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I’ll highlight the results of the 2022-23 Satisfaction Survey here over the next few weeks. Today I begin with our elementary students. All students in grades 3-5 are given the survey (the questions can be difficult for our preschool through 2nd grade population, so they are not surveyed). With a confidence level of 99% and a margin of error of less than 2%, the data should very accurately reflect the feelings of our elementary school student population.
We find that our elementary learners generally provide very positive feedback on their scholastic experience, and that trend continued this year. As indicated in this summary image below, with the exception of the School Bus score, average elementary student ratings for the key areas we track came in between "Excellent" and the higher end of "Good." Among responses to individual questions that are worthy of celebration, 95% of elementary students agreed that their teacher helps them to understand what they need to do to be a better learner and that their teacher helps them want to learn. This is a testament to our tremendous educators.
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Comparing across school years, we do not see significant changes in elementary student overall attitudes in any given category between this school year and last. Still, within responses to individual questions, we uncover strengths and areas for improvement. For example, I’m pleased to share that there was a 9% increase among elementary students who ride the bus identifying that their bus is usually on time this year (63%) versus last year (54%). However, an area that warrants further investigation and potential improvement emerges with a 10% increase among elementary students who indicated their school is too crowded this year (31%) as opposed to last year (21%).
District administrators use all of the data to inform a wide range of decisions. Principals and school Building Leadership Teams (BLTs) utilize their school's data as they develop yearly School Improvement Plans, and principals create separate action plans to spur improvement even further. Using the data to improve is exactly why we perform the Satisfaction Survey each year, and why we are grateful for each parent, student, and staff member for taking the time to give us feedback. We also acknowledge that these are average scores and do not speak for each individual student, and we continue to work to support students and families as best we can moving forward.
Find out more about the Satisfaction Survey by visiting www.ccsd93.com/satisfaction, where you can also compare school and district-wide data across years. In the coming weeks you’ll find this year’s individual school data added to the webpage and to school websites. Next week, I’ll review middle school student data here.
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8th Graders Share Documentaries Addressing Current Issues | |
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Today, 8th graders in Jay Stream Middle School’s Accelerated and Advanced Humanities classes presented documentaries that they created throughout the past several months as part of the C-SPAN StudentCam project to parents and other visitors. The students were challenged to respond to the prompt "If you were a newly elected member of Congress, which issue would be your first priority and why?" by creating a film thoroughly exploring a variety of viewpoints related to their chosen topic, including those in opposition to their own thoughts. They were encouraged to speak directly with experts and required to cite research.
I was grateful to be invited to the event and have the opportunity to talk with our young filmmakers, see their passion and understand their thought processes throughout this engaging project. They did a terrific job. Watch the video linked above to find out more about their projects!
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Elementary Schools Contribute to Lifesaving Heart Research | |
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This winter, several CCSD93 elementary schools are partnering with the American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge to celebrate a healthy lifestyle and raise funds for lifesaving heart research, education and community outreach. Beginning with kickoff events to generate fundraising excitement and concluding with celebrations during PE classes featuring a variety of stations focused on healthy activities and movement, our students are thrilled to play a role in improving outcomes for heart-related diseases and illnesses.
Heritage Lakes will be concluding their fundraiser next Friday and have already raised $12,928 since kicking off on January 6! Meanwhile, Carol Stream Elementary School began on January 13 and will conclude on February 16, Cloverdale will kickoff next Wednesday and raise funds through March 6, and Roy DeShane will participate February 21 through March 21. For families with students at participating schools, watch for more information from your child’s school, and thank you to all who have donated so far!
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2023-24 School Calendar Approved | |
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At last night’s Board of Education meeting, the Board approved the 2023-24 School Calendar. It includes a start date of August 16, 2023 and a tentative end date of May 31, 2024, though the school year will conclude up to a week earlier, depending on whether the district takes any emergency days. The calendar was developed and recommended to the Board by CCSD93’s District Leadership Team, which consists of staff members, parents and administrators from each school as well as District administrators and Board members. I invite you to view the complete calendar here, and you can always find it at www.ccsd93.com/calendar.
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Please review the following for more information from CCSD93, enjoy your weekend and be careful out in the snow!
Sincerely,
Dr. David H. Hill
Superintendent of Schools
CCSD93
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Celebrating 100 Days of School! | |
Yesterday was the 100th day of the 2022-23 school year! Many students across the district celebrated, including kindergarteners at Cloverdale who took on 100-themed projects and activities like building with 100 Legos, making “100 Crowns”, doing 100 exercises and even dressing as a 100 year old! | |
Attend Kindergarten Registration for 2023-24 Online on 2/23/23 | |
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CCSD93 Kindergarten Registration will be held online at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 23 at www.ccsd93.com/kindergarten.
Please join us if you live in CCSD93’s boundaries and have a child who will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2023! You'll learn about kindergarten in CCSD93 through a video from your child’s school principal and be asked to submit basic information to begin the registration process. You’ll also learn about CCSD93’s Dual Language program, which kindergarteners are invited to commit to in order to become bilingual in both English and Spanish.
Please FORWARD this email on to anyone you know who has an incoming kindergartener.
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You're Invited to Attend Free Parent Programs | |
CCSD93’s partners at Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) provide terrific, free programming for today's parents. Even though it has Glenbard in the title, all CCSD93 families are invited to attend GPS events. This year, GPS is offering an incredible slate of speakers. You're invited to attend the upcoming parent programs below. Mark your calendar and visit www.glenbardgps.org for more. | |
1/26 Board of Education Meeting Recap | |
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CCSD93’s most recent Board of Education meeting was held Thursday, January 26. The following occurred at the meeting.
- Jay Stream Middle School staff and students presented an interactive game highlighting the school's activities and points of pride to the Board.
- The Board voted to approve the 2023-24 school calendar, CCSD93’s 2023-24 budget calendar, as well as Board of Education and Finance Committee meeting dates for 2023-24.
- Assistant Superintendent for Business Services John Benedetti provided a presentation on the Tax Levy Process.
- CCSD93 Director for Communications Ryan McPherrin provided a presentation on the results of the 2022-23 CCSD93 Satisfaction Survey, which was administered to students, parents and staff members in December.
- The Board approved the sale of MacBook computers to graduating 8th grade students.
- There was a Board Salute to the winners of CCSD93’s Seasonal Card Contest from each elementary and middle school. Here's a photo of the winners with the Board, as well as their seasonal cards.
|  |  | Congratulations to Jay Stream 6th grader Stefanny P.! | Congratulations to Stratford 6th grader Aarvi P.! | Congratulations to Carol Stream 4th grader Layla B.! | Congratulations to Cloverdale 5th grader Deenah Z.! | Congratulations to Elsie Johnson 5th grader Soph N.! | Congratulations to Heritage Lakes 5th grader Maya S.! | |
Congratulations to Roy DeShane 5th grader Journey M.! | |
Congratulations to Western Trails 5th grader Chloe L.! | |
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