The Board of Education is an elected body. It sets vision and direction for the district. It is legally empowered to decide / direct certain functions and responsibilities.
Members are often, but do not need to be, parents.
Meet two times per month.
Click the link to view a list of the current Board members, their addresses, phone numbers, and term information.
This group meets in order to recommend candidates for upcoming District 102 Board of Education elections. The committee meets only when BOE seats will be on the ballot in an upcoming election. The Delegate Assembly seeks out, interviews, and endorses a slate of candidates for District 102 School Board. When the Delegate Assembly is convened, all parents in the district are given the opportunity to join the group and be part of the selection process. Assembly members from each school area within the district are needed. The obligations are as follows:
Attendance at 3 - 4 evening meetings in the fall of 2006. One will be a presentation / Q&A with the Superintendent of Schools, and one or two others will be candidate interview nights.
Potential sub-committee meetings for things such as developing questions to ask the candidates during the interview, assisting the endorsed candidates with petition filing and campaigning, etc.
Willingness to serve on the Delegate Assembly for 2 election cycles.
This is a great way to give a moderate commitment, but have a high impact on our children's education!
The Finance Advisory Committee is appointed. They make recommendations to the Board of Education regarding financial, facilities and business operations issues.
Members are often, but do not need to be, parents.
Meets one to two times per month.
Includes two board members.
Visit the District 102 Website for more information.
The Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) members are appointed through application. The Parent Advisory Committee identifies topics of parental interest / concern, attend meetings with District Administration to obtain information about these topics, and take information back to the parent community.
Members are parents representing each school.
Meets 5 times per year.
Includes two Board members.
Visit the District 102 Website for more information.
The Planning Council is appointed. It makes recommendations to the Board of Education regarding the District's strategic plan; likens its role to that of "keeper of the constitution".
Members are a combination of parents, staff and community members.
Meets once per year.
Includes one or two Board Members.
Visit the District 102 Website for more information.
Click the links below to open up an online world of information designed specifically for kids! These links are available on the District 102 website under Information for Students.
Each year Ogden offers a scholarship to a graduating Ogden alum attending Lyons Township High School.
The Scholarship Application requires a student to write an essay about how their years at Ogden have impacted their life and prepared them for the future. Each year, the scholarship winner is recognized at the LT awards assembly and at the End of Year assembly at Ogden.
Click the link to log-in to PowerSchool to view your student's grades online.
You can also log-in via the District 102 website at http://www.dist102.k12.il.us/.
This is a network of parents and community members sharing the goal of supporting each other in raising drug and violence free children through communication, sharing of information, and providing positive activities for our young people. Contact PCN4LT@comcast.net for more information.
Parent Community Network sponsors Parent University each year. They conduct parenting seminars featuring well known speakers on the topics of education and parenting. Watch for information about Parent University in your weekly emails.
DARE is an education program sponsored by the La Grange Police Department. It is a component of the District 102 fifth grade health curriculum. The DARE officer engages the students in activities and discussions about the negative effects of smoking, as well as, drug and alcohol abuse, peer pressure, and the importance of having good friends. The primary focus of DARE is to emphasize making appropriate choices.
Much of what we do in DARE reinforces concepts taught in our SEL curriculum.
DARE is an acronym which means Drug Abuse Resistance Education, or the decision-making model: Define, Assess, Respond, Evaluate.
Battle of the Books is a program designed to encourage 4th grade students to read as many quality books as possible in their leisure time. After reading the assigned books, students are placed into teams which compete in a Literature based trivia competition. The winning Ogden team then competes in a District wide event. Students meet once per week after school, October through February. Information and Registration form for the 2009 - 2010 school year can be found on the District Website. Contact the school for more info.
Chorus is a group of 5th and 6th grade singers who perform at Ogden's winter and spring concerts, as well as a possible community performance in the spring.
6th grade students meet on Tuesdays at lunchtime; 5th graders meet on Thursdays at lunchtime. Chorus starts in October and runs through March. Additional rehearsals may be called if performances are added.
Keyboarding is offered at Ogden to third through sixth grade students via the E-Mate. Keyboarding class teaches the student how to type correctly through the "Type To Learn" program. Students can take the class more than once.
The keyboarding class commitment consists of 25 school days, and can be taken either from 7:45am to 8:05am or from 3:20pm to 3:40pm. There are no classes on Tuesday mornings or Wednesday afternoons.
Each student is able to take the class at no charge ONE TIME during their education career in District 102. After the first free session is taken, there is a $25.00 fee per student, per session.
See the Calendar or Upcoming Events sections of the website for club meeting dates.
Ogden School presents a program each year to provide support to children who have experienced a loss as a result of their parents' separation or divorce, or the death of a close loved one.
The Rainbows program consists of twelve sessions, divided into two six-week semesters. Small groups of children from similar age categories meet once a week and share an activity which focuses on a theme related to their needs. The groups are led by trained adults.
The adults, as well as the children, are bound by confidentiality which fosters trust and provides a safe atmosphere for sharing. The groups meet during the lunch hour or after school from 3:15 - 4:00. Children involved know the schedule and their parents have been contacted, as this is not an open participation group.
Contact the school for more information
5th and 6th grade students are divided into 2 groups, within 2 teams. Each team is on duty for two week periods - two weeks on, two weeks off, trading off with the other team. One group within each team is on duty before school and before lunch; the second group of that team is on duty after lunch and after school.
Contact the school office to sign up.
Clubs are available to students in 3rd through 6th grades. Click the links below for more details on each club.
Each month the Environment Club meets to discuss important environmental issues that affect our Earth and ways that we can each do our part to better our planet. See the Calendarfor meeting dates
Any student in grades 3 or 4 is welcome to participate. Each member is encouraged to contribute toward club activities. Regular meetings take place on the first Monday of every month, from 3:15 - 4:15. Watch the Upcoming Ogden Events section of this website for meeting times.
The goal of the club is for students to learn that simple every day acts can make a world of difference. Meetings and activities are led Lauren Wilkin, a 3rd grade teacher.
2008-2009 Green It and Mean It!
2007-2008 Go Green!
2006-2007 all-school assembly: Update: Earth
2005-2006 all-school assembly: Assignment: Earth
Math Club is for 3rd through 6th grade students who like to meet with friends who enjoy Math games.
The club meets one day per week after school from 3:15 to 4:15 in the LRC. See the Calendar or the Upcoming Events sections of the website for club meeting dates.
The first 1/2 hour is grouped by grade level with different themes differentiated to the children.
The second 1/2 hour students play a variety of math related games, including chess, 24, mancala, etc.
The last three weeks are tournament weeks. Students sign up by grade level. These are game related.
Speech and Drama Club is for 5th and 6th grade students interested in the performing arts. Students perform a short play for the whole school and for parents.
Students who wish to act audition for parts. Others work on costumes, props, and sets. All are welcome!
Student Service and Spirit Club is for 5th and 6th grade students who show an interest in improving the school community.
The club meets on Mondays at lunchtime, September through May.