Friday, October 21 will be a day off from school.

If you haven’t signed up for Student-Led Conferences yet, there’s still time! Between now and noon on Monday, October 17, you can sign up online through PTC Wizard, and after noon on Monday you can call your child’s school office to schedule or modify existing conferences.

If you need to refresh yourself on CCSD93’s standards-based grading practices before your conference, you’re encouraged to visit www.ccsd93.com/sbg for resources. 

D93 Students Explore!

As I shared with you last Friday, this week was Explorers Week throughout CCSD93. Students from all grade levels at all schools participated in hands-on lessons where they either learned about history's greatest explorers or took on critical exploration themselves.

First graders at Cloverdale followed in the footsteps of famous astronomers like Galileo, Copernicus and Hubble by observing and engaging with the stars. Using toothpicks and marshmallows, they recreated constellations.

Meanwhile Carol Stream 4th and 1st graders collaborated together on a Breakout EDU, which is similar to an escape game. The students were challenged to solve four different explorer-themed puzzles, called locks, including a memory game that prompted them to learn about Amelia Earhart, a close analysis of a song focused on the Lewis and Clark expedition, an article review about Milton Hershey’s invention of a chocolate bar and a Christopher Columbus jigsaw puzzle. 

These are just a few examples of the terrific teaching and learning that took place throughout Explorers Week. Be sure to ask your child what their favorite exploration was!

Thank You, Principals

Principal Appreciation Week is next week, October 16-22. All nine of our school principals serve as instructional leaders in their buildings, setting the vision of academic success for all of their students and staff members. They consistently work through restorative practices with students, uphold policies, manage and evaluate their building's staff and take on a wide variety of other roles as needed at their schools in order to keep them running smoothly and in the best interests of students.

Our principals devote countless hours, including early mornings, nights and weekends to embodying CCSD93's mission of maximizing the academic, social, and emotional potential of each student in their buildings. Their leadership is integral to CCSD93’s effectiveness as a school district and I’m amazed each day by their commitment.

I am truly grateful for everything our principals do for CCSD93's students, staff members, parents and community at large. The next time you see your child's principal, please join me in thanking them!

Please review the information below for even more from CCSD93. Have a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely,

Dr. David H. Hill

Superintendent of Schools

CCSD93

Roy DeShane Art Project Inspired by Georgia O'Keeffe!

Roy DeShane 3rd graders recently studied the life and career of American modernist painter Georgia O’Keeffe during art class. As part of the unit, they tried their hand at creating their own versions of enlarged flowers, her signature works, learning firsthand the element of art value by applying tints and shades to their paintings. View this video for more!

Join Us for the Let's Play Fall Fest on 10/29!

All families with young children throughout Carol Stream, Bloomingdale, Hanover Park, and the surrounding areas are invited to join CCSD93's Birth to 5 Community Coalition for the Let’s Play Fall Fest on Saturday, October 29, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to noon outside of Heritage Lakes Elementary School, 925 Woodhill Drive in Carol Stream!

It’ll be a free fun-filled morning with face painting, a pumpkin patch, live children's music from Miss Jamie's Farm, a trunk-or-treat, giveaways, and multiple play stations featuring materials and activities for families with young children.

CCSD93’s Birth to 5 Community Coalition seeks to connect our community’s families with care and services for children age birth to 5. If you have young children, please save the date and stop by. Don’t hesitate to forward this message to your friends and neighbors!

No School 10/21: Need Childcare?

ActivKids Has You Covered!

There will be no school on Friday, October 21, 2022. If you need childcare for this day, click the image to sign up for ActivKids Days Off Club with the Carol Stream Park District!

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!

10/13 Board of Education Meeting Recap

The most recent CCSD83 Board of Education meeting was held on Thursday, October 13. The following occurred at the meeting:

• CCSD93 Assistant Superintendent for Business Services John Benedetti presented on procurement policies and practices.
• CCSD93 Assistant Superintendent for Teaching, Learning and Innovation Jonathan Zimmermann reviewed the K-5 social studies curriculum.
• Mr. Zimmermann also presented on CCSD93’s state and federal grants.
• The Board approved the Truth in Taxation Resolution as part of the tax levy process.
• The Board reviewed its ethical policies.
• The Board appointed Board member Jessica Zolmierski as its IASB delegate.
• The Board approved of the sale of used MacBook and iPad devices to employees.
• The Board reviewed bids for Jay Stream Middle School’s roofing project, scheduled to take place in the summer of 2023.