Thank you for another great week. As we enter fall, please make sure students have appropriate clothing and shoes as students will continue to go outside for recess.

Let's go Roadrunners!

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

Third-, fourth-, and fifth-grade Roadrunners, you are invited to join the Inside Out Club for Junior Leaders this fall! Watch this video to learn more.

Why: This club is all about serving the community and helping each other. Each week we learn about another need in our community and organizations that help meet that need. We build our character inside and out.

When: Wednesdays after school until 5 p.m. at Arbor View

October 23, November 6, November 13, two week break, December 4, December 11

Cost: $50 but there are no-questions-asked waivers available when you sign up

Who: Only 3rd, 4th and 5th graders (K,1 and 2 will be in the late winter/early spring!)

We hope you'll join us for fun and service this fall! Space is somewhat limited so sign up using this link soon!!

- Morgan Aiello and Julie Cufaude (maiello@ccsd89.org and jcufaude@ccsd89.org)

If you enjoy working with kids and you’re looking for a job with good benefits, apply to be a classroom aide. Arbor View is hiring general-education and special-education aides. The positions are full-time, five days a week. Aides receive health and dental insurance, as well as retirement benefits. To find out more, or apply, go to: http://bit.ly/2Zj7VPA

The DuPage County “Smile Squad” will be offering free dental exams at our school on Monday, November 20. This exam will meet the state-mandated requirements for kindergarten, second, and sixth graders. All students can receive a free dental exam and toothbrush. If your child meets financial eligibility requirements, they can also receive a free cleaning, fluoride treatment, and sealants.

See the flier and download permission form: https://bit.ly/3NssH6X Espanol

Questions? Contact (630) 682-7400

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.

Costumes should be brought in a bag and students can change before the parade begins. There will not be time for make-up or hairspray. If possible, costumes should fit over a student’s clothes.

Many CCSD 89 families can now track their student’s bus trips to and from school through the free FirstView busing app. Parents can download the FirstView app, which will show an estimated number of minutes until the bus will arrive at a bus stop and when buses arrive at school. Families should search for “FirstView” on the app store. (Please note: there is also a “FirstView 1.0” app that will not show CCSD 89 bus routes.)

The app only works for students riding First Student buses. It is not available for special education (Hopewell) transportation, early or late buses, or student field trips.

Learn more: www.ccsd89.org/busapp

Lunch menus for all CCSD 89 schools are available using the links at www.ccsd89.org/lunch Once you have opened a lunch calendar, clicking on any menu item will pull up nutritional information.

CCSD 89 is looking to expand our pool of substitute nurses. With help from the district nurse and school principal, a substitute nurse ensures services are provided to maximize health in the school. Current Illinois RN license and certification in CPR/AED required. To find out more, or apply, go to: https://bit.ly/3yvmFic

The CCSD 89 Student-Parent Handbook is available online at www.ccsd89.org/handbook All families must return the Handbook Acknowledgement Form, indicating you have reviewed the 2024-25 Handbook. If you need a form, you can print one here: https://bit.ly/46WMTql

If you have more than one student in the district, you must return a form for each student.

The Technology Acceptable Use guardian form was signed during registration. You can view the student presentations here: www.ccsd89.org/acceptableuse

Students have been receiving and sending messages from family and friends during the school day. These messages disrupt the learning environment for your child, their classmates, and the teacher. If you need to reach your child during the day, please contact the main office.

Cell phones, smartwatches, and other electronic devices must be kept out of sight in a backpack, purse, or locker during the school day. If a student violates these rules, the device will be confiscated and there may be disciplinary action.

Please have a conversation at home about the appropriate use of technology at school and why it is important that students can focus on their learning. More information is available on page 42 of the Student/Parent Handbook, CCSD 89 Board of Education Policy 7:192 – Student Use of Mobile Telecommunication Devices, and Board Regulation 7:192-R.

