Panther Weekly

Shape the future of Park View: The 5Essentials survey

Your voice is a vital part of what makes our school community thrive! We are currently inviting all families to participate in the annual Illinois 5Essentials survey. This is your opportunity to share your thoughts on our school’s climate and help us identify areas where we can grow.

Why your participation matters: We have a goal of reaching at least 20% parent participation, so the school can receive a detailed feedback report from the state. Without your input, we miss out on valuable data that helps us improve the learning environment.

How to participate

Step 1: Go to https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/
Step 2: Select "Parent Survey".
Step 3: Choose DuPage as the county.
Step 4: Type our school’s name and select it from the drop-down list.
- Note: There are multiple "Park View" schools in DuPage. Be careful to select the Glen Ellyn school.
Households: One parent per household may participate.
Multiple students: If you have more than one child attending the same CCSD 89 school, you are welcome to complete the survey more than once to reflect each student's experience.

The survey is open through March 13.

Thank you for taking a few minutes out of your day to help make Park View and our district the best it can be!

Thank you PTC volunteers

Huge thank you to all of the parents who volunteered for the Valentine's Day parties! The students were full of smiles and our classrooms were filled with friendship and fun.

PTC meeting: February 25, 7 p.m.

We are thrilled to announce that superintendent Doug Eccarius and members of the Board of Education will be joining us for our next PTC meeting!

This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from district leadership regarding the current "state of the district" and receive the latest updates on our schools. Whether you have questions about upcoming initiatives or just want to stay informed, this is the place to be.

Why attend?

Get informed: Hear first-hand about the progress and future plans for CCSD 89.
Get involved: Learn about volunteer opportunities and how you can support Park View.
Get connected: Meet and mingle with other Park View families and staff.

We strive to make our community stronger together, and your voice matters. We look forward to seeing a full house!

Girls on the Run for 3rd/4th/5th graders

We are excited to begin our third season of Girls on the Run at Park View next month for grades 3-5! This empowering program helps girls build confidence, strengthen friendships, and develop healthy habits, all while training for a celebratory 5-kilometer run.

Registration is open for a limited time, and we can only accept 20 participants.

Girls on the Run Registration

Spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Last year, the spots filled up quickly! If your daughter is interested, please register as soon as possible to secure her place. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Nemeth, Mrs. Tudor, or Mrs. Urso.

2026-27 school calendar available

The CCSD 89 Board of Education recently approved the 2026-27 academic calendar. You can view the calendar here: www.ccsd89.org/2627calendar The first day of the 2026-27 school year for students will be Thursday, August 20. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4bk3TLF

Pre-registration for 2026-27 kindergarten, preschool new students now open

Families with students who will be starting kindergarten or new to CCSD 89 in the 2026-27 school year can now fill out pre-registration. More info: https://bit.ly/3O8Y7Te

Families interested in having their child attend CCSD 89 preschool in the 2026-27 school year can also now fill out pre-registration. This is for students who will be new to CCSD 89 preschool in 2026-27. More info: https://bit.ly/4oW002w

Registration for returning students will open Wednesday, April 8.

Elementary families invited to register for new District 89 Soccer League

Families of CCSD 89 elementary school students can now register for the spring season of District 89 soccer. The soccer league is independent from the district but focused on serving CCSD 89 students. This is a recreational league focused on player growth and development with friends. No experience necessary. The league will play from April 11 through June 6 at Glen Crest.

Deadline to register is March 20. More info and registration: www.synergysoccerclub.com/d89league

Reminder: Families can track bus arrival, travel with free app

In this cold weather, families are reminded that they can track their student’s bus trips to and from school with the free FirstView 1.0 busing app. The app can track the bus, show an estimated number of minutes until the bus will arrive, and send a notification when buses get to school.

Families using the FirstView app from last school year need to download the new version called “FirstView 1.0”. The app will track both regular-education and special-education busing. The code for CCSD 89 is: N6N3I

More information, including instructions on downloading the app, are available at www.ccsd89.org/busapp

Parent Series: Cultivating confidence, hope, and inner strength (February 24)

At 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 24, Julia Garcia, psychologist and author of “The 5 Habits of Hope”, will share an evidence-based strategy to cultivate a mindset that supports hope, growth, and self-awareness in teens and adults. Preview

The GPS Wellness Fair will be held at Glenbard West High School prior to Garcia’s presentation. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4bZi2OH

Free dental screenings, oral health kits on February 27

Children can get free dental screenings and a free oral healthcare kit at the “Give Kids a Smile Day” on Friday, February 27. Dental screenings are available to all school-age children at the DuPage County Health Department, 111 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton. For questions or to make an appointment, call (630) 221-7776. More info: https://bit.ly/4coyoAp