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.

A note from Mrs. Mate

We are about to begin the process of building classes for the 2026-27 school year. Your child’s classroom teacher, the grade-level teaching team, our specialists, and the administrative team each play a role in the process as we work to place every child in the best possible setting. We consider learning styles, student personalities, class size, as well as students' academic strengths/needs. We strive for a heterogeneous class with a full range of abilities.

Families also know valuable information that can help us place your children. If you are interested, you may submit a letter to me via email, kmate@ccsd89.org, no later than Thursday, March 26. Please keep in mind that I will only accept the following information from parents:

If there is information about your child’s learning style that you feel is pertinent, please share this information.
If an older child in your immediate family had a teacher and you’d like to request that a younger sibling not have the same teacher, please share this information.
If you know that your child must be separated from a specific child to optimize your child’s learning experience, please share this information.

Developing our class lists is a delicate balancing act designed to support the success of all our students. Because of the many variables involved, we cannot honor requests for specific teachers or friends. Our staff considers a range of factors to find the best fit for every student, and while we appreciate your input, we cannot guarantee that specific requests will be honored.

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.

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

Students in grades 4-7 can sign up for summer Spartan basketball, volleyball camps

Students who will be in fifth, sixth, seventh, or eighth grade next year can register for boys and girls Spartan basketball or volleyball camps through the Glen Ellyn Park District. These summer sports camps are run by Glen Crest coaches. Participants are taught fundamentals while developing their skills. Register at: https://bit.ly/4rFGkl3

March 20 is deadline to register for D89 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: College admission essentials (March 24)

Author Ethan Sawyer – “The College Essay Guy” - is a nationally recognized expert in the college admission process. At noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, Sawyer will share strategic insights, insider tips, and proven techniques for crafting a college application that stands out from the crowd. Preview. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4rHUhi1

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

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