Road Runner Ramp Weekly January 3, 2020

Happy 2020! School resumes Monday January, 6th.

Road Runner Ramp Weekly December 13, 2019

Power restored at Arbor View

Power has been restored at Arbor View. The Community Consolidated School District 89 buildings and grounds team has checked the school. All of the phone and emergency systems are functioning. We are scheduled to hold a regular school day at Arbor View on Thursday.

Arbor View Elementary closed on October 30, 2019 due to power outage

Due to a power outage, Arbor View Elementary is closed on October 30, 2019. All other CCSD 89 schools are open.

Road Runner Ramp Weekly October 18, 2019

Check out Road Runner Ramp Weekly October 18, 2019

Road Runner Ramp Weekly August 9, 2019

Read about back to school information!

Roadrunner Ramp Weekly August 3, 2019

This Newsletter Includes Important Upcoming Dates

Weekly What's Happening May 27-31

Weekly What's Happening May 20-24

Weekly What's Happening May 13-17

Pre-registration for 2020-21 kindergartners and new students will open February 5

Families with students who will be starting kindergarten or new to CCSD 89 in 2020-21 can begin the pre-registration process on February 5. Registration for returning students will open on Wednesday, April 8.

Learn about the CCSD 89 Robotics league at February 2 showcase

On Sunday, February 2, CCSD 89 will be showcasing two robotics teams and their experiences with the 2019 FIRST LEGO League Challenge.

Glen Crest student Julius Ellens invited to All-American football game

Glen Crest student Julius Ellens was one of 75 eighth-grade students selected to participate in the 8th grade Pro Football Hall of Fame All-American game.

Glen Crest students fight hunger with MLK Day of Service event

Glen Crest Middle School students spent Saturday morning filling bags and backpacks with meals to share with veterans and fellow students who do not have regular access to food.

Committee begins fundraising for new afterschool literacy program

Community members can contribute to a new tutoring and mentoring program that will help students build their reading and writing skills. CCSD 89 is partnering with the Glen Ellyn Children’s Resource Center to establish an afterschool program at Glen Crest.

CCSD 89 families encouraged to complete 5Essentials survey before January 27

CCSD 89 families are invited to provide feedback to schools through 5Essentials survey.

How to check for CCSD 89 winter weather closings

CCSD 89 families are reminded that there are multiple places to check for information about weather-related school closings.

Families can now request 2020-21 preschool registration information

Families interested in having their child attend CCSD 89 preschool in the 2020-21 school year can now request pre-enrollment information.

Half day January 17, no school January 20 at all CCSD 89 schools

January 17 is a half day for all CCSD 89 students. All schools and administrative offices are closed Monday, January 20, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Arbor View celebrates with kites during “Festival of Uttarayn”

This week, the halls of Arbor View Elementary have been filled with kites as students learned about and celebrated the “Festival of Uttarayn”.

Suggestion boxes gives students more opportunities for input

Suggestion boxes are now available at all five CCSD 89 schools. Students can share their ideas for how they would make their school better by dropping a card into the box.

Glen Crest math team grabs top-three finish at big meet

Congratulations to the Glen Crest Middle School math team for their excellent performance at the regional competition held January 10 at St. Francis High School.

CCSD 89’s inaugural FIRST LEGO League team inspired by competition

The “Ultrabots” – a team made up of fourth-grade students - became the first CCSD 89 team to compete in the FIRST LEGO League Qualifying Tournament.

Girl Scouts turn plastic caps into donated Glen Crest bench

Thank you to Girl Scout Troop 50367 for donating a new bench to Glen Crest Middle School.

CCSD 89 hiring classroom aides, substitutes

CCSD 89 has openings for full- and part-time classroom aides, as well as substitute teachers.

Board of Education approves 2020-21 school-calendar year

The CCSD 89 Board of Education has approved the calendar for the 2020-21 school year.

FirstView app will help CCSD 89 families keep up with student bus travel

Many CCSD 89 families will now be able to track their student’s trips to and from school through a free busing app. Parents can download the FirstView app, which will give them access to real-time information about their student’s bus stops.

Get a Noodles & Company gift card by donating blood January 8 at Glen Crest  

Glen Crest Middle School will host a blood drive from 2 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 8. The blood drive is open to the community.

Schools closed for winter break December 23 through January 3

All CCSD 89 schools will be closed from December 23, 2019, to January 3, 2020, for winter break. All schools will open on a regular schedule on Monday, January 6, 2020.

Families invited to join in musical celebrations at December concerts

Families are invited to celebrate the musical talents of Community Consolidated School District 89 students during the upcoming winter concerts.