District Digest

In this issue…

• Principal Appreciation Week

• Calendar Reminders

• Board of Education Meetings
• Instructional Technology Conversation
• New Student Board Members
• Special Education Facilitated Office Hours
• Parent Safety Session
• Hadley Hauntcert
• GPS Series

• Friday, October 31 SIP Day - students in half-day programs (preschool and half-day kindergarten) will not attend school on SIP Days; dismissal will be 11:15am for full-day kindergarten, and 11:30am for grades 1-8.
• Saturday, November 1 - Kindergarten Preregistration Begins (more details coming next week)

All meetings are held at Hadley Jr. High School, 240 Hawthorne Blvd. unless otherwise noted.

• Monday, November 3, 2025 - Committee of the Whole Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Instructional Technology
• Monday, November 17, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
  - The meeting will be held at the D41 Kindergarten Center (enter at 881 Bloomingdale Rd)

For full Board Meeting agendas CLICK HERE. For Board Meeting stream archives CLICK HERE.

District 41 is exploring the use of instructional technology in our schools. We define instructional technology as the use of digital tools, like laptops, tablets, apps, or online platforms, to support teaching and learning. It is not just about the devices themselves, but about using them in ways that make learning more engaging and effective for students.

If you are interested in learning more about this topic, please join the conversation at the Committee of the Whole Board of Education meeting on Monday, November 3. All are welcome! We will share information gathered from parents, staff, and students as well as offer an opportunity for engagement with all attendees.

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Monday, November 3, 6:30 p.m.

Hadley Junior High School

240 Hawthorne Blvd., Glen Ellyn

Three Hadley 8th grade students were seated as Student Board member representatives at the October 20, Board of Education meeting. Welcome to Chloe King, Sophia Ligman, Joseph Maillet. Each student will represent one of the grade levels at Hadley and will serve for the remainder of this school year.

Chloe King attended Forest Glen Elementary School. She plays the ukulele in the Hadley group Triple Fret and is also a member of the Leo Club service organization.

Sophia Ligman attended Abraham Lincoln School. She plays the piano and is a competitive dancer.

Joseph Maillet attended Churchill School. He participates in track and cross country, is a member of the Hadley Orchestra, plays baseball, trains in Kung Fu, and is an active member in Boy Scouts.

The role of student Board members is to provide advisory input to the District 41 Board of Education. As student members, they have the unique ability to represent the student voice during Board conversations and decisions. Student Board members will not be voting members of the Board and they will not have access to confidential information.

(pictured below L-R):
Front row: Sophia Ligman, Chloe King, Joseph Maillet

Back row: Katie LaDow, Ted Estes, Secretary Julie Hill, President Dr. Robert Bruno, Superintendent Dr. Jeff McHugh, Vice President Jason Loebach, Amy Becker, Dr. Chris Martelli

As part of the Special Education review process, Dr. Lea Anne Frost of Frost Educational Consulting Services will be hosting facilitated office hours. Office hours are designated periods set aside for open discussion, collaboration, and assistance. They begin at a specific time, but have flexible end times which will be determined when all topics have been addressed and no further discussion is required. It is understood that some participants may need to arrive late or depart early. We ask that if you must do so, it be done as discreetly as possible to avoid disrupting the conversation.

All individuals are welcome to attend any office hours, regardless of their physical location and home school boundaries.

Facilitated Office Hours:

October 27, 2025; 9:00 am; Abraham Lincoln

October 27, 2025; 6:30 pm; Virtual

October 30, 2025; 8:45 am; Hadley Junior High (Spanish Interpreter)

November 6, 2025; 6:00 pm; Churchill (Spanish and Urdu Interpreter)

November 18, 2025; 5:00; Central Services Office (Spanish Interpreter)

Glen Ellyn Police Department Sergeant Craig Holstead will present the annual Parent Safety Session on Wednesday, November 19, 6 p.m. at the District 41 Central Services Office at 793 N. Main Street in Glen Ellyn. Sergeant Holstead will share information about safety in District 41 and provide information about emergency response procedures. He will also provide a brief training for parents/community members on the Run. Hide. Fight protocol that the district also teaches students and staff in all school buildings. No RSVP necessary. All are welcome!

Hadley Junior High will hold the annual Hauntcert Halloween Concert, featuring the Hadley 8th Grade Band, Hadley 8th Grade Chorus, and Hadley String Orchestra. All District 41 students and families are invited. The Hauntcert will take place on Thursday, October 30 at 7 pm in the Hadley Auditorium, with trick-or-treating prior to the performance at 6:30 pm in Gym B. Costumes and spooky fun are encouraged. Join the Costume Parade while you are there. Thank you to the Hadley Music Department!

World-renowned authors and clinicians present relevant, research-based teaching to empower and strengthen families, individuals and communities by sharing practical strategies to help humans of every age thrive. GPS is *free* and open to all. No registration, no subscription! CPDUs are available to school staff, and clinicians in Illinois can pre-register to obtain CEUs.

Upcoming Events

Thursday, October 30 @ Noon and 7pm
Dr. Lisa Damour with Jennifer Wallace

Untangling Teen Challenges: Social Media, Relationships, and the Epidemic of Stress

SEE THE 2025-26 GPS PROGAM SCHEDULE HERE!

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