October D10 on the 10th

Monday, October 13th - No School

Friday, October 24th - No School

Wednesday, October 29th - Early Release Day

• Itasca PTO October Newsletter
• Benson Bulletin
• Franzen Falcon
• Peacock Charger Report

Don't forget to complete health requirements for the current school year! Physical exams and immunizations are due 10/15 or your child will be excluded from school until the proper updated paperwork is turned in. If you haven’t already done so, please make an appointment for your child’s health examination and request that your medical provider complete the required form and return it to your child’s school ASAP.

All forms and more information can be found on the health form page of our website (linked below).

Children need consistency. In order for the office to effectively communicate these changes, we need parents to plan ahead and do the following:

1. In the morning, write a note to the school, tell your child about the change, and have your child give the note to their classroom teacher stating the needed change.

Written notes are to be sent whether a child does or does not take a bus and will be going home to another student’s house. Notes are needed from both sets of parents, the sending and the receiving parent, so that neither parent gets a “surprise visitor” or gets worried thinking that their child is lost.

2. If a phone call must be made by a parent regarding a change in dismissal, the office must be contacted before 1:30 in the afternoon. Since the office gets very busy, especially near the end of the day, a message called after that time may not reach your child in time for dismissal.

District 10’s Early Childhood Preschool Program is accepting enrollment for children ages 3–5! Our multi-aged program brings together children who are typically developing, at-risk, or with identified disabilities. Children play and learn in an inclusive, supportive environment. Please review the flyer below for more information.

Get ready to roll into school with style and safety at Bike Bus 2025! On Thursday, October 23rd, join your classmates for a fun ride to school as we celebrate community and bicycle safety.

Start Times & Locations:

Benson – 8:00 AM @ Georgetown Square Shopping Center (Parkway Bank lot)

Franzen – 7:50 AM @ Itasca Country Club Tennis Courts

Peacock – 7:30 AM @ Pickleball/Tennis Courts north of Franzen

🚫 No e-bikes or scooters allowed

Please note for Benson Students Only:

• Parents must accompany Benson students
• Name tags will be provided for Benson bikes
• Families are responsible for securing bikes after arrival at Benson

RSVP now to be part of the fun! https://forms.gle/VGXUfvqD6FZj4WLG8

🗺️ Maps of each starting location are included in the attached flyer.

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• December 10, 2025

The Board of Education meets regularly on the second Wednesday of each month. Meetings are held at the Itasca Village Hall, 550 W. Irving Park Road, Itasca, Illinois, at 7:00 P.M. If a closed session is needed, it is held prior to the regular meeting at 6:00 P.M.

Note: The GPS Parent Series is not facilitated by D10.

We’re sending a huge THANK YOU to our incredible Building & Grounds Team for their extraordinary effort at Peacock Middle School! Over the summer, this dedicated crew worked tirelessly to clear out the entire building and put it all back together—just in time for opening day. From classrooms to common spaces, every detail was handled with care. Their commitment, teamwork, and behind-the-scenes hustle didn’t go unnoticed. The Board recognized their efforts with a well-deserved salute at the September Board Meeting.

Do you know someone in the D10 community who goes above and beyond to make our schools a better place? Whether it’s a dedicated teacher, a helpful student, a rockstar bus driver, or an incredible parent/guardian, we want to recognize them!

The Board of Education celebrates those who make a positive impact through Board Salutes - special shout-outs given during board meetings and recorded in the official minutes.

The Board of Education wants to recognize these everyday heroes with a Board Salute!

📚 Our school libraries are always in need of volunteers! Click the link below for more information on how to volunteer.

Safe2Help offers students a safe, confidential way in which to share information that might help prevent suicides, bullying, school violence or other threats to school safety. It is available 24/7 and offers students a safe outlet to share information on school safety issues in a confidential environment. It can be accessed via a free app, text/phone, and website (Safe2HelpIllinois.com).

Call: 844-4-SAFEIL

Text: SAFE2 (72332)

Email: help@safe2helpil.com

D10 is always hiring. If you, or someone you know is interested, please visit our employment website!

Located below you can access the following:

• D10 Website
• Curriculum Information
• Registration
• Calendars
• Benson Primary School
• Franzen Intermediate School
• Peacock Middle School