Spartan Weekly

News from Glen Crest Middle School: November 11th, 2024

From the principal

Our spirit day theme for this Wednesday (11.13.24) is dress for opposite season day. Students are encouraged to participate by wearing spring or summer outfits.

Trimester 1 is coming to an end on Friday, 11.15.24. We will have grades ready for viewing next week on 11.20.24. We will send more information on how to view Trimester 1 grades next week.

We hope everyone has a great start to the week!! Go Spartans!

Brett McPherson

Glen Crest Principal

bmcpherson@ccsd89.org

Veterans Day assembly: Monday, November 11

On Monday, November 11, the social studies department will be hosting their annual Veterans Day Assembly at Glen Crest Middle School.

There are a few options for students to get involved...

1) Students can bring in a veteran that they are related to or a relative of.

There will be a pastries and coffee served to all veterans at 7:30 a.m. in Spartan Hall. Then, your student will escort their veteran to the assembly.

If your student would like to bring in a veteran, we ask that you complete the Google Form linked below to RSVP your veteran. Veterans that are not on the RSVP list may not come to the assembly. Please complete RSVPs by Friday, November 8. This is to ensure we have enough food and seats reserved for our veterans!

The assembly will end around 9:15 a.m.

RSVP FORM LINKED HERE Veteran RSVP Form 2024 ️

2) Add a picture of a veteran you know to our Veterans Day slideshow!

Another way to contribute to the Veterans Day ceremony is by submitting a photo for a slideshow/video presentation. Students also have a copy of this form, but we wanted to share it with you so you can work with your student to submit it. Photos are due by Wednesday, November 6.

PHOTO FOR SLIDES FORM LINKED HERE Photo of Veteran Form

As always, please let us know if you have questions or concerns!

Glen Crest Social Studies Department

Amy Switzer (aswitzer@ccsd89.org)

Michelle Bolker (mbolker@ccsd89.org)

Annual Book Fair

Annual Book Fair this coming week

Our annual Anderson's Book Fair will be held Tuesday, November 12th through Thursday, November 14th. On Tuesday, 11/12 the book fair will be open until 7 p.m. which coincides with 7th & 8th grade boys basketball home games.The book fair will be open during school hours on Wednesday and Thursday. Click here for this year’s book fair flier. Students will be visiting the book fair with their literacy classes. Sales are tax exempt, and all proceeds are used to buy books for our library. Thanks in advance for your support. Books make great gifts!

Would you like to be a Book Angel for the November 12-14 book fair?

Our annual Anderson's Book Fair will be held Tuesday, November 12, through Thursday, November 14. Would you like to be a book fair Book Angel by purchasing a book for our students in greatest financial need?

Donate $15 or more to buy a book for a student during the book fair. Students will receive a Book Angel coupon to select a book of their choice. If interested, please send cash or a check made out to Glen Crest Middle School by Tuesday, November 12.

Thank you for your generous consideration. Contact Rose O’Connell in the library (roconnell@ccsd89.org) with questions.

Free dental exams available through 'Smile Squad' on November 13

The DuPage County Health Department “Smile Squad” will be offering free dental exams at our school on November 13. This exam will meet the state-mandated requirements for sixth graders. All students can receive a free dental exam and toothbrush. If your child meets financial eligibility requirements, they can also receive a free cleaning, fluoride treatment, and sealants.

See the flier and download a permission form: https://bit.ly/3NssH6X Espanol

All consent forms need to be turned in prior November 13.

Questions? Contact Glen Crest nurse Nicole Lenocker at nlenocker@ccsd89.org

2024-25 yearbooks will be ordered online from Lifetouch

We are going to do our yearbook orders a little bit differently this year. Orders will be placed online directly with Lifetouch, which is the company we work with to develop the yearbook. We hope to have this information available for parents on supply pick up days. See the flyer for details.

2024-25 school calendar

The 2024-25 school calendar was approved by the Board of Education. Below are some important dates for 2024-25:

December 21-January 3, 2025: Winter break
February 27, 2025: Parent-teacher conferences - evening
March 31 to April 4 , 2025: Spring break
May 30, 2025: Last day of school (half day), if no emergency days are used
June 2-June 6, 2025: Emergency days

Music Boosters tree, wreath, holiday décor orders due November 12

Parents and community members can support CCSD 89 musicians by ordering trees, wreaths, and holiday decorations through the D89 Music Boosters Association. The last day to place an order is Tuesday, November 12. Orders will be available for pick up on December 7 at Glen Crest. You can place your order and see images of the items by using this form. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4eRbgsH

Parent Series: An evening with best buddies (November 13)

At 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 13, there will be an in-person screening of the short film “Saving Superman” about Jonathan, a Glen Ellyn resident who has autism spectrum disorder. Johnathan is well-known in the community for serving as Superman in local parades. This evening will also be a celebration of “Best Buddies”, a friendship program for adults with disabilities. This in-person event will take place at Glenbard West High School. Free online event through the GPS Parent Series. More info: https://bit.ly/3YtGsr4

Parent Series: How to limit the toxic influence of social media on teens (November 14)

At noon and 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 14, professor and author Kara Alaimo will discuss how social media may be affecting every aspect of our lives and why so much of the content in our feeds is designed to hold us back. She will share strategies for how we can use the platforms to empower ourselves and others for good. Preview. This free online event is part of the GPS Parent Series. More info: https://bit.ly/3Ao5MXB

Students can get free dental exams at school in November

The DuPage County “Smile Squad” will be offering free dental exams at our school on 11.13.24. This exam will meet the state-mandated requirements for kindergarten, second, and sixth graders. All students can receive a free dental exam and toothbrush. If your child meets financial eligibility requirements, they can also receive a free cleaning, fluoride treatment, and sealants.

See the flier and download a permission form: https://bit.ly/3NssH6X Espanol

Questions? Contact (630) 682-7400

Arbor View Monday, November 20

Briar Glen Friday, November 18

Glen Crest Tuesday, November 13

Park View Thursday, November 21

Westfield Wednesday, November 19

Free flu shots available through Jewel-Osco through February

Uninsured and low-income families can receive a voucher for a free flu vaccine at any DuPage County Jewel-Osco until February 25. No appointment or prescription is needed, but supplies are limited. More info: https://bit.ly/3AgjrzF

Health departments are offering tips on how to tell the difference between a cold and the flu and information on the flu vaccine. Your family’s doctor or the school nurse can help resolve any questions. More information about immunization, health, and dental resources is available at: www.ccsd89.org/Page/534

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

UPCOMING EVENTS

November 15: First trimester ends

November 15: Preschool developmental screening

November 18: Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m.

November 20: Parent Series: Understanding, preventing addiction, noon and 7 p.m.

November 21: Parent Series: Ayudar a los adolescentes a gestionar sus emociones, 6 p.m.

November 27-29: No school (Thanksgiving break)
December 4: Parent Series: Reduce parent burnout, raise competent kids, noon and 7 p.m.

December 5: Parent Series: Find your future at college, 7 p.m.

December 5: Parent Series: Encuentra tu futuro en la noche universitaria, 7 p.m.

December 10: Parent Series: Skills for better grades, less stress, noon and 7 p.m.

December 11: Parent Series: Preparing students with disabilities for college, noon and 7 p.m.

December 13: Glen Crest winter chorus concert at Glen Crest, 7 p.m.