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This is page will be regularly updated with the latest information about COVID-19 and remote learning in CCSD 89.
Latest news (July 7):
Community Consolidated School District 89 is planning to hold full in-person learning in the 2020-21 school year with an option for students to participate in fully remote learning. By 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, families will have to choose whether they want their children to participate in full in-person or full remote learning. The in-person plan is contingent on the state of Illinois remaining in Phase 4 through the start of school in August. More info: https://bit.ly/2ZRDNcC
Update (June 24):
We would like to thank the many families that shared questions about the CCSD 89 plan for in-person and remote learning in the 2020-21 school year. We received more than 200 emails from families and reviewed each of them. In this video, CCSD 89 Superintendent Dr. Emily K. Tammaru has answered some of the most frequently asked questions: https://youtu.be/ivNgfuVxE9w
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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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CCSD 89 2020-21 remote and in-person learning plans
An updated document that gives detailed information about plans for in-person and remote learning during the 2020-21 school year.
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Presentation from the July 20, 2020, Board of Education meeting
Presentation to the Board of Education with the latest information about in-person and remote learning for the 2020-21 school year.
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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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Electrostatic cleaner fact sheet
Fact sheet related to the electrostatic cleaners that will be used in some CCSD 89 classrooms.
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Graphic summarizing differences between remote and online learning
This graphic summarizes some of the differences between the in-person and remote learning options for the 2020-21 school year.
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Presentation from July 6, 2020, on three learning options for 2020-21
On July 6, the Board of Education heard a presentation on three possible learning options for the 2020-21 school year (full in-person with remote option, hybrid, and full remote). These are the slides for that presentation.
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Summary of three learning options for 2020-21
This document provides information about some of the complications and considerations involved in the three possible learning options for the 2020-21 school year (full in-person with remote option, hybrid, and full remote).
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Summary of results from parent survey on learning options
Families were surveyed on whether they are planning to send their students back to school for in-person learning in the fall of 2020. This is a summary of the responses.
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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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DuPage County coordinates donations of Personal Protective Equipment needed in fight against COVID-1
DuPage County is accepting donations of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to assist in the COVID-19 response. Businesses, medical and nursing schools, and residents can donate unused Personal Protective Equipment at www.protectdupage.org and locate the donation link on the front page.
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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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Weekly Chore Chart
This weekly chore chart was created by Glen Crest teacher Ashley Sterba as a resource for families.
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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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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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CCSD 89 students will begin 2020-21 school year on August 20
The 2020-21 school year will now start August 20 for both in-person and remote learning students.
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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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Masks, towels only additions to in-person school supply lists
Families have been asking if there will be any changes to the supply lists for in-person learning. The supplies on the lists are not changing.
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Elementary before- and after-school YMCA information
Safe 'n Sound registration for all CCSD 89 elementary schools will be held via in-person drive-through packet drop-off this Saturday, July 18, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Park View School, 250 S. Park Boulevard, Glen Ellyn.
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Support the urgent need for blood by donating on August 26 at Glen Crest
The community can help by donating between 2 and 7 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26, at Glen Crest Middle School, 725 Sheehan Avenue, Glen Ellyn.
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‘Summer Soiree’ event on August 1 will raise funds for literacy program
Residents can enjoy a beautiful Glen Ellyn home and support a new CCSD 89 literacy program by attending the ‘Summer Soiree’ on Saturday, August 1. Tickets to the event are $50 per person and support the Glen Ellyn Children’s Resource Center District 89 Expansion.
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Families of new CCSD 89 students will need to prove residency July 27-31
Families of students who will be new to CCSD 89 in the 2020-21 will need to show proof they live within the district’s boundaries at one of five events scheduled for July 27 - 31.
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In-person or remote-learning commitment due 5 p.m. July 15
On Friday, July 10, an important email was sent to the addresses for all registered CCSD 89 families. Please check your email to ensure you received the survey, which asks you to chose in-person or remote learning for the 2020-21 school year.
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July 9: CCSD 89 Superintendent answers frequently asked questions about 2020-21 school year
In this video, CCSD 89 Superintendent Dr. Emily K. Tammaru has answered some of the most frequently asked questions.
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July 7: CCSD 89 planning for in-person learning with remote option for 2020-21
CCSD 89 is planning to hold full in-person learning in the 2020-21 school year with an option for students to participate in fully remote learning. By 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, families will have to choose whether they want their children to participate in full in-person or full remote learning.
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July 2: Updated information on options for 2020-21 school year
At this time, the district is considering three models for the 2020-21 school year: in person with remote option, hybrid/blended learning, and remote learning 2.0.
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District offices closed July 3
The district offices and all school buildings will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day. The offices will reopen on Monday, July 6, for regular hours.
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District reviewing state's guidance for fall learning
The state’s guidance document will help the district answer many of the questions you have asked about what school will look like in the fall. The district is reviewing it to determine the best way to implement the state’s recommendations.
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Please participate in survey to help with fall planning
In order to better plan for the fall, we are asking all families to indicate whether they would send their students to school in the fall if the area has moved to Phase 4 and buildings are able to re-open.
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CCSD 89 considering multiple plans for fall learning
Within days of the end of remote learning, our staff began planning for the 2020-21 school year. There are an incredible number of challenges to planning for what's ahead. At this time, no decisions have been made about what school will look like in the fall.
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Learning resources, summer library for your student during the summer
The CCSD 89 teaching staff has created a webpage with additional educational websites that your student can use safely.
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Where to get food this summer
If your family needs food during the summer, there are multiple places to get meals.
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A message from the superintendent regarding equality
I am committed to educating myself, our staff members, and our students on anti-racism, equity, and inclusion. As a public school system, we must ensure all of our students are seen, are respected, are educated, and are loved. We will do more. We will be better.
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Glen Crest student Christian Pogorzelski advanced to second straight GeoBee state meet
For the second consecutive year, Glen Crest student Christian Pogorzelski advanced to the state finals of the National Geographic GeoBee. Pogorzelski has won the school’s GeoBee and qualified for the state finals in both seventh and eighth grades.
