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It has been an amazing few weeks in Community Consolidated School District 89!
I read to several classes as our schools celebrated “Read Across America”. The students asked lots of thoughtful questions and shared emphatic insights about the curious dinosaurs and persistent turtles in our stories.
Then, I attended the Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce awards where Laura Lipinski was honored as CCSD 89 Educator of the Year, a well-deserved recognition for an incredible educator.
Last week, I watched two Spartan teams - girls basketball and boys volleyball - play in conference tournament championship games.
Finally, this past weekend, dozens of Glen Crest students put on an incredible performance of ‘Matilda’, the school’s musical. It was wonderful to see so many people in attendance to support these super-talented kids!
The common element to each of these events is the commitment of the staff and community to creating opportunities for the whole child to thrive, whether it’s in academics, social-emotional development, the arts, or athletics. It’s clear that CCSD 89 families love being a part of creating the best possible educational experience for students.
That’s one of the reasons I was so pleased 434 families took the time to fill out our calendar survey. We presented the results at Monday’s Board meeting and we will be using your feedback as we plan for future school calendars.
I feel so honored to be a part of this community where education is a centerpiece of daily life. Thank you for all you do to make CCSD 89 a special place to learn!
Sincerely,
Doug Eccarius
CCSD 89 Superintendent
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2023-24 calendar update: Students will be in school on April 29 | |
Last day of 2023-24 school for students will be Friday, May 31 | |
The CCSD 89 Board of Education recently approved two changes to this year’s calendar: April 29 will now be a full day of student attendance and the last day of school for students will be a half-day on Friday, May 31.
The updated calendar can be viewed here: www.ccsd89.org/2324calendar
Monday, April 29, was scheduled to be a School Improvement Day with no students in attendance. Monday, April 29, will now be a regular full day of attendance for all students. (Any students who cannot attend due to previously scheduled events will have an excused absence.)
That change will move the last day of the 2023-24 school year for students to Friday, May 31. May 31 will be a half day for students with morning attendance. Student dismissal on the half-day will be at 11:15 a.m. for Glen Crest Middle School and 11:50 a.m. for elementary schools.
CCSD 89 superintendent Doug Eccarius suggested these changes so more students will be in attendance on the last day of school and to allow the district’s summer construction to begin earlier. Although all schools were able to open on time for the 2023-24 school year, construction continued through the last day of summer break. This year, there are already nine less days available for summer construction. Moving the last day to May 31 preserves as many construction days as possible.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3TI5PV1
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Summer construction is scheduled to begin May 31 | |
Construction projects at Community Consolidated School District 89 buildings are scheduled to begin on the same day school will end for students: Friday, May 31. Access to some buildings will be limited throughout the summer of 2024.
Briar Glen will be closed throughout the summer as crews complete major work on heating, air conditioning, lighting, windows, doors, and ceilings throughout the school. The parking lots at Arbor View and Glen Crest will be replaced; the parking lots at Park View and Westfield will be resealed. You can see a list of scheduled and completed construction here: www.ccsd89.org/24construction
Families are encouraged to stay off of the school’s playground equipment when construction crews are actively working at the school. (At the end of the summer, crews may also be at the buildings on weekends.)
Read more: https://bit.ly/3vht66D
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Community invited to donate blood March 20 at Glen Crest | |
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Community members can support the urgent need for blood by donating between 2 and 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20, at Glen Crest Middle School, 725 Sheehan Avenue, Glen Ellyn. Sign up for the March 20 blood drive at this link. Future blood drives will be held at Glen Crest on May 15 and August 28.
Learn more about the process of donating blood at www.ccsd89.org/blood
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All schools will be closed for spring break March 25-29 | All CCSD 89 schools will be closed from Monday, March 25, through Friday, March 29, for spring break. The district office will be open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, March 25 through Thursday, March 28. The district office will be closed Friday, March 29. All schools will resume on a regular schedule on Monday, April 1. | |
5Essentials survey closes on Friday, March 29 | |
Families can provide feedback through the annual 5Essentials survey that measures the learning climate and conditions at all Illinois public schools.
The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete. Your answers are anonymous; individual responses cannot be seen by the school. Cumulative results are available to the community.
Take the survey at: https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/
More info: https://bit.ly/48dToV2
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2024-25 registration will open at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 3 | |
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Letters with the "SnapCodes" used to register for the 2024-25 school year were sent in the U.S. mail to all new and returning families during the week of March 11. Be sure to keep the letter; it will be used to complete registration. Registration will open online at 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 3. More info: https://bit.ly/4bZUOoZ
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Students, families invited to inaugural Day of Service on April 6 | |
CCSD 89 students and their families are invited to participate in the inaugural District 89 Day of Service on Saturday, April 6, at Glen Crest. Students and families will have the opportunity to build character while making crafts and care packages to benefit others. Families can sign up to participate from 9-10 a.m. or 10:30-11:30 a.m. This is a free event that students and their families participate in together. Sign up at this link: https://forms.gle/eFXszNg6BwxEeWKj8
Volunteers and donations are also needed. Learn more: https://bit.ly/48FrK3b
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Enjoy student music at Music Café on April 20 | |
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The talent and hard work of student musicians will be on display at the Music Café, which will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, at Glen Crest Middle School. The event is open to the community.
In addition to performances from band, chorus, and orchestra students, guests will enjoy coffee and a light breakfast. The Music Café raises money for instruments, sheet music, scholarships, accompanists, transportation, instrument repairs, and more for music students in all five CCSD 89 schools.
More info: https://bit.ly/4ckwYV6
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Students earn musical honors at IGSMA regional competition | |
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Congratulations to the 27 CCSD 89 student-musicians who were recognized for outstanding musical performances at the Illinois Grade School Music Association solo and ensemble contest! CCSD 89 music teachers Katie Berry, Lev Garbar, Kristi Kline, and Andrew Ladendorf are incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication of all the students who participated.
See which elementary and middle school students earned this prestigious honor: https://bit.ly/43gzWWw
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Eighth-grade girls basketball completes undefeated season | |
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The Glen Crest Middle School eighth-grade girls basketball team completed an undefeated season by winning the DuPage Metro Valley Association Conference tournament on March 13. The Spartans were regular-season and conference tournament champions. The team finished the season with 19 wins and zero losses.
“When the season started, we never thought we would be undefeated, but the players were very motivated,” said Glen Crest coach Danny Sheridan. “As they kept winning, their confidence grew.”
Read more: https://bit.ly/43lzp5P
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Seventh-grade boys volleyball earns conference title | |
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Congratulations to the Glen Crest seventh-grade boys volleyball team for earning the DuPage Metro Valley Association Conference regular season conference championship. The Spartans finished the year 11-2 overall.
“They are an extremely athletic group of kids. There wasn’t one thing that they couldn’t do at a high level,” said head coach Caroline Stauber. “What impressed me most was how supportive of each other they were.”
Read more about these outstanding student-athletes: https://t.ly/dAn0W
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CCSD 89 upcoming events
March 20: Blood drive at Glen Crest, 2-6:30 p.m.
March 25-29: No school (spring break)
April 3: Registration opens for 2024-25 school year, 9 a.m.
April 6: CCSD 89 Day of Service, 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m.
April 12: Preschool developmental screening
April 15: Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m.
April 20: CCSD 89 Music Café
April 24: ‘Talking 89’ with superintendent, 9:30 a.m., 6:30 p.m.
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CCSD 89 | (630) 469-8900 | info@ccsd89.org | | | | |
