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Latest news (August 2): Community Consolidated School District 89 will require masks for all students to start the 2021-22 school year. All students will be required to wear a mask covering their nose and mouth to begin the school year. If a COVID-19 vaccine becomes available to children younger than 12 or the CDC issues revised guidance, the district will revisit whether masks would still be required for all students. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3jApl2p
Update (August 11): All CCSD 89 schools will open on Wednesday, August 18, for full-day, in-person learning five days a week, and masks will be required for all students, staff, and visitors, regardless of vaccination status. This email will give more information about which practices will remain in place during the 2021-22 school year and which have changed. This chart summarizes most of the COVID-19 protocols in an easy-to-read format. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3yIfBJJ
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CCSD 89 2021-22 back-to-school COVID-19 overview
This graphic summarizes most of the COVID-19 protocol changes for the 2021-22 school year.
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Revised Public Health Guidance for Schools (August 2021)
From the Illinois State Board of Education
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Updated quarantine recommendations for people living, learning, or working in DuPage County (8/8/21)
From the DuPage County Health Department
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Sports policies from Illinois Department of Public Health
This guidance issued by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) pertains to all youth recreational sports.
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Electrostatic cleaner fact sheet
Fact sheet related to the electrostatic cleaners that will be used in some CCSD 89 classrooms.
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DuPage County Health Department Return-to-School Framework
The DuPage County Health Department metrics can be used as part of a school district's considerations when planning for the return to in-person learning. It is important to note that these metrics are just one factor that school districts consider when re-opening school buildings. Moving from remote learning to in-person affects all aspects of the district, including supplies, transportation, technology, staffing assignments, and much more. -
GSF (CCSD 89 custodial staff) cleaning information
Information from GSF about the cleaning and custodial services that will be carried out during the 2020-21 school year.
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SafeGuard waste disposal
Letter from SafeGuard Surveillance explaining how the company disposes of samples after collection.
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School nutrition standards and practices
Information from Preferred Meals about standards and practices for safely serving meals. More information available at: www.safe-cafe.com
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COVID-19: Who Should I Call? (from DuPage County Health Department)
Information from the DuPage County Health Department about who to call if you believe you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.
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Weekly Meal Planner
This weekly meal planner was created by Glen Crest teacher Ashley Sterba as a resource for families.
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Weekly Chore Chart
This weekly chore chart was created by Glen Crest teacher Ashley Sterba as a resource for families.
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What’s social-emotional learning? Families invited to find out on Sept. 21
On Tuesday, September 21, all CCSD 89 families will have two opportunities to get more information about social-emotional learning (SEL).
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Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee will have first 2021-22 meeting on September 28
The CCSD 89 Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee will meet via Google Meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 28.
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Board will hold regular meeting at 7 p.m. September 20 in admin offices
At 7 p.m. Monday, September 20, Community Consolidated School District 89 Board of Education will hold a regular meeting at the district office.
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Community invited to donate blood on November 3 at Glen Crest
Blood donation is a simple four-step process: registration, medical history, donation, and refreshment. Donation usually takes about 10 to 12 minutes.
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CCSD 89 is hiring substitute teachers
Have an interest in helping kids and giving back to your community while getting paid to do it? Consider being a substitute teacher!
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CCSD 89 Music Boosters Association begins membership drive
There are two ways to become a member of the CCSD 89 Music Boosters Association and help support student musicians.
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Glenbard Parent Series hosts free, local talks on students and parenting
The Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) hosts free, local talks with insights on students and parenting.
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Chart can help guide families with COVID-19 questions
Families are encouraged to use this chart as a starting point when determining whether your student needs to be quarantined or isolated.
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Please return handbook acknowledgement form ASAP
Your family has received the 2021-22 Student-Parent Handbook. On the second page, families will find an acknowledgment form that must be signed and returned to school.
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Update on governor's executive order
On August 26, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker issued an executive order mandating that all school district employees, contractors, and volunteers be vaccinated or participate in weekly testing.
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Students devices will lose access to YouTube on Sept. 1
On Sept. 1, students may lose access to YouTube, or some functions of YouTube, on their student devices.
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COVID-19 rules and guidelines in CCSD 89 for 2021-22
All CCSD 89 schools will open on Wednesday, August 18, for full-day, in-person learning five days a week, and masks will be required for all students, staff, and visitors, regardless of vaccination status.
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Use this new website to request technology help
Families have a new way to report and track requests for technology support.
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Board will hold annual work session at 8 a.m. September 11 in board offices
Masks are required for those attending the meeting in person. Seating will be socially distanced with an overflow room.
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Provide feedback about the 2022-23 academic calendar
CCSD 89 would like feedback from families and staff about the 2022-23 calendar before it goes to the Board of Education for approval.
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All CCSD 89 schools will be closed September 6 for Labor Day
All CCSD 89 schools and administrative offices will be closed Monday, September 6, for Labor Day. School will resume on a regular schedule on Tuesday, September 7.
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Students will review rules for using school technology
At the start of the school year, teachers have been or will be reviewing the student rules for using technology.
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School fees can now be paid through MySchoolBucks
Families can now pay their 2021-22 school fees by logging directly into or creating a MySchoolBucks account.
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Free lunches and breakfasts will be available throughout 2021-22
All students will be able to receive a free lunch and breakfast throughout the 2021-22 school year. Families do not need to sign up to receive the meals.
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Glen Crest eighth graders Jillian DeMayo, Kavya Uppal selected as 2021-22 Student Board Members
Glen Crest Middle School eighth-grade students Jillian DeMayo and Kavya Uppal will begin their one-year term at the CCSD 89 Board meeting in August.
