5/24/19
In This Issue

Maximizing the academic, social, and emotional potential of each student.

Dear Friend of CCSD93,
More Than a Trash Can: Roy DeShane 3rd Graders Learn Valuable Lessons from Sustainability Project
I shared with you in December how students in Mrs. Erin Baumann's 3rd grade class at Roy DeShane School developed a plan to add an outdoor trash receptacle near their playground after noticing litter consistently on or near the area. It was a real life problem-based learning opportunity that required them to thoroughly think through who would empty it, how to ensure it wouldn't be knocked over, where it should be placed, where they would acquire it, and who would pay for it.

It brought the class to meet with Mr. Tom Wadman, Roy DeShane Head Custodian, to ask if he would have time to empty it along with all of his other duties, and then ultimately to the School Board to request the purchase of the trash receptacle.
This spring, these ambitious, thoughtful students were provided a few options to choose from and had the final say on which trash receptacle would be installed. I'm happy to report that it's now in place. View the video linked below to find out more about their project and the lesson these students learned in what they could accomplish by identifying a problem, setting a goal, making a solutions-oriented plan, and collaborating with the right people along the way!
Introducing CCSD93's Distinguished Innovators!
At last night's Board meeting, the Board recognized 19 licensed staff members who have shown extraordinary dedication to classroom teaching, learning and innovation with CCSD93's new Distinguished Innovator Award. The staff members were nominated by their school principals and reviewed and confirmed by district administrators.

These educators are risk-takers in the classroom who always have students' best interest in mind. They're known among their colleagues as collaborative team players, and they work to align lessons with their School Improvement Plans and CCSD93's Strategic Plan. In addition to their awards, each will receive a stipend that can be used on classroom equipment or professional learning. It's the highest honor CCSD93 has ever given any staff members, and we look forward to more of their colleagues earning the Distinguished Innovator designation in future years.  
 
CCSD93's Distinguished Innovators Are:

Early Childhood Center
Kate Rouse - Preschool Bilingual Teacher

Carol Stream School
Amy Jerabek - 5th Grade Teacher
Michelle Kosieniak - 4th Grade Teacher

Cloverdale School
Toni Aigner - 5th Grade Teacher
Shawn Bonk - Innovation Media Specialist

Elsie Johnson School
Jacob Marshall - School Psychologist

Heritage Lakes School
Helen Bibler - Innovation Media Specialist
Christina Morley - SAC Teacher

Western Trails School
Angela Howieson - 4th Grade Teacher
Chris Kipp - Innovation Media Specialist
Annie Ryan - 4th Grade Teacher

Roy DeShane School
Joy Kruse - 4th Grade Teacher
Sandy McCall - Innovation Media Specialist

Jay Stream Middle School
Charise Bauer - Middle School Resource Teacher
Samantha Guihan - Information & Media Literacy Teacher
Julie Stemper-Brown - 6th Grade Science & ELA Teacher

Stratford Middle School
Shannon Anderson - Innovation Media Specialist
Sara Perez - Creative Communication & Innovation Teacher
Susan Rusthoven - Information & Media Literacy Teacher
 
Visit CCSD93's Facebook page for even more photos of the event! 
Middle School Students Visit & Learn From  
Local Manufacturers 
As I've shared with you recently, this year CCSD93 expanded its 8th grade Shark Tank opportunity in its Information & Media Literacy (IML) classes, giving students the opportunity to develop, design, market, and in some cases create a working prototype of a product or useful invention, and then compete to eventually pitch it to real-life "Sharks" from two local manufacturers that we've partnered with, Core Pipe and Prince Castle. Along the way they received guidance from not only their teachers, but also a real life engineering manager.

On Wednesday of this week, the students in the IML classes got to visit both Core Pipe and Prince Castle to learn firsthand about the manufacturing process. Leaders from both businesses took students on tours of their facilities, including their manufacturing floors, to learn how their products are made from design and inception to finished product. It was a terrific learning opportunity that enabled students to gain real world knowledge from two world-class manufacturers right in their community's own backyard. Students asked excellent questions during the field trip, which aligned with CCSD93's 2018-23 Strategic Plan Goal 1: A Relevant Education for All Students. Special thanks to both companies and to the Carol Stream Chamber of Commerce for partnering with CCSD93 on this project.
CCSD93 in 93 Seconds:
Learn About Jay Stream's Alex Bargamian 
Alex Bargamian is a Bilingual/EL Teacher and multi-sport coach at Jay Stream Middle School. You're invited to view the video linked above and spend a minute and a half learning more about him, including his favorite season, Chicago baseball team, and CCSD93 Strategic Plan Goal!
8th Grade Graduations & Last Day for 8th Graders
The last day of school for Jay Stream and Stratford's 8th graders will be Thursday, May 30. View the image above for more information on CCSD93's 8th Grade Graduations next week, to be held at Glenbard North! Family members can begin to arrive at 6:30 p.m. each night.
Last Day for Pre-K - 7th Grade Students 6/3
CCSD93's Online Registration for 2019-20 is Live! Register by 5/31! 
Online Registration for the 2019-20 school year is now open. We recently sent out messaging to all parents whose residency has been verified inviting them to register online. If you received an email with registration information, please register as soon as you're able. Be sure to check your email, and you can find out more at   www.ccsd93.com/registration .

For parents whose residency we could not verify, we sent separate messaging indicating that it must be verified with CCSD93 before you can register for next school year. Our goal is to have parents who verify residency register for 2019-20 on the spot as soon as they do. If you received a message about needing to verify residency, please keep an eye out for a letter that was sent out this week with even more information. For more, visit www.ccsd93.com/residency.
5/23 Board of Education Meeting Recap 
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The most recent CCSD93 Board of Education meeting was held Thursday, May 23. The following occurred at the meeting. 
  • The Board recognized its Distinguished Innovators, as described above.
  • There was a Finance Committee meeting report from the May 14, 2019 Finance Committee meeting.
  • The Board appointed a new School Treasurer and approved the Treasurer's Surety Bond.
  • The Board voted to approve five Transfer of Funds Resolutions, the following three of which had public hearings:
    • Transfer of fund balance from Transportation Fund to Education Fund.
    • Transfer of fund balance from Education Fund to Operations & Maintenance Fund.
    • Transfer of fund balance from Operations & Maintenance Fund to Capital Projects Fund.
  • The Board voted on a resolution to designate interest earnings for fiscal year 2019-2020.
  • The Board voted to ascertain the prevailing rate of wages for laborers, workmen, and mechanics.
  • The Board discussed attendance to the Triple I conference in November.
  • There was a presentation from Early Childhood Center (ECC) Principal Rosary Horne, who updated the Board on the programs and events taking place at the ECC.
  • The Board voted to award contracts for the installation of interior cameras at Jay Stream Middle School.
  • The Board reviewed an Annual Assessment Appeal Summary.
  • There was a discussion on the 8th grade graduation ceremony format.
No School Monday, 5/27 
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As a reminder, Monday, May 27 is Memorial Day. There will be no school as we remember and honor those who have fallen while serving in the United States Armed Forces.

Have a terrific long weekend!

Sincerely, 

Bill Shields, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
CCSD93






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