District Digest

In this issue…

• Calendar Reminders
• Upcoming Board Meetings
• Community Survey for All
• Churchill International Night
• Chicago Sinfonietta Performs and Inspires
• Hadley Jazz Lab
• ILMEA Jazz Festival
• Public Works Open House
• Registration Open for D41 Kids Seussical!

• Hilltopper Bundle

• Glenbard Parent Series

• April 18 - Non-Attendance Day
• May 9 - Institute Day (No student attendance)
• May 26 - Memorial Day (No school)

• Monday, April 21, 2025, Regular Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 p.m
• Monday, May 5, 2025, Board Reorganizational Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
• A meet and greet reception with the Board will take place at 6 p.m. prior to the meeting.
• Monday, May 19, 2025, Regular Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

Be on the lookout! A community-wide survey has been mailed to all households within our school district boundaries. Each survey includes a unique code and a link to complete it online at your convenience.

Why Your Feedback Matters

Even if you don’t currently have children in District 41 schools (about 80% of our households don’t), your voice is essential. This survey is focused on the key pillars of our Strategic Plan and will help guide the future of education in our community.

One Survey for All

Everyone will take the same survey. If you’re a parent or staff member, the survey will branch to include questions about your specific school experience. Community members will receive all the information they need mailed to their home addresses. Staff members have received an email directly to their district email accounts.

Key Details:

• Available online in English, Spanish, and Urdu

• Created in partnership with School Perceptions, an independent education research firm

• Confidential – your responses will not be linked to you personally

We appreciate your time and thoughtful input—thank you for helping shape the future of District 41!

Last Friday, the Churchill School PTA hosted another successful International Night! Thank you to the PTA and all families and staff who made the event possible!

The Hadley Jr. High Jazz Lab students worked with musician and local music teacher Mr. Bryan Itzkowitz during several clinics sponsored by the Hadley PTA to prepare for the upcoming Spring Jazz Concert. The clinics were open to 7th and 8th graders who play a band instrument, as well as piano, bass, guitar, drum set, vibes, and auxiliary percussion. Students made remarkable progress in jazz style, articulation, and rhythm section cohesiveness. We are so proud of their hard work and dedication in preparation for the Spring Jazz Concert on Thursday, May 1 at 7 pm in the Hadley Jr. High Auditorium. A huge thank you to the Hadley PTA for making these clinics possible!

The professional string quartet of the Chicago Sinfonietta performed at Hadley Jr. High on Thursday, April 10, for students in orchestra, band, choir, and world language. Ms. Emily Nash ~ Violin, Ms. Carmen Llop-Kassinger ~ Violin, Ms. Becky Coffman ~ Viola, and Ms. Ann Griffin ~ Cello performed a variety of music including classical, contemporary, pop, and even an Argentinian Tango called, “Por Una Cabeza.” A cross-curricular historical lesson of the tango was given by Spanish teacher Ms. Amarisa Gombis and the World Language Department.

“The string quartet provided a wonderful, engaging performance that included a discussion of history, a variety of performance styles, rhythmic examples, questions & answers, and also a Name That Tune,” stated orchestra director, Ms. Georgia Alemis. "Thank you to the talented musicians, the Hadley administration, and to the DuPage Foundation for sponsoring such an inspiring experience for our Hadley students."

During the winter months, many Chicago Sinfonietta musicians came in to assist the Hadley orchestra and band students with small group instruction. The professional musicians of the Chicago Sinfonietta included, Ms. Carol Dylan, violin, Ms. Ann Griffin, cello, Mr. Alan Steiner, bass, Mr. Charlie Schuchat, tuba, Mr. John McAllister, trombone, Mr. Elizandro Garcia, Clarinet, Mr. Bobby Everson, timpani, and Mr. Edgar Campos, trumpet. In addition, Conductor Maestro Ahmed Alabaca and principal percussionist Mr. Jeff Handley came in and gave a conducting clinic for the band, orchestra and choir classes. They explained what the conductor does in the orchestra by learning how to read a score, conduct beat patterns, and even instructed the students how to conduct a virtual performance of the Chicago Sinfonietta. Students were very excited to participate in this engaging activity. A special thank you goes to the DuPage Foundation for sponsoring the Chicago Sinfonietta to help inspire and encourage our Hadley orchestra, band & choir students with these special and enriching experiences.

Glen Ellyn Public Works is hosting their 2nd Annual Open House on May 22! Save the date! All families are invited. Come celebrate Public Works Week and have some fun!

The D41 Kids Foundation is thrilled to announce the summer 2025 musical will be Seussical! Performances will be running from July 25-27, 2025. D41Kids Foundation Theatre is for all children in K-8th grades. Graduating 8th graders welcome. Children will learn acting, singing, dancing, and teamwork. Most of all, kids will have FUN! The Foundation will once again be working with local director Gina Wood. CLICK HERE for more information regarding registration, auditions, rehearsals, and more!

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.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23 @ NOON and 7pm
Cara Natterson MD & Vanessa Kroll Bennett

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Phone: 630.790.6400
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