Dear ABLE and REACH Families,
I hope you are having a wonderful summer and are enjoying warm weather. I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself. For those I haven't met, my name is Matt Stary, and I am honored to be the new Principal of Conyers Learning Academy. While we are still a few weeks away, I am very excited for the start of the 2024-2025 school year and I cant wait to hear about all of the students' summer adventures!
Even without the students, the building has been busy. Our custodial staff has been working tirelessly to get our building and classrooms ready for the students to arrive in September while the front office team has been finishing up registration and making preparations for a smooth start to the school year.
The building will be operating on summer hours until mid-August. Someone will be available Monday thru Thursday, so feel free to call if you have any questions, (847) 963-3480. The building is closed on Fridays.
In August, you will receive another newsletter with important dates and information for the start of the year. Until then, enjoy your summer and stay safe!
There will be some familiar faces in the front office this year. Our wonderful administration and office team are here to support our students and families however we can. We are looking forward to connecting with you at CLA at the events we have planned for the upcoming year. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the office or email us directly.
Matt Stary - Principal (starym@ccsd15.net)
Christy Loh - Assistant Principal (lohc@ccsd15.net)
Jamin Blancarte - Secretary (blancarv@ccsd15.net)
Lynn Erdmann - Clerical (erdmannl@ccsd15.net)
Debbie Vojak - School Nurse (vojackd@ccsd15.net)
Help support our school by becoming a member of the CLA PTA! By Joining, you are helping to support all of the students and staff at Conyers Learning Academy. Membership is open to all - parents, grandparents, staff, community members, and even students!
The PTA is completely funded through memberships, donations, and fundraising efforts. We greatly appreciate any support we receive, as it allows us to give back and invest in our school community.
Membership information will be provided in upcoming newsletters. There is no pressure to volunteer or come to meetings, you can show support simply by signing up!
Please see the following information from our School Nurse regarding Health requirements mandated by the State of Illinois. Links to necessary health forms are provided.
At the end of last school year, Nurse Debbie sent out grade specific information to all students who will be entering grades K, 2, and 6. Please follow this link for the health requirements for these grades.
Kindergarten:
- Physical (Health) Exam form with current immunizations
- Eye Exam form
- Dental Exam form (English/Spanish)
Second Grade:
Sixth Grade:
- Physical (Health) Exam form with current immunizations
- Dental Exam form (English/Spanish)
All Forms are due to the health office by October 15th, 2024. Please call the office if you have any questions and we will be happy to assist you.
Nine Days or Less for School Success!
Across the state, student absenteeism is getting a lot of attention right now, and for good reason. In Illinois, more than 1 of every 4 students misses about 2 days a month, or 10% of the school year. Students missing this much of the school year are considered Chronically Absent. Missing two days a month may not seem like a lot, but it equals missing a whole month of school. In fact, if starting in kindergarten, a student who misses just 1.5 days each month will have missed 175 days by the end of their senior year. That’s a whole school year of lost instruction!
In District 15, about 1 in five students (21%) was Chronically Absent. The positive academic and social impact of regular attendance is so important that District 15 has committed to reducing the number of chronically absent students in half (from 21% to 10%) by 2027. To support this goal, District 15 is starting an “Every Day Counts: Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow” initiative in the Fall of the upcoming school year.
This Fall, parents will see some new actions and communication from the District and CLA. These actions are designed to promote regular student attendance. In the Fall, families will begin to receive information about the importance of attendance, tips on how to help students attend as much school as possible, and regular updates to help families track how often their student is absent each month. Our schools are also organizing themselves to reach out early and support students and families experiencing attendance difficulties. If you are concerned about your child’s attendance, consider logging into Infinite Campus to check exactly how many absences they had this year.
Matt Stary
Principal - Conyers Learning Academy - Therapeutic Day
Email: starym@ccsd15.net
Website: ccsd15.net/CLA
Address: 2800 Central Road, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Phone: 847-963-3480