July 1, 2021
As mentioned in May’s family newsletter, Community Consolidated School District 89 families can plan for a return to a traditional schedule with five full days of in-person learning during the 2021-22 school year. (More info about the 2021-22 school year is available here: https://bit.ly/3hDrRFE)
 
Throughout the summer, district administrators have been in regular contact with state officials about health guidelines that may be in place for the 2021-22 school year. CCSD 89 has joined other districts in encouraging state officials to issue guidance as soon as possible.
 
The district will continue to have increased air circulation and enhanced cleaning in the 2021-22 school year, as well as following other federal or state health guidelines. The district does not anticipate self-certification tickets will be used this year.
 
All families will receive information about masks, social distancing, surveillance testing, and other details prior to the start of the school year.
 
No quarantine for vaccinated students
The Illinois Department of Public Health has confirmed that during the 2021-22 school year, students who have been fully vaccinated will not need to quarantine if they come in contact with someone who has COVID-19.
 
A person is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Some COVID-19 vaccines require three weeks between the first and second dose. You can find locations that are offering vaccinations at: www.vaccines.gov

Glen Ellyn vaccine clinic: July 14/August 4
There will be a free vaccination clinic held July 14 and August 4 at Hadley Junior High, 240 Hawthorne Boulevard, Glen Ellyn, for anyone 12 and older. Participants can get their first dose of the Pfizer vaccine between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, and the second dose between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 4 - both at Hadley. This schedule would allow students to be fully vaccinated by the first day of the 2021-22 school year.

Click here to sign up for the July 14/August 4 vaccination clinics at Hadley. AMITA Health will follow up to schedule an appointment.

The clinic is a partnership between AMITA Health and Glen Ellyn School District 41.

Unless there is a state mandate, the district will not require eligible students to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Please contact your primary healthcare provider for more information about vaccination.
Free summer meals will resume July 7
Due to Independence Day, there will be no meals served at Glen Crest on Monday, July 5. Free meals will resume on a regular schedule on Wednesday, July 7. Meals will continue to be available on Mondays (3:30 to 5:30 p.m.) and Wednesdays (8:30 to 11:30 a.m.) at Glen Crest Middle School. Stop by for curbside pickup of seven meals! More information: https://bit.ly/3i7FrRW
CCSD 89 hiring family-engagement liaisons, bus drivers
Family-engagement liaisons
CCSD 89 is looking to hire three family-engagement liaisons for the 2021-22 school year. The people hired for these positions will strengthen relationships between schools and families, support various student populations, train families on how to navigate the school system, provide referrals to community resources that address student or family needs, and make other connections that benefit students. These are 11-month positions with 10 to 15 hours of work per week. These positions were created through the Education Stabilization Funds in the CARES Act. Learn more or apply at: https://bit.ly/3w1Kbfo

Bus drivers
First Student will hold a test-driving event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 22 at 22W760 Poss Street, Glen Ellyn. Find out more about how you can earn $21/hour helping students get to school: https://bit.ly/3zXECSr

Other positions
The district is currently accepting applications for instructional assistants at various schools, as well as a full-time nurse at Briar Glen Elementary. You can learn more about these positions at: www.ccsd89.org/Page/779
School supply lists
All CCSD 89 school-supply lists are available at www.ccsd89.org/supplies

Arbor View supply list: https://bit.ly/2Ti0APm
Briar Glen supply list: https://bit.ly/3Ad2NMw
Glen Crest supply list: https://bit.ly/3dq8Zau
Park View supply list: https://bit.ly/3A95n6n
Westfield supply list: https://bit.ly/3AkAxYH
Online resources for your student this summer
Looking to keep your student engaged in learning activities this summer? The CCSD 89 staff has created websites with multiple hands-on activities and online resources that your student can explore from home. More info: https://bit.ly/3eMUqyx
First day of school: Wednesday, August 18
The first day of the 2021-22 school year for students will be Wednesday, August 18. View the 2021-22 calendar: https://bit.ly/36i5L4W.