5/6/22

In This Issue

Celebrating CCSD93's Distinguished Educators

5th Grade Band Plays

3rd & 4th Graders Learn About Orchestra & Band

8th Grade Mac Purchase

Register for 2022-23

8th Grade Poetry Slam

CSPD Summer Adventure Camp Offers Fun for K-6

5/12 BOE Mtg. Preview

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Dear Friend of CCSD93,
Messages From
Superintendent Hill:
At CCSD93, we have a special peer-nominated recognition called the Distinguished Educator Award. All CCSD93 staff members, regardless of position, are eligible.

Colleagues are invited to nominate CCSD93 staff members by submitting thorough evidence of how their nominee: 
  • Demonstrates tremendous consideration for children and excellence in fulfillment of duties,
  • Has a positive effect on the school environment,
  • Inspires others,
  • And goes above and beyond what is expected of their role.
In the 2021-22 school year, CCSD93 received 18 nomination submissions for 15 individuals. Senior leaders judged the submissions against a rubric, and I am thrilled to share with you that the following five individuals were determined to meet the highest levels of the award’s criteria, being named CCSD93’s 2021-22 Distinguished Educators!
Congratulations to Mr. Bautista, Mrs. Filice, Ms. Klappauf, Ms. Kolling and Mrs. Yuen!

As a result of this designation, each Distinguished Educator will receive recognition at the May 12, 2022 Board of Education, public recognition here and on our social media accounts, a pin of recognition, an email tag graphic, and a Friday afternoon off this school year with building or district administration filling in for them.

This week I was thrilled to be able to join their principals to surprise these incredible educators with their awards! I invite you to watch the video below to see them receiving recognition. You’re also invited to read individual profiles of each winner at www.ccsd93.com/distinguished.
5th Grade Band Members Perform Live!
On April 27 and May 3, the 5th Grade Beginning Band members held their spring concerts! These were their first in-person concerts of the year and included more than 120 students in 5th grade band who played the themes from Star Wars from Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony “Ode to Joy''. Congratulations to all the performers!
3rd & 4th Graders Learn About Orchestra & Band Programs
This week and next week, CCSD93’s Orchestra Directors are visiting the district’s 3rd graders to provide them with the opportunity to select string instruments they might like to play next year, while the district’s Band Directors are visiting 4th graders to select band instruments. Here are the dates that parents can expect their child to be visited during the school day. 

3rd graders visited by Orchestra Director:
  • Carol Stream - Tuesday, May 10, 2022              
  • Cloverdale - Visited on Wednesday, May 4, 2022
  • Elsie Johnson - Visited on Tuesday, May 3, 2022
  • Heritage Lakes - Wednesday, May 11, 2022
  • Roy DeShane - Visited on Thursday, May 5, 2022
  • Western Trails - Thursday, May 12, 2022

4th graders visited by Band Director:
  • Carol Stream - Visited onThursday, May 5, 2022                  
  • Cloverdale - Tuesday, May 10, 2022
  • Elsie Johnson - Wednesday, May 11, 2022 
  • Heritage Lakes - Visited on Tuesday, May 3, 2022
  • Roy DeShane - Thursday, May 12, 2022
  • Western Trails - Visited on Wednesday, May 4, 2022

The week after next, CCSD93 will hope Sign Up & Instrument Rental Night is on Monday, May 16, 2022 at Stratford Middle School where parents will make a deposit on their instrument and have a chance to meet the Band and Orchestra Directors.

For links to both programs’ websites, visit www.ccsd93.com/instruments.
Please review the following more from CCSD93 and our community, and enjoy your weekend!

Sincerely,

Dr. David H. Hill
Superintendent of Schools
CCSD93
8th Graders Invited to Purchase MacBooks by 5/20
Families of 8th grade students who do not have any fees owed to CCSD93 are invited to purchase their child’s District-issued MacBook computer for $200. Visit www.ccsd93.com/8thgrademac for more information. 

En español: www.ccsd93.com/grado8mac.
Please Register for 2022-23 as Soon as Possible
If you haven't yet registered your child for the 2022-23 school year, please do so as soon as possible. It helps CCSD93 most effectively plan for the school year. Visit this website for registration instructions.
Jay Stream 8th Graders Hold Poetry Slam!
April was National Poetry Month, and 8th graders at Jay Stream Middle School selected or wrote their own poems on a topic that they are passionate about. Using a bracket-style competition, they competed against classmates reading their poems aloud and voting for their favorite. Today the finalists participated in the final Poetry Slam in the gym for their classmates. The winner will be announced next week!
Carol Stream Park District Awesome Adventure Camp Provides Summer Fun!
CCSD93’s partners at the Carol Stream Park District invite families of students entering kindergarten through 6th grade to sign up for their Awesome Adventure Camp this summer! With theme days, special events, field trips to the pool and more, it’s a great summertime option for our community’s children. There are even before- and after-camp options for families who need extra childcare. View this flyer to find out more, and visit this website to sign up.
5/12/22 Board of Education Meeting Preview
CCSD93’s next Board of Education meeting will be held Thursday, May 12 at 7 p.m. at Elsie Johnson Elementary School, 1380 Nautilus Lane in Hanover Park. Prior to the meeting, at 6:45 p.m., a Board member will be available for a Listening Post, which is an informal time where community members may speak directly with a Board member. All community members are invited to attend the meeting. The following are among the agenda items. 

  • There will be Board Salutes to the following:
  • Sportsmanship Award winners for the middle school Inclusive basketball and Inclusive track seasons
  • The Inclusion Facilitator and the coaches from the Inclusive basketball and Inclusive track seasons.
  • Seven members of the Carol Stream Police Department for their partnership with Inclusive track.
  • The Board will recognize the five Distinguished Educators highlighted above.
  • Elsie Johnson School Principal Maria Weber will present a video showcasing the different clubs that the students participate in during the year. 
  • There will be a report from the May 10, 2022 Finance Committee meeting.
  • The Board will appoint the School Treasurer and approve the Treasurer’s Surety Bond.
  • The Board will review their memberships of local, state and national organizations, as well as contracted services, to determine if they would like to continue membership with the organizations and services next school year.
  • The Board will begin their self evaluation process.
  • The Board will discuss the new Customized Board Policy Manual and vote on a recommendation of its adoption.
  • The Board will review CCSD93’s draft Portrait of a Graduate statements and imagery.
  • Dr. Hill will facilitate a discussion on the District’s professional development book.
  • The Board will review the Annual Assessment Appeal Summary, provided by CCSD93’s attorney.
  • The Board will vote on the approval of Board member conference expense reports.

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