Queen Bee ECC News

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Website: www.queenbeeschool.org
Location: 1525 Bloomingdale Road, Glendale Heights, IL, USA
Phone: 630.344.5600

AM Session: 8:05-10:35 AM

PM Session:12:20-2:50 PM

We hope everyone had a relaxing and fun summer. We all did, but we are ready to be back in the classroom! Everyone is looking forward to working with our families this year. It's always exciting to begin the year-getting back into the routine and having fun at school.

I'd like to introduce myself to the Queen Bee ECC families. While I am new to the early childhood center, I am not new to the district. I have been at Glen Hill as the principal previously. I am excited to work with our families. We believe that strong relationships are the foundation of a successful school. Our goal is to build meaningful partnerships with our families so that, together, we can help every student develop a love of learning that lasts beyond their time here at QBECC.

You know your student best, and we value your insights and partnership as we work together to support their success. Please reach out with questions, thoughts or ideas you'd like to share. I am always happy to connect.

• August 13-QBECC Developmental Screening
• August 26- First Day of School (AM and PM Sessions)
• September 2-Family Night Open House 5:00-6:30
• September 7-No School Labor Day
• Sepember 18-SIP Day (AM & PM Regular Sessions)

STAR NET is a valuable resource for us at the Early Childhood Center. They offer many resource for parents, including webinars like the ones listed below. We hope families can take advantage of everything they have to offer.

Our Trip to Successful Toilet Training, September 10, 2026 6:30 pm on Zoom

Register at:

https://starnet2and6.org/event/our-trip-to-successful-toilet-training-1/

Toilet training can sometimes be a difficult task of knowing when your child is ready, especially when your child has a disability. When and how to begin the process and what tips and tricks would be helpful to know will also be discussed. In this one hour training, you will be introduced to some ideas and strategies that will assist all children. Resources will also be shared.

How to Handle More Than You Can Handle, October 1, 2026, 6;30-8 pm on Zoom

Register at:

https://starnet2and6.org/event/how-to-handle-more-than-you-can-handle/

The early years of raising a child with a disability are often filled with anxiety, overwhelm, and fear of the future. In this workshop, Amanda Griffith-Atkins, LMFT and author of How to Handle More Than You Can Handle, helps caregivers explore realistic self-care, cope with difficult emotions, and find steadiness in an unpredictable journey. Participants will leave with practical tools and encouragement to support both themselves and their families.

Helping families thrive in present times.

World-renowned authors and clinicians present relevant, research-based information to support positive youth development. Our free programs empower and strengthen families, individuals and communities by sharing practical strategies to help humans of every age thrive. GPS is *free,* open to all, and CEUs are available to school staff.