Among the things students learn in the Salk Elementary School 4th grade classroom of Abby Smith is how to write a persuasive paragraph. So, in the interest of applying what we learned by visiting Abby’s classroom, we will now try to persuade you to watch this video.

If you watch this video, you will know what advocating eating cockroaches has to do with demonstrating that a student has grasped the skills necessary to write a well-constructed and logical persuasive paragraph.

Watch the Video!

VVSD is still hiring for a wide range of positions for the 2024-25 school year with an emphasis on adding to our teams of paraprofessionals, lunchroom/playground aides and special education teachers.

We are also seeking new team members including guest teachers, bus drivers, operations & maintenance, nutrition services, and special education staff.

VVSD’s employment opportunities offer schedules for staff members that are in synchronization with school schedules, making VVSD a great choice for parents who need to have their work schedule match up with the school hours, and Winter and Spring Break for their children. To see all VVSD job opportunities and to apply, visit www.vvsd.org/jobs

Illinois legislation allows individuals with 60 hours of college credit to apply for a short-term substitute teacher license. The DuPage Regional Office of Education offers the required training, which must be completed prior to licensure. Topics include curriculum, classroom management techniques, school safety, and more.

On Thu. Oct. 24 from 8 am - 12:30 pm VVSD will host a Virtual Job Fair on indeed.com. The focus of this Job Fair is to fill substitute positions and hire Guest Teachers. Click Here for further details and to set up an interview time during the Virtual Job Fair.

The next virtual training is November 7 from 5-7pm. Find more info at: https://lnkd.in/gnAGD5cM

For more information about becoming a VVSD Guest Teacher, visit https://www.vvsd.org/careers/be-a-substitute

VVSD students pre-kindergarten through 12th grade are offered both a free breakfast and lunch meal each school day during the 2024-25 school year. These meals are offered for free by the National School Lunch Program administered by the United States Department of Agriculture through the Community Eligibility Provision for the 2024-25 school year.

No form is needed to receive these free meals. For more information, visit www.vvsd.org/food Households may complete a Fee Waiver Form to apply for school fee waivers and other financial benefits. The 2024-25 Fee Waiver Form can be found here: https://www.vvsd.org/families/pay-school-fees.

The VVSD Library Media Center Directors are the hosts for VVSD Family Reading Night on Thu. Nov. 21. This District-wide event is a celebration of reading and the vital role that libraries play in fostering a lifelong love of learning, all under the theme “Readers are Leaders.”

The goal of Family Reading Night is to inspire family engagement in reading activities and emphasize the significance of reading in our students’ lives. The evening will feature a variety of engaging sessions for students from kindergarten through 12th grade and their families.

Event Schedule:

• 5:00 PM: Doors open

• 5:30 PM: Keynote speaker Adi Alsaid at the Lukancic Auditorium

• 6:10 – 6:30 PM: First concurrent session

• 6:35 – 6:55 PM: Second concurrent session

• 7:00 – 7:20 PM: Final concurrent session

Our keynote speaker, Adi Alsaid, is a renowned local author recognized for his contributions to middle-grade and young-adult literature. The breakout sessions will be interactive and designed to inspire and engage participants of all ages.

VVSD Family Reading Night takes place at Lukancic Middle School.

A.Vito Martinez Middle School Presents “Murder on the 518”

In this play red-eye travelers on the westbound 518 are in for a surprise when first one passenger, and then another, mysteriously drop-dead right before their eyes — and just as the train is halted by a rockslide in an isolated canyon. Because the pair appears to have been poisoned, anyone and everyone in the train dining car is a suspect!

Performance dates are Fri. Dec. 13 at 6pm and Sat. Dec. 14 at Noon. Tickets available by cash purchase at the door only. Adults $5, Students $3, Children under 5 years old, no charge.

Bolingbrook HS 12th grade student Quinci Anderson is a selection of the Illinois High School Theater Festival to participate as a cast member in the Theater Festival 2025 All-State Theater production of “Prom”. Quinci will join the top high school theater performers from around the state in competing for roles in the production. The Illinois High School Theater Festival takes place January 9-11 at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Jane Addams Middle School will have two representatives competing at the IESA Class 3A Cross Country Championships on Sat. Oct. 19 at Maxwell Park in Normal. Jane Addams 8th grade student Alex Manas will compete in the Class 3A Boys Championship, while 7th grade student Aubrey Oliviera will compete in the Class 3A Girls Championship.