Families should have a conversation at home about the importance of appropriately using the district's technology devices. Appropriate use includes: carrying the device carefully, keeping liquids away, and not leaving devices in areas with extreme heat or cold. The district will charge families for replacement or repair of district technology devices. The full list of costs is available here: www.ccsd89.org/techdamage

CCSD 89 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 entering preschool, kindergarten or sixth grade, as well as students who are new to CCSD 89, must have a current certificate of child health exam and updated immunization record on file. All Illinois children entering kindergarten, second, and sixth grades are required to have a dental exam. An eye exam is required for children enrolling in kindergarten and students new to Illinois. Additionally, any Glen Crest students who want to try out for athletics have a pre-participation form filled out by a doctor. Go to the CCSD 89 health page for forms, resources, and more information: www.ccsd89.org/health

Learn about low-cost dental and immunization resources: www.ccsd89.org/Page/534

We hope to see you at our PTC meetings this year.

Arbor View Elementary School: October 29th Taco Tuesdays for DuPage Pads (signupgenius.com)

Email: ptc.arborview@gmail.com
Website: www.arborviewptc.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadrunners89/
Twitter: @arborviewptc

All students and families are invited to try bocce ball at an inclusive event hosted by CCSD 89 Special Olympics. The event will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, October 18, at Glen Crest Middle School. At the event, students and their families will get a chance to learn about and play bocce ball. This free event is open to all families. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4etlPBA

The CCSD 89 Music Boosters support elementary and middle-school music classes, bands, choirs, and orchestras. The Boosters have two annual fundraisers - holiday wreaths and Music Café - which support the purchase of instruments, scholarships, guest teachers, transportation to special performances, and more. Volunteers are needed to make these events possible. Sign up and learn more about the Music Boosters at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe86MT1zo23YMfEsKvXZqAHcsaudvqDfgmKVbNGPPaq2Nwblw/viewform

Articles of clothing, boots, tennis shoes, backpacks and lunch boxes should be marked with the child’s name and grade or room number so they may be returned if lost. A lost-and-found box is located at each school. Found articles should be brought in immediately and children should check this box as soon as they lose an item. Parents are encouraged to occasionally go through the lost-and-found.

The CCSD 89 family-engagement liaisons help parents navigate and succeed in the school system. They are a multilingual team that can help connect families with resources.

Get to know our family-engagement liaisons:

Meet Phill Brown English

Meet Maria Collins English | Español

Meet Paolo DeAngelo English | Español

Meet Asima Fatimah English | اردو

Reach out to any of our liaisons for support. Their contact information is at www.ccsd89.org/familyengagement

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

Any over-the-counter medication including cough drops, antacids, and ointments, will not be administered by building nurses without doctor’s orders on file. A parent or guardian must bring the over-the-counter medication to the main office in the original container with the doctor’s note.

Did you know DuPage County Health Department has highly trained crisis counselors who provide free and confidential support to people in suicidal crisis or mental health-related distress 24 hours a day, seven days a week? If you or someone you know needs support now, text or call 988, or chat at 988Lifeline.org.

If you’re bringing food to school, be sure you know what is approved. You can see the holiday party food list at www.ccsd89.org/holidayfood and pre-approved food list at www.ccsd89.org/preapproved.

Parents who need to report their student’s absence can call the school’s general number, then press 1. To reach the nurse, press 2. The main office can be reached by pressing 3.

Attendance is an important part of school. Click on the link below to read how attendance affects student learning.

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

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

Tragedy can affect a nation or a single family. Some crises happen suddenly while others build over time. Each situation can be difficult for children to understand and challenging for families to navigate. Our school has a counselor, social worker, and psychologist available to help students and families with strategies for transparent, age-appropriate conversations. The district has also posted additional resources at www.ccsd89.org/crisis

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)

See all the CCSD 89 community fliers at www.ccsd89.org/backpack

Glen Ellyn Library youth programs (October)

Fish Re-Stocking Event (October 19)

Haunted History with Glen Ellyn History Center (October 25)

B.R.Ryall YMCA grand re-opening celebration (October 27)

Mommy and Me mother support group (October-December)

Smile Squad free dental exams in CCSD 89 (November)

B. R. Ryall YMCA Teen Center

Support group for families of children with autism

Metropolitan Family Services free preschool

Programas gratis educación preescolar

Free groceries through Northern Illinois Food Bank

Community Partners Playdate at Wheaton Library (monthly)

CCSD 89 preschool developmental screenings 2024-25

Email: info@ccsd89.org
Website: www.ccsd89.org/arborview
Location: Arbor View Elementary School, Glen Ellyn, IL, USA
Phone: (630) 469-5505
Facebook: facebook.com/CCSD89
Twitter: @ArborViewSchool