Throughout this publication, you will see the following
color-coded dots accompanying each article. They represent which
strategic goal the article addresses.
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Focusing on Learning
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Connecting the Community
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Securing the Future
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Focusing on learning: Board approves new science resources
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District 58 is proud to announce that new science materials have been adopted and will be implemented in the 2019-20 school year. The new science curriculum resources are:
The District's STEM Committee, which comprises teachers and administrators, selected these resources after several years of research on the new Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and curricular options, as well as piloting different resource options in their classrooms this fall.
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Superintendent search: What's next?
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District 58 thanks the 930 community members who completed the superintendent search survey, as well as everyone who attended Wednesday's superintendent search focus groups. Your input will help the Board of Education hire our next superintendent.
What's next? The search firm BWP & Associates will compile the survey and focus group feedback and use it to create a leadership profile. When available, both the survey results and leadership profile will be posted on the
superintendent search page.
View the entire timeline and learn more
here!
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EDUCATION FOUNDATION NEWS
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The Harlem Wizards fundraiser is Sunday, Feb. 24 at DGS!
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Looking for a fun and entertaining way to support our Downers Grove Education Foundation? Come see your
District 58 staff members
take on the Harlem Wizards!
The event is on Sunday, Feb. 24 from 6-8 p.m. at Downers Grove South High School. Doors open at 5 p.m.
Buy tickets here
! Want to attend for free? Volunteer!
Sign up to volunteer here
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Know a great staff member? Nominate him or her for a DSA!
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The Education Foundation invites you to nominate a special District 58 employee for a Distinguished Service Award (DSA).
Photo caption: the 2018 DSA winners: Katelyn Morgan (O'Neill), Elynn Cunningham (Kingsley)
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Eighth graders invited to apply for a Select 58 Award
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The Education Foundation invites eighth graders to apply for a Select 58 Recognition Award now through Monday, March 11.
Select 58 annually recognizes eighth graders who exhibit outstanding service and citizenry. The Education Foundation will host a ceremony on Monday, May 6 for award recipients.
Learn more and apply.
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District shares survey results
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5Essentials survey extended
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Speaking of surveys, the State has extended its 5Essentials survey window through March 15. This survey gathers data related to five indicators that can predict important student outcomes, including improved attendance and test score gains.
Take the parent survey here.
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Summer school registration opens March 1
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It may be cold and snowy outside, but summer is just around the corner! In fact, District 58 will open Summer School registration on Friday, March 1. Be on the lookout - We will email parents more information soon.
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Volunteer at Reading Games
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The Reading Games seeks volunteer moderators and scorekeepers to make it a success! The event will take place Saturday, March 16.
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Kindergarten Roundup scheduled announced
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Calling all kindergarteners for fall 2019! District 58 schools will host Kindergarten Roundup events for incoming kindergarten parents this March and April.
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Grove Children's Preschool opens 2019-20 registration
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Grove Children's Preschool is accepting registration for the 2019-20 school year.
Click here
to learn more and register your child.
View
a preschool virtual tour.
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Five Herrick and O'Neill students advance to regional science fair
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District 58 congratulates the five middle school students whose projects will advance to the regional science fair:
- Caralyn Fleming, Herrick seventh grader: "How does the angle of a solar panel affect the amount of power produced?"
- Justin Martinets and Ellis Sioukas, Herrick eighth graders: "How does the type of cleaning product affect the amount of DNA extracted from a strawberry?"
- Taran Sooranahalli, O'Neill eighth grader: How does the shape of a water turbine affect its ability to produce hydroelectric power?"
- Zaara Haque, Herrick eighth grader: "Initiating global cooling: Could dissolved salts modify the freezing point of water?"
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Henry Puffer
Principal Todd McDaniel visited Mrs. Lukes' art class. Students loved showing their principal the many creative ways they use technology to enhance their artwork!
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The
El Sierra
Student Council shared some of their recent accomplishments with the Board of Education.
View
their presentation.
Watch
a short video celebrating El Sierra's vision.
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Many District 58 students, including these
Lester students, invited loved ones to jump rope with them during the
Kids Heart Challenge. Proceeds will be donated to the American Heart Association.
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Belle Aire fifth graders embarked on a Valentine's Day-themed Escape Room activity! First task- proofreading an actual love letter that Ernest Hemingway once wrote. Students used correct editing symbols to make Hemingway's letter perfect.
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#58DoingGood:
Whittier third graders wanted to give back, so they made blankets for animals at the West Suburban Human Society and created cards for sick children at Comer Children's Hospital in Chicago. Thank you!
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Grove Children's Preschool is having *snow* much fun exploring the great outdoors! The kids went outside and discussed how snow feels and sounds. They also talked about how trees and grass look when covered with snow. It's so interesting to explore the world through the eyes of a young child!
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• District 58 kindergarteners and first graders celebrated the 100th day of school this past week! Many students, including these
Kingsley students, even dressed up like 100-year-olds for the occasion.
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Indian Trail fourth graders completed a STEAM challenge when creating their Valentine's Day boxes. The students loved using science, art and creativity to make their boxes special!
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The
Highland
PTA hosted a superhero-themed Grade K-2 Family Reading Night. Families had so much fun reading and learning with their children!
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• Young musicians at work! This 18-second
video shows
Hillcrest sixth grade bassists practicing arpeggios in round. Nice job!
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Recent Board News
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The Board of Education held a regular meeting Monday, Feb. 11. The meeting included spotlights on parent partnerships in learning and parent school environment survey results; a professional learning model discussion; a facility planning update; an El Sierra School presentation and more.
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Curriculum Workshop is Feb. 25
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The Board will hold a Curriculum Workshop
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Monday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. at Fairmount School, 6036 Blodgett Ave. The meeting will feature a curriculum presentation, followed by an extended reception of visitors opportunity, during which the community and Board can engage in a 30-minute two-way dialogue.
The Board agenda will be posted on
BoardDocs on Friday, Feb. 22 in the afternoon.
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Community e-flyers
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District 58 emails parents relevant e-flyers on the
first and third Monday of the month.
Learn more about e-flyers. Here are the
Feb. 18 e-flyers.
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Sunday, Feb. 24
6-8 p.m.: Harlem Wizards Fundraiser for the Education Foundation at Downers Grove South (Doors open at 5 p.m.)
Monday, Feb. 25
3:45-5:30 p.m.: District Leadership Team Meeting at Fairmount
6:15-7 p.m.: Board/Staff Meet & Greet at Fairmount
7 p.m.: Board Curriculum Workshop at Fairmount
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Wednesday, Feb. 27
4-5 p.m.: Legislative Committee Meeting at the ASC
Thursday, Feb. 28
End of Second Trimester
Friday, March 1
Teacher Inservice Day - No School
Friday, March 8
7-8 a.m.: Financial Advisory Committee Meeting at the ASC
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Downers Grove Grade School District 58, 1860 63rd St., Downers Grove, IL 60516
Community Relations Office: 630-719-5805 I mhewitt@dg58.org | www.dg58.org
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