http://www.oswego308.org/schools/homestead/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=735Homestead's fifth grade met with rave reviews for this year's musical. The classic tale of Oliver Twist was a production filled with music, action and creative costuming. Continue on to see photos of the performance.Judy,BeirneThu, 19 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/homestead/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=683Look at how the students are involved in Homestead! Use the links on the left side of this webpage to read and see what Homestead students are doing!Judy,BeirneTue, 17 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/homestead/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=661It doesn’t matter if you’re the student, the teacher, or the parent, parent-teacher conferences have the potential to cause anxiety. Yet these one-on-one meetings are important opportunities for families to get a better understanding of their children in the academic setting.Judy,BeirneSun, 15 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/homestead/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=628District 308 is working closely with the Kendall County Health Department to monitor the flu in our schools. During the past few days, schools have reported an increase in the number of students and staff members who are absent due to flu-like symptoms. Judy,BeirneWed, 21 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/homestead/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=629El Distrito 308 esta trabajando en conjunto con el Departamento de Salud del Condado de Kendall en prestarle atención a los síntomas de la influenza en nuestras escuelas. Durante los últimos días pasados, varias escuelas han reportado un incremento en la cantidad de estudiantes y empleados que han estado [...]Judy,BeirneWed, 21 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/homestead/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=598Homestead's Memorial Butterfly garden is being maintained by faculty and students under the supervision of the Oswegoland Park District and Oswego CUSD 308.Judy,BeirneMon, 12 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/homestead/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=438Just like the flu itself, the news and rumors surrounding H1N1 is increasing with the onset of the fall weather. As of today, the district has received no laboratory confirmed reports of a District 308 student or staff member who has contracted the H1N1 virus.Judy,BeirneMon, 12 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/homestead/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=599In support of Susan G. Koman's Campaign for Breast Cancer, several Homestead teachers had pink hair extensions put on. Judy,BeirneThu, 08 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/homestead/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=529Teasing is a universal and widespread problem and it cannot be completely prevented. Children can learn to control their own responses and reactions. ALL district parents are being offered a free program to learn how to “ease the tease”. Judy,BeirneSat, 19 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/homestead/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=530Hispanic Heritage Month began on September 15, the anniversary of independence for many Latin American countries. Homestead celebrates our Hispanic families! Judy,BeirneSat, 19 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/homestead/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=385The construction at Homestead is finished (for the most part)! Teachers and students are all moved in and, like the rest of the school, are emersed in learning in a wonderful environment! Click here to see photos of the whole construction process.Judy,BeirneSun, 06 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/homestead/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=481Second through fifth graders in Oswego 308 will be taking the MAP tests in reading and math. MAP, or the Measure of Academic Progress, is a computerized adaptive test which helps teachers, parents, and administrators improve learning for all students and make informed decisions to promote a child's academic [...]Judy,BeirneThu, 03 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/homestead/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=433Preview Night at Homestead will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Monday, August 24. Families are invited to this open house to meet and greet the teachers, get re-acquainted with friends and classmates and to learn how to get involved in Homestead PTA activities. Students may locate their classrooms [...]Judy,BeirneWed, 19 Aug 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/homestead/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=376A Back to School Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 8 at the John Harkness Recreation Center, 60 S. Fourth St., Aurora. This fair brings together services and supplies for limited-income students attending schools in Aurora. Qualifying children can receive free school supplies [...]Kristine,LiptrotThu, 04 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/homestead/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=371Today I said good-bye to our kindergarteners – who quickly informed me they had “graduated” and now were 1st graders! Tomorrow I will say good-bye to our 1st-5th graders. Judy,BeirneWed, 03 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/homestead/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=42HOMESTEAD FAMILIES DID IT! We have read 1,000,000 (that's one MILLION) minutes in the 2008-2008 school year! Click here to see photos of our celebratory "Up, Up and Away" assembly! Judy,BeirneWed, 20 May 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/homestead/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=359Homestead third graders entertained students and family with a swash-buckling performance of "Pirates! the Musical." Click here to see images of the show.Judy,BeirneMon, 18 May 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/homestead/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=312Homestead PTA treated the students and Homestead families to an awarding winning, Character Counts assembly!Judy,BeirneFri, 01 May 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/homestead/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=286One common concern expressed by both teachers and parents at third quarter conferences was homework completion – how to make sure students are accepting this responsibility. Judy,BeirneThu, 23 Apr 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/homestead/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=2384-10-09 Now that 3rd quarter report cards have gone home and conferences have been scheduled, some parents have been asking about summer tutoring. Judy,BeirneTue, 07 Apr 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/homestead/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=135On February 27 PACE (parents of academically talented students) hosted their annual science evening at Homestead. Families from all schools in the district enjoyed an evening of fun participating in science activities.Judy,BeirneTue, 17 Mar 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/homestead/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=108Did you see that the Jolly Rancher is taking a poll of your Homestead favorites? Vote on Homestead's homepage! Then, test your school community knowledge with weekly Trivia questions for Homestead families.Judy,BeirneTue, 10 Mar 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/homestead/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=107H.I.T. Squad is back! Homestead's Information Team is an enthusiastic group of third, fourth and fifth graders will be taking digital photographs of Homestead activities and conducting interviews or recording the details of an event that is happening at Homestead. The photos and articles will then be [...]Judy,BeirneWed, 11 Feb 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/homestead/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=92Homestead families had a warm evening of reading and math fun during Cabin Fever at Homestead on January 29! Judy,BeirneSun, 01 Feb 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/homestead/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=68Five staff members presented "Building Success for ALL Students" on Dec. 9, 2008 at the "Raising Student Achievement Conference", a regional educational conference sponsored by the Illinois Assoc. of Regional Superintendents of Schools. Judy,BeirneMon, 26 Jan 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/homestead/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=69Later this month our 5th grade students will be participating in DARE (Drug Awareness Resistance Education) with an officer from the Aurora Police Department.Judy,BeirneMon, 26 Jan 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/homestead/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=41Homestead's Fifth Graders certainly do have jazz!Judy,BeirneFri, 02 Jan 2009 06:00:00 GMT