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Tammie Babbitt
Weekly Newsletter - August 16, 2019
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School News
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Tammie Babbitt
West Aurora School District #129 kicked off the 2019-2020 school year with a new tradition, the presentation of a West Aurora Challenge Coin.
Challenge coins, which began as a military tradition, have become a widely recognized way of showing membership and boosting morale. West Aurora has minted a limited number of coins that will be presented to those leaders in the West Aurora School District and community who personify commitment, courage, excellence, and integrity.
During his all-staff address today, Superintendent Dr. Jeff Craig unveiled the district’s theme of moving from challenges to success. He explained that receiving a West Aurora Challenge Coin “was meant to instill pride, honor a person for a special achievement, or acknowledge outstanding performance over time. It is a symbol of respect.”
The first-ever recipients of the coins were two West Aurora alumni, Aurora Police Chief Kristen Ziman and Mr. Neal Ormond III. “Our recognition today is one way to show our respect for Chief Ziman’s outstanding representation of our district, our city, and her demonstrated leadership during our times of challenge and struggle,” Craig stated. “We are proud to claim her as one of our own.”
Dr. Craig continued by saying that, “Mr. Ormond is being recognized for his leadership through the many challenges our district has faced over time and his passion for the students and the opportunities for our district. We are in the presence of a legend in West Aurora Schools.”
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Tammie Babbitt
Our District Back to School Bash was Thursday, August 15
Second-grader Emanuel Gonzalez is excited about going back to school.
"I can't wait to see my friends," said Emanuel, 7.
Excitement and school supplies were in abundance Thursday at the West Aurora School District 129 Back to School Bash on the district campus at 1870 W. Galena Blvd. on the city’s West Side.
While some schools in the area, including those in East Aurora School District, have already opened for the new school year, the first day of classes in the West Aurora district is Aug. 21.
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Tammie Babbitt
This week the Command Staff and I were honored to attend the kick-off assemblies at District 131 and 129. It was amazing to be a part of the energy and inspiration as the school year begins! APD wishes you a productive, safe and fun year.
I have a special message of gratitude for the Superintendent of West Aurora School District 129, Dr. Craig.
This week the Command Staff and I were honored to attend the kick-off assemblies at District 131 and 129. It was amazing to be a part of the energy and inspiration as the school year begins! APD wishes you a productive, safe and fun year.
I have a special message of gratitude for the Superintendent of West Aurora School District 129, Dr. Craig.