Panther Weekly

Order forms for books came home this week with your child, but can also be found here.

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

Students, families invited to District 89 Day of Service on January 19

CCSD 89 students and their families are invited to participate in the District 89 Day of Service on Monday, January 19, at Park View Elementary School. Students and adults will have the opportunity to make crafts and assemble care packages to benefit others at this free event. Families can sign up to participate from 9 to 10 a.m. or 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. (Both sessions have the same activities.)

Sign up to participate in the event

Sign up to volunteer at the event

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4qcWvX0

Visitors cannot use Illinois digital ID to check in at schools

Although Illinois residents can now store their license or state ID on some phones, visitors must continue to bring their physical license to check in at CCSD 89 schools. The district’s security screening system cannot accept digital IDs.

Anyone who is visiting a CCSD 89 school during the day or picking up students early must check in using the iPad in the school’s lobby with their non-digital ID (license, state ID, passport). The check-in/check-out process takes less than two minutes and is an important part of our safety system. More info: www.ccsd89.org/visiting

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

January 16 is deadline for families to take strategic-plan survey

CCSD 89 has begun the process of creating the district’s next strategic plan, and feedback from families is an essential part of this work. The strategic plan is a document that will guide the big-picture work of the district over the next five years. Families are invited to share their feedback through this survey:https://bit.ly/ccsd89familysurvey

The deadline to complete this survey is 5 p.m. Friday, January 16.

Learn more about the strategic plan work at www.ccsd89.org/strategicplan

2026-27 preschool pre-registration will open January 14

Families interested in having their child attend CCSD 89 preschool in the 2026-27 school year will be able to fill out pre-registration starting Wednesday, January 14. There are limited openings available 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 information: https://bit.ly/4oW002w

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

Pack the place for unified basketball game on January 16 at Glen Crest

Cheer on CCSD 89’s unified basketball team in their game at 4:15 p.m. on Friday, January 16, at Glen Crest Middle School.

A unified basketball team includes students who qualify for Special Olympics playing on the same team as peer buddies. The CCSD 89 team will be playing against students from Leman Middle School. The goal is to pack the house with fans! Elementary school students should be accompanied by an adult.

Be prepared for winter with accurate contact info, warm clothes

When school buildings need to close due to extreme weather, information will be released through a phone message, as well as the district’s website (www.ccsd89.org) and Facebook page (facebook.com/CCSD89). The district’s messaging system uses contact info supplied by guardians, so it is important you contact the school secretary and update your records if they have changed.

Even when school is open, students should dress for the cold. Students will continue to go outside for recess as long as the weather remains above 10 degrees. If your family needs winter clothing, our school can help; please call the school’s main number and ask for our school’s social worker.

Parent Series: Guiding teens to develop independence (January 13)

At noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, January 13, pediatrician Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg, author of “Lighthouse Parenting”, will discuss how to fostering essential life skills such as independence creates a blueprint for an unwavering, loving relationship with your child. Learn more: https://gpsparentseries.org/events/ken-ginsburg-2025/

Community invited to donate blood January 14 at Glen Crest

Looking for a New Year's resolution that will make an impact? Why not start the year by donating blood? Community members are invited to donate between 2 and 6 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, at Glen Crest Middle School. Register More info: www.ccsd89.org/blood

Music Boosters will plan for Music Café at January 22 meeting

The D89 Music Boosters will hold a planning meeting via Zoom at 6 p.m. on Thursday, January 22. The meeting will be focused on planning for the April 18 Music Café. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82714558957

If you’re interested in joining the Music Boosters, go here: https://bit.ly/4prtAgA Anyone with questions can contact Dina Hilliard at dinahilliard@gmail.com.