Deadline to confirm/register child for SunBucks meals is Saturday
The final opportunity for families to receive funds from the SUN Bucks summer nutrition program is Saturday, August 31. SUN Bucks will provide $120 annually on an electronic benefit transfer card. Families are eligible if they are identified as direct certified due to participation in SNAP, TANF, income-eligible Medicaid, or is identified as foster, homeless, or migrant. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3UZ5ZaU Apply at: https://abe.illinois.gov/abe/access/
Parents needed to review district’s pre-approved food list
The district is looking for at least one family member from each CCSD 89 school to review the district’s pre-approved food list. This is a list of safe classroom foods that is used anytime snacks are handed out in school. Anyone interested in reviewing this list should contact CCSD 89 district nurse Araceli Orozco at aorozco@ccsd89.org or (630) 545-3260.
Parent Series: Becoming the parent you want to be (September 4)
At noon and 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 4, clinical psychologist Becky Kennedy, author of “Good Inside”, will discuss perspective-shifting principles and troubleshooting tips to produce real-world results and increase your confidence as a parent. Preview Kennedy’s presentation. This is a free GPS Parent Series presentation. More info: https://bit.ly/3T6eTCk
Please turn in a handbook acknowledgement form for each child
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 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 form was signed during registration. View student presentations here: www.ccsd89.org/acceptableuse
Families can call school’s main number to report an absence
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.
Reminder: Phones, smartwatches should be off and out of sight at school
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.
Students must have doctor’s note for cough drops, antacids
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.
Families can link MySchoolBucks, PowerSchool accounts
Families can now link their MySchoolBucks account to their PowerSchool account. MySchoolBucks is used to pay for various school items, including lunch and fees. Families that used MySchoolBucks last year may have already linked their accounts. While you can log in to MySchoolBucks separately, linking the accounts provides a single sign-on many users find convenient. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Mf7PiV
District is hiring substitute nurses
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
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
UPCOMING EVENTS
September 2: No school (Labor Day)
September 4: Parent Series: Becoming the parent you want to be, noon and 7 p.m.
September 11: Parent Series: Stress reduction for teens, adults, noon and 7 p.m.
September 13: Preschool developmental screenings
September 17: Parent Series: Own your future, 6 p.m.
September 18: Parent Series: Community read – ‘Crying in H Mart’, 7 p.m.
September 19: Parent Series: Prevention starts with all, 7 p.m.
September 23: Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m.
September 24: Parent Series: The many ways of conditional love, noon and 7 p.m.
September 30: Parent Series: A new term for ADHD, noon and 7 p.m.
