New Social Studies Curriculum
District 41 is pleased to announce that National Geographic/Cengage will be the new social studies core curricular resource at Hadley Junior High, starting in the 2025-2026 school year!
Over the past year, a team of teachers, administrators, and specialists carefully reviewed different resources, piloting two resources, TCI and National Geographic. After gathering feedback from teachers, parents, and students, National Geographic was the clear favorite.
To ensure a smooth transition, our teachers will take part in professional development, including a half-day training on May 9, 2025, plus additional learning opportunities with National Geographic.
“We are excited about this next step in making social studies even more engaging for our students,” said Assistant Superintendent for Teaching, Learning and Accountability Dr. Kris Webster. “Stay tuned for information about the K-5 social studies review in the May District Digest.”
5Essentials Parent Survey - Deadline Approaching
All parents are encouraged to participate in a brief survey to help District 41 gather valuable data to inform school improvement. The Illinois 5Essentials Parent Survey is administered annually by the Illinois State Board of Education. The survey is open now through March 31, 2025.
Click here to take the survey and choose “Parent Survey.” The deadline is March 31
Each school needs at least 20 percent parent participation for a data report to be provided for the school. Thank you in advance for your participation. Your feedback is very much appreciated!
For questions regarding the survey, please email 5Essentials@isbe.net.
Churchill Reads and Leads
Churchill has been celebrating reading in many new ways with Churchill Reads and Leads. Students earn a "Tale Tag" backpack tag in different colors for specific reading activities: summer reading, most improved reader, student who models strong reading, and a 40 Day Reading Adventure participant. The tags are created with the Glen Ellyn Public Library Workshop's Laser Engraver.
Students have also been working on building reading stamina with Legos. Each class has a goal to reach 1,350 total minutes of independent reading for each student through March. While students are practicing building stamina, they earn next step directions to build a Lego set, purchased by our PTA. When the school meets their goal, every student and staff member will receive a Timmy Timberwolf Tag created on the 3D printer.
Also, Mini March Madness culminated with an all school assembly where a winning book was revealed. This year the Mini March Madness was added to the PTA's sponsored presentation celebrating literacy and magic!
Registration now open for the D41 Kids Foundation Summer Theatre
The D41 Kids Foundation is thrilled to announce the summer 2025 musical will be Seussical! Performances will be running from July 25-27, 2025. D41Kids Foundation Theatre is for all children in K-8th grades. Graduating 8th graders welcome. Children will learn acting, singing, dancing, and teamwork. Most of all, kids will have FUN! The Foundation will once again be working with local director Gina Wood. CLICK HERE for more information regarding registration, auditions, rehearsals, and more!
Rock Your Socks
District 41 is participating in Rock Your Socks for World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), March 21. On March 21st every year, District 41 staff rock funky or mismatched socks to celebrate everyone’s differences that make all who we are. Thank you to parent and Board member Jason Loebach for coordinating and donating socks to staff!
As part of Rock Your Socks, sock collection bins have been placed at all of our schools. We are collecting new, unused socks that will then be donated to the People's Resource Center.
Glenbard Parent Series
District 41 is a proud partner of the Glenbard Parent Series. Check out the many programs offered to support parents with children of all ages! Check out their full updated list of upcoming events HERE and their 2024-25 brochure HERE.
TUESDAY, MARCH 25 @ NOON and 7pm
Dr. Mary Ann Little
How to NOT Raise a Narcissist in an All-About-Me World
Glen Ellyn School District 41
Email: webmaster@d41.org
Website: www.d41.org
Location: 793 North Main Street, Glen Ellyn, IL, USA
Phone: 630.790.6400
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