District Digest

In this issue…

• Calendar Reminders

• Board of Education Meetings

• Full-Day Kindergarten Feedback Forums

• New Student Board Members

• Hadley Bake-Off

• ILMEA Selections
  

• Hauntcert

• Wellness Tip

• Teen Center

• Glen Ellyn Public Library October Programs

• Glenbard Parent Series

• Thursday, October 31 | SIP Day
  
• Tuesday, November 5 | Election Day (No School)
• Tuesday, November 15 | SIP Day
• November 25-29 | Fall Break
  

SIP DAY Schedule for 2024-25
On four days throughout this school year, students in 1st through 8th grade will have early dismissal at 11:30 a.m. to allow time for building staff members to work on school improvement activities. The 2024-25 SIP Day dates are: Oct. 31, Nov. 15, April 15, and June 3
NOTE: PRE-K, EARLY CHILDHOOD and KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS DO NOT ATTEND SCHOOL ON SIP DAYS.

• Monday, October 21, 2024 Regular Board Meeting , 6:30 pm, Hadley Junior High
• Monday, November 18, 2024 Regular Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 p.m
• Monday, December 2, 2024 Committee of the Whole, 6:30 p.m.
  
For Board Meeting agendas CLICK HERE. For Board Meeting stream archives CLICK HERE

District 41 recently celebrated the start of construction of a new Kindergarten Center. The center is scheduled to open in the fall of 2025 on the campus of Churchill Elementary School. Now that construction is underway, it is time to finalize programming and logistics for full-day kindergarten! Join Us for Full-Day Kindergarten Feedback Forums in October.
Engage with us and share your feedback! Visit our Kindergarten FAQ’s page HERE
All are welcome. No RSVP necessary.

Full-Day Kindergarten Kick Off

Board of Education Committee of the Whole Meeting

Monday, October 7 - CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE RECORDING

Community Feedback Forums (remaining)

Tuesday, Oct. 22, 1:30 p.m.

Glen Ellyn Public Library

South Meeting Room

400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn

Saturday, Oct. 26, 9 a.m.

District 41 Central Services Office

793 N. Main Street, Glen Ellyn

Three Hadley Junior High 8th grade students, Alessia D’Argento, Helen Manak and Tess Reinmann, have been selected to serve as student representatives on the Glen Ellyn School District 41 Board of Education. Each student will represent one of the grade levels at Hadley and will serve for the remainder of this school year. They will officially be seated at the regular Board meeting on October 21, 2024.

“It is a privilege to welcome student leaders from Hadley to the school board,” said Board of Education President Dr. Robert Bruno. “Everything we do is focused on the education and welfare of our students. Hearing their voices represented directly at the board table provides us with a guiding light for our governance.”

7th grade Family and Consumer Science Classes (FACS), brought their cooking unit to a close with a Bake-Off contest judged by Hadley teachers and D41 administration. The students were thrilled to talk about and showcase their creations. Staff judges gave glowing feedback about the hard work these 7th grade students put into their presentations. What a way to end the quarter! Thank you to FACS teacher Ms. Ritter!

After a rigorous audition process, four Hadley Junior High School students were selected to participate in the Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA) District 9 festival!

Emily Lowrie, Flute

Isabella Kim, Viola

Helen Manak, Cello

Emilie Scarleski, Violin

The festival will take place on Saturday, November 16th at Streamwood High School. Congratulations to our band and orchestra students and staff on this accomplishment.

Kathryn Dibadj MEd, BSN, PEL-CSN, RN

Did you know that how we treat others impacts our health?

Rudeness, such as saying not nice things about someone is a stressor that negatively affects our health and wellbeing. It hurts your health and the health of the people around you.

Kindness, on the other hand, is good for health. Being kind releases chemicals in your brain that lower blood pressure and improve overall health. Kindness produces endorphins, which is a natural painkiller. Kindness improves energy, happiness, lifespan and actually helps you be calm.

Being kind and being around kindness reduces , STRESS, ANXIETY, DEPRESSION and BLOOD PRESSURE.

The positive effects of kindness are experienced in the brain of everyone who witnesses the act. It improves their mood, making them significantly more likely to “pay it forward.” This means one good deed in a crowded area can create a domino effect and improve the day of dozens of people and make everyone a little healthier!

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The Y is all about empowering teens and they're launching the new Teen Center, designed to be the ultimate after-school hangout for middle and high school students. Whether you're looking to relax with friends, dive into fun activities, or take part in teen-driven programs, the space is yours. With awesome staff, a safe environment, and endless ways to have fun, the Teen Center is where teens in grades 6-12 can thrive. CLICK FOR MORE DETAILS AND AN EVENT SCHEDULE!

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, OCTOBER 29 @ Noon and 7pm
Melinda Wenner Moyer

How to Raise Teens You Want to Spend Time With: Science-based Strategies for Responsible, Respectful Kids

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