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November 15, 2024

Note from Mr. Dubinsky

The Briar Glen Holiday Giving program

We're excited to continue our holiday tradition of supporting Briar Glen families in need, and we’d love your help! If you're interested in joining us, please take a look at our gift list and SIGN UP HERE to choose an item.

When you've wrapped your gift, please return it to the main office by Wednesday, December 11. Don’t forget to include the assigned number from the list on the label.

This is such a special way to show our students the joy of giving. Thank you for your kindness and generosity in making the holidays brighter for our Briar Glen families!

World Kindness Day celebrated at Briar Glen

This week on World Kindness Day, our students put kindness into action by creating handmade bandanas for dogs. These thoughtful gifts were donated to a local animal shelter, bringing a little extra love to our furry friends. We’re so proud of our students for spreading kindness in our community!

All schools closed November 27-29 for Thanksgiving

All CCSD 89 schools will be closed from Wednesday, November 27, through Friday, November 29, for Thanksgiving break. The district office will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29.

All schools and the district office will re-open on a normal schedule on Monday, December 2.

Two parent volunteers needed for November 18 afternoon

We need two parent volunteers for Smile Squad on Monday, November 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you are interested please contact our school nurse Lori Hanson at lhanson@ccsd89.org.

Thank you

Students can get free dental exams at school Monday

The DuPage County “Smile Squad” will be offering free dental exams at our school on Monday, November 18. 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

Click here to register for preschool parent evenings

Upcoming Events

November 18: Dental clinic at Briar Glen

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 21: PTC meeting, 7 p.m.

November 26: Briar Glen Team Day

November 27-29: No school (Thanksgiving break)

December 2-20: K-5 MAP testing

December 4: Parent Series: Reduce parent burnout, raise competent kids, noon and 7 p.m.

December 5: Parent Series: Find your future at college, 7 p.m.

December 5: Parent Series: Encuentra tu futuro en la noche universitaria, 7 p.m.

December 10: Parent Series: Skills for better grades, less stress, noon and 7 p.m.

December 11: Parent Series: Preparing students with disabilities for college, noon and 7 p.m.

December 13: Glen Crest winter chorus concert at Glen Crest, 7 p.m.

December 16: Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m.

December 17: Parent Series: Strengthening teen socialization skills, noon and 7 p.m.

December 19: Parent Series: Estrategias para ayudar a familias y adolescentes sanos a prosperar, 7 p.m.

December 19: Preschool winter parties

December 20: K-5 winter parties

December 23-January 6: Winter break

January 7: Students return from winter break

Parent Series: ‘Beautiful Boy’ author talks about addiction (November 20)

At noon and 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 20, author Nic Sheff will share information about what it means to be a young person using substances. In addition to his own books, Sheff was the subject of his father’s memoir, which became the movie “Beautiful Boy”. This free online event is part of the GPS Parent Series. Preview More info: https://bit.ly/3YK04aB

Parent Series: Cómo ayudar a los adolescentes a gestionar sus emociones (November 20)

Al mediodía y a las 19 h. el miércoles 20 de noviembre, en este taller trabajaremos esos aspectos que la psicología positiva plantea como requisitos para saber dirigir diálogos constructivos con hijos que todo lo cuestionan. Así mismo, hablaremos sobre los retos que los estudiantes de nuevo ingreso encuentran al llegar a un país nuevo. Este programa se presentará únicamente en español. https://bit.ly/4fobGHb

Free flu shots available through Jewel-Osco through February

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

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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