Bulldog News

Hello Briar Glen Families,

It's incredible to believe that we will be moving into the fall season next week. It was great to share my principal's report at last evening's PTC meeting. I was amazed at reporting on how much we have done and accomplished so far in the 21 days we have been in session! In this week's message, you will find a link to my Building Together Family Feedback Survey. When I became principal of Briar Glen School, I shared with families that I would be creating a survey to listen and learn from our families. This feedback will help me better understand our school's strengths, identify opportunities for improvement and strengthen our relationships. Please take a moment to answer a few questions. This survey is anonymous and should take less then 2-3 minutes to complete. The survey will be accepting responses today through Wednesday, September 23rd. Thank you in advance for your time!

Have a great weekend ahead!

Sincerely,

Dr. Jessica Langman
Principal

Week of September 21st: 4th Grade BESS Administration

September 24th: Team Day! - Students wear Briar Glen Spirit Wear or Bulldog Blue!

September 24th: Briar Glen Dine Out Night at Ellyns in Glen Ellyn! (Near Learning Express) Dine in or take out - Thursday September 24th

Ellyn's Tap & Grill | The best gastro-pub and craft brew tap house in the area

September 25th: Teacher Institute Day - No School for Students

September 25th: Fall conference sign-ups open next Friday, September 25

We’re ONE week away from kicking off our Briar Glen Bulldog Fun Run fundraiser! 🎉 We’re excited to have fun, build community, and work toward our goal. It all starts by signing up at MyBooster.com!

Important Dates and Details:

💵 Goal: $35,000

🎁 Supports: finalizing the new playground structure

🎉 Kickoff Date (in school): 10/02/2026

👟 Event Date: 10/16/2026

Every sign-up, share, and donation helps students earn points they can use in the Reward Store on MyBooster.com for prizes THEY CHOOSE themselves. Earn 100 points to the Reward Store for each student you register!

Get Started on MyBooster.com TODAY:

1) Sign Up

2) Search for “Briar Glen Elementary”

3) Create your student’s page

Once you're signed up, share your student's page by email, text, and social media. Every step helps support our school and earns Reward Store points!

Biggest Tip for Success: ⭐Share, share, share using the easy online tools at MyBooster.com!

Thanks for your support! Find a fundraiser overview video HERE.

Health Records Reminder!

Section 27-8.1 of the Illinois State Code requires that each child present proof of having required immunizations and a physical examination within one year of entering preschool, kindergarten and sixth grade and upon transferring into Illinois from outside of the state or outside of the country.

You have until October 15, 2026 to complete the necessary requirements for your child’s records. If the records are not complete at that time, your child could be subject to exclusion from school until the requirements are on file at the school. If you have any questions or would like to check your students health records compliance status, please contact the school nurse.

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The B.R. Ryall YMCA in Glen Ellyn is offering a membership special for all youth/teen memberships (ages 11-17) now through September 30. Use code TEEN2026 to waive your student’s joiner fee. The YMCA’s youth membership cost is $33/month and includes access to the basketball gym, swimming, wellness center, Teen Center, walking track and more. More information

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

Families can track their student’s bus trips to and from school with a free busing app. The FirstView 1.0 app can track the bus, show an estimated number of minutes until the bus will arrive at a stop, and send a notification when buses arrive at school.

FirstView 1.0 requires a district code to set up tracking. The code for Community Consolidated School District 89 for the 2026-27 school year is: Z6S4N

CCSD 89 bus routes are expected to be available in the app by the end of this week.

The FirstView app is available for Apple and Android users and can be identified by its red icon. Families that had been using the previous FirstView app will need to download the new version called “FirstView 1.0”. The app will track both regular-education and special-education busing.

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

Per CCSD 89 policy, cell phones and other personal electronic devices must remain out of sight and may not be used during the school day. While recent state legislation mandating this takes effect in 2027–28, our district policy is already active. Devices must be put away throughout the instructional day unless an approved exception is documented with the district. This policy helps to minimize distractions, disruptions and privacy concerns. Read full FAQs for parents and students

If your child uses their phone to manage a medical condition or for an approved academic reason, families should complete the CCSD 89 Student Use of Personal Technology Waiver on an annual basis to request an exemption. Completed forms should be returned to the Briar Glen main office.

As a reminder, anyone who is visiting Briar Glen Elementary or picking up students early must check in using the iPad in our school's lobby. You will need to bring an ID (license, state ID, passport) whenever you are picking up a student or visiting during the school day. The check-in process takes less than two minutes, and it is an important part of our safety system.

Read more about the check-in process: https://bit.ly/3URo8ql

Watch a short video about the student check-out process: https://youtu.be/gxFvHH5UZL4

Watch a short video about the visitor process: https://youtu.be/Q814enw_x7A

Thank you for helping keep our students and staff safe at all times.

The cost for an elementary lunch will be $4, including milk. If purchased separately, milk will cost 50 cents. More information about the school lunch program is available at: https://www.ccsd89.org/page/food

You can pay directly through MySchoolBucks. Some families prefer to link their MySchoolBucks and PowerSchool accounts, but it is not required.

Instructions for linking your PowerSchool and MySchoolBucks accounts

Families can check school menus by going to www.ccsd89.org/lunch and then choosing your school or by following the link below:

Briar Glen: https://www.myschoolquest.com/briar-glen-elementary/menus

See all the CCSD 89 community fliers at www.ccsd89.org/backpack

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Attendance phone: (630) 545-3300

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Email: briarglen@ccsd89.org
Website: www.ccsd89.org/briarglen
Location: Briar Glen Elementary School, Briarcliffe Boulevard, Wheaton, IL, USA
Phone: (630) 545-3300
Facebook: facebook.com/CCSD89
Twitter: @briarglenschool