District Digest

Glen Ellyn School District 41

January 19, 2024

In this issue…

Calendar Reminders
Board of Education Meetings
Chromebook Charger Recall
Educator of the Year Nominations
Mental Health Webinar
Dual Language Info Night
PTA Council Presentation
Famous Violinist Performs at Hadley
Glenbard Parent Series

Calendar Reminders

Friday, February 16 | SIP Day - 11:30 a.m. dismissal for 1st through 8th grade
NOTE: PRE-K, EARLY CHILDHOOD and KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS DO NOT ATTEND SCHOOL ON SIP DAYS.
Monday, February 19 | Presidents Day - No School

Board of Education Meetings

Monday, January 22, 2024 Regular Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Hadley Jr. High School
Monday, February 12, 2024 Regular Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Hadley Jr. High School
Monday, March 4, 2024 Committee of the Whole Meeting, Hadley Jr. High School; 6:30 PM

For Board Meeting agendas CLICK HERE. For Board Meeting stream archives CLICK HERE

Chromebook Charger Recall

One of the district's technology vendors has alerted the D41 Tech Department that they received reports from consumers of potential issues with some of the Chromebook chargers, which were supplied by a 3rd party. Out of an abundance of caution, the vendor is asking the district to stop using these adapters.

According to their records, we purchased chargers with the SKU/Serial Number of MDAC1601 in the fall of 2022. Below is a photo of these adapters to aid in identifying the adapters being referenced.

Please take a moment and check your D41 issued Chromebook charger, if it matches this serial number please stop using it and bring it back to school as soon as possible and we will swap it out for a new one.

See image of SKU/Serial Number MDAC1601 below:

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D41 Educator of the Year Nominations

Nominations for the Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce Community Awards recognizing the exceptional contributions of the Glen Ellyn community during 2024 are now being accepted. Nominate your choice for the District 41 Educator of the Year! Nominations will be accepted through February 11. You do not need to submit a nomination for every category listed in the form. CLICK HERE to submit your nomination.

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Next D41 Mental Health Series Webinar "Social Media: Protecting Your Child" Scheduled for February 13

(NOTE: Spanish Webinar is February 7 at 6:30pm)
District 41 is offering twelve one-hour parent coaching webinars (in English and Spanish), referred to as the Mental Health Series. These are designed to support parents on topics such as anxiety, the effects of screen time and your child’s mental health, and suicide prevention. These are extremely valuable resources for families and participation will drive future decisions for the district.

The next webinar event "Social Media: Protecting Your Child" will take place on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 6:30pm
(NOTE: Spanish Webinar is February 7 at 6:30pm)

Register for the webinar here:
- IN ENGLISH (click for more details on this webinar)

- EN ESPANOL on Feb. 7 (clic para informacion)

Visit the D41 Mental Health Series website for previous webinar recordings HERE

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Dual Language Information Night

You are invited to an informational meeting about the D41 Dual Language Program at Churchill Elementary. This session is designed to provide insights into the world of bilingual education for your child. This meeting is intended for parents of incoming kindergarten students interested in participating in the Dual Language Program during the 24-25 school year. The meeting will be in both English and Spanish. CLIC PARA ESPANOL

Event Details
WHAT: Dual Language Informational Meeting
WHEN: Thursday, February 1st, 2024 @ 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Churchill Elementary, 240 Geneva Rd, Glen Ellyn IL

Join us to:

Understand the benefits of dual language learning.
Learn more about the D41 Dual Language Model and how to participate.
Meet some of the dual language teachers and staff. Get answers to your questions.

To learn more about all of the language programs in District 41, click here.

Supporting Executive Function Development At Home Presented by PTA Council

PTA Council will present a parent workshop “Supporting Executive Function Development At Home” on Thursday, February 22, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., at Hadley Junior High School Library Media Center.

This presentation will discuss what Executive Functioning is, why these skills are essential for lifelong success, and how you can support your child's development of Executive Skills over the years. The event is geared toward families with students in grades K-8.

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World Famous Violinist Rachel Barton Pine and her Daughter Sylvia Visit Hadley

On Friday, December 22, 2023, world famous violin virtuoso, Ms. Rachel Barton Pine and her daughter Sylvia performed at Hadley Jr. High School. Ms. Pine thrilled 6th grade audience members with a performance of many pieces of different genres. Violin duets with her daughter Sylvia were beautifully performed as well. The 6th grade orchestra students also received masterful guidance from Ms. Pine to help improve their performance skills, followed by photographs and autograph signings.

"It was a great pleasure to visit Hadley Jr. High School. It is always inspiring to witness the excitement of students who are encountering music that they haven’t heard before. I especially enjoyed hearing the kids play and working with them. They were very eager and enthusiastic and sounded great! Congratulations to Ms. Alemis on her wonderful work nurturing a love of music in the children of Glen Ellyn." - Rachel Barton Pine

“I was so thrilled to have Ms. Pine and Sylvia come to Hadley! Ms. Pine’s musical expertise and brilliant performance skills will inspire students for many years to come,” stated Ms. Georgia Alemis, Hadley Orchestra Director. “We are truly grateful for Rachel and Sylvia for making this special visit such a memorable experience for everyone! A sincere thank you goes to our D41 administration, D41 School Board of Education, Hadley Staff, orchestra parents & students and the DuPage Foundation for all of their support!”

The visit was featured on both ABC Ch. 7 news and CBS Ch. 2 news.

ABC CHANNEL 7 NEWS Segment

Violinist Rachel Barton Pine performs at Glen Ellyn middle school

CBS CHANNEL 2 NEWS Segment

World-famous violinist from Chicago puts on a show for middle schoolers