District Digest

In this issue…

• SIP Day
• COVID-19 Dashboard
• 100 Days of School
• Olympic Update
• Safety Session Webinar
• 5Essentials
• GPS Series
• Rental Assistance Program Open
  

The District 41 COVID Dashboard is a way for the public to monitor both the number of positive covid cases reported for students and staff as well as the number of people quarantined in the district due to close contact with someone who has tested positive. The dashboard will be updated every Monday by the end of the day.

CLICK HERE for the District 41 COVID-19 dashboard.

NOTE FOR PARENTS: Please check your email the morning after your child takes the SHIELD saliva test at school. At times we receive the results overnight and will email the information to you early the next morning.

Ethan Cepuran, former Ben Franklin student and 2014 Hadley graduate, completed his first Olympic speed skating race this past Sunday in Beijing (click for results).

Ethan's remaining race schedule is as follows:

Sunday, Feb. 13 in the Men's Team Pursuit (Quarterfinals)
7:00 a.m. Central on the USA Network and Peacock

Tuesday, Feb. 15 in the Men's Team Pursuit (Semi-finals & Finals)
12:30 a.m. - 3:00 a.m. Central on the USA Network and Peacock

To find related media links and to keep up on Ethan's progress CLICK HERE

District 41 wishes Ethan and his family all the best as he continues his Olympic pursuits!

All parents are encouraged to participate in a brief survey to help District 41 gather valuable data to inform school improvement. The Illinois 5Essentials Parent Survey is administered annually by the Illinois State Board of Education. The survey is open.

Click here to take the survey and choose “Parent Survey.” The deadline is March 11.

Each school needs at least 20 percent parent participation for a data report to be provided for the school. For more information about the survey, see below. Thank you in advance for your participation. Your feedback is very much appreciated!

Here are the parent response rates for schools in Glen Ellyn SD 41:

Abraham Lincoln Elem School-Glen Ellyn: 13%

Benjamin Franklin Elem School-Glen Ellyn: 6%

Churchill Elem School-Glen Ellyn: 52%

Forest Glen Elem School: 12%

Hadley Junior High School: 4%

For questions regarding the survey, please call Department of Wellness at (217) 782-5270 or email 5Essentials@isbe.net​.​​​​​​​​​

On January 27, Glen Ellyn Police Department Sergeant Craig Holstead presented an online safety session webinar for parents. Sergeant Holstead provided information about District 41 safety and emergency response procedures. He also provided a brief training on the Run. Hide. Fight. protocol that District 41 teachers, students and staff are trained to use in an emergency.

To watch a recording of Sergeant Holstead's presentation click the screen below:

Dr. Kristin Neff

Wed, Feb 16 @ 7:00 pm CST - 8:00 pm CST

The Power of Self Compassion
…more

Tovi C. Scruggs

Thu, Feb 17 @ 12:00 pm CST - 1:00 pm CST
Mindfulness for Healing and Self-care
...more

For the full list of Upcoming Speakers CLICK HERE

The Illinois Housing Development Authority has opened a new federally funded round of assistance. If you are behind on rent due to COVID-19, you may be eligible for up to $25,000 and 18 months of emergency rental payments. To learn more about how you can sign up for this program and whether you qualify for help, please visit www.illinoishousinghelp.org

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