The RISE Report

The 2024-2025 school year has officially started! Thank you for the amazing turnout at our Meet the Teacher and Locker Set-Up events. We truly enjoyed welcoming new families and seeing our returning students. This week was filled with lots of learning at the two professional development days and capped off with the first day of school! Thank you for entrusting us with your kiddo each day! We are looking forward to a great year of learning, fun, and development

Congratulations to Mrs. Kollinztas and her family as we they welcomed Anna Marie on Monday, September 12th. Anna and Mrs. Kollinztas are doing well! During this time away, Mrs. Chicos, will be returning to serve as Mrs. Kollinztas substitute.

The Parent Handbook for the 2024-25 school year was provided to all District 58 families when they registered for the 2024-25 school year this spring. You may additionally request a paper copy from your child's school office.

Please review the 2024-25 Schools of 58 Handbook with your child. It is important to review this handbook to understand District 58’s procedures. The document, and any links in the document, may be amended during the year without notice.

• 2024-25 School of 58 Handbook - English
• 2024-25 Manual Familias del Distrito 58 – Español

As required by law, all new students, as well as students entering grades K, 2, and 6, must receive health examinations and immunizations and submit completed health forms by October 15th. To learn more check out the Health Services page on the District 58 website.

Thank you to many of the families who have already completed and submitted these forms. In accordance with Illinois law, failure to comply with these requirements by Oct 15 of the current school year, or 30 days following registration for first-time registrants, will result in the student's exclusion from school until such requirements have been met. All sections of the child examination form must be completed including the health history, which must be filled out by the parent.

District 58 communicates frequently regarding these requirements as it is our hope to avoid school exclusion for all of our students. If you are in need of additional assistance, our school nurse, (insert name here phone number, and email), would be happy to assist you in answering questions or connecting you with resources to complete this requirement.

Tuesday, August 27: Curriculum Night at Pierce Downer Elementary School

Wednesday August 28: Curriculum Night at Indian Trail Elementary School

Monday, September 2: No School, Labor Day

Tuesday September 3: 7th Grade Curriculum Night at Herrick Middle School

Wednesday, September 4: 7th Grade Curriculum Night at Herrick Middle School

Monday, September 9: Board of Education Regular Meeting

The Find Food IL Community Food Map is an excellent tool for individuals to find places offering free food or meals; school and Summer Meal programs; and grocery stores and farmers markets accepting SNAP/Link, WIC, and senior vouchers. ISBE partnered with the University of Illinois Extension to help families identify what is available in their community more easily.

Many students rely on school for access to meals. Especially as we enter the summer months, you can help by sharing the Find Food IL Community Food Map with your students and families. Those interested in linking to this resource can download hosting guidelines on the Illinois Nutrition Education Programs website. Contact Caitlin Kownacki or read the press release for more information.

Building Bridges is a parent group under the Downers Grove D58 Area PTA Counil. Building Bridges works on building relationships between families with children who have special needs and our school community.

Whether you are a parent/guardian of a child with an IEP or 504, sibling, caregiver, teacher, librarian, or community member... Building Bridges would love to see your participation in our event for the 2023-2024 school year!

Please join our Facebook Page (Building Bridges Parent/Teacher Group)

https://www.facebook.com/pg/buildingbridgesDG58/

Email: jcadard@dg58.org
Website: www.dg58.org
Location: 1436 Grant St, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Phone: 630-719-9478