Romeoville HS (‘18) alumni Ryan Hurdle wrote the text, music, and lyrics for “Y2K- A 90’s Musical” that will be put on stage by the Annoyance Theater in Chicago. The Annoyance uses improvisation to create new and original plays, musicals, sketch-comedy and more in a vibrant, creative atmosphere. Past presentations at the Annoyance include Shark Tank: the Musical, and The Real Live Brady Bunch.

In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, the Agenda for the meeting will be posted no later than 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting. Click here to view the Agenda The Meeting is available via live stream on the VVSD YouTube Channel, VVSD365U

The Jane Addams Middle School Band Boosters present the 33rd Annual Holiday Craft Fair and Cookie Sale on Sat. Dec. 7 from 9 am- 3 pm at Jane Addams Middle School. The Band Boosters offer you free admission to the fair to give you a chance to find unique gifts for those on your holiday giving list at dozens of unique booths containing jewelry, handcrafted items, candles, and assorted holiday decor. All proceeds benefit the student in the Jane Addams Middle School Band Program.

Upcoming Important School Calendar Dates

Wed. Oct. 23

Early Release (Elem 2:15, MS 1:20, HS 12:43)

Thu. Oct. 24

Teacher Work Day- No Classes

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Fri, Oct. 25

Parent-Teacher Conferences- No Classes

Events for the Coming Week

Thu. Oct. 17

BJ Ward Elementary Fall Glow Dance 4:30 pm

RC Hill Elementary Family Movie Night 5 pm

McGee Elementary School Multicultural Fair 6:30 pm

Romeoville HS Fall Choir Concerts 6:30 pm

Lukancic Middle School Beginning Band Concert 7 pm

Fri. Oct. 18

Humphrey Middle School Holiday Social 6 pm

Tue. Oct. 22

Hermansen Elementary School Trunk or Treat 5 pm

Wed. Oct. 23

Pioneer Elementary School Fall Fest & Trunk or Treat 5:30 pm

Bolingbrook Park District

Bolingbrook Park District residents and Valley View School District students are now able to register for the REACH All-Day Care program. All the information and how to register is located at the following: http://www.bolingbrookparks.org/en/programs/reach-extended-school-care/

Fountaindale Public Library

If you've ever wanted to learn how to code, create your own video game or build a website, now you can with Fountaindale Library's newest eResource, Fiero Code. With Fiero Code, kids ages 8 and older can learn how to code in over 13 different coding languages, including JavaScript, Python, HTML,CSS and more! Get started now at fountaindale.org/fiero.

West Suburban Community Pantry

West Suburban Community Pantry provides emergency food services to people in DuPage and Will Counties through both our in-person and virtual food pantries. We also connect families with other vital resources so they can pursue a brighter future. We are breaking down barriers that prevent our neighbors from getting the nourishment they need to succeed by offering a variety of services. Find out more at WSCPantry.org, or shop for groceries online at VirtualFoodPantry.net

Romeoville Community Pantry

The Romeoville Community Pantry is a community service organization operated by volunteers in the Romeoville community. The Pantry serves anyone who lives in Romeoville, Bolingbrook, Lockport, Plainfield, Lemont, and Crest Hill. The pantry is open every Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Clients are asked to provide a current photo ID and proof of residence in order to participate in our services. The location is inside the United Presbyterian Church located at 2 Belmont Drive in Romeoville. Please check the Romeoville Community Pantry Facebook page for any further updates https://www.facebook.com/romeovillecommunitypantry/

Northern Illinois Food Bank

The Northern Illinois Food Bank is conducting mobile food banks and micro pantries in the vicinity in the near future. Please bring bags or boxes. Micro Pantries are designed to allow anonymous food pick-up for those in need and a drop-off point for those who wish to help. Micro pantries are accessible 24 hours a day. To find a Micro Pantry near you visit: http://arcg.is/04LijC

Will County MAPP Food Micro Pantries

Will County Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships conducts micro and mobile food pantries throughout Will County. Click here for more details and a map of locations.