Panther Weekly

All schools will be closed for spring break March 30 to April 6

All CCSD 89 schools will be closed from Monday, March 30, through Monday, April 6, for spring break. School will resume on a regular schedule on Tuesday, April 7.

The district office will be open regular hours (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) from March 30 to April 2. The district office will be closed on Friday, April 3, and re-open on Monday, April 6.

Spring Pictures April 16

Lifetouch will be at Park View on April 16 for spring pictures. Check out exclusive packages and offers at mylifetouch.com. Students can also return the picture day envelope that they will bring home after spring break.

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Kane County Cougars Reading Club

The Kane County Cougars Reading Club information went home in report card envelopes. Grade levels determined an appropriate goal for their grade. Every other week, students should return to their teacher the completed and signed slip of paper that corresponds with the two weeks that just passed. Please use first and last names on the slip.

First base is due Monday, March 23

Second base is due April 7 (no school on Monday)

Third base is due April 20

Home run! is due May 4

* Slips returned within the same week will be accepted.

Board approves 2027-28 academic calendar

The CCSD 89 Board of Education has approved the 2027-28 academic calendar. You can view the calendar here: www.ccsd89.org/2728calendar The first day of the 2027-28 school year for students will be Thursday, August 19. The last day of the 2027-28 school year is scheduled to be a half day (morning attendance) on Wednesday, May 31, 2027, if no emergency days are used. Going forward, the district intends to approve calendars two years ahead so that staff and families can plan their schedules. More info: https://bit.ly/3ZWE3X1

Clean out those change jars! ‘Penny Wars’ fundraiser starts April 13

All CCSD 89 students will be able to compete against classmates in the ‘Penny Wars’ fundraiser after spring break. From Monday, April 13 through Friday, April 17, there will be jars in each school to collect donations. Based on votes by students, all funds raised will go to Phil’s Friends, an organization that creates care packages for people going through cancer treatment. The district’s two Student Board Members, Olivia Loftsgaarden and Skylar Usalis, have organized the fundraising competition. Learn more: www.ccsd89.org/pennywars

Families should watch for registration “SnapCodes” arriving in U.S. mail

Families should now be receiving letters with the individualized “SnapCode” that will be used to register for the 2026-27 school year. Letters will be sent to families of new and returning students via U.S. mail. If you do not receive a letter by April 7, please contact your school.

Be sure to keep the SnapCode. It will be used to complete registration on Wednesday, April 8. If you lose the letter, you will have to resubmit documents to prove that you live in the district. More information about registration: www.ccsd89.org/register

Parent Series: Become the parent you want to be (April 8)

At noon ad 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, family therapist and early childhood mental-health specialist Bryana Kappadakunnel will discuss how the secret to successful parenting to “un-learn” the wounded patterns that may be impacting you in ways you realize. Preview. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3PWMDTL

Parent Series: Addressing anger and challenging feelings (April 9)

At noon ad 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, counselor Janine Halloran, the founder of “Coping Skills for Kids”, will share skills for self-soothing that will help create a calm, positive atmosphere so kids can develop healthy coping strategies and emotional-regulation skills. Preview. Learn more: https://bit.ly/47Vt6cB

Music Café on April 18 will support, celebrate music across the district

Families are invited to hear the talent and hard work of student-musicians at Music Café, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at Glen Crest Middle School. The Music Café will include performances from band, choir, and orchestra students from across the district. Students will be fundraising in the weeks leading up to Music Cafe. Learn more about the Music Café and how to donate: https://bit.ly/4sjPBQT

Author Amity Gaige will headline April 30 fundraiser for tutoring program

The Glen Ellyn Children’s Resource Center annual Literary Event Fundraiser will be held Thursday, April 30 at Arrowhead Golf Club. Best-selling author Amity Gaige will discuss her new novel “Heartwood”. Proceeds will support GECRC’s mentoring and tutoring program. There are GECRC programs at Glen Crest and Park View. Buy tickets at https://literary26gecrc.givesmart.com/ or www.gecrc.com, or in person at The Bookstore in Glen Ellyn. More info: https://bit.ly/4as1f4j