Panther Weekly

Park View families,

It has been a fantastic first week! I love having the building full of energy again. Students have learned a lot about their classmates, their new grade level, and our Park View routines.

Part of learning routines include necessary practice drills. This afternoon at approximately 2:00 p.m., our students participated in a practice fire drill. The students practiced evacuating the building and knowing what to do if the fire alarm goes off. We concluded the drill at about 2:15 p.m. and classes resumed as normal.

These drills are an important part of our school’s most important job: keeping your children safe. They can also be an opportunity to have a conversation at home about school safety and staying calm during an emergency. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.

We are looking forward to a great full week next week. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

~Mrs. Mate

Starting August 26 through September 13, students in grades 1-5 will begin taking the Measure of Academic Progress tests, more commonly known as “MAP” tests. While these tests have no impact on your student’s grades, they are critical for measuring their progress in reading and math.

Students in grades 1-5 take MAP tests in the fall, winter, and in the spring, and kindergarten winter and spring. This testing helps measure progress during the school year, identify academic areas that need more attention, and inform instructional adjustments.

The data generated from this year’s MAP tests will help teachers identify which skills each student needs to work on. Teachers will use this data to shape instruction for the school year.

There is nothing your student needs to study or prepare for the test. Your child's teacher will communicate which day during the window they will take the math and reading test. The most

important thing that you can do to support your child is make sure they get good rest

the night before and eat a healthy breakfast in the morning.

You can learn more about the MAP tests at www.ccsd89.org/maptest

We are excited to announce that Curriculum Night will take place on September 5 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. This year, we are trying a new open house format, allowing parents and students to attend at any time during the event.

Teachers will have curriculum information available in their classrooms for you to review and ask questions if necessary. This will also be a wonderful opportunity for students to show their parents around the classroom and connect with friends and families. We hope this new format will encourage more families to attend while accommodating busy schedules. While this is an open house style format, we continue to ask parents to refrain from conferencing with the teacher about student needs or performance. Staff can be reached via email or phone call with any of these concerns. We also have parent teacher conferences on October 11 for these individual needs.

Students will have an opportunity for snack built in to their morning or afternoon, depending on their lunchtime. For snack, students are able to bring in cut up fruit, vegetables, or a cheese stick. Child-friendly, non-spill water bottles are highly encouraged for drinks throughout the day.

Reminder: students are not permitted to receive messages on smartwatches or phones during the school day. These messages disrupt the learning environment for your child, their classmates, and the teacher. Parents are encouraged to adjust controls to limit these features during the school day. If you need to reach your child during the day, please contact the main office.

Cell phones, smartwatches, and other electronic devices must be kept out of sight in a backpack, purse, or locker during the school day. Any student who is using their watch/phone to send/receive calls or messages during the school day will be asked to keep their watch in their backpack.

Please have a conversation at home about the appropriate use of technology at school and why it is important that students are able to focus on their learning.

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 should have a conversation at home about the importance of appropriately using the district's technology devices. Appropriate use includes: carrying the device carefully, keeping liquids away from devices, and not leaving devices in areas with extreme heat or cold. The district will charge families for replacement or repair of district technology devices. The full list of costs is available here: www.ccsd89.org/techdamage

CCSD 89 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

The CCSD 89 Student-Parent Handbook is available online at www.ccsd89.org/handbook All families must return the Handbook Acknowledgement Form, indicating you have reviewed the 2024-25 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.

The Technology Acceptable Use guardian form was signed during registration. You can view the student presentations here: www.ccsd89.org/acceptableuse

All CCSD 89 schools and administrative offices will be closed Monday, September 2, for Labor Day. School will resume on a regular schedule on Tuesday, September 3.

When school starts, 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.

Any over-the-counter medication including cough drops, antacids, and ointments, will not be administered by building nurses without doctor’s orders on file. A parent or guardian must bring the over-the-counter medication to the main office in the original container with the doctor’s note.

Articles of clothing, boots, tennis shoes, backpacks and lunch boxes should be marked with the child’s name and grade or room number so they may be returned if lost. A lost-and-found box is located at each school. Found articles should be brought in immediately and children should check this box as soon as they lose an item. Parents are encouraged to occasionally go through the lost-and-found.

