We've hit November. Where has our time gone? Kindness Day is November 13th. Let's fill our world with kindness.

Friday, November 15, ends our first trimester. Report cards will be coming home Thursday, November 21.

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

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

There will be no school for students on Monday, November 4, and Tuesday, November 5.

Staff will be in school on Monday, November 4, for a Teacher Institute Day. All schools and the district office will be closed on Tuesday, November 5, for Election Day. All schools will re-open on a regular schedule on Wednesday, November 6.

Veterans Day is a time for us to pay our respects to those who have served. Arbor View's scouts and Arbor View School would like to honor a veteran with ties to Arbor View on November 11. The Scouts will conduct a flag ceremony and honor the veteran. If you know a veteran with ties to Arbor View that would like to be honored that day, please contact Keri Poi (keribug75@gmail.com) and Dawn McCray (dmccray@ccsd89.org).

Additionally, kids can complete and turn in thank-you notes for veterans. (see attached).

The event will be live streamed and we welcome veterans to attend in person even if they participated last year.

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

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.

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.

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

The DuPage Regional Office of Education is offering the required training for a short-term substitute teaching license. The training will take place online from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 7. A new Illinois law allows individuals with 60 hours of college credit to apply for a short-term substitute license. More info: https://bit.ly/4f87laH

Parents and community members can support CCSD 89 musicians by ordering trees, wreaths, and holiday decorations through the D89 Music Boosters Association. The last day to place an order is Tuesday, November 12. Orders will be available for pick up on December 7 at Glen Crest. You can place your order and see images of the items by using this form. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4eRbgsH

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 games. More info: www.brryallymca.org/teen-center/

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

Uninsured and low-income families can receive a voucher for a free flu vaccine at any DuPage County Jewel-Osco until February 25. No appointment or prescription is needed, but supplies are limited. More info: https://bit.ly/3AgjrzF

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

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 Thursday, November 7, New York Times “Your Money” columnist Ron Lieber will discuss the questions that families don’t know (or are afraid) to ask about paying for college. Lieber will summarize research and data that shows how schools set their prices. Preview This free online event is part of the GPS Parent Series. More info: https://bit.ly/4f2Qx5j

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

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 Public Library November youth programs

History Center presentation on WWI signal callers (November 1)

Pop-up Family Playtime at Glen Ellyn library (November 1)

Short-term substitute teacher training (November 7)

Smile Squad free dental exams in CCSD 89 (November)

Free Thanksgiving dinner (November 28)

Free flu vaccine at Jewel-Osco (through February 28)

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

Birth to Five Illinois Council

Comités de Birth to Five Illinois

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