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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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Families invited to join in musical celebrations at December concerts
Families are invited to celebrate the musical talents of Community Consolidated School District 89 students during the upcoming winter concerts.
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Donate a gift card to help a CCSD 89 family in need
This year, the district will once again be collecting gift cards to benefit the families of children in CCSD 89 schools.
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FirstView app will help CCSD 89 families keep up with student bus travel
Many CCSD 89 families will now be able to track their student’s trips to and from school through a free busing app. Parents can download the FirstView app, which will give them access to real-time information about their student’s bus stops.
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Suggestion boxes gives students more opportunities for input
Suggestion boxes are now available at all five CCSD 89 schools. Students can share their ideas for how they would make their school better by dropping a card into the box.
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CCSD 89 hiring classroom aides, substitutes
CCSD 89 has openings for full- and part-time classroom aides, as well as substitute teachers.
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Student spotlight: Glen Crest eighth grader Christian Pogorzelski
For Christian Pogorzelski, the path to the state geography bee started with a classmate’s challenge.
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How to check for CCSD 89 winter weather closings
CCSD 89 families are reminded that there are multiple places to check for information about weather-related school closings.
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All schools closed Nov. 27-29 for Thanksgiving break
All CCSD 89 schools and offices will be closed from November 27 through November 29 for Thanksgiving break.
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CCSD 89 alums use Eagle Scout projects to help schools
Two CCSD 89 alums decided to give back to their former schools as part of their Eagle Scout projects.
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Glen Crest students take learning around the world
Glen Crest students spread kindness across the globe and explore the world during Global Read Aloud.
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Glen Crest math team starts season with success
Glen Crest faced off against 44 schools at a recent math competition, and the Spartans finished in the top four at all grade levels.
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Seven Glen Crest students selected to participate in prestigious music festival
Seven Glen Crest Middle School students will participate in Illinois Music Education Association District IX Junior Division Festival after they were chosen from hundreds of local students who auditioned.
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A full-court basketball lesson
At Briar Glen, physical education teacher Michael Casmer is using his basketball unit to develop skills well beyond dribbling and defense.
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Get a Colonial Café gift card by donating blood November 13 at Glen Crest
Glen Crest Middle School will host a blood drive from 2 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 13. The blood drive is open to the community. Anyone who donates on November 13 will receive a $10 gift card to Colonial Café.
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CCSD 89 Music Boosters begin membership drive
The CCSD 89 Music Boosters Association has begun its annual membership drive. There are two ways to become a member of the Music Boosters.
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Music Boosters selling poinsettias, wreaths, garlands
Parents and staff members can support CCSD 89 musicians at all levels by ordering poinsettias, wreaths, or garlands from the Music Boosters Association. Orders for wreaths are due October 24. Orders for poinsettias and plants are due November 15.
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All CCSD 89 schools closed for Institute Day Tuesday, November 5
Reminder: All CCSD 89 schools will be closed on Tuesday, November 5, for a Teacher Institute Day. Schools will resume on a normal schedule on November 6.
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Power restored at Arbor View; school will be open October 31
Power has been restored at Arbor View. Arbor View will hold a regular school day on Thursday.
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Arbor View Elementary closed on October 30, 2019 due to power outage
Due to a power outage, Arbor View Elementary is closed on October 30, 2019. All other CCSD 89 schools are open.
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Glen Crest students collecting supplies to donate to soldiers
Community members can show their support for soldiers serving overseas by donating supplies at Glen Crest Middle School, 725 Sheehan Avenue, Glen Ellyn. Donations will be accepted through Friday, November 1.
