The session covered:

• How students’ online choices can have lasting consequences.
• Common social media risks and concerns for families.
• Ways parents can encourage safe, responsible digital habits.

I encourage parents of children of all ages to watch the recording of Parenting in the Age of Social Media at www.ccsd93.com/sm. Whether your child already uses social media or is years away from starting, the session offers useful information to help you prepare for conversations and decisions ahead.

The U.S. Surgeon General’s advisory on social media and youth mental health also offers helpful information for families. It highlights:

• Research linking more than three hours of daily social media use among adolescents with twice the risk of poor mental health outcomes, including symptoms of depression and anxiety.
• Steps families can take, such as creating a family media plan, setting aside technology-free time and modeling responsible online behavior.

These resources provide a starting point for considering how social media fits into your child’s life. Talking regularly about online experiences, establishing clear expectations and learning about the platforms children use can help families support thoughtful choices and healthy habits.

Thank you to Officers Jaffe and Andrejevic for sharing their expertise and supporting our students’ wellbeing, and to our families for taking part in this conversation.

Thank You for Attending Student-Led Conferences!

Thank you to all families who attended Student-Led Conferences this week! These conversations gave students an opportunity to share their learning, reflect on their progress and work with parents and teachers to celebrate strengths and set goals for the school year. We appreciate your partnership in supporting your child’s growth.

Have Young Kids? Join the Fun by Attending Let's Play Fall Fest on 10/18

If you have young children, join us on Sunday, October 18 from 10:00 a.m. to noon for a FREE fun-filled morning outdoors at the Let’s Play Fall Fest outside of Heritage Lakes Elementary School, 925 Woodhill Drive in Carol Stream! School District 93 will be putting it on in partnership with the Glenbard Early Childhood Collaborative. 

Visitors will enjoy child-centric activities including:

• Face painting
• Family-friendly music
• A trunk-or-treat
• Giveaways
• Multiple play stations featuring materials and activities for families with young children

Be sure to tell your neighbors and friends in the surrounding areas about it! No RSVP is required, but you’re invited to RSVP to the Let's Play Fall Fest Facebook Event here to receive updates and reminders. This event is weather permitting, and the rain date is set for 10/25 at the same time. Find out more at www.ccsd93.com/letsplay.  

Special thanks to the DuPage Foundation for sponsoring this event through its Bright & Early DuPage Grant Program.

Have a Blast for a Great Cause at D93 Kids Foundation Trivia Night Fundraiser on 11/7

All CCSD93 parents, staff, community members and friends 21 and older are invited to join us for the 4th Annual D93 Kids Foundation Trivia Night on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 7 to 10 p.m. at American Legion Post 76 in Carol Stream!

Line up a sitter for a fun evening out filled with trivia, raffles and more, hosted by Go 4 It Entertainment. Make it a date night or round up a team of up to 10. Tickets are $10 per person or $100 for a table of 10.

Your participation makes a real difference in our community. Proceeds help the nonprofit D93 Kids Foundation provide students in need with essentials like clothing, shoes, school supplies, field trip assistance and even meals and support during times of family hardship. A portion also supports our PTAs in enriching school experiences.

Reserve your spot today at www.ccsd93.com/trivia!

Learn more about the D93 Kids Foundation at www.ccsd93.com/d93kidsfoundation.

No School 10/12 or 10/13: Need Childcare?

As a reminder, there will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, October 12 or Tuesday, October 13 for Columbus Day and Teacher Institute Day.

If you’re an elementary school family and need childcare on either of these days off, the Carol Stream Park District’s ActivKids Days Off Club has you covered! Visit this website for more information and to register.

Please review the following for more from CCSD93 and our partners, and have a terrific long weekend!

Sincerely,

Dr. David H. Hill

Superintendent of Schools

CCSD93

Community Comes Together as Cheetahs Walk, Bike & Roll

Third time’s a charm! After rain canceled the first two attempts this year, Carol Stream Elementary students enjoyed a beautiful morning on foot, bikes and scooters for the PTA’s Walk & Roll to School Day on Monday! Carol Stream Police and Fire Departments greeted students, adding to the festive atmosphere, and a generous parent even donated two scooters to be raffled off to students.

Thank you to all involved for helping our Cheetahs get active and enjoy a fun start to the week!

ECC Students Explore, Create & Play

This week at the ECC, students learned by doing during Centers and Explore Playtime! As they moved between activities, our preschoolers continued developing fine motor skills and dexterity while exploring different materials, getting creative and trying new things. Students and staff also showed their team spirit by wearing gameday gear ahead of this weekend’s Bears vs. Packers game.

Jayhawks Win IPAC JV Soccer Championship!

On Wednesday, Jay Stream’s JV boys soccer team defeated Leman in a thrilling game that came down to penalty kicks to win the IPAC Championship! Yesterday, school spirit was on full display as students and staff celebrated the team with a clapout. Congratulations, Jayhawks!

You're Invited to Attend Free Parent Programs!

CCSD93’s partners at Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) provide terrific, free programming for today's parents. Although it has Glenbard in the title, all CCSD93 families are invited to attend GPS events. This year, GPS is offering an incredible slate of speakers. You're invited to attend the upcoming parent programs below. Mark your calendar and visit www.glenbardgps.org for more.

10/14 Board of Education Meeting Preview

CCSD93’s next Board of Education meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at its District Office, 230 Covington Drive in Bloomingdale. All community members are invited to attend. Please note that this meeting was rescheduled in August from its usual Thursday date to Wednesday to accommodate Board members’ schedules. The following are among the agenda items.

• CCSD93 Assistant Superintendent for Business Services John Benedetti will present on procurement policies and practices.
• The Board will review its Board Member Agreements.
• The Board will appoint a delegate for the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) Delegate Assembly and review resolutions for the assembly.
• The Board will receive an update on the Boundary Committee’s September 30 meeting.
• The Board will review a presentation on state and federal grants, including their funding and purposes.
• The Board will vote on the adoption of the annual Truth in Taxation resolution as part of the tax levy process.
• The Board will vote on a resolution authorizing the sale of three-year-old MacBooks and iPads to staff.
• The Board will hear examples of student activities during Explorers Week.
• The Board will discuss a settlement agreement and release.

You can always find links to Board agendas, minutes and more at www.ccsd93.com/Board.

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