Message from Glen Crest
Wednesday, July 30th, 2025
6th grade information & reminders
To parents & guardians of incoming 6th grade students:
We hope everyone is enjoying their summer so far! As we approach the beginning of the school year, please see below for some reminders:
PE uniforms & locks:
These can be purchased at supply pick up day with cash or credit card. If you want to avoid the line on supply pick up day, these can also be purchased through myschoolbucks.
6th grade health information:
State law requires all 6th graders to have a current physical on file by end of day on Tuesday, October 14th, Students will not be able to attend school on Wednesday, October 15th if a physical and current immunizations have not been turned in. The physical could have taken place any time after 8/21/2024. This MUST be on a State of Illinois Child Health Examination form. A sports physical does not cover for the required 6th grade physical BUT a physical filled out on the State of Illinois Child Health Examination form does cover for sports.
The physical must also show documentation of up-to-date immunizations. At 11 years of age, the State of Illinois requires all children to receive the Tdap and Meningococcal vaccine.
State law also requires a Dental exam be completed and turned in by May 15, 2026. This examination could have taken place any time after 11/15/2024.
Paperwork can be turned in at the 6th grade schedule pick up day or any day after that to the school Nurse.
Any questions can be directed to the school nurse, nlenocker@ccsd89.org and additional information is available on the district’s website under Departments-Health services
Drawstring backpacks:
Students at Glen Crest are allowed to bring backpacks to and from school. During the school day, however, students can only use a drawstring backpack. This is not required, but if your student wants something to carry their items from class to class, it must be a drawstring backpack.
The Amazing Race:
If you have not signed your 6th grade student up for the Amazing Race yet, please do so as soon as possible.
Supply pick up day:
Supply pick up day for 6th graders is Wednesday, August 13th from 9:00am-11:00am (Last names A-L) and 12:30pm-2:30pm (Last names M-Z). The following things can be done on supply pick up day:
Student schedules
PE uniforms
Locks
Health forms
School forms
PTC table
Extra-Curricular forms and information
Music booster table
Setup lockers
Tour school
Back to school bash:
Supply kits:
Make the Start of the Year Easier! Need School Supplies? Order Online and Ship to Your Home!
The deadline for ordering supplies to pick up at School Supply Pick Up Day has passed, but you can still order your School Tool Box supply kit and have it shipped directly to your home in time for the new school year.
Glen Crest School Supply Ordering Link
Kits available for each grade level
World Language kits available
SPAC kits available
Order online anytime and skip the shopping hassle!
Parent Volunteers Needed for School Supply Pick Up Day - Sign Up Here!
School Supply Pick Up Volunteer Sign Up
General student expectations:
Cell phones/smartwatches. Cell phones should not be out or on from the time students enter the building until 2:35. Smartwatches should be removed from the time student enter the building until 2:35.
Airpods/headphones. Airpods and headphones should not be worn during the school day, including during passing periods. Teachers will occasionally give students permission to use these in class, however.
Water bottles. Students are encouraged to bring a water bottle during the day. No other liquids are allowed.
Schedules:
Just a reminder, schedules for 6th graders are not available until supply pick up day. Students are encouraged to bring their schedule with them on the first day of school. We do not make schedule changes unless we have made an error in placement. This includes lunch assignments.
6th grade orientation:
Please see the slide deck from 6th grade orientation here.
Important Dates:
If you have any questions, please call our main office at 630-469-5220, or email me at bmcpherson@ccsd89.org. Thank you, and we are looking forward to another great year at Glen Crest!
Brett McPherson
Principal, Glen Crest Middle School