Parent Series: Stress-reduction strategies for teens (September 11)
At noon and 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 11, clinical psychologist Dr. Ali Mattu will discuss how to overcome our challenges at a time when many people are feeling isolated or anxious about the future. Preview Mattu’s presentation. This is a free GPS Parent Series presentation that will be both available both in person at the College of DuPage and on Zoom. More info: https://bit.ly/3AQsAis
Support music in schools by volunteering with Music Boosters
The CCSD 89 Music Boosters support elementary and middle-school music classes, bands, choirs and orchestras. The Boosters have two annual fundraisers - holiday wreaths and Music Café - which support the purchase of instruments, scholarships, guest teachers, transportation to special performances, and more. Volunteers are needed to make these events possible. Sign up and learn more about the Music Boosters at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe86MT1zo23YMfEsKvXZqAHcsaudvqDfgmKVbNGPPaq2Nwblw/viewform
Help us review district’s pre-approved food list
The district is looking for at least one family member from each CCSD 89 school to review the district’s pre-approved food list. This is a list of safe classroom foods that is used anytime snacks are handed out in school. Anyone interested in reviewing this list should contact CCSD 89 district nurse Araceli Orozco at aorozco@ccsd89.org or (630) 545-3260.
Please turn in a handbook acknowledgment form for each child
The CCSD 89 Student-Parent Handbook is available online at www.ccsd89.org/handbook
All families must return the handbook acknowledgment form, indicating you have reviewed the 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.
Families can call school’s main number to report an absence
Parents who need to report their student’s absence can call the school’s general number, then press 1. To reach the nurse, press 2. The main office can be reached by pressing 3.
Reminder: Phones, smartwatches should be off and out of sight at school
Students have been receiving and sending messages from family and friends during the school day. These messages disrupt the learning environment for your child, their classmates, and the teacher. If you need to reach your child during the day, please call the main office.
Cell phones, smartwatches, and other electronic devices must be kept in a backpack, purse, or locker during the school day. If a student violates these rules, the device will be confiscated and there may be disciplinary action.
Please have a conversation at home about the appropriate use of technology at school.
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.
Families can link MySchoolBucks, PowerSchool accounts
Families can now link their MySchoolBucks account to their PowerSchool account. MySchoolBucks is used to pay for various school items, including lunch and fees. Families that used MySchoolBucks last year may have already linked their accounts. While you can log in to MySchoolBucks separately, linking the accounts provides a single sign-on many users find convenient. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Mf7PiV
District is hiring substitute nurses
CCSD 89 is looking to expand our pool of substitute nurses. With help from the district nurse and principal, a substitute nurse ensures services are provided to maximize school health. Current Illinois RN license and certification in CPR/AED required. Find out more or apply: https://bit.ly/3yvmFic
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
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
UPCOMING EVENTS
September 11: Parent Series: Stress reduction for teens, adults, noon and 7 p.m.
September 13: Preschool developmental screenings
September 17: Parent Series: Own your future, 6 p.m.
September 18: Parent Series: Community read – ‘Crying in H Mart’, 7 p.m.
September 19: Parent Series: Prevention starts with all, 7 p.m.
September 23: Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m.
September 24: Parent Series: The many ways of unconditional love, noon and 7 p.m.
September 30: Parent Series: A new term for ADHD, noon and 7 p.m.
October 1: Parent Series: “બાળકોને શારીરિક અને માનસિક રીતે મજબૂત બનાવવા માટે ના માતા પિતા ને માર્ગદર્શન, 7 p.m.
October 2: Parent Series: Criar al niño pequeño a través de crisis, noon and 7 p.m.
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.
