Hello Cheetah Families! I hope you are having a great summer! I am sure your children are already

involved in summer sports, camps, and are busy playing and having fun! While you are busy with family time, we've been busy adding to our family as well. Please join us in welcoming:

Matthew Carlson - Assistant Principal

Madison Gasper - 3rd Grade Teacher

Becky Grotbo - 5th Grade Teacher

Kelly Guagenti - 4th Grade Teacher

Lisa Johnson - School Psychologist

Alissa Kinast - 1st Grade Teacher

Sully Macias - Lunchroom Supervisor

Kayla Smith - School Nurse

All incoming Kindergarteners and new students are invited to join us for New Student Orientation which will take place on:

Wednesday, August 14th

10:00 to 11:00am

During this time, you will have the opportunity to tour the school, explore the playground, meet some of the staff and even ride a school bus! We hope you'll be able to join us...it's sure to be a blooming good time! 🌸

As a reminder, when school begins, please follow the traffic flow when dropping off and/or picking up your student(s). This is done for the safety of all students. If you would like to walk up with your child or meet them at the door, please utilize the parking lot at St. Luke's. There is no parking in front of the school on Sioux Lane during student arrival and dismissal. The back parking lot is for staff and buses only. Please click on the map for a larger image of the traffic flow.

***New this year***For the safety of our students and families, students will remain near the building until their ride has arrived. All families will be provided with a name tag to display in the front passenger side windshield. As cars arrive, school staff will be directing them to a numbered spot. Patrol teams will assist students to the designated spots for pick-up. It is our hope that this change will help keep students away from the street and streamline the traffic flow. We ask that you please be patient as we put the safety of our students and families at the forefront.

NOTE: St. Luke's generously allows us to use their parking lot. Please respect their landscaping by walking on sidewalks.

Are you passionate about creating a positive and safe environment for children? Our school is seeking a dedicated and friendly lunchroom supervisor to join our team. As a lunchroom supervisor, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our students enjoy their lunchtime in a clean, organized, and supportive atmosphere. Responsibilities include overseeing students during meals, promoting healthy eating habits, managing any conflicts that arise, and maintaining cleanliness in the lunchroom. If you are patient, enjoy working with children, and are looking for a rewarding part-time opportunity, please contact Corinne McCabe at (630) 588-5401. Join us in making lunchtime a pleasant and enriching experience for our students!

Please Consider joining our Watch DOGS Program at CS for the 2024-2025 School Year!

We are excited to continue our Watch DOGS program for the 2024-2025 school year! This is a nationwide program that many schools utilize to help provide positive male role models for students while also providing an extra set of eyes and ears, teaming with us to keep all children safe and feeling important.

We are seeking male role models (dads, uncles, grandpas, big brothers, etc.) to sign up and commit to a day of the week/time to come into our building to interact with our students. If you have questions, please reach out to Mrs. Romano at (630) 588-5400.

If you haven't registered for the 2024-25 school year, please do so as soon as you're able! It helps us to best plan for next school year. Returning student registration is easier than ever through the TeacherEase app, and new students should register at www.teacherease.com.

Visit this webpage for more information about registering.

Si no se ha registrado para el año escolar 2024-25, ¡hágalo tan pronto como pueda! Nos ayuda a planificar mejor el próximo año escolar.La inscripción de estudiantes que regresan es más fácil que nunca a través de la aplicación TeacherEase, y los nuevos estudiantes deben registrarse en www.teacherease.com.

Visita esta página web para obtener más información sobre cómo registrarse.

If you love working with children, consider becoming a paraprofessional! Paraprofessionals start at $19/hour and work from 8:15 - 4:15 Tuesday - Friday and 8:15 - 2:45 on Mondays.

Our School Improvement Plan for 2023-2024 has two goals:

1. In Math, at least 84% of students will meet or exceed projected growth by Spring 2024, according to the ECRISS Spring Growth Report. ***GOAL MET - 87% of students***

2. In ELA, at least 84% of students will meet or exceed projected growth by Spring 2024, according to the ECRISS Spring Growth Report. ***GOAL MET - 93% of students***

3. At least 75% of students will agree or strongly agree their social and emotional needs are being addressed. ***GOAL MET - 82% according to parents***
   

We plan to reach these goals by continuing to focus our efforts on the 3 Ps:

~ Perseverance ~ Problem-solving ~ Productive Struggle

Tuesday, August 14th

• Kindergarten & New Student Orientation

Tuesday, August 20th

• Meet the Teacher
• Last Names A through M (2:00-2:45)
• Last Names N through Z (2:45-3:30)

Wednesday, August 21st

• First Day of School

Friday, August 23rd

• PTA Ice Cream Social (3:45-4:45)

Nina Galto - President

Lauren Walsh - Vice President

Angie Hvorcik - Treasurer

Nicole Preisig - Secretary

Email: cspta@ccsd93.com

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🗓️ Upcoming Events & PTA Meeting Dates

*All PTA meetings and events are held at Carol Stream School unless otherwise noted*

🗓️ Mark your calendars! 🗓️

August

8/23 - Ice Cream Social (3:45-4:45)

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There are many ways to get involved...take a look below 👀

GPS presents distinguished speakers for families, students and school staff, to inspire, connect and inform with research-based strategies that promote positive youth development. All are welcome!

Go to GlenbardGPS.org for the schedule and program links.