District Digest

Glen Ellyn School District 41

January 9, 2025

In this issue…

Calendar Reminders
Sign Up for D41 Text Messages
Registration for Next School Year
Dual Language Informational Meeting
Food Service Information
D41 Educator of the Year
Glenbard Parent Series and CyberSafety Consulting Series

Calendar Reminders

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

January 20 | Martin Luther King Day (No School)
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, January 13, 2025 Regular Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
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

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.

Registration for Next School Year Begins Next Week

Registration in Skyward Family Access is required and will begin on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 for kindergarten and all returning students.

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.

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

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

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 9 @ 7pm

Dr. Ellen Braaten
Bright Kids Who Couldn't Care Less: Tools for Tackling Motivation

THURSDAY, JANUARY 16 @ Noon and 7pm
Donna Jackson Nakazawa
The Adverse Childhood Experiences Guided Journal: A Workshop for Parents