Bulldog News

August 9, 2024

August 23, 2024

A note from Mr. Dubinsky

What an exciting first few days of school! Students are happy, parents are smiling, and our staff has welcomed another school year. I had the pleasure of continuing our tradition by greeting families and students from the roof on our first day which, as always, was a thrilling experience for everyone.

We were excited to end today and wrap up the week with an all school "Pawsitive" Paw Assembly. During the assembly we introduced our Bulldog mascot and set a school-wide goal to earn 800 "Pawsitive" Paw tickets this trimester.

Thank you for being a part of our school community. Here’s to a fantastic year ahead!

Great views from the roof on our first day!

Phones, smartwatches should not be used during school

Students have been receiving and sending messages from family and friends during the school day. These messages disrupt the learning environment for your child, their classmates, and the teacher. 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. If a student violates these rules, the device will be confiscated and there may be disciplinary action.

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.

Please turn in a Handbook Acknowledgement form for each child

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

Hard copies of the form were sent home today.

Classroom party volunteers

We’re excited to kick off another school year full of fun classroom parties, and we need your help! If you’re interested in volunteering, please scan or click on the QR code below and fill out a separate form for each of your children. You can choose which parties you’d like to help with on the form.

Thank you for being so supportive in making these events memorable for the kids!

CCSD 89 schools closed September 2 for Labor Day

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.

Families can link MySchoolBucks, PowerSchool accounts

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

🚨 Students must have doctors note for cough drops, antacids

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.

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The PTC welcomes kindergartners!

District is hiring substitute nurses

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

Glen Ellyn police hiring crossing guards

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

Upcoming Events

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: Preschool-fifth grade curriculum night, 6-7:30 p.m.

September 7: PTC new kindergarten event, 9-11 a.m.

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

September 13: Preschool developmental screenings

September 19: PTC meeting, 7 p.m.

GPS Parent Series: Use body language to enhance your personal power (August 26)

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/

GPS Parent Series: How to raise healthy gamers (August 27)

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/

GPS Parent Series: Reducing fear, anxiety in young children (August 28)

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/

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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