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Latest news (October 23):
The district's buildings will continue to remain open for in-person learning on Monday, October 26. Elementary and middle-school students who are in-person learners can continue to come to the buildings on the same schedules they have been using. More info: https://conta.cc/31BphHs
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Illinois Department of Public Health FAQ for Schools
Additional guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health (Updated October 28, 2020)
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COVID-19 exclusion guidance from Illinois Department of Public Health (revised October 28)
Decision tree for symptomatic individuals in preschool through high school and day-care programs. From the Illinois Department of Public Health. (Updated version released October 28, 2020)
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Middle school return to in-person learning information
More information about the district's plans for bringing Glen Crest students back for in-person learning.
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Elementary return to in-person learning information
More information about the district's plans for bringing elementary students back for in-person learning.
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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. -
Electrostatic cleaner fact sheet
Fact sheet related to the electrostatic cleaners that will be used in some CCSD 89 classrooms.
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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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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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Let's get things done today! - Daily planner
This daily planner sheet was created by Glen Crest teacher Ashley Sterba.
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District issuing fee refunds for some items that will not be used
CCSD 89 is issuing refunds for some of the fees paid during registration that are no longer applicable during a pandemic year.
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Support the need for blood by donating November 11 at Glen Crest
As part of the standard testing, Versiti Blood Center of Illinois will conduct a SARS COV-2 antibody test – also known as the COVID-19 Antibody Test – on each donation.
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October 23: CCSD 89 schools to remain open for in-person learning
The district's buildings will continue to remain open for in-person learning on Monday, October 26. Elementary and middle-school students who are in-person learners can continue to come to the buildings on the same schedules they have been using.
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Music Boosters selling poinsettias, wreaths, garlands
Orders for wreaths are due Saturday, October 24. Orders for poinsettias and plants are due Sunday, November 15.
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No remote or in-person school on November 3, November 11
All schools are closed November 3 for the statewide Election Day holiday. November 11 will be a planning day for all CCSD 89 teachers.
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Join the 12th annual (and first virtual) Spartan Pumpkin Run
Anyone in the community can run or walk their own 3.5-kilometer course between October 25 and November 1.
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Glen Crest eighth graders Grace Bittlingmaier, Aniyah Nelson selected as Student Board Members
The Student Board Members will represent their classmates at the monthly Board of Education meetings. While the Student Board Members do not vote, they provide important insights on life as a CCSD 89 student.
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Free meals available 3:30-5:30 p.m. Mondays, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays
All CCSD 89 families can pick up a week’s worth of free breakfasts and lunches at all five schools. Meals will now be available from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Mondays, or 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays.
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Students can report bullying, threats, crises through “SpeakUp for Safety” tip line
Students in CCSD 89 have a new tool for reporting bullying, threats, or classmates in crisis. Students can confidentially call, email, or text the “SpeakUp for Safety” tipline at any time if they have information an adult needs to know.
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CCSD 89 Music Boosters Association begins membership drive
The Music Boosters is an all-volunteer organization that supports music programs at all five CCSD 89 schools.
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Tim Jedlicka selected as President of CCSD 89 Board of Education
Jedlicka was unanimously approved by the board at its regular meeting on October 19. Beth Powers stepped down from her role as President, but remains on the Board.
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CCSD 89 families will have an easier way to pay for school lunches
Students will continue to use their school IDs to pay for lunch, and families will be able to load and refresh accounts through the MySchoolBucks software.
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Seventh-, eighth-grade students can return Thursday, October 22
Seventh- and eighth-grade students who have chosen in-person learning can return to the school building on Thursday and Friday.
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Video: How will the day be different at Glen Crest during hybrid learning?
How will the school day be different than it has been in the past for the students who are returning to classrooms for in-person learning at Glen Crest Middle School?
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Support CCSD 89 afterschool literacy program by eating at Chipotle October 21
Anyone who eats at the Chipotle restaurant at 695 Roosevelt Road between 4 and 8 p.m., on October 21, should show the cashier this flier, or let the cashier know you are there to support District 89 or the Children’s Resource Center.
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CCSD 89 will remain open for in-person learning during week of October 19
There are strong indications DuPage County will move into “red” status – indicating substantial community spread – when the next metrics are released Monday. The district will remain open for the week of Monday, October 19.
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Elementary bus schedules, middle school A/B schedules now available
Families of elementary students can now log on to PowerSchool to see their bus route and bus-stop information. Middle school families can see whether their student has an 'A' or 'B' schedule.
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All remote learning on October 9, no school on October 12
October 9 will be a half day (morning attendance) for all CCSD 89 students. All students will attend remotely. There will be no school on October 12.
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Board honors Westfield student who donated the profits from his mask sale to his school
The CCSD 89 Board of Education honored Westfield fifth grader Tony Chivardi for his generous donation to his school.
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Sixth-grade return date is October 19; Seventh, eighth can return October 22
If health conditions allow, middle school students be able to return to the buildings the week of October 19.
