News Bites 5/16/25

Haga clic en "Translate" para ver este boletín en español u otro idioma.

NO SCHOOL

• Memorial Day - Monday, May 26, 2025
• Professional Development Day - Friday, June 6, 2025

Last Days of School

Wednesday, June 11 - Last Day for Preschool

Thursday, June 12 - HALF DAY SCHOOL - In-Service Day

8th Grade Graduation

Wednesday, June 11 at 6pm
at West Chicago Community High School

Get ready for a stellar Saturday! District 33 is heading to Blooming Fest on May 17 from 9am–3pm in downtown West Chicago - and we’re bringing the fun (and freebies)!

Stop by our booth to ask questions, say hello, and pick up some out-of-this-world giveaways. We'll have free books for kids at all levels and galaxy stress balls, to promote our "Space" theme for Summer School!

Blooming Fest is one of our favorite local events, featuring:

• One of the region’s largest plant sales
• Over 60 artisan vendors
• Delicious food - from savory bites to sweet treats
• Live music, art, and family fun all day long

Admission is free, and it’s the perfect way to spend a sunny spring day. So grab the family, take a stroll downtown, and don’t forget to visit our booth!

Join us this Saturday, May 17 for the annual Ballet Folklórico performance at Leman Middle School... one of the most vibrant events of the year! Our D33 dancers have been practicing their hearts out and can’t wait to light up the stage in a swirl of tradition and talent.

Here’s what you need to know:

• Doors open: 5:00pm
• Show starts: 5:30pm
• Snacks for sale (come hungry!)
• Tickets available at the door

Bring the whole family and come cheer on our incredible students—this is a celebration you won’t want to miss!

Today’s kids are growing up in a “phone-based childhood” and it’s taking a toll on their mental health. Depression, anxiety, and loneliness are rising as screen time replaces face-to-face connection, sleep, and play. But parents aren’t powerless.

Our D33 Book Study with The Anxious Generation outlines four simple steps to push back:

1. No smartphones before high school – Flip phones are back!
2. No social media until at least age 16
3. Advocate for phone-free schools. Kids focus better without the distractions.
4. Encourage real-world independence and free play. Let them run errands, explore, and just be kids.

When families work together, change is possible - and healthier, happier kids are the result.