News Archive - June and July 2008

08-09 School Supply Lists

[posted 7/22/0/8 - 9/17/08]

August 19 Board Meeting Synopsis

[posted 8/20/08 - 9/4/08]

Find out what happened at the August 19, 2008 Board of Education meeting by reading the August 19 synopsis.

The District 116 School Board of Education is made up of seven elected members. Board meetings are held the first and third Tuesday of each month. (There are no board meetings scheduled in July.) The public is welcome to attend.

Fifth Grade Physical is Good for Students Entering Sixth Grade

[posted 4/21/08 - 9/4/08]

A new law this year mandates all students entering 6th grade to have a physical. The old law stated that students entering 5th grade needed a physical. District 116 wants parents to know that if your child has a 5th grade physical on file with the District; you will NOT need to have your child take another physical for 6th grade.

The new law states 6th graders will be required to turn in school physicals for entrance to school. Since this law was passed late in August and 5th graders already got their physicals this school year, the State is waiving the rules for the 08-09 school year. The State Board of Education has said that if a child has a current 5th grade physical on file for the 07-08 school year, they will NOT need to repeat one for entrance into 6th grade for the 08-09 school year.

This waiver is only for the 08-09 school year. We will start requiring the 6th grade physicals for the 2009-10 school year.

The rules for kindergarten and 9th grade physicals are unchanged.

District 116 and Urbana Middle School officials will work with parents to make sure that each student has a proper physical before entering school.

UHS Football Gridiron Fish Fry - Aug. 22

[posted 8/20/08 - 8/24/08]

Friday, August 22, 2008
5 - 9 p.m.
Urbana High School Football Stadium

Freshmen vs. Sophomores at 6:30 p.m.
Varsity Scrimmage at 7:30 p.m.

In an effort to build school spirit and excitement about the fall sport season, and to raise funds for athletics, we have decide to make Grid Night, our annual football scrimmage, a bigger event.

This year in addition to the scrimmage we will have several organizations including the football boosters serving concessions, facilitating games, and selling apparel to make money.

Come early to support not only the football program but the following student organizations:

Football
Baseball
Boys' Swimming
Cheerleading
Basketball
Marching Band
Wrestling

Attractions include:

Football toss
3 point shootout

Menu includes:

Fish fry
Pork chops
Cheeseburgers
Lemon shake ups
Ice cream treats
Souvenir popcorn cups (free refills)
Much more

All proceeds to benefit Urbana High School organizations!

August 5 Board Meeting Synopsis

[posted 8/6/08 - 8/20/08]

Find out what happened at the August 5, 2008 Board of Education meeting by reading the August 5 synopsis.

Urbana Adult Education Registering Students For Fall

[posted 8/4/08 - 8/20/08]

On Monday, August 4, 2008, the Urbana Adult Education Center will begin taking appointments for enrollment for Fall classes.

Basic Education classes begin on August 27, and ESL classes begin on September 8. Classes are available during the day and evenings - evening classes begin September 9.

All of the Adult Basic Education classes are offered free of charge to the students, and the classes include:

High school diploma classes through Storefront High School and the APL (Adult Performance Level) program
GED classes
Computer and Office Careers classes
English as a Second Language (ESL) classes
Brush-up skills classes for Reading or Math
Job Skills (these are integrated into all of our classes)

Sign-up for the August Certified Nurses Assistant (CNA) program will be on Tuesday, August 5, and it will be a walk-in only registration process beginning at 7:00 a.m. Students in this program need to have a high school diploma or GED, and meet all criminal background check requirements.

The Even Start Program will begin in September, and sign-up for it will begin on August 18. This program is for adults who need high school diploma or ESL classes and who have children under 5 years of age. Transportation and childcare are provided as part of this program.

Information and appointments for all of the above programs is available at the Urbana Adult Education Center located at 211 N. Race Street, downtown Urbana, or by calling 384-3530.

Our website is: www.usd116.org/adult

Registration Make Up Day Aug. 14

[posted 8/12/08 - 8/15/08]

If parents missed registering their child for school in Urbana School District #116 last week, they can go to the make-up day August 14, 2008, from 9:00 a.m., until Noon at Urbana Middle School.

All students can register for all schools that day thanks to Centralized Registration - a one stop registration process for all District 116 schools.

Parents must bring a photo ID, proof of residence, a physical exam form if your child is in kindergarten or 9th grade, and cash, check, or credit card for payment.

Centralized Registration for 08-09 school year is Aug. 6-8

[posted 6/6/08 - 8/12/08]

Register all your children for the 2008-09 school year in one convenient time and place! The Urbana Schools annual registration for the 2008-09 school year for ALL students will be held at the Urbana Middle School again this year. Urbana Middle School 1201 South Vine Street (Enter through northeast doors.) ALL GRADES August 6 & 7, 2008 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. August 8, 2008 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. If you miss these dates, a "Make-up Day" will be August 14, 2008 from 9 a.m. - Noon

Board of Education Facilities Committee Looking for Applicants

[posted 7/08 - 7/31/08]

Urbana School District #116 Needs You!

The Urbana School District is looking for members of the community to serve on its newly constituted facilities committee. This important committee will study current District 116 buildings and study the facility needs of the school district for the coming years. The committee will report directly to the Urbana School District #116 Board of Education.

District 116 welcomes all applicants to the Facilities Committee. Those with construction, engineering, planning, facilities, and architecture experience are encouraged to apply to be a member of this important committee.

To be considered for this committee, please send a letter of interest and your background information to:

Urbana School District #116
Attn: Dr. Preston L., Williams, Jr.
205 N. Race Street
Urbana, IL, 61801

Or you can send your materials via email to:
Mschultz@usd116.org.

June 17 Board meeting synopsis

[posted 6/19/08 - 7/22/08]

Find out what happened at the June 17, 2008 Board of Education meeting by reading the June 17 synopsis.

UHS Mykhail Chambers wins State Championship in High Jump

[posted 5/27/08 - 7/22/08]

Urbana High School Senior Mykhail Chambers has won the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) State Championship in the track and field high jump competition. Chambers won the state championship this past weekend at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston.

Chambers qualified for the state championships for three straight years placing 3rd and 6th. He was one of the favorites this year, but had to endure a tough competition before prevailing. Chambers won the state championship in the high jump by jumping six feet, eight inches. Another competitor also jumped 6'8", but Chambers won the tie-breaker due to the fact that he had fewer misses over the entire meet than his rival.

Chambers celebrated his state championship by marching in the UHS Commencement on Sunday. Chambers will compete in track and field at Georgia Tech University beginning this fall.

Congratulations to Mykhail Chambers for winning the State Championship!

June 2008 online newsletter

[posted 6/12/08 - 7/22/08]

Stay up-to-date with current events in District 116 with the "Urbana School District Monthly" online electronic newsletter.

The June 2008 issue features an article about the universities the UHS Class of 2007 attend, UHS Honor Night, Summer School, the Leal Reading Buddies Program and more.

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