December 14, 2021
'Penny Wars' will help students in unstable housing conditions
The district’s two Student Board Members, Jillian DeMayo and Kavya Uppal, have organized a fundraising competition to support CCSD 89 students who do not have stable housing situations. Throughout the week of December 13 to December 17, any silver coins or dollars students put in their team’s jar will add points. Any pennies they put in the other team’s jars will subtract points. The grade level with the most points will earn a popsicle party after winter break. More info: https://bit.ly/3GqsM5u
Board of Education welcomes Yannick Koger as newest member
Wheaton resident Yannick Koger has been appointed to fill the vacant seat on the Community Consolidated School District 89 Board of Education. The board unanimously approved the appointment of Koger during Monday night’s regular Board meeting.

Koger has lived in Wheaton for five years. He and his wife have three girls who attend Arbor View Elementary School.

“I would like to do my part to contribute to the mission of the district: to make sure every single student has what they need to be successful,” Koger said. “I see that education is a key driver of opportunity for all kids and I want to continue that in a positive way.”

Read more about the newest Board Member: https://bit.ly/320lmY1
Student spotlight: Westfield students teach school expectations
The Student Spotlight at December's Board of Education meeting featured Westfield Elementary School students teaching each other the expectations of the "Westfield Way".

Students at all grade levels were part of creating short videos that highlighted how students can be responsible, be respectful, and be safe during the school day. The students wrote scripts and acted out examples of students showing good school behavior. 
Families encouraged to submit student vaccination record
If your child has completed their COVID-19 vaccination, families are encouraged to submit a copy of the student’s vaccination card to the school. The COVID-19 vaccine is not required. Providing your student's vaccination record will help the nurse determine the next steps when your student has symptoms or has been a close contact.

Students who do not show proof of vaccination will follow the isolation and quarantine rules for unvaccinated students. You can drop off or email a copy of the front and back of the card to the nurse at your student's school, or you can submit their record here: https://forms.gle/tUubb7pFNVTxX7BM9
Next blood drive: 2 to 6:30 p.m. January 19 at Glen Crest
Community members are invited to support the urgent need for donations at the next blood drive on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. The blood drive will be open from 2 to 6:30 p.m. on January 19, at Glen Crest Middle School, 725 Sheehan Avenue, Glen Ellyn.
 
Sign up to donate at:
https://donate.illinois.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/5592920 You can also call or text your name and desired time to Camille from Versiti Blood Center of Illinois at (847) 305-9998 to be added to the schedule.
Preschool applications will open January 31
Families interested in having their child start CCSD 89 preschool in the 2022-23 school year will be able to apply starting January 31. The preschool application form will be posted on the district’s website on Monday, January 31. It will close Friday, February 4.
 
Anyone who fills out the preschool application will be placed in a 2022-23 preschool lottery. (Returning preschool students do not participate in the lottery and will register with other returning students.) More info: https://bit.ly/3DR2JCN
Reminder: CCSD 89 snow days will be online learning days
When buildings cannot open due to severe weather, teachers will provide live or recorded lessons that students would participate in through their Chromebook or iPad. This change will significantly reduce the likelihood that any days would need to be added to the end of the school year. The school day would follow regular school hours, including a break for lunch.

When there is a forecast of severe weather, students should plan to bring their Chromebook or iPad home the day before. The district will make every effort to communicate a potential online learning day as early as possible.

Make sure contact info is up to date
Information about school closings will be released through a phone message, as well as the district’s website (www.ccsd89.org), Facebook page (facebook.com/CCSD89), and Twitter account (@CCSD89). The district’s messaging system uses contact info supplied by guardians so it is important the school has current contact information.
Upcoming events
December 20-January 3: Winter break
January 4: School resumes after winter break
January 14: HALF DAY (Morning attendance for students)
January 17: NO SCHOOL (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
January 19: Blood drive at Glen Crest
January 24: Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m.