District Digest

In this issue…

• Board of Education Meetings
• SIP Days 2023-24
• Curriculum Nights
• D41 Student Handbook
• Superintendent Search
• Internet Safety
• High-Impact Tutoring
• Beginning Band

• Wednesday, August 30, 2023, Special Board Meeting, 5:30 PM, Central Services Office, 793 N. Main, Glen Ellyn

• Monday, September 18, 2023, Regular Board Meeting, 6:30 PM, Hadley Jr. High School, 240 Hawthorne Blvd, Glen Ellyn

• Monday, October 2, 2023, Committee of the Whole Meeting, 6:30 PM, Hadley Jr. High School, 240 Hawthorne Blvd, Glen Ellyn

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

On six days throughout the year, students in 1st through 8th grade will have early dismissal at 11:30 a.m. to allow time for building staff members to work on school improvement activities. Our first SIP day will be Tuesday, October 31st. See the full schedule HERE.

Monday, August 28

Ben Franklin Grade 3-5 | 5:40 – 8:00pm

Tuesday, August 29

Churchill Grade K-2 | 5:00 – 7:00pm

Forest Glen Kindergarten | 5:30 – 6:00pm

Forest Glen 1st Grade | 6:00 – 6:30pm

Forest Glen 2nd Grade | 6:30 – 7:00pm

Wednesday, August 30

Churchill Grade 3-5 | 5:00 – 7:00pm

Lincoln 3rd Grade | 5:30 – 5:55pm

Lincoln 4th Grade | 6:10 – 6:35pm

Lincoln 5th Grade | 6:45 – 7:10pm

Forest Glen 3rd Grade | 5:30 – 6:00pm

Forest Glen 4th Grade | 6:00 – 6:30pm

Forest Glen 5th Grade | 6:30 – 7:00pm

Click Here for the 2023-24 Student Handbook
Each year, the Student Handbook is updated and provides basic information on important matters such as curriculum, discipline, student health, parent-teacher conferences and more. Help your child have a successful school year by becoming familiar with the information in this handbook and discussing it with your child as appropriate. This handbook is based on Board Policy with relevant policy sections noted in parentheses. Parents are encouraged to review Board Policy, which is provided in a searchable format. The Board of Education reviews and amends its policy regularly; if the policy differs from information in this handbook, Board Policy takes precedence.

Superintendent Kaczkowski will be retiring at the end of this school year. The Board of Education has selected the search firm School Exec Connect to lead the process. More information will be coming soon about a community survey and focus groups to help determine the characteristics desired in the next District 41 superintendent. The firm expects the Board to select a new superintendent by January 2024. The appointment will not be effective until July 1, 2024.

The District 41 PTA and District 41 Parent/Orthodontist Dr. Adam Saylor hosts a program for parents about internet and social media safety presented by Cyber Safety Expert Liz Repking of Cyber Safety Consulting.

What: Internet & Social Media Safety Program for Parents
When: Thursday, September 14 | 6-7:30 p.m.

Where: Hadley Junior High School - 240 Hawthorne Blvd. in Glen Ellyn

- An overview of dangers children face in their online life

- Social Media, including the benefits and challenges

- Cyber bullying and how to support victims

- Integrating healthy technology in the home

District 41 and the Glen Ellyn Children’s Resource Center Partner to Provide a Higher Level of Tutoring for Students

A new high-impact tutoring program in partnership with the Glen Ellyn Children’s Resource Center (GECRC) will be offered at Churchill School. The goal of the program is to work towards closing the achievement gap in the district. This program will support students who show the greatest achievement gaps in learning due to lack of resources and opportunities. Students who attend GECRC are eligible for this specialized academic program; targeting those with high academic support needs.

Tutors Needed

Tutors must be over 18 years old and complete training through GECRC and D41. This is separate from the current GECRC volunteers. High-impact tutoring in this program will include:

• Small group tutoring (2-4 students in a group) by the same tutor three days per week

• Grades 1-3: 30 minutes

• Grades 4-5: 45 minutes

• Sustained and strong relationships between students and their tutors

• Close monitoring of student knowledge and skills

• Alignment with District 41 curriculum- literacy focused

• Oversight of tutors to assure quality interactions

We Need You!

CLICK HERE to apply to serve as a HIT tutor.

Contact Us:
Leah Harding

Executive Director, Glen Ellyn Children’s Resource Center

www.gecrc.com

Beginning Band Kickoff Day 2023 was a huge success - over 100 of Mrs. Pressly's newest beginners participated in master classes to be introduced to their instruments, followed by ice cream and a performance by the Glenbard West Marching Band. This event was made possible by the DuPage Foundation JCS Fund Young People's Music Initiative Grant.

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