offers state-ofthe-art free- and machine-weights and cardio equipment to provide all the best tools to be your best self. Fitness Center membership rates can be found online at WoodStFitness.com/membership.

Special rates are available for couples, teens and seniors, and corporate memberships are also available.

BLACK FRIDAY NEW MEMBER EVENT

From 6 am to 2 pm on Friday, November 24, purchase a new Wood Street Fitness membership (fitness center, group fitness classes and/ or add-ons) for 2024 and receive the rest of 2023 free! All who take advantage of this special will be automatically entered to win a prize package from Wood Street Fitness.

BENSENVILLE PARK DISTRICT FACILITY CLOSURES

The Deer Grove Leisure Center, Wood Street Fitness, Fischer Farm (buildings) and White Pines Golf Club will be closed on the following days during the holiday season: November 23 December 24-25 December 31 January 1 Additional dates may be announced at a later time.

Don’t miss the last Zumba event of the year! Go all out and bid farewell to 2023 at the Deer Grove Leisure Center Gym with friends and the Wood St. Zumba crew dressed in party gear, boas, glam and glitter...with Zumba shoes, of course!

Enjoy a balloon drop countdown after class. All fitness levels are welcome, and modifications will be provided. Preregistration required.

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VILLAGE OF BENSENVILLE Village of Bensenville 12 South Center Street Bensenville, Illinois 60106 www.bensenville.il.us 630.766.8200 President Frank DeSimone Trustees Rosa Carmona Ann Franz Marie T. Frey McLane Mac Lomax Nicholas Panicola Jr. Armando Perez Village Clerk Nancy Quinn Village Manager Evan K. Summers

it’s the most wonderful time of the year!

HOLIDAY MAGIC & TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY

THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE SPONSOR – GRAND SUBARU & COMED Sunday | November 19 | 5 – 7 pm Join us at 5 pm in downtown Bensenville as we kick off a joyous holiday season with our annual Holiday Magic Tree Lighting Ceremony! The night begins with a Holiday Parade that includes the arrival of Santa followed by the lighting of the annual Christmas Tree. Festivities following the tree lighting ceremony include a petting zoo, horse-drawn carriage rides, mini train rides, commemorative ornaments, and a variety of free treats – all for free while supplies last! You will also have the opportunity to take your own pictures with Santa Claus from 5:15 – 7 pm.

Donations of new unwrapped toys, non-perishable food items, and new or lightly used coats will be accepted to help families right here in Bensenville. For additional information, visit bensenville.il.us or call 630.766.8200.

BE A PART OF OUR HOLIDAY PARADE | Residents and businesses are invited to decorate their cars and participate in a Holiday Parade. The parade will begin at Tioga School and continue down Center Street ending in Town Center. To be a part of this year’s parade, please register online through the Village’s website by November 16th.

SENIOR HOLIDAY PARTY | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15 Bensenville residents 65 and over are invited to enjoy a Senior Holiday Party on Friday, December 15th at Monty’s Elegant Banquets, 703 S. York Road in Bensenville. This year’s event will feature live entertainment by Peter Oprisko, free giveaways, and a fantastic meal.

Doors open at 10 am, lunch begins at 11 am, and the live performance begins at noon.

Registration is required by purchasing tickets at the Village Hall Finance Counter from November 1st through December 6th. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Ticket costs are $20 for incorporated Bensenville residents and $40 for non-residents. At the time of registration, you will have a choice of lemon herb chicken or baked salmon. For more information, call the Senior Hotline at 630.350.3426.

VILLAGE HALL | 12 South Center Street | 630.766.8200 HOURS | Mon/Wed/Thur/Fri 8 am – 5 pm | Tuesday 8 am – 6:30 pm | Saturday 9 am – 12pm

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VILLAGE TOY DRIVE The Village will be accepting donations for our annual toy drive during the entire month of November. Donation boxes will be located at the Bensenville Library, Village Hall, Police Department, Deer Grove Leisure Center, and local businesses throughout the Village. Our goal is to help ensure Bensenville families in need have an opportunity to provide their children with toys this holiday season.

Nonperishable food and new or lightly used coats will also be accepted in partnership with the Bensenville-Wood Dale Rotary Coat Drive and Bensenville-Wood Dale Food Pantry. Monetary donations for purchasing toys are also welcomed and can be made online at: www.bensenvillefoundation.org To view our toy wish list and for additional information, please visit bensenville.il.us VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Volunteers are needed to help wrap gifts, supervise children, and help parents pick out toys during toy distribution day on Saturday, December 2nd at W.A. Johnson Elementary School. Please call 630.594.1010 if you would like to volunteer.

HOLIDAY HOME DECORATING CONTEST Join the Bensenville Holiday Home Decorating Contest with your festive outdoor decor! Gather your holiday lights, reindeer and wreaths and get creative! Nominate your home by emailing address, name, email or phone and photo to holidaycontest@bensenville.il.us by December 14 at 5 pm. All entries will be posted to the Village’s Facebook page. Winners, chosen by the Holiday Decorating Contest Committee, will be announced on December 19 at the Village Board meeting and on social media.

Must be an incorporated Bensenville property to participate. The contest is for exterior decorations only, including window decorations visible from the exterior.

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The Village will have a limited number of smaller Christmas trees available for residents, community organizations, or businesses to decorate prior to our tree lighting ceremony. These trees must be reserved prior to decorating by visiting the Village website and completing our online form or by calling 630.594.1010.

