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In this issue…

• Calendar Reminders

• Sign Up for D41 Text Messages

• Student to Participate in NCB Lifetime of Music Concert

• Winter Outerwear Program

• Students Perform in the ILMEA District 9 Festival

• District Leadership Podcast

• Hadley Orchestra Visits Chicago Sinfonietta

• Blood Drive Honoring Simon Nabeti

• Upcoming Winter Concerts at Hadley

• DuPage County Safety Action Plan Virtual Open House

• Glenbard Parent Series

• December 23, 2024 - January 3, 2025 | Winter Break
• Monday, January 6 | School Resumes

• Monday, December 16, 2024 Regular Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
• Monday, January 13, 2025 Regular Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
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Congratulations to 8th grade musician James Fanella (French Horn) for being chosen to participate in the Northshore Concert Band's (NCB) Lifetime of Music Concert! Student musicians are nominated by their band directors, and the ensemble will be welcoming 44 students representing 34 communities in Illinois. The concert will take place on February 16 on the campus of Northwestern University. If you are interested in attending, tickets may be purchased HERE.

The Northshore Concert Band’s annual Lifetime of Music Initiative program provides rewarding musical experiences to young musicians, granting them access to a unique performance opportunity outside of the classroom, introducing students to outstanding wind band repertoire, and showing them what kinds of musical opportunities exist into adulthood regardless of the vocation they choose.
Pictured below: (L-R) Band Director Samantha Tribley, James Fanella and Band Director Chris Cooper

The D41 Kids Foundation’s Winter Outerwear Program provides children in need with a full complement of brand new winter gear. This year it is estimated that the Foundation will need to provide for over 200 children. The cost per child is approximately $70, however donations of any amount are greatly appreciated. You can also shop online for a child by visiting the Winter Outerwear Program Amazon Wish List. Visit the D41 Kids website for more details.

Thank you for supporting kids and the D41 Kids Foundation’s Winter Outerwear Program this year! For questions, contact leefruit@ameritech.net

Congratulations to Hadley Jr. High School 8th grader Emily L. (flute), 8th grader Helen M. (cello), 7th grader Emilie S. (violin) and 6th grader Isabella K. (viola) who performed in the prestigious ILMEA District 9 Festival on Saturday, November 16 at Streamwood High School. The concert program may be viewed here. This year’s festival band was under the leadership and direction of Ms. Kimberly Farris, President of Vandercook College of Music while the orchestra was lead by Dr. Yvonne Davila-Cortes, Assistant Professor of Orchestra and Director of String Music Education at VanderCook College of Music.

ILMEA offers the wonderful opportunity to audition for an honor band and orchestra festival where dedicated and talented middle school students come together for one day to rehearse and perform in a concert with a professional conductor and educator. ILMEA District 9 is made up of many school districts from our surrounding area including Dupage, Kendall, Kane, and parts of Cook and Will counties.

Hadley Directors Samantha Tribley (Band), Chris Cooper (Band), and Georgia Alemis (Orchestra) are so proud of their students for their dedication and commitment to their music education.

Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Dr. David Bruno was a featured guest on the School District Leadership Podcast hosted by Adam Welcome. They discussed the following topics:

• How to be successful as a leader

• Recruitment and retention

• Scheduling your day

• AI

• Book recommendations

• How to work hard without burning out

Check it out on Apple OR Spotify

Way to go, Dr. Bruno.

The 6th and 8th grade orchestra students visited Wentz Performance Hall in Naperville to watch the dress rehearsal of the Chicago Sinfonietta. This was a very exciting field trip for our Hadley musicians to see professional musicians in action. The students had the amazing opportunity to speak and ask questions to guest conductor, Maestro Vinay Parameswaran. The students had the rare opportunity to hear Maestro Parameswaran speak to the professional musicians during the dress rehearsal in preparation for their upcoming concerts.

Help shape the future of traffic safety in your community! JOIN on December 5 for the Safe Travel for All virtual open house! Your input will help reduce and eliminate serious injuries and deaths on northeastern Illinois roads. The virtual open house will be held from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Come share your ideas, concerns, and suggestions to make our roads safer for everyone. Register here: bit.ly/dupagesapwebinar

¡Ayuda a darle forma al futuro de la seguridad vial en tu comunidad! Únete al FB:@dupagecounty/IG:@dupage.county para una junta virtual del proyecto Viaje Seguro para Todos. Tus ideas ayudarán a reducir y eliminar las lesiones graves y muertes en las carreteras del noreste de Illinois. La junta virtual se llevará a cabo el jueves 5 de diciembre desde las 6:00 a 7:00 p.m.. Ven y comparte tus ideas, preocupaciones y sugerencias para hacer que nuestras carreteras sean más seguras para todos. Inscríbase para el evento, aqui: bit.ly/dupagesapwebinar

District 41 is a proud partner of the Glenbard Parent Series. Check out the many programs offered to support parents with children of all ages! Check out their full updated list of upcoming events HERE and their 2024-25 brochure HERE.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4 @ 7pm

Dr. Emily Edlynn
HYBRID EVENT -- Common Sense Parenting: Happier Parents & Confident Kids

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17 @ Noon and 7pm

Dr. Timothy Wahlberg

Strengthening T(w)een Socialization Skills for Better Interpersonal Relationships

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