Roadrunner Ramp Weekly

We've finished our first full week of school and everyone is doing great. Thank you to our students, families and staff for everyone's patience and flexibility with getting the year started.

MAP testing starts next week
Students will begin taking the Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) tests in their individual classrooms during the next two weeks. Classroom teachers will communicate your child’s specific testing schedule. MAP tests have no impact on student grades but are important measures of progress in reading and math. There is nothing your student needs to do to prepare. Please help make sure they get a good night’s sleep and eat a healthy breakfast.

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

• If you would like to accompany 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!

Arbor View's Open House will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, September 3. Students should plan to accompany their families to the school for this interactive family event. More information to come!

You can order your student’s yearbook now by logging on to MySchoolBucks and purchasing a yearbook in the “Store” section. Don’t miss out on your chance to purchase your student’s yearbook: Extras will not be available for purchase at the end of the school year.

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. The deadline to sign up for orchestra is today, Friday, August 28.

Save the date for Saturday, September 12: Beginning Orchestra Try-Out Day at Glen Crest Middle School. More information will be provided in September.

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)

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.

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

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

It's time for the Back to School Carnival! Join us from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, September 10 for food, fun and games!

Arbor View PTC's first Restaurant Night of the year is Tuesday, September 1 at Raising Cane's. The back-to-school season is busy: Take a night off from cooking while supporting our school. Raising Cane's will donate 15% of sales to Arbor View PTC when you mention the fundraiser or use code RCFUND96 for online/app orders.

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

Raider Pride Night at Glenbard South is Friday, September 11. All CCSD 89 students are invited to attend the football game at 7:00 p.m. to cheer on the Raiders and be a part of the larger Raider community. CCSD 89 students should wear their school spiritwear or school colors for free admission! Glenbard South student athletes will be visiting our school during lunch periods the week of September 7 to promote this spirit event. More details will follow.

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.

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 Tuesday, September 1, Dr. Richard Davidson and Dr. Cortland Dahl will join Judson Brewer, MD, for “Born to Flourish: Science and Ancient Wisdom Reveal a Simple Path to Thrive.” Attendees will discover practical strategies to help students manage academic pressure and anxiety without burning out while gaining insights into effective communication techniques for teens and tweens.

Sign up for weekly reminders and get upcoming programs (virtual, hybrid and in-person) delivered straight to your inbox—plus subscriber-only program summaries after each event. Visit the GPS website to subscribe and to get program details and links. GPS resources are always free and open to all.

Mark your calendar for more Parent Series webinars ahead:

• Wednesday, September 9: Understanding Adolescence: A Complex Journey of Growth and Transformation

• Tuesday, September 15: Situated: Find the People and Places That Bring Out Your Best

• Wednesday, September 23: When Kids Say “I Hate Myself”: How to Respond

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 31 to September 11: Individual classrooms MAP testing

September 4: Preschool Developmental Screening at Briar Glen | Details

September 7: NO SCHOOL - Labor Day

September 11: Raider Pride Night at Glenbard South, 7 p.m.

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