Bulldog News

Note from Mr. Dubinsky

Remind your child to treat district technology devices with care

Families should have a conversation at home about the importance of appropriately using the district's technology devices. Appropriate use includes carrying the device carefully, keeping liquids away from devices, and not leaving devices in areas with extreme heat or cold. The district will charge families for replacement or repair of district technology devices.

The full list of costs is available here: www.ccsd89.org/techdamage

CCSD 89 families that need support for iPad or Chromebook issues should use the district’s online help system. Enter your contact information and some details about the problem at: https://bit.ly/89techsupport

🐾 WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students)

WATCH D.O.G.S. will begin Monday, October 6, 2025! If you would like to get your name on the calendar now, please email both Mrs. Ricci (ericci@ccsd89.org) and Mrs. White (vwhite@ccsd89.org) with the date(s), and if you are available for a full day, AM only or PM only. As always, thank you for your continued support of this amazing program.

WHAT IS WATCH D.O.G.S.?

WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) is a national program that provides an opportunity to get fathers and father figures in the school to serve as positive male role models for the students. The purpose of WATCH D.O.G.S. is to engage men, inspire children, reduce bullying and enhance the educational environment. WATCH D.O.G.S. are fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, uncles, and other father figures who volunteer to serve a ½ day or a full day during the school year.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

presence at school entrance,
assisting with unloading and loading of buses and cars,
participate in the lunchroom/during recess,
working with small groups of students on homework, flashcards, or spelling,
read aloud,
assist in library/computer lab,
participate in specials (P.E., art, music).

SCHEDULING

You can sign up for Monday or Friday for a:

full day (8:30am – 3:45pm)
½ day AM (8:30am – 12:40pm)
½ day PM (11:40am – 3:45pm)

Monday is deadline to apply for Board of Education vacancy

The CCSD 89 Board of Education is accepting applications to fill a vacancy. The new board member will be appointed by a vote of the six other board members and would fulfill the remainder of a term that expires in April 2027.

Anyone interested in being considered for the appointment must submit a letter of interest, a current resume, and a candidate information form. The deadline to submit an application is 4 p.m. Monday, September 8. More information: https://bit.ly/45Pk1Au

Briar Glen is hiring a full-time instructional aide

Are you interested in working full-time at Briar Glen School? We have an instructional aide position available.

If interested, 👉 click here and apply today!

Interested in volunteering?

If you are interested in volunteering please scan the QR code or click here.

Some volunteer opportunities:

Book fair
Bulldog Run
Picture day
Plant sale
Spiritwear
Teacher appreciation
Yearbook
Boosterthon Fun Run
Field day
Fifth grade fling
Treat cart

Classroom party volunteer sign up

Let's party! Parents can volunteer at classroom parties. Scan the QR code or click here to sign up.

Upcoming Events

September 6: Kindergarten playdate at Briar Glen playground, 9-11 a.m.

September 9: Fall picture day

September 10: K-5 bus evacuation drill

September 11: Flag ceremony with the Cubs Scouts

September 12: Preschool developmental screening

September 12: No preschool

September 15: Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m.

September 17: Parent Series: The secret strengths of introverts, noon and 7 p.m.

September 18: PTC Meeting, 7 p.m. (in-person or join zoom)
September 18: Parent Series: Herramientas prácticas para el bienestar, 7 p.m.

September 19 : ‘Everybody Belongs’ CCSD 89 inclusive family event, 4-6 p.m.

September 25: Parent Series: Raising addiction-resistant kids, noon and 7 p.m.

September 30: Parent Series: Understanding inflexible children, noon and 7 p.m.

October 2: Parent Series: Smart and healthy discipline, 7 p.m.

October 7: Parent Series: Break the cycle of worry, noon and 7 p.m.

October 9: Parent Series: Career planning for the next generation, noon and 7 p.m.

October 10: No school (Teacher Institute)

October 13: No school (Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day)

October 15: Parent Series: Communicating with young people, noon and 7 p.m.

October 16: PTC meeting, 7 p.m. (in-person or join zoom)

October 16: Parent Series: Aprenderán acerca de la admisión a la universidad de principio a fin, 7 p.m.

October 17: Boosterthon Fun Run

October 20: Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m.

October 21: Parent Series: Raising spirited children, noon and 7 p.m.

October 23: Evening conferences

October 24: No school (conferences)

October 30: Preschool Halloween parties

October 31: K-5 Halloween parties

Parent Series: Former Chicago Bull Bill Cartwright on living life at the center (September 9)

Former Chicago Bulls center Bill Cartwright will discuss his new book, “Living Life at the Center”, in person at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 9, at Glenbard West High School. The five-time NBA champion will discuss how he went from a small town to a 16-year NBA career. Video preview. More info: https://gpsparentseries.org/events/bill-cartwright/

The GPS Parent Series hosts free presentations with insights on students and parenting. See the full schedule of 2025-26 speakers at: https://gpsparentseries.org/

Parent Series: End reactive parenting, create peace at home (September 11)

At noon and 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 11, podcast host and author Hunter Clarke-Fields will offer a compassionate formula to understand the biology behind yelling—which is the first step in gaining control over our reactions - and will share how we can rewire the brain’s responses to stressful situations. Video preview. More info: http://bit.ly/4ngzvEF

The GPS Parent Series hosts free presentations with insights on students and parenting. See the full schedule of 2025-26 speakers at: https://gpsparentseries.org/

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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