1/14/22 Enews From CCSD93

Dear Friend of CCSD93,

Message From

Superintendent Hill:

Students in Roy DeShane School’s Environmental Club have taken on sustainable practices that include composting with live worms and growing produce.

This morning the group met before school for a nature walk and then checked in on their worms, adding food scraps for composting. They also cared for the vegetables and herbs they have been growing in an ultra-efficient tower garden, which stimulates growth using nutrients and 90% less water than traditional gardens. The club concluded by planting seeds in potted soil, which they will continue to cultivate throughout the year.

All of CCSD93’s schools remain committed to sustainability, with advanced recycling programs and eco-friendly design elements like permeable paver parking lots in place. Many offer similar student clubs that emphasize green practices.

Click the image below for more on Roy DeShane’s Environmental Club.

Review CCSD93's Strategic Plan Progress in 2021-22 State of the District Video

As we continue to strive to keep our community informed about CCSD93, I invite you to click the image below to watch our 2021-22 State of the District video. In it, you’ll find updates on the progress of each of CCSD93’s four 2018-23 Strategic Plan Goals. It’s longer than our typical videos, so if you would prefer to watch it in chunks, you can find it prominently posted to our website at www.ccsd93.com for the foreseeable future.

The State of the District debuted for attendees of last night’s Portrait of a Graduate Community Forum. As a reminder, the Portrait of a Graduate process has sought input from more than 100 students, parents, staff members, and community members to help to determine the values, knowledge, skills and work habits students should have by the time they graduate from CCSD93. The feedback will heavily influence our next Strategic Plan, which will be developed throughout next school year with additional survey input from students, parents and staff members.

Please review the information below for more of the latest from CCSD93, and remember there is no school on Monday, January 17 as we celebrate the life and accomplishments of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Enjoy the long weekend!

Sincerely,

Dr. David H. Hill

Superintendent of Schools

CCSD93

Preschool Registration for the 2022-23 school year will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, January 20, 2022 at CCSD93's Early Childhood Center (280 Old Gary Ave., Bloomingdale, IL).

If you're in need of a preschool for your child for next school year, look no further than CCSD93's award-winning Early Childhood Center (ECC)! The ECC provides a play-based environment that helps students of all backgrounds develop independent thought, problem solving, a sense of self worth, and successful group interactions in a safe and nurturing space designed just for 3- and 4-year-olds.

Registration is open to any interested community members with children who will be age 3 or 4 by September 1, 2022. Space fills up quickly, so attending Preschool Registration is your best chance at ensuring a spot. Mark your calendar, and be sure to bring your state I.D. and child’s birth certificate (original or sealed copy). Distancing strategies will be in place at registration and masks are required. Visit www.ccsd93.com/preschool for more information.

If you know someone who may be interested, please FORWARD this email to them. For more details on all of the amazing ways CCSD93's ECC prepares preschool students for kindergarten and beyond, view the video below, which was filmed prior to the pandemic.

Attend Free Online Parent Presentations from Glenbard Parent Series

Glenbard Parent Series provides terrific, free programming for today's parents. You're invited to attend any of these upcoming parent programs virtually. Mark your calendar and visit www.glenbardgps.org for more!

1/13 Board of Education Meeting Recap

The most recent CCSD93 Board of Education meeting was held on Thursday, January 13, 2022. The following occurred at the meeting.

There was an update on the January 11 Finance Committee meeting.
The Board voted to approve updates to CCSD93’s student fees and Early Childhood Center (ECC) tuition rates in order to keep up with rising costs. The following are the key updates:
ECC 3-day in-district preschool tuition will be set at $200 per month.
ECC 4-day in-district preschool tuition will be set at $240 per month.
ECC 5-day in-district preschool tuition will be set at $280 per month.
Kindergarten-2nd grade instructional material fees will remain unchanged at $45 ($30 for half-day kindergarten).
3rd-5th grade instructional material fees will increase from $50 to $90, however there will no longer be an additional $50 fee to take home a district-issued device, meaning families whose children take home their device will actually see a savings of $10 in instructional material fees.
6th-8th grade instructional material fees will increase from $75 to $110, however there will no longer be an additional $50 fee to take home a district-issued device, meaning families who take home their device will actually see a savings of $15 in instructional material fees.
In order to keep up with rising product costs:
Middle school gym and hall locks will increase from $6 to $7.
Middle school gym uniforms will increase from $17 to $20.
Middle school club and intramural fees will increase from $5 to $10.
CCSD93 Director for Communications Ryan McPherrin provided a presentation on the results of the 2021-22 CCSD93 Satisfaction Survey, which was administered to students, parents and staff members in December.

No School 1/17 in Celebration of MLK Day

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