District Digest

Glen Ellyn School District 41

January 23, 2025

In this issue…

Calendar Reminders
2025/2026 Calendar
Registration for Next School Year
Connect41
Sign Up for D41 Text Messages
Dual Language Informational Meeting
Pep Band Night at Glenbard West
Food Service Information
D41 Educator of the Year
Glenbard Parent Series

Calendar Reminders

For the District 41 2024-25 Official School Calendar please CLICK HERE

January 24 | Institute Day – No Student Attendance
February 17 | President’s Day (No School)
February 28 | Institute Day – No Student Attendance

Board of Education Meetings

All meetings are held at Hadley Jr. High School, 240 Hawthorne Blvd. unless otherwise noted.

Monday, February 10, 2025 Regular Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
Monday, March 3, 2025 Committee of the Whole Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

For full Board Meeting agendas

CLICK HERE

. For Board Meeting stream archives

CLICK HERE

2025/2026 Calendar

The Board of Education approved the calendar for next school year. Please note the adjustment to the start and end of the school year to accommodate construction of the new Kindergarten Center opening in the fall of 2025. Thank you for your understanding.

Click Here for the calendar. Clic para espanol

Register Now for Next School Year

Registration for the District 41 2025-2026 school year is now open for kindergarten and all returning D41 students. Registration in Skyward Family Access is required. For the District 41 Registration homepage visit D41.org/registration.

Kindergarten Registration Details
Please register your kindergarten students by Sunday, February 16 to ensure the important decisions related to kindergarten can be made and communicated to families and staff in a timely manner. Changes to kindergarten registration after February 16 will require approval by the District 41 Superintendent or designee and will only be considered in cases of extreme hardship, provided that transportation, classroom space and staffing levels are sufficient. For more information about kindergarten, click here.

Connect41 | Winter 2025

Connect41 is the community print newsletter sent to over 12,000 households in the District 41 boundary area. Almost 80 percent of the households in our boundaries do not have children currently attending D41 schools. This newsletter is one way we keep the community informed about the schools in their community.

CLICK HERE to check it out online.

Sign Up for Text Messages from District 41

District 41 uses text messaging when sending out timely information. To register text Y or Yes to 67587. CLIC PARA ESPANOL

From the number you originally registered with, at any time you can text STOP to 67587 to cancel, or HELP for help. Any information obtained as part of SMS consent/registration will not be shared with third parties or affiliates. Message and data rates may apply. You can opt out at any time by texting "STOP." For assistance, text "HELP" or to learn more about SMS Terms and Conditions & Privacy Policy click here.

If you need to update your contact preference, please review and update information on the Skylert Menu in Skyward Family Access or contact your school office.

Dual Language Program Information Session

You are invited to an informational meeting about the D41 Dual Language Program at Churchill School. This session is designed to provide insights into the world of bilingual education for parents of incoming kindergarten students interested in participating in the District 41 Dual Language Program during the 25-26 school year.

WHAT: Dual Language Informational Meeting (in both English & Spanish)

WHEN: Thursday, January 23rd, 2025 @ 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Churchill Elementary, 240 Geneva Rd, Glen Ellyn IL

- Join us to understand the benefits of dual language learning.
- Learn more about the D41 Dual Language Model and how to participate.
- Meet some of the dual language teachers and staff.

- Get answers to your questions. MORE INFO HERE!

To learn more about our program, please visit our D41 website.

Hadley 8th Grade Band Plays at Pep Band Night at Glenbard West

The Annual 8th Grade Pep Night at Glenbard West was a huge success! Hadley 8th Grade Band members got to be a part of the action from the start, enjoying a free pizza dinner, rehearsing with the high school musicians and their drum majors, and performing all together at a Glenbard West vs. York Basketball Game. This was a collaborative event between Hadley Jr. High, Glenside Middle School, and Glenbard West High School. This is a great opportunity for Hadley Band students to get a firsthand glimpse in the role of a high school student in half a year! Hadley Band Directors Samantha Tribley and Chris Cooper saw so many Hadley Band Alumni continuing to play and make music a part of their lives at Glenbard West. Way to go Hadley and Glenbard West!

Nominate a D41 Educator of the Year

The Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce proudly recognizes those in the community for their exceptional contributions to Glen Ellyn including a District 41 educator! Nominations are being accepted through February 11. The awards will be presented at the 61st annual Community Awards celebration in March.

Click to register, learn more and submit your nomination

Food Service Information

Food service in District 41 schools has resumed. Please make sure your PushCoin accounts are current and your child has funds available if purchasing food during the school day. CLICK HERE for the District 41 fees webpage

Glenbard Parent Series

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.

Thursday, January 30, 2025 @ Noon and 7pm

Tina Payne Bryson and Georgie Wisen-Vincent

Early Childhood Event -- The Way of Play: Little Moments -- Big Connections

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 @ Noon and 7pm

Emma Goldberg

Future Proof: Positioning Students for the Changing Tide of Work