
Panther Weekly
May 17, 2024
Thank you for an outstanding Field Day!
Thank you to PTC and all of the volunteers who made Olympic Field Day such a success. The students had an amazing time! Check out some of the highlights below.
Fifth grade transition to middle school
Last day of school year: morning attendance on May 31
Reminder: The last day for students will be a half-day (morning attendance) on Friday, May 31. Read more: https://bit.ly/3TI5PV1
The updated 2023-24 calendar can be viewed here: www.ccsd89.org/2324calendar
The 2024-25 calendar can be viewed here: www.ccsd89.org/2425calendar
Keep reading! Park View library will have books for all CCSD 89 students
From June 10 to June 28, all CCSD 89 students are invited to check out books from the library at Park View Elementary, 250 S. Park Boulevard. The Park View library will be open from 8 to 11 am. Monday through Friday to read or check out books. Any student currently enrolled in CCSD 89 (preschool through seventh grade during the 2023-24 school year) is invited. The library will be closed June 19.
Summer construction is scheduled to begin May 31
Construction projects at CCSD 89 buildings are scheduled to begin on the last day for students: Friday, May 31. Access to some buildings will be limited throughout the summer. You can see a list of scheduled and completed construction here: www.ccsd89.org/24construction
Families are encouraged to stay off the school’s playground equipment when construction crews are actively working at the school. (At the end of the summer, crews may also be at the buildings on weekends.) Read more: https://bit.ly/3vht66D
2024-25 school year will start for students on August 21
The first day of the 2024-25 school year for students will be Wednesday, August 21. Staff will start the school year with two planning days on August 19 and 20. The 2024-25 school year is starting about one week later than previous years due to summer construction. See the 2024-25 calendar: www.ccsd89.org/2425calendar
Upcoming Events
May 20: Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m.
May 21: Fourth grade field trip Isle a la Cache
May 21: Spring band concert at Glen Crest, 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m.
May 22: Second grade zoo field trip
May 24: Fifth grade field trip to police department
May 27: NO SCHOOL (Memorial Day)
May 28: Fifth grade Step up Day to Glen Crest
May 29: Fifth grade celebration
May 30: Eighth-grade promotion at Glenbard South, 7:30 p.m.
May 31: Last day of school (morning attendance)
June 10: Start summer school and summer library
June 19: NO SUMMER SCHOOL (Juneteenth)
June 28: Last day summer school and summer library
Eligible families can receive food assistance this summer
Starting this summer, Illinois is participating in “SUN Bucks” - a new federal nutrition program that provides cash for summer food to families with children eligible for free- or reduced-price school meals. SUN Bucks will provide $120 annually on an electronic benefit transfer card, which can be used to buy food. Families are eligible if they are identified as direct certified due to participation in SNAP, TANF, income-eligible Medicaid, or is identified as foster, homeless, or migrant. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3UZ5ZaU
Families invited for fun and resources at CCSD 89 Summer Bash on June 14
The CCSD 89 Family Summer Bash will be held from noon to 3 p.m. on Friday, June 14, at Park View Elementary, 250 S. Park Blvd. The event is free and open to all CCSD 89 families. There will be activities for kids, including face painting and ice cream. Several organizations will be sharing resources including local libraries, park districts, health services, dental clinics, and more!
Summer Spartan basketball, volleyball have limited openings
Spartan basketball and volleyball camps will once again take place this summer at Glen Crest Middle School. Basketball still has openings for boys who will be in fifth or sixth grade next year, or girls who will be in seventh or eighth grade. The session runs from June 4 through June 21. More information is available by searching “Spartan Volleyball” here: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/gepark/activity/search
Volleyball will be held June 24 through July 5. There are clinics for boys and girls in fifth through eighth grades. Search “Spartan Volleyball” here: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/gepark/activity/search
Unused lunch money will roll over to 2024-25
Any unused money in your student’s MySchoolBucks lunch account at the end of the year will automatically roll over to the next school year. Families of current eighth-grade students will need to contact CCSD 89 Accounting Coordinator Lauren Parker at (630) 469-8900, extension 3507, or lparker@ccsd89.org to request that funds be transferred to a sibling or request a refund check for the remaining funds.
CCSD 89 families can share feedback on special education services
CCSD 89 conducts an annual survey to gain insights into the best ways to meet the needs of students with disabilities and their families. The information gathered through this anonymous survey will assist the district in planning professional development for staff as well as determining how to best support students and their families.
English-language survey: https://forms.gle/qoKk6RCrptZD46kM6
Español: https://forms.gle/eSfj4Lvsj9ZUcv2K7
The survey will close June 15. For questions, contact CCSD 89 Direct of Student Services Katie Kreller at kkreller@ccsd89.org.
AAUW will host used book sale at Westfield June 20-22
The American Association of University Women Wheaton-Glen Ellyn Branch will host its annual used book sale June 20-22 at Westfield Elementary School. Book sale proceeds support local high school scholarships. The sale will offer thousands of books from a wide variety of genres, including young adult and children. If you would like to donate books to the sale, a bin will be available at Westfield from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 3 to June 18. More info: https://bit.ly/3Wupt8w
Need tech support for your student’s school computer?
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
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
Online backpack
See all the CCSD 89 community fliers at www.ccsd89.org/backpack
History Center presentation on Ancient Ones (May 17)
Glen Ellyn Public Works Open House (May 23)
Martial arts at Butterfield Park District (winter, spring)
Dodgeball Nights at Butterfield Park District (through May)
Home-based Child Care Kit (through May 31)
Free meals for kids at Glen Ellyn library (summer)
College of DuPage Youth Academy (June-August)
Junior lifeguard and junior swim instructor lessons (June-August)
Park District Big Boss and the Toes concert (June 2)
AAUW used book sale at Westfield (June 20-22)
World’s Largest Swim Lesson (June 20)
DuPage Community Health Fair (June 21)
Glenbard South dance team summer camp (June 25-27)
Wheaton College youth summer softball camp (July 8-10)
Park District Funk Brotherz summer concert (July 14)
Park District Prairie Station summer concert (July 28)
Butterfield Park District pool memberships (summer)
Butterfield Park District summer camp (summer)
B.R. Ryall YMCA Summer Camp (summer)
Summer Reading Skills programs at Benedictine (July-August)
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
Facebook: facebook.com/CCSD89
Twitter: @ParkViewCCSD89