News Bites 9/11/26

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Curriculum Night Survey

Thank you to all the families who attended our Curriculum Nights this week! Please take a moment to share your feedback in the surveys below to help us plan future for events that best support our families.

Leman Curriculum Night Survey

Elementary Curriculum Night Survey

First BPAC Meeting of the Year

Join us for our first Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) meeting of the year! BPAC is a space for families to get involved, help plan for the future, and partner with district leaders to support our bilingual students' success.

When: Thursday, September 24th, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Where: Virtual (Google Meet link below

Google Meet Link

Board Salutes are back!

Did a teacher, staff member, or administrator help make the start of the school year special for your child? Show your appreciation by nominating them for a Board Salute!

Board Salutes recognize individuals who make a positive impact and help our community Reach Higher together. It only takes a few minutes to submit a brief story about how they made a difference.

👉 Submit a Board Salute Nomination here

Save the Dates for Halloween Fun at the Library!

Costume Swap: Saturday, Sept. 19 | 10 AM – 2 PM

Trunk-or-Treat & Downtown Trick-or-Treating: Saturday, Oct. 24 | 1 PM – 3 PM

MySchool Bucks Account Information

School fees will be paid through a new system called MySchool Bucks. Please take a moment to set up your MySchool Bucks parent account. The account will be connected to your PowerSchool parent account for easy access in the future. You must be in the internet version of the PowerSchool parent portal to set up your MySchool Bucks account. School fee invoices will be sent out soon. Please follow these instructions.

Reach out to your building secretary for help if needed.

Every Day Counts: Building Strong Attendance Habits

As we begin a new school year, we encourage every District 33 family to make regular school attendance a priority. Every day a student is at school is an opportunity to learn, build relationships, develop important social-emotional skills, and feel connected to their school community. This is important for students of all ages, beginning in Preschool through 8th grade.

Some absences are unavoidable, such as illness or family emergencies. An excused absence is one that meets the school’s established reasons for an absence and is reported to the school attendance line. An unexcused absence does not meet those criteria or is not properly reported. Regardless of how an absence is classified, too many missed school days can mean missed opportunities for learning and connection. Families can help by establishing consistent morning routines, scheduling appointments outside of school hours when possible, and communicating with the school when challenges make attendance difficult.

Thank you for partnering with us to help our students show up, feel connected, and make every school day count!

First Parent Academy of the year!

Our goal is to ensure every parent understands how their child is performing academically. Each year, students take various assessments that give us important information about their progress and whether or not they are performing on grade level in reading and math. Our first assessment of the year is Measures of Academic Proficiency (MAP). Students completed this assessment last week. Please join our first Parent Academy of the year, which is focused on helping you understand your child’s MAP scores and how we can work together to help your child reach their academic goals. The presentation will be in English and Spanish. Sign up today!

Sign up here!

Independence Day Parade is back!

Mexican Independence Day Parade & Festival returns to West Chicago on Sunday, September 13, 2026! Come and cheer on our D33 Ballet Folklórico and Mariachi Los Rayos as they perform during the festivities.

Event Schedule:

Parade: 11:30 AM (Main St., Downtown West Chicago)

Festival & El Grito: 12:30 PM (Featuring live music, food vendors, & local art)

D33 Ballet Folklórico: 1:20 PM

Mariachi Los Rayos: 1:45 PM

We hope to see you there!

Free School Vaccine Clinic

CIMPAR Health will host a mobile vaccine clinic in the parking lot at Leman Middle School on Monday, Sept. 14th, from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Free school vaccines will be provided. No appointments necessary. Parents must accompany children to the clinic. See more information here.

Healthy West Chicago: Fit4Fall 5K - POSTPONED

POSTPONED UNTIL SPRING. Stay tuned for more details!

NOW HIRING: Lunch Supervisors

Please apply here if you are interested in being a lunch supervisor at one of our schools! The position is a 2 hour per day position and pays $16.87 per hour.

Curriculum Night Survey Curriculum Night Survey

First BPAC Meeting of the Year First BPAC Meeting of the Year

Board Salutes are back! Board Salutes are back!

Save the Dates for Halloween Fun at the Library! Save the Dates for Halloween Fun at the Library!

MySchool Bucks Account Information MySchool Bucks Account Information

Every Day Counts: Building Strong Attendance Habits Every Day Counts: Building Strong Attendance Habits

First Parent Academy of the year! First Parent Academy of the year!

Independence Day Parade is back! Independence Day Parade is back!

Free School Vaccine Clinic Free School Vaccine Clinic

Healthy West Chicago: Fit4Fall 5K - POSTPONED Healthy West Chicago: Fit4Fall 5K - POSTPONED

NOW HIRING: Lunch Supervisors NOW HIRING: Lunch Supervisors