District Digest

In this issue…

• Calendar Reminders

• Board of Education Meetings

• Full-Day Kindergarten Feedback Forums

• Hadley PTA Fall Fest

• SCARCE Collaborates with Forest Glen

• Churchill Literary Pumpkins

• Hauntcert

• Glen Ellyn Public Library October Programs

• Wellness Tips

• Glenbard Parent Series

• Monday, October 14 | Columbus Day/Indigenous People Day (No School)
• Thursday, October 31 | SIP Day
  

SIP DAY Schedule for 2024-25
On four days throughout this school year, students in 1st through 8th grade will have early dismissal at 11:30 a.m. to allow time for building staff members to work on school improvement activities. The 2024-25 SIP Day dates are: Oct. 31, Nov. 15, April 15, and June 3
NOTE: PRE-K, EARLY CHILDHOOD and KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS DO NOT ATTEND SCHOOL ON SIP DAYS.

• Monday, October 21, 2024 Regular Board Meeting , 6:30 pm, Hadley Junior High
• Monday, November 18, 2024 Regular Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 p.m
• Monday, December 2, 2024 Committee of the Whole, 6:30 p.m.
  
For Board Meeting agendas CLICK HERE. For Board Meeting stream archives CLICK HERE

District 41 recently celebrated the start of construction of a new Kindergarten Center. The center is scheduled to open in the fall of 2025 on the campus of Churchill Elementary School. Now that construction is underway, it is time to finalize programming and logistics for full-day kindergarten! Join Us for Full-Day Kindergarten Feedback Forums in October.
Engage with us and share your feedback! Visit our Kindergarten FAQ’s page HERE
All are welcome. No RSVP necessary.

Full-Day Kindergarten Kick Off

Board of Education Committee of the Whole Meeting

Monday, October 7 - CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE RECORDING

Community Feedback Forums

Thursday, Oct. 17, 7 p.m.

Churchill Elementary School

240 Geneva Road, Glen Ellyn

Tuesday, Oct. 22, 1:30 p.m.

Glen Ellyn Public Library

South Meeting Room

400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn

Saturday, Oct. 26, 9 a.m.

District 41 Central Services Office

793 N. Main Street, Glen Ellyn

Hadley students enjoyed after school festivities last week during the PTA's Hadley Fall Fest. Students lined up for a meal from Glen Ellyn's Heavenly Hotdog Cart, and enjoyed entertainment from DJ Heavy E while testing their skills in the zombie maze. Thank you to Hadley PTA for sponsoring this event!

Forest Glen's One Earth Environmental Club hosted SCARCE (School and Community Assistance for Recycling and Composting Education) in an assembly where they focused on how and why we reduce, reuse and recycle. Students learned to consider making better choices to conserve our natural resources for a healthier planet. Examples of some of the work One Earth is doing include: Reusing gently used spirit wear, picking up litter around school and collecting bread tags to recycle for cash that will purchase wheelchairs for children.

One Earth is made up of 50 Forest Glen 4th and 5th graders who have a passion for learning, sharing and working together to benefit our environment. Thank you to Mrs. Hokenson, Forest Glen LMC Aide, for leading One Earth!

~Wellness tips provided by D41 School Nurse Mrs. Kathryn Dibadj MEd, BSN, PEL-CSN, RN

Why Detox Plastic from Your Body?

Improved Health

Limiting your exposure to chemicals[3] such as bisphenol A (BPA) and phthalates commonly found in plastic products like plastic bags and plastic bottles can significantly reduce the risks linked to hormone disruption, reproductive issues, and chronic diseases.

Enhanced Vitality

Eliminating BPA and phthalates from your body improves hormonal function, mood[4] and emotional well-being. This can pave the way for a healthier and more energetic you.

Weight Management

Minimizing plastic consumption decreases exposure to toxic chemicals that can alter hormones, weaken the immune system, and cause long-term health problems. Plastic-conscious living improves weight control, health, and sustainability for people and the planet as a whole.

Hormonal Balance

Plastics contain some endocrine/hormone disrupting chemicals. One significant benefit of detoxing from plastics is stabilized and/or restored hormonal balance. This can lead to enhanced reproductive health and a decreased risk of endocrine-related disorders.

Better Digestion

Choosing fresh, organic foods over takeout food and plastic-packaged alternatives has a positive impact on the digestive system and gut health. This provides your body with essential nutrients and fibers that support proper digestion which aid in breaking down food effectively, promoting better nutrient absorption.

Environmental Protection

Plastic waste (plastic cutlery for example), if not properly disposed of or recycled, can end up in landfills, oceans, and other ecosystems, causing harm to marine life and wildlife. By minimizing our plastic exposure, we decrease the likelihood of contributing to this pollution and promoting a cleaner, healthier environment.

Resource

https://www.endocrine.org/topics/edc/plastics-edcs-and-health

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK597379/

District 41 is a proud partner of the Glenbard Parent Series. Check out the many programs offered to support parents with children of all ages! Check out their full updated list of upcoming events HERE and their 2024-25 brochure HERE.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17 @ Noon and 7pm
Dr. John Duffy

HYBRID EVENT -- Rescuing Our Teens: 8 Solutions to Our Crisis of Disaffected Youth

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