Panther Weekly

This month, we are excited to celebrate the students who were chosen for demonstrating the character trait of gratitude! These students have shown a positive attitude, appreciation for others, and kindness in both big and small ways. They consistently express thankfulness for what they have, and they make an effort to acknowledge the help and kindness of those around them. We are proud of these students for setting a wonderful example for their peers, reminding us all of the importance of being grateful every day! Way to go Panthers!

We'd like to remind all families that Tuesday, November 26, is a full day of school. Students will attend from 8:50 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. Please make sure your child arrives on time and is ready for a full day of learning with a snack and lunch!

All CCSD 89 schools will be closed from Wednesday, November 27 through Friday, November 29, for Thanksgiving break. The district office will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29. All schools and the district office will re-open on a normal schedule on Monday, December 2.

THANKS to all the family support of the Fun Run! Our new library furniture is starting to arrive. We're so excited for the new chairs. Check them out!

As we put a cheerful wrap on 2024, I am pulling out all the stops to show our teachers and staff just how much we appreciate them. To do it right, I'm planning a BIG surprise holiday week before break—and could use your help! Here’s how you can help spread a little extra holiday cheer:

1. Prize Donations for Maximum Cozy Vibes
   We’re collecting prize items to make the break as relaxing as possible for our hardworking teachers. Think cozy: coffee shop gift cards, blankets, socks, mugs, candles, lotions, or anything that screams “put your feet up and enjoy!” Imagine it’s a holiday gift basket designed for serious relaxation—the cozier the better! Any size donation from Dollar Tree socks to Black Friday blanket deals are welcome. The more we have, the more staff appreciation we can give!
2. Snack & Treat Support
   Don't have time to shop, but want to contribute? We’ll be keeping snack trays well-stocked that week, and any financial contributions would be put to good use fueling our holiday fun (and our teachers). $5-$20 donations can go a long way and can be dropped off at the main office. (Checks can be made out to CCSD89)

No donation is too small! Parents or students can drop all donations off to the main office to Mrs. Mate or Mrs. Mullany. We will need all donations by December 13 so that we can get everything organize for the week before break.

Thank you so much for helping us make this week unforgettable for our staff. With your support, we’re sure to have them feeling merry, bright, and truly appreciated!

The Glen Ellyn Junior Woman’s Club is excited to kick off their annual Christmas Baskets Sponsor-A-Family Program. Last year, they were able to support 150 families and seniors in need -- helping 650 people in the Glen Ellyn community. This year, all donated toys will go directly to more than 200 children from CCSD 89 and District 41.

To participate, please donate a new, unwrapped toy for a child between birth and 11 years old. They especially need books, crafts, gift cards, and other suitable items for tweens (ages 9 to 11).

Drop-off details: Place donations in the collection box at your school by Tuesday, December 10

Online shopping convenience: To make holiday giving easier, we’ve extended our Amazon Wish List. Feel free to shop online or consider supporting local stores.

Donations welcome: Don’t have time to shop? Monetary donations are welcome, and they’ll do the shopping for you! Donate here: https://bit.ly/ToyDonate.

For more information on the toy drive, please visit https://bit.ly/GE-Toys or learn about the Christmas Baskets Sponsor-A-Family program at https://www.glenellynjuniors.org/baskets

Thank you for helping make the holidays brighter for families in need!

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.

At noon and 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 4, author and psychologist Dr. Emily Edlynn will discuss a science-based parenting framework called “autonomy-supportive parenting” that can help parents encourage children’s confidence and autonomy while maintaining boundaries. This free online event is part of the GPS Parent Series. Preview. More info: https://bit.ly/3YK04aB

At 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 5, professor Timothy Fields will share information to help families navigate career and college planning. Participants will learn strategies to support students’ transitions to higher education. This free online event is part of the GPS Parent Series. More info: https://bit.ly/4fx6Zet

A las 7 p.m. El miércoles 5 de diciembre, Glenbard 87 Susanna Melón, subdirectora de servicios estudiantiles, compartirá información para ayudar a las familias a recorrer los numerosos pasos involucrados en la planificación profesional y universitaria. Los participantes aprenderán estrategias para apoyar la transición de los estudiantes a la educación superior. Este evento gratuito en línea es parte de la serie GPS para padres. Más información: https://bit.ly/4hWLp4s

December will be filled with musical performances. The Glen Crest chorus will perform on December 13 and 14. The Glen Crest jazz band performs on December 16. There will be an orchestra concert on December 18 and a band concert on December 19, both at Glenbard South. Community members are welcome to attend. Times and more info: https://bit.ly/3Z0JuDD

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

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

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

November 21: DuPage County Smile Squad at Park View

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 7: Park View PTC Pancake Breakfast, Mrs. Mouse's House 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.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.

December 16: Board of Education meeting

December 17: Parent Series: Strengthening teen socialization skills, noon and 7 p.m.

December 19: Parent Series: Estrategias para ayudar a familias y adolescentes sanos a prosperar, 7 p.m.

December 23-January 6: Winter break

January 7: Students return from winter break

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

Glen Ellyn Public Library November youth programs

Christmas on State Street history presentation (November 23)

Free Thanksgiving dinner (November 28)

B.R. Ryall Winter Wonderland (November 30)

Santa’s Wintery Wonderland (December 15)

B.R. Ryall co-ed youth basketball league (January-March)

Butterfield Park District Daddy-Daughter Date Night (February 7)

Free flu vaccine at Jewel-Osco (through February 28)

Wheaton Briarcliffe Youth Baseball

People’s Resource Center Literacy Classes

One-on-one computer help classes

B. R. Ryall YMCA Teen Center

Support group for families of children with autism

Free groceries through Northern Illinois Food Bank

Free groceries through Northern Illinois Food Bank

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
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