District Digest

In this issue…

• Calendar Reminders

• Board of Education Meetings

• Ms. Dragas Featured in Daily Herald

• Kindergarten Preregistration Open

• Preregistration Event at Glenside Public Library

• April 1, 2025 - Consolidated Election

• Thank You Veterans!

• Superintendent Student Advisory Council

• Parent Safety Session with Sergeant Holstead

• America Recycles

• Blood Drive Honoring Simon Nabeti

• Upcoming Winter Concerts at Hadley

• DuPage County Safety Open House

• Glenbard Parent Series

• Friday, November 15 | SIP Day
• November 25-29 | Fall Break
  

SIP DAY Schedule for 2024-25
On four days throughout this school year, students in 1st through 8th grade will have early dismissal at 11:30 a.m. to allow time for building staff members to work on school improvement activities. The 2024-25 SIP Day dates are: Oct. 31, Nov. 15, April 15, and June 3
NOTE: PRE-K, EARLY CHILDHOOD and KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS DO NOT ATTEND SCHOOL ON SIP DAYS.

• Monday, November 18, 2024 Regular Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 p.m
• Monday, December 2, 2024 Committee of the Whole, 6:30 p.m.
  
For Board Meeting agendas CLICK HERE. For Board Meeting stream archives CLICK HERE

Jorie Dragas, fourth grade teacher at Forest Glen, was featured in the article “Seeing the Whole Learner” on Wednesday, November 13. The article is part of the Daily Herald Top Teachers Series. Congratulations, Mrs. Dragas!

CLICK HERE to preregister if your child is going to be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2025. The information you provide is essential in helping inform decisions about full-day and half-day kindergarten programs for next school year.

Families are invited to preregister for kindergarten on Wednesday, November 20 at the Glenside Public Library in Glendale Heights from 5- 8 p.m. This event is sponsored by the District 41 Bilingual Parent Advisory Council (BPAC).

Spanish support available. See you there!

Glen Ellyn School District 41 will have four Board of Education seats open in April 2025.

Qualifications : U.S. Citizen; 18 years of age; registered voter. (10 ILCS 5/3-1) You must be a resident of the territory of the district for at least one year immediately preceding this election. (105 ILCS 5/10-3, 5/10-10)

Please visit the website of the DuPage County Election Commission for a candidate packet and information. Additional information and key dates can be obtained from the Illinois Association of School Boards.

On Veterans Day, the Hadley Jr. High 7th Grade Bands delivered a heartfelt performance during a Veterans Day Assembly, bringing together students, parents, district administration, Board of Education members, and the community to honor our nation's heroes. The assembly included inspirational words from Mr. Peter Baker, current Assistant Principal at Glenbard West and a Hadley alumni, as well as Mr. Tim Lofgren, retired District 41 educator and administrator. Each shared their own experiences and insights, or that of family members who served in the military.

The 7th Grade Bands captivated the audience with renditions of Liberty Square March, The Star Spangled Banner, Marches of the Armed Forces, and American Declaration. This event served as a meaningful tribute to the veterans in attendance, recognizing their sacrifices and contributions to our country. It was a wonderful opportunity for our school community to come together and show appreciation for those who have served. Thank you to everyone who participated in making this assembly a memorable occasion!

Superintendent Dr. Jeff McHugh held the first Superintendent Student Advisory Council (SSAC) meeting earlier this week. The SSAC includes the three 8th grade student Board of Education members, three 7th graders, three 6th graders, and two 5th grade students from each elementary school. The mission of the council is to provide feedback and inform the superintendent of happenings across the district from a student perspective. The council will meet three more times this school year.

Glen Ellyn Police Department Sergeant Craig Holstead will present a parent safety session in the Hadley Junior High Library Media Center on Wednesday, November 20 at 6:30 p.m. Sergeant Holstead will share information about safety in District 41 and provide information about emergency response procedures. He will also provide a brief training for parents/community members on the Run. Hide. Fight protocol that the district also teaches students and staff in all school buildings.
No RSVP necessary. All are welcome!

Forest Glen's One Earth Environmental Club hosted EcoShip and GoGreen Glen Ellyn to learn about the importance of plastics in our environment. EcoShip collects shipping materials from Chicagoland communities and distributes them to businesses and individuals for reuse. Forest Glen students were shocked by the amount of packaging their on-line purchases create. Businesses like EcoShip help reduce the amount of reusable resources going to landfills.

Join DuPage County and CMAP for the DuPage County Safety Action Plan Open House on Thursday, November 14. Representatives will discuss the plan process and present on traffic safety in DuPage County. Most importantly, you will have the opportunity to share your personal experiences on roads in our community to guide the plan to make roadways safer for all people.

Thursday, November 14, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Bensenville Community Public Library

Diamond Meeting Room (200 S Church Rd., Bensenville, IL 60106)

Register for the event HERE

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, NOVEMBER 14 @ 7pm
Dr. Kara Alaimo
Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Teens and How to Limit its Impact

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