Roadrunner Ramp Weekly

This week has been jam-packed with exciting things happening. Seeing our students at Meet-and-Greet and then walking through the doors of Arbor View this week makes our hearts smile. We love to see those excited faces walk into their classes and meet new friends.

Friendly reminder: We ask that families stay in their cars during drop-off and pick-up.

• If you would like to walk your child to the door, please park your car so that we don't hold up the traffic flow.

• Pets are not allowed in and around school areas. This includes bus stops. We ask families to be mindful of this as some students or family members may have allergic reactions. I know that students are anxious to see their pet at the end of the day but these animals can be disruptive to a school environment, scare students, and carry allergens. You can view the Board policy here.

Let's go, Roadrunners!

Do you love helping students learn, grow, and succeed? We’re looking for Instructional Aides to join the CCSD 89 team for the 2026-27 school year!

This role is an opportunity to make a difference every day, support students across our district classrooms, and be part of a team that believes every student can shine.

Apply today and join us: https://www.applitrack.com/GEC/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?internaltransferform.Url=&choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=337

4th Grade Families - Many of you signed your child up for 4th grade orchestra at the end of last school year. If you have not done so already (or cannot remember if you did!), please make sure to fill out this form. Save the date for Saturday, September 12 - Beginning Orchestra Try-Out Day at Glen Crest Middle School. The deadline to sign up for orchestra is August 28. Any questions? Email CCSD 89 Orchestra Teachers: Kristi Kline (kkline@ccsd89.org) and Andrew Ladendorf (aladendorf@ccsd89.org)

5th Grade Families - We are excited to welcome back all orchestra students from last school year! Lessons will begin in late September. Any questions? Reach out to CCSD 89 Orchestra Teachers: Kristi Kline (kkline@ccsd89.org) and Andrew Ladendorf (aladendorf@ccsd89.org)

Don't forget to add yearbooks to your cart when you are paying your school fees. Yearbooks can be found in the MySchoolBucks store. Make sure that your receipt shows that you paid for a yearbook when you check out.

All CCSD 89 schools will be closed Monday, September 7 for Labor Day. School will resume with a regular schedule for all students on Tuesday, September 8.

The district's administrative offices will also be closed September 7 in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

Arrival and dismissal may take a little longer than normal as we get accustomed to our morning and afternoon routines. Please be patient as we work through this process. I promise by the second week, it will be a well-oiled machine.

Car riders will enter the school parking lot off of Teakwood Avenue and follow the signs for drop-off. We respectfully ask that families stay in their cars during the drop-off process. If you would like to walk your student to the door, please park in the parking lot.

Bus pick-up and drop-off may be slightly delayed during the first few days of school, as we want to ensure all students are accounted for and in their correct areas.

Students can begin arriving at 8:30 a.m.

First bell: 8:40 a.m.

School begins: 8:50 a.m.

Students will line up at the following doors:

• ARRIVAL
• Kindergarten: Door 2 (by playground)
• Grades 1 and 2: Door 1 (main entrance)
• Grades 3-5: Door 6

• DISMISSAL
• Walkers:
• Kindergarten: Door 2 (by playground) - picked up by an adult
• Grades 1 and 2: Door 1 (main entrance)- students will meet their adult by the tree/Arbor View sign
• Grades 3-5: Door 6 - no adult required for pick-up

• Car riders will wait inside of the vestibule of Door 1 for their guardian to arrive.

Please email your child's teacher and Mrs. Ackerman if you need to request that your student be dismissed through an alternative method.

Our school uses the Verkada visitor management system for all individuals entering the building and for signing students in and out during the school day. It is an important process for keeping our students safe.

What you need to know:

• All adults must bring a valid photo ID (driver’s license, state ID, or passport).

• You will check in using an iPad in the school’s lobby.

• Please allow an extra 5 minutes before your scheduled start time for this check-in process.
  
  

Below are how-to video links for your reference:
Student Early Pick-Up | Visiting a CCSD 89 School

Arbor View's Open House will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, September 3. More information to come!

BACK-TO-SCHOOL RESOURCES

2026-27 School Supplies List
FirstView Bus App
School Lunch Menus
Lunch Payment Process

CCSD 89 Tech Support
Before and After School Programs
GPS Parent Series Webinars

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

There are still open spots for the community blood drive that will be held from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26 at Glen Crest Middle School. Sign up to donate

After August 26, the next blood drive scheduled at Glen Crest is November 11. More info on CCSD 89 blood drives

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.

If any student will need medicine at school, the medication authorization form will need to be filled out by parents/guardians and the student's doctor each school year. It should be turned into the building nurse prior to the first day of school. Parents are responsible for providing the school with any medications needed.

If a student has a food allergy or any severe allergy, there are surveys attached below to be completed along with the medication authorization forms.

If a student has asthma or seizures, there are action plans for both conditions attached below to fill out.

If your child has a prescription medication that they need to take at school, it must come in the original prescription bottle. If your child will be taking an over-the-counter medication, it must come in the original packaging.

Please note that if the school does not receive the documents and medicine before the first day of school, the student will not be able to take the medicine at school.

Please reach out to Nurse Dahlman if you have any questions.

mdahlman@ccsd89.org

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, 2026

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.

If you’re bringing food to school, be sure you know what is approved by reviewing the district's pre-approved food list at www.ccsd89.org/preapproved.

All articles of clothing, boots, tennis shoes, backpacks and lunch boxes should be marked with the child’s name and grade or room number so they may be returned if lost. A lost-and-found box is located at each school. Found articles should be brought in immediately and children should check this box as soon as they lose an item. Parents are encouraged to occasionally go through the lost-and-found.

The district uses two separate processes to determine eligibility for a waiver of school fees and for the free/reduced lunch program.

The district’s fee waiver application is available on our website at www.ccsd89.org/feewaiver or under the Board of Education tab, policy 4:140-E1 Application for Fee Waiver. The forms can be filled out and submitted with your income-verification documents directly to the district office (22W600 Butterfield Road, Glen Ellyn), attention Courtney Czerwinski.

If you have more than one child in the district, you may submit one application for free/reduced lunch and another application for waiver of fees. Both applications can be submitted at the same time with the necessary documentation to avoid any delay in processing.

If you have any questions regarding the National School Lunch Program application or fee waiver application, please contact Courtney Czerwinski at (630) 469-8900, ext. 3519 or cczerwinski@ccsd89.org.

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

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

At noon and 7 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26, Dr. Meredith Elkins and Lynn Lyons will present a webinar on “Parenting Anxiety: Breaking the Cycle of Worry and Raising Resilient Kids.” Learn how to foster genuine resilience and effectively support your child’s mental health without overprotecting them or exacerbating anxiety.

Details and information on the full GPS Parent Series 2026-27 program of virtual, hybrid, and in-person events, along with Zoom links to join each program, can be found at GPSParentSeries.org. This resource is free and open to all.

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

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

August 26: Community Blood Drive at Glen Crest, 2 - 6 p.m. | Details

September 4: Preschool Developmental Screening at Briar Glen | Details

September 7: NO SCHOOL - Labor Day

September 21: Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m. at District Office

September 25: NO SCHOOL - Teacher Collaboration Day

The CCSD 89 Backpack has been updated! Unpack the virtual backpack for updated fliers and information on key community resources and programs. New opportunities and information are added regularly as received.

Email: info@ccsd89.org
Location: Arbor View Elementary School, Glen Ellyn, IL, USA
Phone: (630) 469-5505
Facebook: facebook.com/CCSD89
Twitter: @ArborViewSchool