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Click the District 47 calendar below for more information on these events.

September

• Sept. 17: Technology Night Open House (more details below)
• Sept. 25: Early Release Day
• Dismissal is 2pm (grades K-5); 1pm (grades 6-8); no attendance for PreK.

October

• Oct. 14: No School; Columbus Day
• Oct. 21: Board of Education Meeting
• Oct. 23: Early Release Day

The District 47 Bilingual Parent Advisory (BPAC) is hosting a Technology Open House. This event is designed to bring the community together to learn more about the technology tools that keep you connected to your child’s school. Information will be available at stations for families to stop by & visit. Light refreshments will be served, and the entire family is welcome! Complete this form below to register to attend this event.

• Tuesday, September 17th from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

• North Elementary School (500 W. Woodstock Street)

The Glacier Ridge Pre-K Preschool for All program has achieved the Silver Circle of Quality from ExceleRate Illinois, the state's early learning quality recognition and improvement system, overseen by the Illinois State Board of Education. This award reflects our program’s commitment to providing high-quality early learning experiences for children in our community.

This month’s Standards-Based Grading update explains the shift in terminology from "homework" to "practice" and the reasoning behind the change. Click here for the full update or visit the Standards-Based Grading page on our website for all communications, resources, and frequently asked questions.

Thank you to all who shared feedback on the boundary survey. Over 2,400 members of our school community participated, with 1,500 sharing their thoughts. On September 9, 2024, the Boundary Committee met to review these results alongside enrollment data across multiple scenarios. An additional meeting was planned for September 30 to review new scenarios and finalize a recommendation for the board. Click here for the full update or visit the District 47 Boundaries page on the website.

Snap! recently announced a new translation feature for registration. You are now able to translate Registration into over 100 languages. After logging in, a translation widget will appear in the top right corner. Here, you can select your preferred language. Then, the entire registration process will be translated.

Don't forget to nominate a deserving staff member for the Elevate Award! Nominations for the fall round of our 2024-25 Elevate Awards are open until November 8th. Click here to nominate now!

The purpose of Faces of D47 is to highlight any individual who serves District 47. We know we have a strong community in our district and want to learn more about the individuals who make District 47 a great place to work, learn, and volunteer. Be sure to check out our most recent posts!

Daybreak Health has awarded the district with the Elementary Partner of the Year award as part of its inaugural Mental Health Innovator of the Year awards. This award celebrates District 47’s exceptional efforts in supporting and addressing the mental health needs of students and families in the community. The district is partnering with Daybreak, a school-based mental health company, to offer teletherapy services to our K-8 students!

District 47, in collaboration with several local churches and community organizations, hosted a Resource Fair for District 47 families. The event, held at The Evangelical Free Church of Crystal Lake, aimed to equip students with essential resources and services like school physicals, dental exams, school supplies, and clothes to ensure they are ready for the new school year. With twelve local organizations volunteering and donating, the Resource Fair was a testament to the power of community collaboration, ensuring that every student in District 47 had access to the resources they need for a successful school year. Click here to read more about this event.

A parent or guardian must accompany middle and elementary school students to enter the stadium. D155 will not allow anyone to re-enter school events, and no bags, balls, outside drinks, or food will be allowed (unless for medical purposes). The Crystal Lake and Cary police departments will continue to have a police presence at District 155 home football games. District 155 has invested in enhanced communication and signage, an app allowing attendees to report event concerns, and additional security guards.

Tune in to the District 47 podcast to hear from three of our PTO/PTA presidents about the impact these organizations have and how you can get involved. "There are many opportunities to help out, even if it’s just 15 minutes. We need the help to continue providing activities, events, and everything for our students, staff, and parents." Plus, getting involved has its own rewards: "I like being in the schools and seeing the kids happy, especially when we run an event. The smiles on their faces—there's nothing more fulfilling than that."

Our summer projects have been completed! Thank you to our operations team for all your hard work. Catch up on all the progress made on our summer projects through the District 47 Facebook page. View our final video below!

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Meeting Highlights

• Approval of Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
• Approval of Audio/Video Device Policy: Devices and other subscription services (e.g., AngelSense) that feature 1-way voice, 2-way voice, or other recording capabilities must be disabled of these features at all times when on school premises, including smartphones, iWatches, iPads, etc. Devices or subscription services that ‘listen in’ to school surroundings in real-time or otherwise make audio and/or video recordings on school premises are strictly prohibited. Click the link above to review the policy in its entirety.

The next regular board meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 21, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at CORE Center (300 Commerce Dr., Crystal Lake) and virtually via Zoom.

This board update is a summary that includes brief highlights of selected topics and items from the meeting. This summary is not meant to replace minutes. The minutes for each meeting are approved and posted after the next regularly scheduled meeting. The complete Board packet of information, including presentations and reports, is available online.