April 18, 2022
In June, residents who live in CCSD 89 boundaries will have the opportunity to vote on whether the district can issue bonds to improve educational environments and school safety systems while reducing the tax rate.
 
The district will hold three community meetings for the public to learn more about the bond referendum. The meetings will be held:
Noon on Tuesday, April 19, via Zoom
The link to participate in the meeting will be posted at www.ccsd89.org/schoolbonds
 
7 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, in person
at Briar Glen, 1800 Briarcliffe Blvd., Wheaton
 
7 p.m., Monday, June 13, via Zoom
The link to participate in the meeting will be posted at www.ccsd89.org/schoolbonds
 
All meetings are open to anyone in the community. There will be a short presentation at each meeting, followed by an opportunity to ask questions about the referendum.
The referendum will be on the June 28 ballot. If approved, the bonds would allow the district to complete essential infrastructure work to keep schools safe, healthy, and accessible without raising residents' tax rate. The construction bonds would fund infrastructure work at all five schools.
How SchoolWide Writing builds better writers
At the March Board of Education meeting, the student spotlight featured Arbor View Elementary and the Schoolwide Writing curriculum. Schoolwide Writing helps students work through a series of steps that develop their research and writing skills. This framework is used through eighth grade, adding depth to each step every year.
Be sure to complete 2022-23 registration as soon as possible
Registration for the 2022-23 school year opened on April 6. It is critical that families complete the registration process as soon as possible. Families will use the individualized “SnapCode” they receive in the mail to complete registration. The SnapCodes were mailed to homes in March. More info: https://bit.ly/3DMEVBR
Elementary students can kick up their boots at mother-son dance
Elementary school families are invited to the “Boots and Buddies” mother-son dance, which will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 29, at Glen Crest.

The fundraising event has a country/cowboy theme. It will feature music, prizes, games, photos, and an ice cream bar.

More info: https://bit.ly/3NWY74p