12/3/21

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Congrats DARE Grads!

COVID-19 Updates & Reminders

Take Satisfaction Survey Today!

2nd Dose 5-11 COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic on 12/4

Attend Free Parent Program on 12/7


CCSD93 strives to maximize the academic, social & emotional potential of each student.
Dear Friend of CCSD93,
Message From
Superintendent Hill:
This week, our Elsie Johnson and Heritage Lakes 5th graders celebrated graduation from the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program!

I was thrilled to have the opportunity to honor these students’ commitment to remaining drug- and alcohol-free by joining Carol Stream Mayor Frank Saverino, Police Chief Bill Holmer, Officer Pablo Castro, and essay winner Gianna V. in addressing students at Heritage Lakes; and Officer Castro, Hanover Park Mayor Rodney Craig, Bloomingdale Police Officer Phil Jaffe, and essay winner Emma N. in speaking to students at Elsie Johnson.
Students received certificates and a special McDonald’s meal for their achievement! Special thanks to Officer Castro for leading the program at CCSD93’s schools and arranging the event.
COVID-19 Updates & Reminders
Please Keep Students Experiencing Symptoms Home
Following the Thanksgiving break, we have observed an increase in reported COVID-19 student cases. We continue to work to ensure our community’s health and safety and strive to keep students in school to the greatest extent possible. Please keep children home from school and contact the school nurse if they have been diagnosed with COVID-19 or if they are experiencing any of the following symptoms: 
  • Fever of higher than 100.3° F or chills
  • New cough
  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
  • Fatigue from unknown cause
  • Muscle or body aches from unknown cause
  • Confusion or change in mental status
  • Pale, gray or blue skin, lips or nail beds
  • Repeated shaking with chills (rigors)
  • New onset of moderate/severe headache
  • New loss of taste or smell
  • Sore throat
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Persistent chest pressure or pain
  • Inability to wake or stay awake
  • Congestion or runny nose

We continue to rely on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) to inform protocols related to quarantine, isolation, testing, and returning to school. Your school nurse will assist you through next steps if your child is required to isolate or quarantine.
Understanding Quarantine
When a COVID-19 case has been present at a CCSD93 school, we work with DCHD to contact trace and use the IDPH Decision Tree framework to inform the need for quarantine. When it is determined that a student is required to quarantine, they must do so for 14 days.

While the Decision Tree makes mention of the potential for reducing the quarantine to 10 days, DCHD guidance requires that in order to offer 10-day quarantine, social distancing must be ensured. Unfortunately, due to spacing in CCSD93 classrooms and schools, we cannot always ensure social distancing as required and are unable to offer a 10-day quarantine option. For more information and resources, please visit www.ccsd93.com/COVID19.

Please review the articles below for more of the latest from CCSD93, and enjoy your weekend!

Sincerely,

Dr. David H. Hill
Superintendent of Schools
CCSD93
Share Your Experiences With CCSD93 Parent Satisfaction Survey Today!
Each year, we poll parents, students, and staff members with a satisfaction survey to seek input on our performance. Your responses will help our schools improve programs and services. It takes about 15-20 minutes to complete, and your answers will be completely anonymous. 

This year's survey is open now through Wednesday, December 15. You can take it online here!


Reminder: Age 5-11 Vaccine 2nd Dose on 12/4
As a reminder to anyone who attended our vaccination event for ages 5-11 on Saturday, November 13, the second dose will be given at the same time as your previous appointment at Jay Stream Middle School on Saturday, December 4.
Attend Free Parent Presentation from Glenbard Parent Series!
Glenbard Parent Series provides terrific, free programming for today's parents. You're invited to attend this upcoming parent program virtually. Mark your calendar and visit www.glenbardgps.org for more!
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