District Digest

In this issue…

• Calendar Reminders
• Upcoming Board Meetings
• Kindergarten Center Update with Principal Rodriguez
• "Best Communities for Music Education" Designation for D41
• Celebrating Outstanding Staff in D41

• District 41 Presents Spring Music Performances

• DuPage County Safety Pop Up Event

• GECRC Summer Program

• BPAC Guest Speaker

• Tech Guide for Parents

• Glen Ellyn Friday Summer Concert Series

• May 26 - Memorial Day (No school)
• June 3 - Last Day of School

• Monday, May 19, 2025, Regular Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
• Monday, June 16, 2025, Regular Board of Education Meeting

Glen Ellyn School District 41 has been honored for the 3rd year in a row with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for their outstanding support and commitment to music education. Now in its 26th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement for providing music access and education to all students. District 41 is one of 29 school districts in Illinois to receive this award.

To qualify for the Best Communities designation, districts answered detailed questions about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, support for the music program and community music-making programs. Responses were verified by school officials and reviewed by the leading arts educational research firm, WolfBrown.

A huge congratulations to all who support and elevate music in our schools.

Last night, District 41 came together to celebrate the incredible dedication and accomplishments of staff across the district at the annual Recognition Event. The evening honored employees for their years of service, recognized 2025 retirees, and celebrated recipients of the Those Who Excel Awards. Congratulations to all! #WeAreD41 (see photos from the event below:)

DuPage County and the City of Elmhurst invite all DuPage residents to an upcoming pop up event for the DuPage County Safety Action Plan. It will take place in Elmhurst on Wednesday, May 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the intersection of York Street and the Illinois Prairie Path.

This family-friendly event will be an opportunity for residents to learn about the recommendations that will help shape the future of traffic safety in the community.

Attention parents of GECRC students currently in Kindergarten through 7th grade! Please apply for the summer program today by clicking HERE! Program cost is free and the program is available to families that qualify. Transportation is provided! The GECRC Summer program takes place at Park View Elementary June 23 through July 30. Contact Lizzy Doty with any questions.

Attention all Swifties! Get your Eras t-shirts and friendship bracelets and get ready to relive the magic of Taylor Swift. The Glen Ellyn Downtown Alliance presents Shake It Off Friday, May 16, 7:45 p.m. on Main Street, Northside, between Pennsylvania Ave and Crescent Ave.

Start setting up chairs at 5 p.m., 6 p.m. Deja Vu Duo, followed by A Tribute to Taylor at 7:45 p.m.

What to expect:

- Live renditions of Taylor's greatest hits

- Photo op with friends

- Friendship bracelet making station

- Dinner, drinks and desserts from all your favorite restaurants

Note: No outside food or drink allowed

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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