There is no charge to reserve a tree.

The final day to submit your request is Friday, November 10th.

HOLIDAY LIGHT RECYCLING PROGRAM The Village has partnered with Elgin Recycling to offer holiday light recycling free of charge. Drop off any type of holiday lights at Village Hall or the Public Works Department during regular hours of operation until the end of February. All types of holiday string lights are accepted, working or not. Please see the Village website for more information.

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ANNUAL HOLIDAY ICE SHOW Sunday, December 17 | 12:30 PM EDGE ICE ARENA | 735 E Jefferson St. $12 General Admission Open to the Public Includes Skate with Santa after the show from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm ($3.00 skate rental additional).

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BENNY DA PLOW INFORMATION CHRISTMAS TREE AND HOLIDAY TRASH PICK UP Holiday tree collection will occur the same day as your regularly scheduled garbage service. Please remember to remove all lights, ornaments, tinsel, and trimmings from branches.

Cut the tree in half if it is over 10 feet in height. Residents are also asked not to leave stands on the tree. Visit republicservices.com or call 708.345.7050 for additional information.

Please note that your collection will be delayed one day due to the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.

Holiday Service Date Christmas Day | Thurs, December 28 New Year’s Day | Thurs, January 4

VILLAGE HALL WINTER HOLIDAY HOURS Village Hall will be closed on the following days: THANKSGIVING November 23, 24 and 25 CHRISTMAS December 23, 25 and 26 NEW YEAR’S December 29, 30 and January 1

Be on the lookout for Benny Da Plow this winter! Back in March, Bensenville resident Lillian Callahan submitted this catchy and endearing name as part of the Village’s Snowplow Naming Contest. Now, Benny Da Plow is gearing up to become your winter hero by keeping the streets of Bensenville safe and accessible all season long.

As part of these efforts, the Village of Bensenville worked with students from Fenton High School to craft a design and even received special permission from none other than the Chicago Bulls to use their iconic mascot logo on the plow. We sincerely thank everyone who took part in this fun contest as well as the Chicago Bulls for allowing us to use their mascot logo.

As a reminder, please do not park or keep a vehicle on public streets after a (2”) or more snowfall for twenty-four (24) hours, or until the streets have been cleared of snow. Snow plowing or dumping snow from sidewalks and driveways onto the public streets or public alleyways is also prohibited.

SENIOR/DISABLED SNOW REMOVAL PROGRAM The Village of Bensenville Senior Snow Removal Program is designed to help those in our community who need assistance obtaining a low-cost solution to snow removal on their driveways, sidewalks, and private walks. The Village will hire independent contractors for common snow removal services and will subsidize half of the cost. Service prices range from $15.00-$25.00 depending on the option you select.

The program does have specific eligibility requirements (listed below) that require documentation to prove eligibility.

Senior Program

Disabled Program

Applicant must own property (copy of recent property tax bill required)

Applicant must own property (copy of recent property tax bill required)

Applicant must be over 65 years old (copy of property tax bill with senior exemption required)

Applicant must be disabled (copy of Secretary of State Disability placard or proof or registration of disability through Social Security)

Applicant annual household income must be less than $65,500

Applicant annual household income must be less than $65,500

Household must not have any other person able to remove snow

Household must not have any other person able to remove snow

For additional details about the program or to register, please visit the Village website or contact the Public Works Department at 630.350.3435.

IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR...

MANAGE REFUSE CONTAINERS | Trash containers provide the most common food source for rats. Containers need to be large enough to prevent overflow and in good repair to keep rodents out.

Keep lids and drain plugs closed. Be sure to bag food trash and place the bags gently into the container to keep the bags intact.

Keep the container away from the building exterior.

With temperatures cooling down, now is a great time for Bensenville residents to take steps to prevent rodent infestations on your property. Below are several tips to consider while rodent-proofing your home this winter.

PROPERLY SEAL BUILDING OPENINGS | Rodents can enter through any space larger than ¼-inch. Pay special attention to fascia boards, vents, and any cracks or gaps along the building foundation.

REMOVE EXTERIOR CLUTTER | Rodents burrow in loose rubbish that provides them with protection from predators. Move equipment and firewood away from the structure and store properly off the ground and away from the structure. Remove windblown trash and spillage from the fence line and from the building foundation. Please remove all pet feces.

PEST-PROOF DOORS | Use a brush strip or compression seal to prevent any gaps more than ¼-inch through which rodents can enter.

REMOVE INTERIOR CLUTTER | Rodents are attracted to areas that have little or no airflow, and protect them from predators. Store all products in a neat orderly fashion at least 12 inches off the ground and 18 inches from the exterior wall.

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ALTER LANDSCAPING | Rodents like heavy vegetation that provides food, water, and protection from predators. Keep vegetation and weeds at least two feet from the structure. Avoid low-lying plants and creeping bushes, and keep the grass cut.

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VILLAGE HALL CLOSED CP Rail Holiday Train, 7pm, Corner of York & Railroad Ave

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FHS Final Exam Day 1 FHS Board of Education Meeting, 7pm BPD Board Meeting, 6pm, DGLC BSD2 Tioga Winter Holiday Sing Along, 1:45-2:30pm, Tioga BSD2 Board of Education Regular Business Meeting, 7pm, Educational Administration Center

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