Roadrunner Ramp Weekly

From Principal McCray

Good evening families,

It's been great to have our students back with us! Our hearts are full to see students and staff back together and enjoying one another.

Curriculum Night will be Wednesday, September 3. More information to come!

MAP testing for our 1st-5th grade students will take place August 25-September 12.

Pets are not allowed in and around school areas. This includes bus stops. We ask families to be mindful of this as some students and families may have allergic reactions to them. I know that students are anxious to see their pet at the end of the day (and the dog wants to go for a walk!) but these animals can be disruptive to a school environment, scare students, and carry allergens. You can view the Board policy here: https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=ccsd_89&s=913268

Let's go Roadrunners!

Reminder: Always bring an ID when visiting our school

As a reminder, anyone who is visiting Arbor View or picking up students early must check in using the iPad in our school's lobby. You will need to bring an ID (license, state ID, passport) whenever you are picking up a student or visiting during the school day. The check-in process takes less than two minutes, and it is an important part of our safety system.

What you need to know:

All adults must bring a valid photo ID.
Please allow an extra 5–10 minutes to get accustomed to the check-in process.

Learn about the student check-out process: https://youtu.be/gxFvHH5UZL4
Learn about the visitor process: https://youtu.be/Q814enw_x7A
More info: https://bit.ly/3URo8ql

Thank you for helping keep our students and staff safe at all times.

Board of Education seeking applicants for vacancy

The CCSD 89 Board of Education is accepting applications to fill a vacancy. The new board member will be appointed by a vote of the other six board members. The selected candidate would fulfill the remainder of a term that expires in April 2027.

Anyone interested in being considered for the appointment must submit three items: a letter of interest, a current resume, and a candidate information form. The deadline to submit an application is 4 p.m. Monday, September 8.

More information: https://bit.ly/45Pk1Au

CCSD 89 school celebrations will no longer include food

Snacks from families will no longer be handed out to students during holiday parties at CCSD 89 schools. Starting in the 2025-26 school year, food treats will not be a part of these in-school classroom celebrations on holidays such as Halloween or Valentine’s Day.

Families handing out food in schools has raised issues with managing allergies, safe food preparation, and room cleanliness. The focus of the classroom celebrations will shift away from food and focus on activities that the entire class can participate in.

Celebrations can still include other small, non-food items such as stickers, valentines, or pencils. Water will continue to be available to students throughout the school day, including during holiday parties.

All things PTC

Arbor View PTC

Email: ptc.arborview@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadrunners89/
Twitter: @arborviewptc

Connect with a local library for discounts to local attractions

If you’re interested in visiting museums in the Chicagoland area, the Museum Adventure Pass Program and Explore More Illinois provide free or discounted admission to some nearby attractions.

Both programs connect the Glen Ellyn, Helen Plum, and Wheaton libraries with participating museums, offering free or discounted passes. To access these programs, review the list of participating libraries and check the current availability of passes for the museum you wish to visit.

Immunization information (kindergarten)

All kindergarten students must present a Certificate of Child Health Examination on the approved Illinois form and signed by a physician licensed to practice medicine in the United States, including: height/weight, BMI, BP, diabetes screening, lead screening and the health history filled out and signed by parents.

Immunizations

DPT: 4 or more doses, last one being on or after 4th birthday

Polio: 4 or more doses, last one being on or after 4th birthday.

MMR: first dose on or after the first birthday and second dose no less than four weeks later

Varicella: first dose on or after the first birthday and second dose no less than four weeks later

Due by October 15, 2025

Dental: State law requires a licensed dentist to perform an oral health examination and he/she must sign the Proof of Dental Examination Form to document the exam. Each child must present proof of the examination prior to May 15, 2026.

Eye: State law requires a licensed physician or optometrist to perform an eye examination and he/she must sign the Eye Examination Report. Each child must present proof of the examination prior to October 15, 2025.

988 lifeline offers around-the-clock mental health support

Did you know DuPage County Health Department has highly trained crisis counselors who provide free and confidential support to people in suicidal crisis or mental health-related distress 24 hours a day, seven days a week? If you or someone you know needs support now, text or call 988, or chat at 988Lifeline.org.

Learn about lunch

The cost for an elementary lunch will be $4, including a milk. The cost for a Glen Crest lunch will be $4, including a milk. If purchased separately, milk will cost 50 cents at both elementary and middle school. More information about the school lunch program is available at: www.ccsd89.org/page/food

You can pay directly through MySchoolBucks. Some families prefer to link their MySchoolBucks and PowerSchool accounts but it is not required.

Instructions for linking your PowerSchool and MySchoolBucks accounts

When the school year starts, lunch menus will be available at www.ccsd89.org/lunch

New app can help families keep up with bus travel

The FirstView 1.0 app can show an estimated number of minutes until the bus will arrive and send a notification when buses get to school.

Families that had been using the previous FirstView app will need to download the new version called “FirstView 1.0”. The new app will track both regular-education and special-education busing. The code for CCSD 89 is: N6N3I

More information, including instructions on downloading the app, are available at www.ccsd89.org/busapp

How to report an absence at Arbor View

To report an absence, call our school’s main number, then follow the prompts to the attendance line. Our school has a voicemail that will record absentee information.

Arbor View (630) 469-5505, press 1

The elementary school should be contacted before 8:30 a.m. if a child will be absent for the morning session or the entire day.

The impact of attendance at school

Attendance is an important part of school. Click on the link below to read how attendance affects student learning.

Parent Series: Author will discuss how family dynamics can support kids (August 26)

The GPS Parent Series hosts free presentations with insights on students and parenting. You can see the full schedule of 2025-26 speakers at: https://gpsparentseries.org/

At noon and 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 26, Susan Dominus, author of The Family Dynamic, will discuss how to nurture their children’s potential, understand the emotional undercurrents of sibling dynamics, and create a home environment that supports both achievement and healthy relationships. More info: https://bit.ly/47Cwmu2

Students, families can report crises and threats through Safe2Help

Students and families can confidentially call, email, or text the Safe2Help tip line to report bullying, threats, or classmates in crisis. Students or families can call (844) 4-SAFE-IL, which is (844) 472-3345; text SAFE2, which is 72332; email Help@Safe2HelpIL.com; or submit tips through the online form. Safe2Help submissions are monitored every hour of every day. More info: https://bit.ly/3BPxObO

Resources for helping your child through difficult times

Tragedy can affect a nation or a single family. Some crises happen suddenly while others build over time. Each situation can be difficult for children to understand and challenging for families to navigate. Our school has a counselor, social worker, and psychologist available to help students and families with strategies for transparent, age-appropriate conversations. The district has also posted additional resources at www.ccsd89.org/crisis