Lunch menus for all CCSD 89 schools will be available using the links at www.ccsd89.org/lunch Once you have opened a lunch calendar, clicking on any menu item will pull up nutritional information.

Are you or anyone you know looking for a part-time job that fits perfectly with your children's school schedule? Park View is hiring lunch supervisors!

✅ Hours: 11:30a.m.-12:45 p.m. daily
✅ Perfect for parents wanting to be involved in the school community
✅ Great way to earn extra income

Interested? Here's how to apply:

1. Submit your application
2. Email Mrs. Mate at kmate@ccsd89.org to express your interest

We love having parents as part of our school community. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

At noon and 7 p.m. on Monday, August 26, the GPS Parent Series will host professor and author Dr. Amy Cuddy for a free virtual discussion on how to access our personal power to focus on the impression we are making on others. Watch a preview More info: https://gpsparentseries.org/events/amy-cuddy/

At noon and 7 p.m. on Monday, August 27, Harvard Medical School instructor Alok Kanojia, author of “How to Raise a Healthy Gamer”, will share tips for setting, enforcing, and troubleshooting healthy gaming boundaries. Kanojia will discuss essential communication strategies for reaching kids who have developed a serious gaming habit. Preview. GPS Parent Series events are free. More info: https://gpsparentseries.org/events/alok-kanojia/

At noon and 7 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28, pediatric psychologist, parent coach, and author Dr. Ann-Louis Lockhart will offer practical real-world strategies that work to address dealing with an anxious (or overly anxious) child. Preview GPS Parent Series events are free. More info: https://gpsparentseries.org/events/ann-louise-lockhart-2/

There are still open spots for the community blood drive that will be held 2 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28, at Glen Crest Middle School. Sign up to donate: https://donate.illinois.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/5607325

More info: www.ccsd89.org/blood

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 account with PowerSchool provides a single sign-on that many users find convenient. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Mf7PiV

CCSD 89 is looking to expand our pool of substitute nurses. With help from the district nurse and school principal, a substitute nurse ensures services are provided to maximize health in the school. Current Illinois RN license and certification in CPR/AED required. To find out more, or apply, go to: https://bit.ly/3yvmFic

The Glen Ellyn Police Department is currently accepting applications for school crossing guards. Crossing guards are provided with all the necessary training and equipment. Each crossing is staffed in the morning and afternoon, with holidays and summers off. Learn more or apply: https://www.glenellyn.org/851/Crossing-Guards

August 26: Parent Series: Body language to boost confidence, noon and 7 p.m.

August 27: Parent Series: How to raise a health gamer, noon and 7 p.m.

August 28: Blood drive at Glen Crest, 2-6:30 p.m.

August 28: Parent Series: Anxiety in young children, noon and 7 p.m.

September 2: No school (Labor Day)

September 4: Parent Series: Becoming the parent you want to be, noon and 7 p.m.

September 5: Park View Curriculum Night, 6 p.m.

September 6: Park View PTC Back to School Picnic and Movie Night

September 7: Board of Education workshop (tentative), 8 a.m.

September 11: Parent Series: Stress reduction for teens, adults, noon and 7 p.m.

September 13: Preschool developmental screenings

See all the CCSD 89 community fliers at www.ccsd89.org/backpack

Abundant Services Back-to-School Event (August 31)

Safe Kids Class (September, October)

Butterfield Park District Doggie Dip (September 5)

At-Home Safety Class (September 9)

Car Safety Class (September 11)

Fall Craft Fair (September 14)

Butterfield Park District Fall Fest (October 5)

Birth to Five Illinois Council

Comités de Birth to Five Illinois

Community Partners Playdate at Wheaton Library (monthly)

Annual Illinois Medicaid Renewal

CCSD 89 preschool developmental screenings 2024-25

Attendance phone: (630) 858-1600, press 1

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Email: info@ccsd89.org
Website: www.ccsd89.org/parkview
Location: Park View Elementary School, South Park Boulevard, Glen Ellyn, IL, USA
Phone: (630) 858-1600
Facebook: facebook.com/CCSD89
Twitter: @ParkViewCCSD89