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.
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
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/
Save a life! Community invited to donate blood August 28 at Glen Crest
There are still open spots for the community blood drive that will be held 2 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28, at Glen Crest Middle School. Sign up to donate: https://donate.illinois.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/5607325
More info: www.ccsd89.org/blood
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.
Families can call school’s main number to report an absence
Parents who need to report their student’s absence can call the school’s general number, then press 1. To reach the nurse, press 2. The main office can be reached by pressing 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
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
Need tech support for your student’s school computer?
Families that need support for iPad or Chromebook issues should use the district’s online help system. Enter your contact information and some details about the problem at: https://bit.ly/89techsupport
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
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 11: Parent Series: Stress reduction for teens, adults, noon and 7 p.m.
September 13: Preschool developmental screenings
