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District 89 families:
Tomorrow is the final day of the fall parent-teacher conferences in our district. We are so appreciative of the many, many families who have taken the time to meet with teachers and discuss your child’s progress in school. Our staff truly values the partnership between the home and school. We believe that everyone - especially the student - benefits from this family-teacher bond. If you continue to have questions for your student’s teachers after conferences, don’t hesitate to reach out.
Speaking of making connections, I hope some of you will be able to join us for the “Talking 89” superintendent community meeting on Tuesday, December 7, in the district office. The meeting is open to anyone who wants to learn more about the district. We are offering two times - 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. - with the agenda will be the same for both. We will be discussing what you value about education in CCSD 89, how you determine if we are meeting your expectations, and where the district is meeting or not meeting those expectations. It’s not required but we ask that anyone who plans to attend RSVP here so we can prepare appropriate seating.
Finally: November is a time for gratitude and I am certainly thankful for the warm welcome I have received from students, community members, and staff in this district. It has been a pleasure getting to know you and I look forward to many more events and interactions. Personally, I'm thankful that my wife and I will have both our son and daughter home with us on Thursday. I hope that your family also has a chance to enjoy time together this week. Thank you for all that you do to support education in our district.
Sincerely,
Doug Eccarius
Superintendent
Community Consolidated School District 89
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All schools will be closed November 22-24 | |
All CCSD 89 schools will be closed Wednesday, November 22 through Friday, November 24 for Thanksgiving break. Tuesday, November 21, will be morning attendance for students and parent-teacher conferences in the afternoon. School will resume on Monday, November 27, on a regular schedule.
See the full CCSD 89 2023-24 calendar
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Thank you CCSD 89 Board Members | |
Community Consolidated School District 89 would like to thank the members of the Board of Education for their tireless volunteer work on behalf of students. All children benefit from these community members' commitment to public education. Thank you for the countless hours of dedicated service and outstanding collaborative spirit in leading our district.
Thank you to Board President Jay Lerch, Board Vice President Yannick Koger, Board Secretary Pro Tem Scott Pope, Board Member Donna Kemp, Board Member Jessica McGee, Board Member Steve Neurauter, Board Member Haydee Núñez, Student Board Member Molly Clarin, and Student Board Member Aspen Usalis.
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Help choose the next CCSD 89 website | |
CCSD 89 is scheduled to get a refreshed website for the 2024-25 school year. As part of that process, we want to hear from families about how they use the website.
Please take this brief survey: https://forms.gle/8LnoaESCRFcYquAJ9
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Make sure the school has updated info ahead of winter weather | |
When school buildings need to close due to extreme weather (such as heavy snow), updates will be released through a phone message, as well as the district’s website (www.ccsd89.org), Facebook page (facebook.com/CCSD89), and X account (@CCSD89). The district’s messaging system uses contact info supplied by guardians so it is important you contact the school secretary and update your records.
CCSD 89 will not be providing online learning when school is canceled due to weather. If a snow day is necessary, schools will be closed and the day will be added to the end of the school year. Learn more: www.ccsd89.org/weather
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Families can make connections at December 5 Winter Bash | |
All families are invited to the district’s annual “Winter Bash” from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 5, at Glen Crest Middle School. At the event, kids will be able to enjoy a movie or make a craft while parents connect with other district families. DuPage County services will also be on site to provide information on housing, utilities, transportation, and health resources. RSVP at: https://forms.gle/yfYgT21UpRpPZQTRA
Read more: https://bit.ly/47j4OqB
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CCSD 89 hiring classroom aides, substitute teachers | |
If you enjoy working with kids and you’re looking for a job with good benefits, consider working in CCSD 89. The district is hiring general-education and special-education aides; substitute teachers; and other positions. Some positions offer health and dental insurance, as well as retirement benefits. Substitute teachers make $140 per day, with an increase to $155 after 15 days of substitute teaching.
To find out more, or apply, go to: http://bit.ly/2Zj7VPA
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Glen Crest earns team, individual cross country titles | |
Congratulations to the Glen Crest runners who earned DuPage Metro Valley Association conference championships.
Mia Siguenza won the eighth-grade girls two-mile race in 12:09, finishing 38 seconds ahead of the next runner. Evan Rubinas won the two-mile boys race in 11:32, beating the second-place finisher by 29 seconds. Evan led a dominant performance by the Spartans; the team’s fifth runner crossed the finish line before any other team’s second runner.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3FvRPG3
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Glen Crest musicians participate in prestigious music fests | |
Seven Glen Crest students were selected to play in the Illinois Music Education Association District IX Junior Division Festival.
These Spartans were chosen:
Band - Charlotte Edwards (trumpet) 8th grade;
Orchestra - Dea Gjata (violin) 8th grade, Emily Goodin (violin) 8th grade, Madelyn Govertsen (viola) 8th grade, Max Klaus (double bass) 7th grade, Logan Sassi (cello) 8th grade, Micah Williamson (cello) 8th grade.
Read more about these outstanding musicians: https://bit.ly/46RSzRN
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Five Glen Crest students are the first Spartans to be selected to participate in the Illinois American Choral Directors Association Middle School Honor Choir. The students chosen were: eighth graders Lillian Archer, Amelia Bartoli, Nora Martinez, and Sophie Sweeney, and seventh grader Hannah Mastro. Only 120 middle school students from across the state were selected.
Read more about these incredible singers: https://bit.ly/3QQoH2N
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CCSD 89 upcoming events
November 21: Morning attendance only (conferences in afternoon)
November 22-24: No school (Thanksgiving)
December 5: CCSD 89 Winter Bash, 5-7 p.m.
December 7: 'Talking 89' superintendent listening session, 9:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m.
December 11: Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m.
December 12: Glen Crest jazz band at Glenbard South
December 19: Winter band concert at Glenbard South
December 20: Winter orchestra at Glenbard South
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CCSD 89 | (630) 469-8900 | info@ccsd89.org | | | | |
