3rd Trimester Report Cards Posted 5/25 | |
CCSD93's 3rd trimester report cards were posted to TeacherEase yesterday afternoon. Please follow the directions linked here to review your child's report card if you haven't yet. If you're not seeing it, try logging in and out and it should appear. | |
Free Summer Grab-&-Go Meals Available Starting 6/5 | |
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I’m pleased to share that this summer, CCSD93 will once again host a Summer Grab-&-Go Meal Pickup program at Western Trails Elementary School and Quail Run Court in Carol Stream. School buses will be parked on the premises with free meals available for CCSD93 students as follows:
Mondays & Wednesdays
June 5 - July 26
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Monday pickup includes lunches for Monday & Tuesday
Wednesday pickup includes lunches for Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
The week of July 4 may have adjusted pickup days
Visit www.ccsd93.com/summermeals for more information.
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Adolescent Social Media Use Tied to Alarming Mental Health Concerns | |
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A public health advisory released by the U.S. Surgeon General this week indicates that social media use is a main contributor to depression, anxiety and other problems for U.S. teenagers. Here are some key findings and cited research shared in the report:
- Up to 95% of teens between the ages of 13 and 17 say they use a social media platform.
- 8th-10th graders report spending an average of 3.5 hours per day on social media.
- Adolescents who spend more than 3 hours per day on social media face 2x the risk of experiencing poor mental health outcomes, including depression and anxiety.
- A small, randomized controlled trial in college-aged youth found that limiting social media use to 30 minutes daily over three weeks led to significant improvements in depression severity. This effect was particularly large for those with high baseline levels of depression who saw an improvement in depression scores by more than 35%.
- The minimum age for most social media is 13, though 40% of children under 13 engage with it, and experts suggest that 16 should be the minimum age.
While there may be some benefits for young people, especially those who are often marginalized, to make connections with peers online, the data suggests that social media is by and large negatively affecting the mental health of young people today.
Please consider this information as you evaluate and establish social media expectations for your child. I invite you to review this video of internet safety expert Detective Rich Wistocki’s visit to CCSD93 this school year for tips and strategies to help you navigate social media with your child and keep them safe online.
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D93 Educators Honored at Statewide Banquet | |
I shared with you in February that Cloverdale music teacher Lesley Klappauf and Roy DeShane paraprofessional Kerry Yuen earned statewide recognition for their commitment to CCSD93’s students as part of the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Those Who Excel program. Last weekend, they were both awarded an annual banquet in Bloomington-Normal. Congratulations Ms. Klappauf (right) and Mrs. Yuen (left)! | |
Mark Your Calendar for Next School Year! | |
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Here are some key dates surrounding the start of the 2023-24 school year:
- August 9, 2023 - Kindergarten and New Student Orientation
- 10:00 a.m. - Kindergarten and New Elementary Student Orientation at each CCSD93 elementary school
- 1:00 p.m. - New Middle School Student Orientation at both CCSD93 middle schools (meant for students new to the district, not current CCSD93 progressing from 5th to 6th grade)
- August 15, 2023 - Meet the Teacher
- 8:30-11:30 a.m. - Preschool
- 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - Middle School
- 2:00-3:30 p.m. - Elementary School
- August 16, 2023 - Kindergarten-8th Grade First Day of School
- August 17, 2023 - Preschool First Day of School
You can always find complete calendar information at www.ccsd93.com/calendar.
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We'll have one more Enews next week with reminders for next year. Please review the following for more important information from CCSD93 and our community partners.
Sincerely,
Dr. David H. Hill
Superintendent of Schools
CCSD93
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Free School Supplies at DuPage County Back to School Fair 8/9 | |
The DuPage County Back to School Fair will be held 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Wednesday, August 9, at the DuPage County Fairgrounds (2015 Manchester Road in Wheaton). There will be free school supplies and medical services for K-12 students. Pre-registration is REQUIRED. Register online here or by scanning the QR code below. | |
Free School Physical Clinic on 6/3 | |
If your child is in need of a school physical, you’re invited to the free clinic to be held Saturday, June 3 from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Preregistration is preferred. Click here or use the QR code in the poster below to sign up. | |
Register Your Child for 2023-24 School Year ASAP | |
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If you haven’t yet registered your child for the 2023-24 school year, please follow the directions linked here as soon as possible. The earlier you register, the better prepared we can be to create a successful learning environment for your child for next year. You can do it directly in the TeacherEase app, or you can always register at www.teacherease.com.
Note: a few parents have experienced technical difficulties registering through the app. TeacherEase is working on fixing the issue, but if this happens to you, please login online to finish registering. Your progress from what was entered in app will be saved.
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Need Before- or After-Care in 2023-24? | |
CCSD93's partners at the Carol Stream Park District host ActivKids Before- and After-Care programs for kindergarten through 5th grade students at CCSD93's elementary schools throughout the school year. Registration is now open for next school year. Act now and save on your enrollment fee! View this document for more and to register. | |
Celebrating the 2022-23 School Year | |
Throughout the past few weeks, CCSD93’s schools have held end of year celebrations. Here are a few highlights from this week, and a video of Carol Stream Elementary School’s students sending 5th graders off with a clap-out! | |
5/25 Board of Education Meeting Recap | |
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CCSD93’s most recent Board of Education meeting was held on Thursday, May 25, 2023. The following occurred at the meeting.
- There was a Board Salute to Sportsmanship Award winners from the middle school track, inclusive basketball, inclusive track and girls soccer seasons. The Board also saluted several Carol Stream Police Officers for their assistance with the inclusive track program. Here are photos of the recipients with the Board!
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- The Board approved a designation of interest earnings resolution.
- The Board approved two employee conference expense reports.
- Dr. Hill reviewed 8th grade graduation and the end of the school year.
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