Education Foundation Grants Recipients
The Education Foundation of Downers Grove District 58 will fund 28 District 58 teacher grants totaling over $30,000 through its 2024-25 Teacher Grants Program. The Foundation annually awards grants to teachers and staff for projects that support student learning. A special congratulations to our RISE recipients:
Janette Richelia, Crystal MacNamara and Natalie Cramarosso, Pierce Downer, “Playful Connections: Enhancing Play Skills through Dramatic Play”
Stacie Hamilton, Indian Trail, “Makerspace STEM/SEL Kits”
Kelly Bilotta, Pierce Downer, “Empowering Engagement: STEAM Resources for Neurodiverse Learners”
Winter Weather Procedures in District 58
If winter weather requires schools to close, District 58 will promptly email and call all families and staff. The District will also post school closure information on the website, www.dg58.org, and social media channels.
District 58 has the option to use an e-learning day or an emergency day (also called snow day) during bad weather.
This year, District 58 will likely use e-learning days. E-learning days do not need to be made up at the end of the school year. District 58 needs to maximize the summer for referendum construction, so e-learning days would allow District 58 to keep on its construction schedule.
Learn more about District 58's winter weather procedures.
Cold and Flu season is here!
Fall is here and cold and flu season is upon us and we are seeing students with cold and flu symptoms. To prevent the spread of these common viruses in the close confines of the classroom, we are cleaning daily and encouraging handwashing in the class. To decide whether or not to send your child to school, please consider the following guidelines.
Consider keeping your child at home for an extra day of rest and observation if he or she has any of the following symptoms:
· Very stuffy or runny nose and/or a cough
· Mild sore throat (no fever, no known exposure to strep)
· Headache
Definitely keep your child at home and consider seeking medical attention if he or she has any of these symptoms:
· Fever (greater than 100 degrees by mouth. Your child may return to school only after his or her temperature has been consistently below 100 degrees, by mouth, for a minimum of 24 hours without medication)
· Vomiting (even once)
· Diarrhea
· Chills
· General malaise or feelings of fatigue, discomfort, weakness or muscle aches
· Frequent congested (wet) or croupy cough
· Shortness of breath
· Lots of nasal congestion with frequent blowing of nose
To help prevent the flu and other colds, encourage good hygiene habits:
· Wash hands frequently
· Do not touch eyes, nose or mouth
· Cover mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing, use a paper tissue, throw it away and then wash hands
· Avoid close contact with people who are sick
The flu shot is one of the best ways to prevent illness from the seasonal influenza virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends adults and children receive the flu vaccine each year. Yearly flu vaccination is needed because immunity against the flu wears off over time. In addition, the flu virus strains often change, so the vaccine also changes from year-to-year in order to match the flu viruses expected to be circulating in the community.
Important Dates!
Monday, December 9: Board of Education Regular Meeting
Monday, December 23 - January 3, 2025: No School Holiday Break
Monday, January 6, 2025: School Resumes
Monday, January 13: Board of Education Regular Meeting
Monday, January 20: No School MLK Day
Tuesday, February 4: Parent Teacher Conferences- Evening Event
Thursday, February 6: Parent Teacher Conferences- Evening Event
Monday, February 10: Board of Education Regular Meeting
Monday, February 17: No School- Presidents Day
Friday, February 28: No School- Teacher Institute Day
Mrs. Kollintzas & Miss Broughton's Classroom
Ms. Price & Mrs. Wanderer's Classroom
Dr. Jackelyn Cadard
Email: jcadard@dg58.org
Website: www.dg58.org
Location: 1436 Grant St, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Phone: 630-719-9478