District will conduct phone test at 8:30 a.m. Friday, October 11
CCSD 89 will conduct the annual test of the district’s emergency phone contact system at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, October 11. Students will not be in school that day because of conferences. This test is designed to ensure that the district has accurate phone numbers for the families of all students.
On October 11, every guardian should receive a recorded voice message on the phone numbers registered with the district. This is the phone number that would be called in the event of an emergency, such as a weather-related closing. There is no need to respond to the phone message. However, if you do not receive the call by 10 a.m. Friday, October 11, contact your school secretary to ensure that the school has your correct information.
Halloween costume reminders
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. We ask that costumes 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.
Tips for a productive parent-teacher conference
Fall conferences will be held in the evening on Thursday, October 10, and during the day on Friday, October 11. Conferences are a great opportunity to learn more about your child’s experiences at school and how you can help at home. If you are looking for ideas on preparing for conferences or sample questions to ask, Colorín Colorado has created some helpful guides. English Español ردو हिन्दी
Parent Series: Who gets into college and why? (October 8)
At noon and 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8, journalist and higher education authority Jeff Selingo will give a peek behind the curtain of college acceptance. Selingo will highlight the implications of recent policy changes, dispel entrenched notions of how to compete, and reveal how teens can gain by broadening their notion of what qualifies as a “good college.” More info: https://bit.ly/3zw8eee
Parent Series: Planificar el éxito en el instituto y más allá: El proceso de solicitud de ingreso en la Universidad (October 10)
Completar la escuela secundaria y la universidad puede ser un factor determinante en el futuro de una persona. Este seminario web ayudará a los estudiantes a través del proceso de realización de sus sueños universitarios y profesionales. Los presentadores incluyen a Lissete Ochoa, consejera escolar de Glenbard West, Lizette Ramírez, consejera escolar de Glenbard East y varios representantes de la Comisión de Asistencia Estudiantil de Illinois. https://bit.ly/4dtO9Tq
Resources for helping your child through difficult times
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
All families welcome to try bocce ball at event hosted by CCSD 89 Special Olympics
All students and families are invited to try bocce ball at an inclusive free 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. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4etlPBA
Students can request library kit to honor veterans
Students can honor a veteran in their life by requesting a kit from the Glen Ellyn Public Library. The kit will help students collect service details and create a thank-you card. Kits turned in by October 25 will be displayed in the library for Veterans Day. More info: https://bit.ly/3XzDwtL
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
Please review requirements before bringing food for other students
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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
October 8: Parent Series: Who gets into college and why, noon and 7 p.m.
October 9: D89 Music Boosters fall fundraiser online meeting, 6 p.m.
October 10: Evening conferences
October 10: Parent Series: El proceso de solicitud de ingreso en la Universidad, 7 p.m.
October 11: No school (conferences)
October 14: No school (Columbus/Indigenous Peoples’ Day)
October 17: Parent Series: Solutions to our disaffected youth, noon and 7 p.m.
October 18: Back-to-School family bocce ball event, 4-6 p.m.
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)
