District seeking feedback on 2024 fall conferences
Community Consolidated School District 89 moved conferences to October this year. (In the past, they had been during the week of Thanksgiving.) The district has created a short survey to gather feedback about parent-teacher conferences. All families are invited to participate in the survey: https://forms.gle/j2g4L5CT2faine5f9
Parent Series: Dealing with anxiety and refusal (October 22)
At noon and 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 22, licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Laura Koehler, the Manager of Anxiety Services for Linden Oaks Behavioral Health, will discuss what to do when a child is experiencing anxiety at school. Participants will learn about the signs and symptoms of anxiety and how anxiety affects academic performance. Preview More info: https://bit.ly/4h1nnFj
Halloween costume reminders
Students are allowed to dress up at school for Halloween. Elementary students can wear costumes after lunch; middle school students can dress up all day. Costumes should be non-violent and school-appropriate. Costumes should not include swords, guns, knives, clubs, lasers, or any other type of weapon. All costumes and masks must be designed for safety and adequate vision.
B.R. Ryall YMCA opens new Teen Center
The B. R. Ryall YMCA in Glen Ellyn recently opened a new Teen Center designed as an after-school hangout location for middle- and high-school students. The Teen Center is open 3:45 to 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The Center has a safe environment with staff and activities, including video games, ping pong, and board games. More info: www.brryallymca.org/teen-center/
Reminder: Students need to stay home when ill
It is early flu season. Health departments are offering tips on how to tell the difference between a cold and the flu and information on the flu vaccine. Your family’s doctor or the school nurse can help resolve any questions. More information about immunization, health, and dental resources are available at: www.ccsd89.org/Page/534
Need tech support for your student’s school computer?
Families that need support for iPad or Chromebook issues should use the district’s online help system. Enter your contact information and some details about the problem at: https://bit.ly/89techsupport
Students, families can report crises and threats through Safe2Help
Students and families can confidentially call, email, or text the Safe2Help tip line to report bullying, threats, or classmates in crisis. Students or families can call (844) 4-SAFE-IL, (which is 844-472-3345); text SAFE2 (which is 72332); email Help@Safe2HelpIL.com; or submit tips through the online form. Safe2Help submissions are monitored every hour of every day. More info: https://bit.ly/3BPxObO
UPCOMING EVENTS
October 21: Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m.
October 22: Parent Series: Teen anxiety and school anxiety, noon and 7 p.m.
October 28: Parent Series: Community read – ‘Gods of Jade and Shadow’ 6 p.m.
October 29: Parent Series: Strategies for responsible, respectful kids, noon and 7 p.m.
November 4: No school (Teacher Institute Day)
November 5: No school (Election Day)
November 7: Parent Series: The price you pay for college, noon and 7 p.m.
November 13: Parent Series: An evening with best buddies, 7 p.m.
November 14: Parent Series: Limiting social media for teens, noon and 7 p.m.
November 15: First trimester ends
November 15: Preschool developmental screening
November 18: Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m.
November 20: Parent Series: Understanding, preventing addiction, noon and 7 p.m.
November 21: Parent Series: Ayudar a los adolescentes a gestionar sus emociones, 6 p.m.
November 27-29: No school (Thanksgiving break)
