Throughout this publication, you will see the following
color-coded dots
accompanying each article. They represent which
strategic goal
the article addresses.
• Focusing on Learning
• Connecting the Community
• Securing the Future
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Halloween fun in District 58!
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An afternoon snowstorm didn't deter District 58 students from enjoying Halloween! Here are highlights from the festivities:
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District 58 schools earn high marks on Illinois Report Card
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District 58 performed well on the 2019 Illinois Report Card, which was published last week. The report card evaluates Illinois schools on several metrics, including student growth and proficiency.
More than half of District 58 schools performed among the top 10% of all Illinois schools and earned an Exemplary designation! All other District 58 schools earned a Commendable state designation, which is the state's second highest rating.
Learn more.
District 58 is hosting parent forums regarding each school's report card metrics and performance. Please attend!
View the schedule.
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District uses communication survey results to guide improvements
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District 58 thanks the 636 community members who took the Communication Satisfaction & Preferences Survey this summer! Survey-takers provided thoughtful input regarding our strengths and areas for growth, and this feedback is already helping District 58 improve communications.
For example, some survey-takers asked District 58 to do a better job featuring all schools equally in our communications, so we set a goal to highlight each school in every Communicate 58 and to better track the number of mentions each school gets across all our communication channels!
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FYI: A look at D58's curriculum timeline
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As guided by the Strategic Plan, District 58's curriculum is undergoing significant revisions to ensure it appropriately challenges all students and aligns with state standards. Recent curriculum updates include:
- 2018-19: ELA implementation, Science pilot
- 2019-20: Science implementation, Math pilot
- 2020-21: Math implementation (expected), Social Studies pilot (expected)
- 2021-22: Social Studies implementation (expected)
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MAP and AIMSweb testing will take place this December
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District 58 will conduct its winter MAP testing
Dec. 2-20 and AIMSweb testing
Dec. 3-20. The MAP test evaluates students in grades K-8 on Math and Reading skills. AIMSweb tests students on reading fluency; when students master reading fluency, they exit from taking this assessment.
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Hillcrest second graders Skyped with Kevin McLean, an ecologist who conducts canopy research in Ecuador and Southeast Asia. During this virtual field trip, students learned about the interesting work Mr. McLean does in the rainforest!
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El Sierra dads and their children had a blast at the Watch DOGS Pizza Night! This is the fourth year El Sierra has offered Watch DOGS, which is a program that brings positive male role models (mostly dads) into the school to serve as volunteers.
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Rep. Anne Stava-Murray visited
Herrick on Nov. 5. She spoke with students at lunchtime, read a story to students that contained SEL themes, and observed students as they investigated their peers’ plastic usage and sustainability practices in Science class.
View photos!
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• During a STEM lesson,
Grove Children’s Preschool students built structures using candy corn, pumpkin candy corn and toothpicks. They applied their fine motor skills to connect the candies to the toothpicks!
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Belle Aire sixth graders are studying invasive species. As part of their investigation, they’re exploring the anatomy of a perch compared to a sea lamprey. The students did a fantastic job with this dissection!
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What is D
ía de los Muertos?
Kingsley students explain
in this video! The students did a great job explaining the traditions associated with this occasion!
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Lester sixth graders created a giant web to learn about the food chain in a more visual, hands-on way. Very creative!
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• School Board President Darren Hughes visited
Highland and served as a guest reader for this year’s “One Book, One School” title: “Finding Gobi.” Thanks for visiting!
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Board of Education: Curriculum Workshop
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District 58 shared curriculum progress and goals with the Board during the Oct. 28 Curriculum Workshop.
Read the Board Briefs to learn more.
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Looking ahead: Nov. 11 community coffee, meeting
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The Board invites residents to a Community Coffee with the Board on Nov. 11 at 6:15 p.m. at Village Hall. Afterward, the Board will have their monthly business meeting. The Board agenda will be posted
here on Nov. 8.
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District 58 celebrates School Board Members Day!
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In honor of School Board Members Day on Friday, Nov. 15, District 58 thanks its School Board members for their service and dedication to District 58!
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Bonfield Express donates $13,000 to District 58 schools
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District 58 thanks the Bonfield Express Foundation, a local charity, for donating $1,000 to each of its 13 schools this fall. Since the Bonfield Express Foundation was founded in 2004, it has given back over $660,000 in scholarships and funding to area schools.
The Bonfield Express’s capstone fundraising effort is its annual community Bonfield Express 5K. The race will take place on Thanksgiving morning in downtown Downers Grove. To learn more or to sign up for the Bonfield Express 5K, please visit
www.bonfieldexpress.com
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Building Bridges brings parents, schools and community together
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Building Bridges is a District 58 PTA group that aims to connect parents who have children with special needs with District 58, their school and the broader community. The group hosts parent education workshops and maintains a vibrant social media presence. "Like"
Building Bridges on Facebook for news, resources and upcoming events!
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Parents invited to "Vaping: The New Gateway" presentation on Nov. 21
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Local nonprofit Raising a Resilient Child will host "Vaping: The New Gateway" on Thursday, Nov. 21 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Anderson's Bookshop. This presentation is free and will provide parents with information on the facts about vaping and marijuana.
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District 58 emails parents relevant e-flyers on the
first and third Monday of the month during the school year.
Learn more about e-flyers.
Here are the
Nov. 4 e-flyers.
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Friday, Nov. 8
7 a.m.: Board Financial Advisory Committee Meeting at the ASC
Saturday, Nov. 9
ILMEA District Festival - select students - at Joliet Township High School
Monday, Nov. 11
Veterans Day- School is in session
5:30-6:30 p.m.: ESSA Parent Forum at Fairmount
6:15 p.m.: Community Coffee with the Board event at Downers Grove Village Hall
7 p.m.: Board of Education Meeting at Downers Grove Village Hall
Tuesday, Nov. 12
6-7 p.m.: ESSA Parent Forum at Indian Trail
7:30-8:30 p.m.: ESSA Parent Forum at Belle Aire
Wednesday, Nov. 13
7:45-8:45 p.m.: ESSA Parent Forum at Hillcrest
Thursday, Nov. 14
6-7 p.m.: ESSA Parent Forum at O'Neill
7:30-8:30 p.m.: ESSA Parent Forum at Whittier
7:30-9 p.m.: "Freaky Friday: The Musical" at Herrick
Friday, Nov. 15:
End of First Trimester
7:30-9 p.m.: "Freaky Friday: The Musical" at Herrick
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Saturday, Nov. 16
ILMEA Jazz Festival (select students) at Oak Lawn High School
Sunday, Nov. 17
2-3:30 p.m.: "Freaky Friday: The Musical" at Herrick
Nov. 18-22
American Education Week
Monday, Nov. 18
3:45-5:15 p.m.: District Leadership Team Meeting at El Sierra
6:15-7 p.m.: Staff Meet and Greet with the Board at El Sierra
7 p.m.: Board of Education Financial Workshop at El Sierra
Tuesday, Nov. 19
7-8 a.m.: Board Policy Committee Meeting at the ASC
6-7 p.m.: ESSA Parent Forum at Herrick
7:30-8:30 p.m.: ESSA Parent Forum at Highland
Wednesday, Nov. 20
3:45-4:45 p.m.: Board Legislative Committee Meeting at the ASC
6:15-7:15 p.m.: ESSA Parent Forum at Lester
7 p.m.: South Elementary Musical Performance at O'Neill
Thursday, Nov. 21
6-7 p.m.: ESSA Parent Forum at Kingsley
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Downers Grove Grade School District 58, 1860 63rd St., Downers Grove, IL 60516
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