Spartan Weekly

News from Glen Crest Middle School: November 3rd, 2024

From the principal

We have some spirit days coming up, please encourage your student(s) to participate. On Thursday, November 7, our theme is "dress for success." For Veterans Day (November 11), our theme is red, white and blue. We would like to remind our students that we will be having an assembly for Veterans Day and we should be dressing respectfully for this event.

As November begins, please be sure to encourage your students to wear hats, gloves and coats to school. Our students will be outside before school starts, and again during lunch. We appreciate your support!

Just a reminder: Monday, November 4, is a teacher institute day and a non-attendance day for students. Tuesday, November 5, (Election Day) is also a non-attendance day for students.

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)

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

No school for students on November 4, November 5

There will be no school for students on Monday, November 4, and Tuesday, November 5. Staff will be in school on Monday, November 4, for a School Improvement Day. All schools and the district office will be closed on Tuesday, November 5, for Election Day. All schools will re-open on a regular schedule on Wednesday, November 6.

Deadline to provide feedback on fall conferences is November 4

Community Consolidated School District 89 moved parent-teacher conferences to October this year; conferences had previously been held Thanksgiving week. The district has created a short survey to gather feedback about parent-teacher conferences. We want to hear from parents who did and did not participate in conferences. The survey will close November 4. Share your feedback: https://forms.gle/j2g4L5CT2faine5f9

Music Boosters selling trees, wreaths, holiday decorations

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

Regional Office will offer substitute training on November 7

The DuPage Regional Office of Education is offering the required training for a short-term substitute teaching license. The training will take place online from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 7. A new Illinois law allows individuals with 60 hours of college credit to apply for a short-term substitute license. More info: https://bit.ly/4f87laH

Parent Series: Navigating paying for college (November 7)

At noon and 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 7, New York Times “Your Money” columnist Ron Lieber will discuss the questions that families don’t know (or are afraid) to ask about paying for college. Lieber will summarize research and data that shows how schools set their prices. Preview This free online event is part of the GPS Parent Series. More info: https://bit.ly/4f2Qx5j

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 are available at: www.ccsd89.org/Page/534

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 4: No school (Teacher Institute Day)

November 5: No school (Election Day)

November 7: Parent Series: The price you pay for college, noon and 7 p.m.

November 13: Parent Series: An evening with best buddies, 7 p.m.

November 14: Parent Series: Limiting social media for teens, noon and 7 p.m.

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)