Dear District 58 Community,
Welcome to Communicate 58 newsletter! District 58 publishes Communicate 58 every two weeks on Wednesdays during the school year. Communicate 58 shares important District news, celebrations, calendar reminders and links to recent District messages that you may have missed. You can view newsletter archives, along with other District 58 communications, by visiting www.dg58.org and hovering over the “Engagement” tab. In addition to Communicate 58, every principal sends a weekly school newsletter.
Please read on to learn about back-to-school resources, school hours, School Board news and more. Thanks for reading, and welcome to the 2022-23 school year!
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A guide to reading Communicate 58 •••
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In this publication, you will see the following color-coded dots beside each article. The dots represent which strategic goal the article addresses. Have feedback regarding Communicate 58? Click here!
• Focusing on Learning • Connecting the Community • Securing the Future
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Now-Aug. 12
Summer School Session III
Friday, Aug. 12
Deadline to sign up for milk (elementary only - schools emailed signup forms)
Monday, Aug. 15
Class lists will be posted on PowerSchool (principals emailed families their school's class list release time)
Tuesday, Aug. 16-Wednesday, Aug. 17
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Seventh Grade Sneak Preview at Herrick and O'Neill
Monday, Aug. 22-Tuesday, Aug. 23
Teacher Institute Days
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Tuesday, Aug. 23
2:45-3:30 p.m.: Teacher Meet and Greet at All Elementary Schools
4:30-7 p.m.: Locker Setup Night at Herrick and O'Neill
Wednesday, Aug. 24
Instructional Assistant Inservice Day
Thursday, Aug. 25
First Day of School (Grades K-8)
Preschool Meet the Teacher (Session times emailed to families)
Friday, Aug. 26
First Day of School (Preschool)
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Bookmark these back-to-school resources ••
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Please visit these webpages as you prepare for the new school year!
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School hours in District 58 •
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AM Preschool:
8:50-11:30 a.m., Monday through Friday
PM Preschool:
12:30-3:10 p.m., Monday through Friday
Kindergarten:
8:15-11:20 a.m., Monday through Friday
Grades 1-6 and Kindergarten with OKEEP:
8:15 a.m.-2 p.m. on Monday and 8:15 a.m.-3 p.m. on Tuesday-Friday
Grades 7-8: 8:30 a.m.- 2:10 p.m. on Monday and 8:30 a.m.-3:17 p.m. on Tuesday-Friday. Early Bird classes (band, choir and orchestra) will take place from 7:45-8:25 a.m. Monday-Friday.
District 58 Office and District Service Center: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday through Friday
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Board news: Board approves referendum question for 2022 election •
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The Board of Education approved a resolution Monday, Aug. 9 to place a proposal on the Nov. 8, 2022 ballot to issue $179 million in bonds to improve District 58's facilities. The proposal includes the following work:
- School building maintenance projects, such as replacing HVAC systems and making life safety repairs
- Health, safety and security upgrades, including adding air -conditioning, improving air quality, and building more secure entrances
- Expanding the two middle schools to accommodate sixth-grade students
Want to learn more about District 58's facility proposal? Please visit www.dg58.org/facility-planning. Community meetings and building tours will also be held this fall. |
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Want milk? Sign up by Friday, Aug. 12 •
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Elementary students have the option to receive white milk at school each day. Milk costs $70 per student.
Earlier this week, District 58's elementary schools emailed families with their school's milk signup form. Please complete your school's milk form by Friday, Aug. 12. Please contact your school office if you have any questions.
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District 58 is hiring! ••
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District 58 is hiring several key positions for the 2022-23 school year, including:
- Instructional assistants
- Part-time art teacher (Thurs. afternoons)
- Part-time preschool teacher (mornings)
- Full-time physical education teacher
- Registered nurse
- Night custodians
- Full-time and part-time substitute custodians
- Substitute teachers
- Lunchroom supervisors
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District 58 will start school year in pre-pandemic fashion •
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District 58 will open the 2022-23 school year in a typical, pre-pandemic fashion.
- The District will follow a typical school day schedule, and activities such as extracurriculars, middle school sports and field trips will take place.
- There is no mandate regarding universal masking and COVID vaccines.
- If students or staff members test positive for COVID-19, they will be required to adhere to the isolation requirements mandated by the Illinois Department of Public Health and DuPage County Health Department. Currently, the guidelines require five days isolation at home and, if symptoms are improved, five days of masking at school.
- Remote learning will be available to anyone under mandatory isolation.
Monday's Board of Education included a presentation with more information. View the presentation, or view the Board Briefs (coming out later this week) to learn more. |
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District 58 offers free developmental screenings for ages 0-5 •
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District 58 will offer several free preschool and developmental screenings this school year designed to identify young children who might have developmental delays and who would benefit from special education prior to beginning kindergarten. Learn more.
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District 58 continues its focus on positive psychology •
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This summer, a group of District 58 staff from every school participated in a two-day Orange Frog educational program focused on the power of positivity. This is the second year District 58 staff completed this training -- last year the entire administrative team and some staff from all schools participated.
District 58 staff will continue to use the power of positive psychology to not only bring joy to our students, staff and community, but to also drive improvements districtwide. We are excited to share the Orange Frog mindset!
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Downers Grove Oktoberfest is Sept. 16-17 •
Support the Education Foundation at Guest Bartender Night on Aug. 18
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Save the date: The Education Foundation of Downers Grove District 58 will host their annual Oktoberfest on Friday, Sept. 16 from 3-11 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 17 from 12-6 p.m. in the parking lot on Burlington Avenue between Main Street and Forest Avenue. More information on this fun family-friendly event will be shared soon!
Parents and guardians: The Education Foundation will host a “Guest Bartender Night” on Thursday, Aug. 18 from 6-11 p.m. at the Fremont Bar & Grill, 1115 Fairview Ave., Westmont. All proceeds from this event will support the Education Foundation’s programs for District 58 students and staff. This event will include raffles and giveaways, as well as the official announcement of this year’s Oktoberfest music headliner!
Sponsors and volunteers needed! The Foundation relies on support from sponsors and volunteers to make its annual Oktoberfest fundraiser a success! Click here for sponsorship information. Click here to volunteer!
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District 58 includes relevant e-flyers in the Communicate 58 newsletter and online. Learn more.
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Downers Grove Grade School District 58
2300 Warrenville Road, Suite 200NE, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Community Relations Office: 630-719-5805 I mhewitt@dg58.org | www.dg58.org
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