District Digest

Glen Ellyn School District 41

October 13, 2023

In this issue…

Message from the Superintendent
Board of Education Meetings
Calendar Reminders
National Principal Appreciation Month
Full Day Kindergarten Updates
IASB Recognizes Two Board Members
D41 at YMCA’s Trunk or Treat
D41 Kids Foundation
Chicago Sinfonietta
Glenbard Parent Series

Message from the Superintendent

We know that the news about what is happening in the Middle East is distressing for many in our community. Our thoughts are with everyone impacted by this. Given the personal connections and our environment of fast-flowing information, we know that a number of children may be uncertain about how to process what they are hearing and seeing and are unable to verbalize what they are feeling. Children often rely upon adults at home and in their schools to help them navigate their emotions in a safe and productive way.

The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) offers valuable guidance on how to support children impacted by conflicts around the world.

If you have any specific concerns related to your child, please reach out to your child’s teacher, principal, or other school staff. Our clinicians are another resource to our students so please do not hesitate to reach out.

Dr. K

Dr. Melissa Kaczkowski

Superintendent

Board of Education Meetings

Monday, October 16th, 2023, Public Hearing and Regular Meeting, 6:30 PM, Hadley Jr. High School, 240 Hawthorne Blvd, Glen Ellyn
Monday, November 13, 2023, Regular Board Meeting, 6:30 pm at Hadley Jr. High

For Board Meeting agendas CLICK HERE. For Board Meeting stream archives CLICK HERE

Calendar Reminders

Tuesday, October 31 - SIP DAY - 11:30am dismissal (No Pre-K, EC or K attendance)
Friday, November 17 - SIP DAY - 11:30am dismissal (No Pre-K, EC or K attendance)

National Principal Appreciation Month

Thank you to our Principals and Assistant Principals for their dedication and commitment to our schools, students and staff. Each and every day they shoulder the responsibility for the learning, safety and wellness of those in their care. They serve their communities with endless enthusiasm, patience and grace. I am honored to work beside them and I hope that everyone takes a moment to say a big “THANK YOU.”

Dr. K

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Full Day Kindergarten Updates

A web page has been created to help provide the District 41 community with information throughout the full day kindergarten addition project. The district plans to open the 12 classroom addition at Churchill School in the fall of 2025. The webpage includes an overview of the project and links to communications that have been shared. Updates and information will be posted on the website regularly.

This is a timely project as the State of Illinois recently passed a bill requiring districts to offer full day kindergarten. Half day kindergarten will still be available at each of the elementary schools. If a family would like full day kindergarten they will attend the full day kindergarten center located at Churchill School.

Click to the full day kindergarten website: www.d41.org/fulldayk

IASB Recognizes Two Board Members

Glen Ellyn School District 41 Board of Education Secretary Jess Buttimer and Board member Ted Estes were recently recognized for achieving the Level of Established in the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) Board Leader Recognition Program. Congratulations to Mrs. Buttimer and Mr. Estes.

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District 41 to Host a Trunk at YMCA’s Trunk or Treat

Come check out the District 41 truck and get some treats at the YMCA’s Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 28, 4-6 p.m. at the BR Ryall YMCA.

Calling all Pirates, Superheroes, Draculas, and Witches too! We’ve got a spooky good time planned for you. Grab your favorite costume and join us for a safe, family-friendly evening of fun, games, decorated car trunks and lots of candy! Questions? Please contact Amanda Johnson at ajohnson@ryallymca.org.

Saturday, October 28
4-6 p.m.
B.R. Ryall YMCA Parking Lot

Members: Free
Nonmembers: $5

Register Now!

D41 Kids Support Students through the Dolly Parton Imagination Library

It's that time of year again! D41 Kids Foundation has launced their annual fundraiser for their Dolly Parton Imagination Library! This year, we are raffling off a handmade Tuffet accompanied by an framed original poem titled "A Magical Tuffet Ride" to be gifted to your favorite little one or kept for yourself. Each ticket bought sponsors one child for a year! That's right! For only $29 a child will receive one book a month for an entire year! And you just might win the tuffet and poem too! CLICK HERE to enter the raffle or visit them at https://d41kids.org

And thank you for your support! As Dolly said, "You can never get enough books into the hands of enough children." But we're trying!

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Chicago Sinfonietta

Professional musicians from the Chicago Sinfonietta performed for 7th Grade Band and Orchestra students on October 12, 2023. Their performance focused primarily on the percussion music from Latin America and Africa, which is representative of upcoming concert repertoire. Members of the Chicago Sinfonietta are providing master classes, sectionals and other presentations for music students throughout the school year. A special thank you to the DuPage Foundation for sponsoring this wonderful experience for our music students at Hadley.