From District 41

July 13, 2022
The District Digest weekly newsletter will resume publication at the start of the 2022-23 School Year. During this summer, District 41 will communicate periodically via Staying Connected. Enjoy your summer!

District 41 school offices will reopen on Monday, August 8. If you have questions or need help before August 8 please call our Central Services Office at 630.790.6400. Thank you.

• Upcoming Board of Education Meetings

  Monday, August 15 - 6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting at Hadley

• First Day of student attendance for the 2022-23 School year is Thursday, August 18.

• Second Saturday/Board Conversation - September 10 - Hadley Junior High, Library Media Center, 240 Hawthorne Blvd., Glen Ellyn (No August session)

Prior to the beginning of the school year, look for a Back to School Edition of District Digest. It will include important start of the school year information including safety protocols, technology updates, student schedules, health services reminders, etc.

Students entering Kindergarten, 6th grade, or new to District 41 must have a current State of Illinois physical and updated immunization record on file PRIOR to the first day of school in order to avoid exclusion. Please visit the D41 Health Services website for forms, resources, and more detailed information on student health requirements.

The Illinois State Board of Education awarded $30 million in School Maintenance Grants for fiscal year 2022. We are pleased to announce that Glen Ellyn School District 41 was awarded $50,000 as part of this program. This is the largest amount awarded to a school district. Grantees must use the money to improve and maintain education infrastructure. In District 41 the funds will be used to help offset the cost of HVAC improvements to Forest Glen Elementary School.

CLICK HERE to view the list of grantees and awards.

Although district devices are as secure and safe as possible, please pay attention to your child’s technology use on devices provided by the district and on personal devices. There are a few new sites of concern that are becoming popular with kids. These sites are video chat sites that connect users with others randomly to chat with strangers.They have become hot spots for predators. For example, one of the sites is called “Omegle - Talk to strangers.” District 41 has blocked this site and others like it on all district issued devices, however anyone can reach these sites on their personal devices.

Please continue to talk with your children about internet safety and monitor their technology usage at home. Thank you for partnering with us to keep students safe and responsible while online this summer.

Quest Food Management Services is the new food service company that will now be serving all District 41 schools. As they prepare for the coming school year, they are hiring several key positions.

• Cashier
• Cook
• Food Service Worker
• Dishwasher/Porter
• and other "team member" roles
  

Apply online at www.questfms.com/careers

Go to "See All Available Job Positions"

Thank you for considering!

About Quest

"Providing children nutritious foods, that fuel their learning, is our privilege. Sharing our knowledge about food and where it comes from, is our passion. Quest believes that the landscape of the “school cafeteria” is undergoing a long overdue overhaul. The variety of food, cuisine, and dining experiences children have available to them today shouldn’t stop at the doors of their school.

We believe in offering:

• Traditional, kid-friendly favorites, made from scratch

• Authentic international dishes

• Fresh, local products

• Made-to-order menu options

• Inviting dining environment

• Healthy choices that are flavorful and appealing

We believe that the food experience shouldn’t be limited to the cafeteria. Our kitchen-to-classroom approach provides educational opportunities for students to learn curriculum lessons on food science, history and agriculture, through food."

CLICK HERE for more information from the DuPage County Health Department regarding COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5 years of age.

The first day of school is Thursday, August 18, 2022. Preparing your child with the right supplies is a great first step to ensure student success. Find your school supply list below.

- Abraham Lincoln
- Ben Franklin
- Churchill
- Forest Glen
- Hadley Junior High

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