All CCSD 89 elementary students are invited to take on the Freckle Challenge starting today! Freckle is an online learning tool for practicing reading and math. Starting June 1, students can access Freckle through their school computers.
Students can set a goal to practice reading and/or math on Freckle for 30 minutes a day. The more days they practice, the more prizes they can receive in the fall! Look for the flier that was sent home in your student’s backpack or print one here: https://bit.ly/3Ot1pzb
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Summer Bash on June 9 will be chance for families to connect |
The annual CCSD 89 Family Summer Bash will be held from noon to 3 p.m. on Friday, June 9, at Briar Glen Elementary, 1800 Briarcliffe Blvd. The event is free and open to all CCSD 89 families. The Summer Bash will be an opportunity to connect with other families and local resources. There will be activities for kids, including henna painting and ice cream!
Several organizations will be sharing resources, including local libraries; park districts; the DuPage Health Coalition; DuPage County Women, Infants, and Children (WIC); College of DuPage Adult Education; DuPage Smile Squad; and more. There will be resources for families who need dental or physical exams before the next school year.
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Families can share feedback on special-education services |
CCSD 89 conducts an annual survey to gain insights into the best ways to meet the needs of students with disabilities and their families. The information gathered through this survey will assist the district in planning professional development for staff as well as determining how to best support students and their families.
Please complete the anonymous parent education survey.
The survey will close on June 15. If you have any questions, please contact CCSD 89 Direct of Student Services Katie Kreller at kkreller@ccsd89.org.
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Briar Glen library will have books available to all CCSD 89 students |
From June 5 to June 23, all CCSD 89 students are invited to check out books from the Briar Glen library, 1800 Briarcliffe Blvd. The Briar Glen library will be open from 8 to 11 am. Monday through Friday to read or check out books. Learn more: https://bit.ly/421gVoW
Any student currently enrolled in CCSD 89 (preschool through seventh grade during the 2022-23 school year) is invited. The Glen Ellyn Public Library has opened its summer reading program to all CCSD 89 students, including those that live in Wheaton, Lombard, or unincorporated Glen Ellyn. Learn more: https://gepl.beanstack.org/reader365
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Honoring our CCSD 89 retirees! |
This year's CCSD 89 retirees have given 261 years of combined service to the district. They leave an incredible legacy of commitment to children and co-workers.
You can learn about these amazing educators here:
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All CCSD 89 schools will be affected by summer construction |
Construction projects will affect all five CCSD 89 buildings this summer. Throughout the summer, the interiors of Arbor View, Glen Crest, Park View, and Westfield will be inaccessible. Anyone who needs to call a staff member during the summer can use the numbers listed in the online staff directory.
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2023-24 school year will start for students on August 23 |
The first day of the 2023-24 school year for students will be Wednesday, August 23. Staff will start the school year with two planning days on August 21 and 22. The 2023-24 school year is starting about one week later than previous years due to the summer construction schedule. More info: https://bit.ly/401rmZJ
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Unused lunch money will roll over to 2023-24 school year |
Any unused lunch funds in your student’s MySchoolBucks lunch account from the 2022-23 school year will automatically roll over to the next school year. Families of graduated eighth-grade students will need to contact CCSD 89 Accounting Coordinator Lauren Parker at (630) 469-8900, extension 3507, or lparker@ccsd89.org, to request funds be transferred to a sibling or request a refund check.
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Girls Lead Program gives opportunities for future female leaders |
The Girls Lead Program is designed to inspire Illinois girls in fifth grade through high school to consider careers in public service by giving them the opportunity to spend a day shadowing a state legislator this summer. Applications are due June 10. More information: https://bit.ly/3C0vr5K
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Online backpack full of local summer opportunities |
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Upcoming events
June 1: Summer Freckle Challenge starts
June 5: Summer school /summer library begins at Briar Glen
June 19: Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m.
June 23: Last day of summer school / summer library
July 17: Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m.
August 21: Staff returns for 2023-24 school year
August 21: Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m.
August 23: First day of 2023-24 school year for students
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CCSD 89 | (630) 469-8900 | info@ccsd89.org |
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