Panther Weekly

Movie night rescheduled

Due to our e-learning day on Friday, January 23, we will not be able to host our indoor movie night tonight.

We have rescheduled movie night for Friday, February 20. Your pre-registration will carry over, and you do not need to do anything. If you are unable to attend the rescheduled date, your registration payment can be considered a donation to the PTC. If you require a refund, contact the PTC treasurers at treasurer.parkviewptc@gmail.com to request an electronic refund.

We look forward to seeing you on February 20 for our indoor movie night!

Park View PTC

Volunteers need All Abilities Fair on week of March 2

CCSD 89 elementary schools are looking for parents to help with the second annual All Abilities Fair on March 4. Students will have hands-on activities that will help them develop acceptance, inclusion, and respect for disabilities and other differences.

Sign Up Links:

English-https://bit.ly/3ZeZDpf

Spanish-https://bit.ly/3Nuh0Qj

If you need more information, please contact Lesley Amor at lamor@ccsd89.org.

Parent book discussion on February 1: The Anxious Generation

Sunday, February 1, 2 - 3:30 p.m., Glen Ellyn Public Library

Connect with like-minded parents and learn how to best support your student regarding smartphones and social media. Join us as we bring together parents for a judgement-free discussion of The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt.

Copies will be available for Park View families at the Glen Ellyn Public Library beginning December 18. (Check "Park View PTC Book Club" in the book club section on the second floor.)

Haven't read the book? No problem! All interested parents and guardians of students in CCSD 89 are welcome to join the discussion. Bring a friend!

RSVP here!

This event is co-sponsored by the Park View PTC and the Park View Wait Until 8th Committee. Questions can be directed to Emily Henkels at emilyhenkels@gmail.com

Families can buy ‘awesome’ shirts to support 2026 All Abilities Week

CCSD 89 will once again host an All Abilities Week in March. Families who want to support this event can purchase a shirt for themselves or their student from “The Awesome Company”, an Ohio business that employs adults with autism. Order the shirt at: https://bit.ly/3NcW5RN

The 2026 shirt will say “Choose to Include” and will be a different color than the 2025 shirt.

Orders are due by January 28. The shirts will be delivered to schools in February so they will be ready to be worn during All Abilities Week.

2026-27 preschool pre-registration is now open

Families interested in having their child attend CCSD 89 preschool in the 2026-27 school year can now fill out pre-registration. This is for students who will be new to the district in 2026-27. There are limited openings for 3- and 4-year-old children. The program features a developmentally appropriate curriculum delivered by certified early childhood educators. CCSD 89 preschool is held at Briar Glen. More info: https://bit.ly/4oW002w

Pre-registration for other students who will be new to the district in 2026-27 will open February 4. Registration for returning students will open April 8.

DuPage County Health Department offers free weekly wellness messages

Families looking for a simple way to support wellness can sign up for weekly “Mindful Messages” from the DuPage County Health Department. Anyone who signs up for this free program will receive two short messages each week with tips and reminders that help parents practice wellness with their teens. To join, text “support” to (877) 461-8577 for messages in English, or “apoyo” to (877) 461-8577 for Spanish-language messages. More info: https://www.dupagehealth.org/bio/mindful-messages

Parent Series: Helping checked-out and stressed-out students (January 27)

At noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, January 27, Jenny Anderson and Dr. Rebecca Winthrop, authors of “The Disengaged Teen”, will share a toolkit for parents of checked-out kids and stressed-out teens. The toolkit will show what to do – and what not to do – to support a love of learning. Preview. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3YQvDju

Elementary families invited to register for new District 89 Soccer League

Families of CCSD 89 elementary school students can now register for the spring season of District 89 soccer. The soccer league is independent from the district but focused on serving CCSD 89 students. This is a recreational league focused on player growth and development with friends. No experience necessary. The league will play from April 11 through June 6 at Glen Crest Middle School. Deadline to register is March 20. More information and registration: www.synergysoccerclub.com/d89league