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The role of the Communications Department is to keep students, parents, and the community informed about the day-to-day operations of Community Consolidated School District 89.
CCSD 89 communicates with the public through:
- School newsletters
- The District's website
- Monthly Superintendent newsletters
- Coommunity newsletters (the "Update")
- Board highlights, news releases
- Social media accounts (including Facebook and Twitter)
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March 31, 2020: CCSD 89 remote learning to resume April 7 and continue through April 30
The earliest that CCSD 89 students could begin learning in school buildings is Friday, May 1. Remote learning to resume Tuesday, April 7.
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March 27, 2020: A message from the superintendent
Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, will be spring break for CCSD 89 students and teachers. There will be no remote learning during that time.
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Lunches will be available on Mondays, Wednesdays
All CCSD 89 families will be able to pick up lunches from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. Families will be able to pick up two lunches per child on Monday and three lunches per child on Wednesday.
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March 25, 2020: Update from CCSD 89
Latest information about food pick up, remote learning after spring break, playground closures
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March 24, 2020: CCSD 89 experiencing delays in emails sent from teachers to students
Community Consolidated School District 89 is currently experiencing significant delays in emails that are being sent from teachers to student accounts. The system that the district uses to filter and monitor student emails is experiencing an overload, which is causing some emails to be delayed.
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Talking with your kids about COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Talking about COVID-19 can be overwhelming to parents so it can be even more challenging to talk to kids. Here are some resources to help you explain what's happening to your children.
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School closings extended until at least April 7
On Friday, March 20, the Illinois Governor announced a 'stay-at-home' order for all of Illinois from 5 p.m. Saturday through Tuesday, April 7. The governor also announced that schools will remain closed through April 7, although that date could still change.
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Registration will open for new and returning students on April 8
Community Consolidated School District 89 will open registration for both new and returning students on Wednesday, April 8. The new-student residency verification events scheduled for March 23-25 have been postponed. New families will still have to prove residency and show an original birth certificate for their children to start school.
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Families of first-, second-, and third-grade students can pick up computers 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 20
Families of students in first, second, and third grades will be able to pick up a Chromebook or iPad at their school on Friday, March 20. Staff will be available at each of the four elementary schools from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to distribute devices.
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CCSD 89 drive-up lunch service begins Wednesday, March 18
Families who need food while schools are closed will be able to pick up lunches at two CCSD 89 schools starting Wednesday, March 18. Lunches will be available from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Briar Glen and Glen Crest. There is no cost.
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March 16: Remote learning to begin Tuesday in CCSD 89
On Tuesday, remote learning will begin for all students in Community Consolidated School District 89. Teachers will be contacting you with more information about assignments and expectations.
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March 15: A message from Superintendent Dr. Emily Tammaru
The district will be sending an email home Monday with more information about remote learning. Please continue to check your email, the district website, and the district's social media sites for information. The latest information will be continually posted at www.ccsd89.org/COVID
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All CCSD 89 schools closed through at least April 3
Community Consolidated School District 89 will be closed for the next three weeks, beginning Monday, March 16. The earliest that schools would re-open is Monday, April 6.
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Update on COVID-19 related scheduling changes
With the number of cases in Illinois increasing and in consultation with local and state health officials, Community Consolidated School District 89 will be limiting outside visitors to our schools through at least April 10.
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CCSD 89 Choral Festival (March 12) and Panther Pride Festival (March 14) have been canceled
Out of an abundance of caution, the Choral Festival and Panther Pride Festival have been canceled. The district will look to see if the events can be rescheduled for a later date.
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COVID-19 information
At this time, there are no reported cases of COVID-19 in any CCSD 89 schools. The district continues to follow the practices recommended by county, state, and federal health officials.
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Postponed: Fundraiser for Children’s Resource Center CCSD 89 expansion
CCSD 89 and the Glen Ellyn Children’s Resource Center are working together to launch an afterschool tutoring and mentoring program. The first fundraiser will be held at Jayne, 476 N. Main Street, Glen Ellyn from 4 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24.
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Pre-registration for 2020-21 kindergartners and new students is now open
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.
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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.
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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.
