The new committee will consider ways in which to improve school security and prevent tragedies such as the one that occurred in Newtown, Conn.
Valley View School District 365U, like many around the country, is grappling with what types of security measures should be in place to prevent a tragedy such as the one that happen in Connecticut from taking place here. To that end, the district is seeking volunteers to become part of its school safety committee. What follows is a news release from the district: "As Valley View School District 365U re-examines its security procedures in the wake of the elementary school tragedy in Connecticut, district officials are inviting community members to become a part of the VVSD School Safety Committee. "'This committee will play a key role in taking a look at areas in which we excel and areas in which we need improvement,' said Leroy Brown, VVSD…
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Supervisor expects 1,000 families to take part in this year's Thanksgiving distribution.
It’s a time to give thanks — and, as area residents prepare to gather around the table for a holiday meal, organizers at a local food pantry hope they’ll also consider giving back. Shirley Grzenia, supervisor at the DuPage Township Food Pantry, said pantry staffers are expecting a high turnout for this year’s Thanksgiving distribution, set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22. “We’re always looking for volunteers for that day,” she said, estimating around 1,000 families will sign up to receive a boxed Thanksgiving meal including turkey, potatoes, cranberry sauce, stuffing, vegetables and pie. Volunteers are needed to assist with setup and passing out meals at the Nov. 22 distribution at the pantry, 719 Parkwood Drive in Romeoville. “It …
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Pastor Suzanne Anderson-Hurdle
8:55 pm on Monday, January 7, 2013
Please contact Ms. Brooks and express your concerns about the time of the meetings. Perhaps they will reconsider and make it more convenient for parents. I strongly agree and we want parents involve, I would think. more ›