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MAP results will be sent home Thursday, September 24 with your student.

Let's go, Roadrunners!

Fall conferences will be held the evening of Thursday, October 22 and all day Friday, October 23. (There is no school on Friday, October 23.) Sign-up information for conferences will be sent to families by classroom teachers on Friday, September 25 so that families may choose their time slot.

You can order your student’s yearbook now by logging on to MySchoolBucks and purchasing a yearbook in the “Store” section. Don’t miss out on your chance to purchase your student’s yearbook: Extras will not be available for purchase at the end of the school year.

Picture Day is Thursday, September 24! Ordering information has been sent home with your student. If you are ordering photos, please return the order form to school with payment on Picture Day. Orders can also be placed online at the unique link included on the order form. If needed, Picture Retake Day is set for Tuesday, October 27.

All CCSD 89 schools will also be closed Friday, September 25 for a teacher collaboration day. The district's administrative offices will be open. School will resume Monday, September 28 with a regular schedule for all students.

Our school uses the Verkada visitor management system for all individuals entering the building and for signing students in and out during the school day. It is an important process for keeping our students safe.

What you need to know:

• All adults must bring a valid photo ID (driver’s license, state ID, or passport).

• You will check in using an iPad in the school’s lobby.

• Please allow an extra 5 minutes before your scheduled start time for this check-in process.
  
  

Below are how-to video links for your reference:
Student Early Pick-Up | Visiting a CCSD 89 School

SCHOOL YEAR RESOURCES

CCSD 89 Tech Support

District Policy on Cell Phones and Personal Devices in School

FirstView Bus App
School Lunch Menus
Lunch Payment Process

Before and After School Programs
GPS Parent Series Webinars

Join us for this school year's PTC meetings! Find out everything we have planned for this school year and get involved!

Email: ptc.arborview@gmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/roadrunners89/
Twitter: @arborviewptc

Families of students in CCSD 89 English-language-learner programs are invited to join the district’s Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC). The Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee provides ongoing recommendations to the district’s English-learner and bilingual programs. Members attend four meetings: one in person and three virtual. While the in-person meeting was already held earlier this month, new committee members are still welcome! Upcoming virtual meeting are scheduled for: November 18, 2026; January 27, 2027; and June 3, 2027. Teachers, counselors, and community leaders are also welcome. To sign up, go to: http://bit.ly/4geEwLH

If you’re interested in visiting museums in the Chicagoland area, the Museum Adventure Pass Program and Explore More Illinois provide free or discounted admission to some nearby attractions.

Both programs connect the Glen Ellyn, Helen Plum, and Wheaton libraries with participating museums, offering free or discounted passes. To access these programs, review the list of participating libraries and check the current availability of passes for the museum you wish to visit.

All kindergarten students must present a Certificate of Child Health Examination on the approved Illinois form and signed by a physician licensed to practice medicine in the United States, including: height/weight, BMI, BP, diabetes screening, lead screening and the health history filled out and signed by parents.

Immunizations:

• DPT: 4 or more doses, last one being on or after 4th birthday
• Polio: 4 or more doses, last one being on or after 4th birthday.
• MMR: first dose on or after the first birthday and second dose no less than four weeks later
• Varicella: first dose on or after the first birthday and second dose no less than four weeks later
• Due by October 15, 2026

Did you know DuPage County Health Department has highly trained crisis counselors who provide free and confidential support to people in suicidal crisis or mental health-related distress 24 hours a day, seven days a week? If you or someone you know needs support now, text or call 988, or chat at 988Lifeline.org.

If you’re bringing food to school, be sure you know what is approved by reviewing the district's pre-approved food list at www.ccsd89.org/preapproved.

The district uses two separate processes to determine eligibility for a waiver of school fees and for the free/reduced lunch program.

The district’s fee waiver application is available on our website at www.ccsd89.org/feewaiver or under the Board of Education tab, policy 4:140-E1 Application for Fee Waiver. The forms can be filled out and submitted with your income-verification documents directly to the district office (22W600 Butterfield Road, Glen Ellyn), attention Courtney Czerwinski.

If you have more than one child in the district, you may submit one application for free/reduced lunch and another application for waiver of fees. Both applications can be submitted at the same time with the necessary documentation to avoid any delay in processing.

If you have any questions regarding the National School Lunch Program application or fee waiver application, please contact Courtney Czerwinski at (630) 469-8900, ext. 3519 or cczerwinski@ccsd89.org.

September is Attendance Awareness Month, and we love to see your student at school! Plan ahead for family vacations and take advantage of scheduled school breaks when considering travel for the school year ahead. By scheduling vacations when school is not in session, you help ensure your student is in the classroom as much as possible to learn, grow, and stay on track!
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To report an absence, call our school’s main number, then follow the prompts to the attendance line. Our school has a voicemail that will record absentee information.

• Arbor View (630) 469-5505, press 1
  
  

The elementary school should be contacted before 8:30 a.m. if a child will be absent for the morning session or the entire day

Attendance is an important part of school. Click on the link below to read how attendance affects student learning.

In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, the GPS Parent Series presents a powerful presentation focused on youth mental health, fostering hope, and providing proactive support. Join Dr. Blaise Aguirre and Ross Szabo at noon and 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23 to explore the essential warning signs, evidence-based protective factors, and discover how open, compassionate conversations can save lives and strengthen our support network. More details

Sign up for weekly reminders and get upcoming programs (virtual, hybrid and in-person) delivered straight to your inbox—plus subscriber-only program summaries after each event. Visit the GPS website to subscribe and to get program details and links. GPS resources are always free and open to all.

Mark your calendar for more Parent Series webinars ahead:

• Wednesday, September 30: A Little More Social: How Small Choices Create Unexpected Happiness and Connection - presented in-person and virtual!

• Thursday, October 1: Preparing Students with ADHD for Success - presented in-person and virtual!

• Wednesday, October 7: Your Kid Belongs Here: Insights on Parenting Neurodiverse Children

Students, families can report crises and threats through Safe2Help

Students and families can confidentially call, email, or text the Safe2Help tip line to report bullying, threats, or classmates in crisis. Students or families can call (844) 4-SAFE-IL, which is (844) 472-3345; text SAFE2, which is 72332; email Help@Safe2HelpIL.com; or submit tips through the online form. Safe2Help submissions are monitored every hour of every day.
More info: https://bit.ly/3BPxObO

Tragedy can affect a nation or a single family. Some crises happen suddenly while others build over time. Each situation can be difficult for children to understand and challenging for families to navigate. Our school has a counselor, social worker, and psychologist available to help students and families with strategies for transparent, age-appropriate conversations. The district has also posted additional resources at www.ccsd89.org/crisis

The CCSD 89 Backpack has been updated! Unpack the virtual backpack for updated fliers and information on key community resources and programs. New opportunities and information are added regularly as received.

Email: info@ccsd89.org
Location: Arbor View Elementary School, Glen Ellyn, IL, USA
Phone: (630) 469-5505
Facebook: facebook.com/CCSD89
Twitter: @ArborViewSchool