Panther Weekly
April 17, 2026
Proud Panthers for Cooperation
Congratulations to our Proud Panthers for March for Cooperation! At Park View, cooperation is more than just "getting along." It’s about working together toward a common goal, valuing the diverse perspectives of others, and understanding that we achieve our best results when we support one another. Throughout March, these students stood out for their ability to listen, share responsibilities, and lead with kindness in group settings. Way to go Panthers!
Middle school musical: ‘Shrek Junior” May 1-3 at Glen Crest
Students and families are invited to attend the upcoming performances of Glen Crest Middle School’s “Shrek Jr.”. The performances will be at 7 p.m. Friday, May 1; 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday, May 2; and 2 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at Glen Crest, 725 Sheehan Avenue, Glen Ellyn. Tickets are available for purchase before each show, or online at: https://cur8.com/23727/project/138168
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Ouykp9
Please complete 2026-27 registration as soon as possible
Thank you to the families who have registered for the 2026-27 school year. If you have not yet completed registration, please complete that step as soon as possible.
Families should use the individualized “SnapCode” that was sent in the U.S. mail to finish registering. If you did not receive your SnapCode, or you misplaced your SnapCode, please contact our school to re-prove residency.
It is important to complete registration as soon as possible so the district can plan for staffing and supplies. Delaying registration could mean your student is not able to attend their neighborhood school. More info: https://bit.ly/3PXiVhJ
Parent Series: Brace yourself of an AI future (April 20)
At noon and 7 p.m. on Monday, April 20, Rachael Mann, a national authority on career and technical education, will discuss how artificial intelligence is changing the world and how students can navigate the challenges to harness this new technology. Preview. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4cq7oz3
Parent Series: Raising calm kids in a world of worry (April 22)
At noon and 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, Ashley Graber and Maria Evans - psychotherapists who are a parent coaching team - will present communication tools and key practices to reduce worry and give children coping skills that can be used for life. Preview. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3QGCbA9
Music Café on April 18 will support, celebrate music across the district
Families are invited to hear the talent and hard work of student-musicians at Music Café, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at Glen Crest Middle School. The Music Café will include performances from band, choir, and orchestra students from across the district. Students will be fundraising in the weeks leading up to Music Cafe. Learn more about the Music Café and how to donate: https://bit.ly/4sjPBQT
Students in grades 4-7 can sign up for summer Spartan basketball, volleyball camps
Students who will be in fifth, sixth, seventh, or eighth grade next year can register for boys and girls Spartan basketball or volleyball camps through the Glen Ellyn Park District. These summer sports camps are run by Glen Crest coaches. Participants are taught fundamentals while developing their skills. Register at: https://bit.ly/4rFGkl3
Community invited to donate blood May 20 at Glen Crest
Glen Crest will host its next blood drive from 2 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20. Register. Anyone in the community is welcome to attend. Appointments are honored first. The entire process, from arrival to exit, takes about an hour. Future blood drives at Glen Crest will be held on August 26 and November 11. More info and registration at: www.ccsd89.org/blood
Upcoming dates
April 8: 2026-27 registration opens for all students
April 8: Parent Series: Be the parent you want to be, noon and 7 p.m.
April 9: Parent Series: Coping skills to address anger, noon and 7 p.m.
April 15: Parent Series: From end-of-your-rope to hope, noon and 7 p.m.
April 18: Music Café, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Glen Crest
April 20: Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m.
April 20: Parent Series: Brace yourself for AI future, noon and 7 p.m.
April 22: Parent Series: Raising calm kids in a world of worry, noon and 7 p.m.
April 22: Park View PTC general meeting, 7 p.m.
April 24: No school (school improvement)
April 28: Parent Series: Teen relationships in social media era, noon and 7 p.m.
May 1-3: ‘Shrek the Musical’ at Glen Crest
May 5: Parent Series: Unlocking potential in a tech-filled world, noon and 7 p.m.
May 6: Parent Series: How ‘wonder’ helps kids thrive, noon and 7 p.m.
May 13: Spring orchestra concerts at Glen Crest
May 18: Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m.
May 19: Spring band concerts at Glen Crest
May 20: Community blood drive at Glen Crest, 2-6 p.m.
May 25: No school (Memorial Day)
May 27: Glen Crest promotion ceremony, 7 p.m.
May 28: Morning attendance (last day of school)
FLIERS
See all the CCSD 89 community fliers at www.ccsd89.org/backpack
B. Ryall YMCA Teen Center (March-April)
Lombard Falcons cheer (spring registration)
Kiwanis Vidalia onion sale (April 24)
Kiwanis hanging flower basket sale (April 24)
Glen Ellyn library adaptive story time (May 4)
Dodgeball-and-pizza Fridays (May 15)
Butterfield Park District Summer Guide
B. Ryall YMCA summer camp (June-August)
Glenbard South middle school dance camp (July 22-23)
Glenbard South elementary dance camp (August 4-6)
Tutors wanted for GECRC afterschool program
Early Childhood Behavioral Health Services
People’s Resource Center free food pantry
Support group for families of children with autism
Health services for uninsured and limited income