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Update: The CCSD 89 Board of Education agreed to keep the extended-day schedule that begins Monday, March 22. This schedule will remain in place through the end of the school year. More info: http://bit.ly/2P9DU1s
Latest news (February 23): Starting March 22, CCSD 89 will increase the number of hours elementary and middle school students can be in the buildings. CCSD 89 will also continue to allow students to learn remotely with the same teachers they have been working with this school year.
In-person elementary students will be able to learn in the school building from 8:50 a.m. to 1:05 p.m. Monday through Friday. Students would leave before lunch and finish the school day from home. Remote students would follow the same school schedule.
In-person middle school students will be able to learn in the buildings for a full school day (7:50 a.m. to 2:35 p.m.) Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Students would keep the same schedule they currently use. Wednesday would remain an all-remote day so students could meet with teachers individually and in small groups. Remote students will continue to participate via live video.
More info: http://bit.ly/2P4J9PT
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COVID-19 exclusion guidance from Illinois Department of Public Health
Decision tree for symptomatic individuals in preschool through high school and day-care programs. From the Illinois Department of Public Health. (Updated version released March 16, 2021)
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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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Electrostatic cleaner fact sheet
Fact sheet related to the electrostatic cleaners that will be used in some CCSD 89 classrooms.
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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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Let's get things done today! - Daily planner
This daily planner sheet was created by Glen Crest teacher Ashley Sterba.
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Board will hold regular meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, April 19
The CCSD 89 Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, April 19, at Glen Crest Middle School.
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Seventh-grade students can apply to be a 2021-22 Student Board Member
Seventh-grade students can now apply to be one of the 2020-21 Student Representatives to the Board of Education. The Student Board Members will represent their classmates at monthly Board of Education meetings.
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Please complete your registration for the 2021-22 school year as soon as possible
Registration for the 2021-22 school year is now open. To register, use the dark red 2021-22 registration button that is now active on the district's registration page.
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Free meals available for remainder of 2020-21 school year
Information on where meals will be available before, during, and after spring break.
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CCSD 89 will remain in March 22 extended-day schedule for remainder of 2020-21 school year
The CCSD 89 Board of Education agreed to keep the extended-day schedule that begins Monday, March 22. This schedule will remain in place through the end of the school year.
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Temp checks should continue to be done at home, no longer at school doors
Starting Monday, March 8, the district will no longer be taking student’s temperatures at school entrances. The CDC continues to recommend that temperature checks be done at home every day before students leave for school.
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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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Community invited to donate blood at Park View on April 15, 16, or 17
Park View will be hosting blood drives on Thursday, April 15; Friday, April 16; and April 17. Anyone in the community is welcome to donate.
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Families should be receiving SnapCodes that will be used for April 7 registration
Starting March 15, the district is mailing letters to the homes of all students who will be new or returning for the 2021-22 school year.
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Community invited to share input for review of strategic plan
In April, students, parents, staff, and community members will have opportunities to participate in the work of revising and updating the strategic plan.
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Briar Glen teacher Chris Gillis selected as Golden Apple finalist
Briar Glen preschool teacher Chris Gillis is one of just 32 finalists for the Golden Apple Award, which honors the best educators in Illinois. There were 708 preschool-through-third-grade teachers nominated and less than 5 percent were selected to be finalists.
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Upcoming remote days: March 19 (elementary); April 6 (middle)
March 19 will be a remote day for all elementary students. Glen Crest will move its remote day from April 7 to April 6.
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All CCSD 89 schools will be closed March 26 – April 2
All Community Consolidated School District 89 schools will be closed from Friday, March 26 through Friday, April 2.
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Board of Education will hold special meeting Saturday, March 20
The Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 8 a.m. Saturday, March 20, to review the district’s learning model for after spring break.
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Reminders for families returning to in-person learning on March 22
For families that are returning to in-person learning for the first time on March 22, please review this information about student expectations.
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Antonio Diaz will be the next assistant principal at Glen Crest Middle School
Antonio Diaz was selected to be the next assistant principal at Glen Crest Middle School. Diaz has worked in various middle school roles for the last nine years.
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Provide feedback to district through state's 5Essentials survey
Families of CCSD 89 students have the opportunity help us build an even better school district by providing feedback through the state of Illinois' 5Essentials survey.
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Link for March 15, 2021, Board of Education meeting
The CCSD 89 Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, March 15, at Glen Crest.
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Glen Crest students earn top honors at math meets
The Glen Crest Middle School Math Team recently ended a brief and successful 2021 season. Several students earned top-10 finishes at the Spartans’ two virtual meets.
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Save a life and get some lucky socks by donating blood on March 17 at Glen Crest
Get a free COVID-19 antibody test and St. Patrick's socks by donating blood between 2 and 6:30 p.m. on March 17, at Glen Crest Middle School.
