Bulldog News

August 9, 2024

November 1, 2024

Note from Mr. Dubinsky

We had a fantastic Halloween celebration yesterday, filled with creative costumes, laughter, and the fun of our annual Halloween parade! Seeing the excitement of students and families as the school marched in their costumes made the day so special for all of us.

A huge thank you to our wonderful parent volunteers for your time, energy, and commitment in making the classroom parties so memorable. We hope everyone enjoyed a fun day.

'Character Strong' November theme: GRATITUDE

We are looking forward to focusing on gratitude this month! One way to think about gratitude is “choosing to appreciate the people and things in our lives.” Practicing gratitude can increase our well-being and our happiness.

Gratitude is one of three traits we will focus on throughout the year that helps students be well. Throughout the school, students will be developing skills like emotion regulation, positive self-talk, and stress management.

Lost & Found

As the weather gets colder, our lost and found is filling up quickly with jackets, hoodies, and other items. We encourage you to check out the recent photo to see if any of these belongings belong to your child. If you recognize anything, please stop by the lost and found area inside door #1. Items not picked up may be donated,

No school on November 4, November 5

There will be no school for students on Monday, November 4, and Tuesday, November 5.

Staff will be in school on Monday, November 4, for a School Improvement Day. All schools and the district office will be closed on Tuesday, November 5, for Election Day. All schools will re-open on a regular schedule on Wednesday, November 6.

Keep our car line safe! Please review these procedures

Please review these procedures for the safety of our children and to keep traffic flowing smoothly during dismissal.

Each family has been assigned a number for the car line.

Please put this card in your vehicle and use it when you need to pick up your student(s) from school.
This card should be placed in the windshield of your vehicle where it is visible.
Please make sure your student(s) know this number.
Please do not get out of your vehicle. Pull as far forward as possible to the next available space.
Continue moving forward as prompted by staff members.

All students being picked up by a car will be escorted out by staff members through Door #3 to a supervised area. As the cars in the loading lane pull forward to the front of the line with their numbers displayed, the numbers will be called out by a staff member. When a student’s number is called, the student will be released to enter their car. Thank you for your cooperation!

Deadline to provide feedback on fall conferences is November 4

Community Consolidated School District 89 moved parent-teacher conferences to October this year; conferences had previously been held Thanksgiving week. The district has created a short survey to gather feedback about parent-teacher conferences. We want to hear from parents who did and did not participate in conferences. The survey will close November 4. Share your feedback: https://forms.gle/j2g4L5CT2faine5f9

Free flu shots available through Jewel-Osco through February

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 are available at: www.ccsd89.org/Page/534

Free dental exams at Briar Glen on November 18

The DuPage County “Smile Squad” will be offering free dental exams at our school on Monday, November 18. This exam will meet the state-mandated requirements for kindergarten, second, and sixth graders. All students can receive a free dental exam and toothbrush. If your child meets financial eligibility requirements, they can also receive a free cleaning, fluoride treatment, and sealants.

See the flier and download permission form: https://bit.ly/3NssH6X Espanol

Questions? Contact (630) 682-7400

Click here to register for preschool parent evenings

Upcoming Events

November 4: No school (Teacher Institute Day)

November 5: No school (Election Day)

November 6: Fall picture retakes

November 7: Parent Series: The price you pay for college, noon and 7 p.m.

November 13: Parent Series: An evening with best buddies, 7 p.m.

November 14: Parent Series: Limiting social media for teens, noon and 7 p.m.

November 15: First trimester ends

November 15: Preschool developmental screening

November 18: Dental clinic

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

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

November 21: Parent Series: Ayudar a los adolescentes a gestionar sus emociones, 6 p.m.

November 21: PTC meeting, 7 p.m.

November 26: Team day

November 27-29: No school (Thanksgiving break)

Parent Series: Navigating paying for college (November 7)

At noon and 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 7, New York Times “Your Money” columnist Ron Lieber will discuss the questions that families don’t know (or are afraid) to ask about paying for college. Lieber will summarize research and data that shows how schools set their prices. Preview This free online event is part of the GPS Parent Series. More info: https://bit.ly/4f2Qx5j

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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