Panther Weekly

Shape the future of Park View: Take the 5Essentials survey

Your voice is a vital part of what makes our school community thrive! We are currently inviting all families to participate in the annual Illinois 5Essentials survey. This is your opportunity to share your thoughts on our school’s climate and help us identify areas where we can grow.

We have a goal of reached our goal of 20% parent participation with 70 families that have participated. We would LOVE more voices in this important survey. Please take a few minutes to voice your opinion.

How to participate

Step 1: Go to https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/
Step 2: Select "Parent Survey".
Step 3: Choose DuPage as the county.
Step 4: Type our school’s name and select it from the drop-down list.
- Note: There are multiple "Park View" schools in DuPage. Be careful to select the Glen Ellyn school.
Households: One parent per household may participate.
Multiple students: If you have more than one child attending the same CCSD 89 school, you are welcome to complete the survey more than once to reflect each student's experience.

The survey is open through March 13.

Thank you for taking a few minutes out of your day to help make Park View and our district the best it can be!

Kane County Cougars Reading Club

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

First Base is due 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.

Girls on the Run for 3rd/4th/5th graders

We are excited to begin our third season of Girls on the Run at Park View next month for grades 3-5! This empowering program helps girls build confidence, strengthen friendships, and develop healthy habits, all while training for a celebratory 5-kilometer run.

Registration is open for a limited time, and we can only accept 20 participants.

Girls on the Run Registration

Spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Last year, the spots filled up quickly! If your daughter is interested, please register as soon as possible to secure her place. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Nemeth, Mrs. Tudor, or Mrs. Urso.

“SnapCodes” used for registration will be mailed in mid-March

In mid-March, families should receive a letter with an 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 the week of March 16.

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 boundaries.

Families with students who will be starting kindergarten or new to CCSD 89 in the 2026-27 school year can now fill out pre-registration. More info: https://bit.ly/3O8Y7Te

Families of students who will be new to CCSD 89 preschool in the 2026-27 school year can also now fill out pre-registration. More info: https://bit.ly/4oW002w

2026-27 school calendar available

The CCSD 89 Board of Education recently approved the 2026-27 academic calendar. You can view the calendar here: www.ccsd89.org/2627calendar The first day of the 2026-27 school year for students will be Thursday, August 20. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4bk3TLF

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 will try to approve calendars two years ahead so that staff and families can plan their schedules. More info: https://bit.ly/3ZWE3X1

Elementary families invited to register for new District 89 Soccer League

Families of CCSD 89 elementary school students can now register for the spring season of District 89 soccer. The soccer league is independent from the district but focused on serving CCSD 89 students. This is a recreational league focused on player growth and development with friends. No experience necessary. The league will play from April 11 through June 6 at Glen Crest.

Deadline to register is March 20. More info and registration: www.synergysoccerclub.com/d89league

Parent Series: Raising terrific kids in terrifying times (March 3)

At noon and 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3, author Melinda Wenner Moyer will share ideas for empowering children to set boundaries, take responsibility, and build healthy relationships in world of rising anxiety and digital overload. Preview Learn more: https://bit.ly/4s23lyQ

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 Middle School and Park View Elementary School. 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