Bulldog News

October 23, 2026

Note from Dr. Jessica Langman

Hello Briar Glen Families,

This coming week will be a busy, but fun week! I am excited to share that the students have earned 2000 Pawsitive Paws and we will have our schoolwide celebration on Friday, from 9:00-9:45am. The students will participate in a glow stick dance party in the gym and will eat their snack and do a fun activity with their buddy class. They earned this reward for demonstrating respectful, responsible and safe bulldog expectations in and around the school. The second part of the morning will be dedicated to our Halloween parade and party. I sent an informational newsletter this week with all the things you will need to know for a safe and fun Halloween here at school.

Have a great weekend ahead!

Sincerely,

Dr. Jessica Langman
Principal

Upcoming Events

October 23 - Fall Conferences - 8am-1:30pm

All CCSD 89 schools will be closed Friday, October 23 for fall conferences. School will resume with a regular schedule on Monday, October 26. The district's administrative offices will be open Friday, October 23.

October 23 - PTC Monster Mash Dance - 6pm-8pm at Glen Crest

October 27 - D89 Cultural Fair at Glen Crest Middle School - 6pm

October 29 - PreK Halloween Parade & Parties

October 30 - Halloween Parade & Parties - K-5 Students 1/2 Day Attendance

November 4 - Picture Retakes

Fun Run Reward Store Closes Today

Thank you again for making this Briar Glen Bulldog Fun Run a success! Don't miss out on using the reward points earned for donations collected. Visit MyBooster.com today for a last chance to select prizes. Thank you again for the generous donations!

IAR test results will be sent home with students next week

During the week of October 26-30, the results of the state-required Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) will be sent home for students in third through eighth grades. All students in third through eighth grades took the IAR in March of the 2025-2026 school year.

District emergency test call is now complete

The annual test of the district's emergency phone contact system was completed at 2:00 p.m. today. All families should have received a call at this time to every guardian's phone number registered with the district. If you received the call at the phone number you would like to be reached at in an emergency, there is nothing else you need to do. If you did not receive this call, please contact the school’s main office to provide updated contact information that can be used to reach you in an emergency. Thank you for your cooperation and helping us keep our records up to date.

Reminder of upcoming school holidays: Half day October 30, no school November 2-3

Friday, October 30 is a Morning Attendance day for all CCSD 89 students this year. There is no school for students in the afternoon. Middle school dismissal will be at 11:15 a.m. Elementary school dismissal will be at 11:50 a.m.

All CCSD 89 schools will be closed Monday, November 2 and Tuesday, November 3 for Teacher Institute and Election Day. School will resume Wednesday, November 4 on a regular schedule. The district's administrative offices will be open during all of these days.

Register for D89 Basketball by November 1

Registration for the D89 Basketball League will close on Sunday, November 1. The D89 Basketball League plays games in CCSD 89 schools and offers boys’ and girls’ divisions for 3rd/4th grades and 5th/6th grades. No experience is required. The season runs from mid-November through the end of February and costs $65 per player. Financial assistance is available.

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Last call for families to be a part of Culture Fair on October 27

CCSD 89 will host a “UNITY in Our COMMUNITY” Culture Fair & Resource Fair family event from 6 to 7:30 p.m. October 27 at Glen Crest Middle School. Celebrate the many cultures, traditions, and experiences that bring our District 89 students, families, and community together. This event is free and open to all. More information: English Spanish

Want to participate and share your culture at the event? Please register your family here.

Students, families can report crises and threats through Safe2Help

Students and families can confidentially call, email, or text the Safe2Help tip line to report bullying, threats, or classmates in crisis. Students or families can call (844) 4-SAFE-IL, which is (844) 472-3345; text SAFE2, which is 72332; email Help@Safe2HelpIL.com; or submit tips through the online form. Safe2Help submissions are monitored every hour of every day. More info: https://bit.ly/3BPxObO