Panther Weekly
August 30, 2024
Park View families,
Next week have two opportunities for our family community to be involved at school. The first is curriculum night on September 5 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. This year, we are trying a new open house format, allowing parents and students to attend at any time during the event.
Teachers will have curriculum information available in their classrooms for you to review and ask questions if necessary. This will also be a wonderful opportunity for students to show their parents around the classroom and connect with friends and families. We hope this new format will encourage more families to attend while accommodating busy schedules. Specials teachers will be available in the large gym for curriculum questions.
While this is an open-house-style format, we continue to ask parents to refrain from conferencing with the teacher about student needs or performance. Staff can be reached via email or phone call with any of these concerns. We also have parent teacher conferences on October 10 and 11 for these individual needs.
The second opportunity is our back-to-school picnic and movie night on September 6 from 5:30 p.m. until the end of the movie. The movie will begin at approximately 7:15 p.m. This is a great way to socialize with families and connect students with new friends that they have made at the start of the school year.
I look forward to seeing families at these events! Have a wonderful long weekend.
~Mrs. Mate
Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students)
Calling all Dads...Are you interested in becoming a Watch DOG Dad? What is a Watch DOG Dad? Read all about our program by clicking here!
Click here to sign up for one available time (10:30 a.m. -12:45 p.m.). Dates will be given on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserve your time now!
Please note: You are not guaranteed to be in your child’s class when you sign up. Teachers do their best to coordinate schedules and lesson plans. This is not a time to conference with your child’s teacher.
You also need to complete the volunteer form. Please return it to the office as soon as you sign up to volunteer. We need forms early for background checks.
Feel free to email us with any questions! We can’t wait to see you at Park View!
Thank you,
Mrs. Roberts (sroberts@ccsd89.org) and Mrs. Stavros (jstavros@ccsd89.org)
FUN RUN is COMING on October 4th!
We first need sponsors to support our event shirt! We hope to provide all 400 runners and staff with a shirt but we need your help by 9/6! See our last shirt below. Sponsors range from $250-$1000. Families and local businesses in the community are welcome!
Fun Run is during the day for students so all can participate. More details coming.
Park View Culver's Night, 5-8 p.m. September 23
Come join Park View staff for a fun night out at Culver's (908 E Roosevelt Rd.) and help support the PTC! Park View staff and teachers will be at Culver's during this fundraiser to be part of the Culver's team. One of your teachers might be the one to deliver your order to the table!
It will be a fun night for both students and staff. A percentage of the orders from our time frame will go to the PTC. Tell your friends and family to stop by too!
Remind your child to treat district technology devices with care
Families should have a conversation at home about the importance of appropriately using the district's technology devices. Appropriate use includes: carrying the device carefully, keeping liquids away from devices, and not leaving devices in areas with extreme heat or cold. The district will charge families for replacement or repair of district technology devices. The full list of costs is available here: www.ccsd89.org/techdamage
CCSD 89 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
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 2024-25 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 guardian form was signed during registration. You can view the student presentations here: www.ccsd89.org/acceptableuse
Families can find menus, nutrition info online
Lunch menus for all CCSD 89 schools will be available using the links at www.ccsd89.org/lunch Once you have opened a lunch calendar, clicking on any menu item will pull up nutritional information.
Lunch supervisor needed
Are you or anyone you know looking for a part-time job that fits perfectly with your children's school schedule? Park View is hiring lunch supervisors!
✅ Hours: 11:30a.m.-12:45 p.m. daily
✅ Perfect for parents wanting to be involved in the school community
✅ Great way to earn extra income
Interested? Here's how to apply:
- Submit your application
- Email Mrs. Mate at kmate@ccsd89.org to express your interest
We love having parents as part of our school community. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity!
Smartwatches/phones should not be on at school
Reminder: students are not permitted to receive messages on smartwatches or phones during the school day. These messages disrupt the learning environment for your child, their classmates, and the teacher. Parents are encouraged to adjust controls to limit these features during the school day. 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. Any student who is using their watch/phone to send/receive calls or messages during the school day will be asked to keep their watch in their backpack.
Please have a conversation at home about the appropriate use of technology at school and why it is important that students are able to 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.
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
Park View Elementary School
Attendance phone: (630) 858-1600, press 1
Online backpackEmail: info@ccsd89.org
Website: www.ccsd89.org/parkview
Location: Park View Elementary School, South Park Boulevard, Glen Ellyn, IL, USA
Phone: (630) 858-1600
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Twitter: @ParkViewCCSD89