September 19, 2024
In this issue…
- Calendar Reminders
Board of Education Meetings
Full-Day Kindergarten Feedback Forums
Student Attendance Strategies
D41 Preschool Program Receives Award
Student Handbook
Project ChildSafe
Little Miss Ann
District 41 Internet Support
The Power of Music
Great Chicago Fire presentation
Glenbard Parent Series
Full-Day Kindergarten Feedback Forums
District 41 recently celebrated the start of construction of a new Kindergarten Center. The center is scheduled to open in the fall of 2025 on the campus of Churchill Elementary School. Now that construction is underway, it is time to finalize programming and logistics for full-day kindergarten!
Join Us for Full-Day Kindergarten Feedback Forums in October starting with a Kick Off at the Board of Education Committee of the Whole Meeting on October 7. Engage with us and share your feedback! Visit our Kindergarten FAQ’s page HERE
All are welcome. No RSVP necessary.
Full-Day Kindergarten Kick Off
Board of Education Committee of the Whole Meeting
Monday, October 7, 6:30 p.m.
Hadley Junior High School
240 Hawthorne Blvd., Glen Ellyn
Community Feedback Forums
Thursday, Oct. 17, 7 p.m.
Churchill Elementary School
240 Geneva Road, Glen Ellyn
Tuesday, Oct. 22, 1:30 p.m.
Glen Ellyn Public Library
South Meeting Room
400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn
Saturday, Oct. 26, 9 a.m.
District 41 Central Services Office
793 N. Main Street, Glen Ellyn
D41 Preschool Program Receives Gold Circle of Quality Status
District 41 was notified by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) that the District 41 Preschool for All (PFA) Program has again, for the third consecutive year, achieved a Gold Circle of Quality status in ExceleRate Illinois, the state’s quality recognition and improvement system for early learning and development programs. Congratulations to all who help support the District 41 preschool program and all of our youngest learners!
Click here for more information about the D41 preschool program.
Student Handbook
CLICK HERE for the 2024-25 Student Handbook (clic para espanol ).
Each year, the Student Handbook is updated and provides basic information on important matters such as curriculum, discipline, student health, parent-teacher conferences and more. Help your child have a successful school year by becoming familiar with the information in this handbook and discussing it with your child as appropriate. This handbook is based on Board Policy with relevant policy sections noted in parentheses. Parents are encouraged to review Board Policy, which is provided in a searchable format. The Board of Education reviews and amends its policy regularly; if the policy differs from information in this handbook, Board Policy takes precedence.
GEPD Partners with Project ChildSafe
The Glen Ellyn Police Department (GEPD) has partnered with Project ChildSafe to promote safe firearms handling and storage practices among all firearm owners. Safe storage can help prevent or minimize the risk of firearm-related deaths and injuries. Project ChildSafe, a nonprofit charitable organization, is the largest, most comprehensive firearms safety education program in the U.S. Project ChildSafe has partnered with thousands of law enforcement agencies to help educate the public and provide free firearm safety kits. The kits include a cable-style locking device and a brochure that discusses safe handling and secure storage guidelines to help deter access by unauthorized individuals.The Glen Ellyn Police Department currently has FREE locks and safety brochures available. All are welcome to stop by the police department Records Division to get your firearm safety kit.
District 41 Internet Support
For District 41 families in need of support getting connected to the internet, please refer to the tech Get Connected webpage for assistance, Click Here. Any additional questions should be directed to the principal or assistant principal of your child’s school.
The Power of Music
~Wellness tips provided by D41 School Nurse Mrs. Dibadj, PEL-CSN
Did you know music can make positive changes in your brain? Music can improve your cognitive performance (which helps your brain function better). Music can reduce stress, improve your memory, help manage pain, improve motivation, improve your mood, and improve endurance and performance. Music might reduce the symptoms of depression and help you sleep better too. Music has the power to inspire and entertain, but it also has powerful psychological effects that can improve your health and well-being. Instead of thinking of music as pure entertainment, consider some of the major mental benefits of incorporating music into your everyday life. You might find that you feel more motivated, happy, relaxed, and healthy as a result.
Glenbard Parent Series
District 41 is a proud partner of the Glenbard Parent Series. Check out the many programs offered to support parents with children of all ages! Check out their full updated list of upcoming events HERE and their 2024-25 brochure HERE.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 @ 7-8:30pm
Chris Herren, former NBA player
HYBRID EVENT -- Prevention Starts With All: The Chris Herren Story -- 7 p.m. ONLY
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 @ Noon and 7pm
Far From the Tree: The Many Ways of Unconditional Love and Acceptance
Glen Ellyn School District 41
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