One of the main ways this is accomplished is through professional development (PD), and the most consistent source of staff PD occurs on Monday afternoons after our shortened Monday school days. Teachers strategically use this time in three ways:

• On some Mondays, teachers will work together with grade level or content level teams at their school toward the goal of improving their students’ ability to achieve the skills and knowledge outlined in learning standards. These learning standards are established by state and or federal education agencies for each subject area within each grade level, and they are what students are being measured against with CCSD93’s standards-based grading system. Examples of this type of PD involve teachers collaborating on the best methods for teaching toward the standards, reviewing student performance data to determine and discuss students’ current progress toward the standards, identifying ways students would demonstrate that they’ve achieved the standards, and working together to establish accurate assessments of standards and consistency among how staff members evaluate those assessments. 

• On other Mondays, teachers work with their principals toward meeting elements of their School Improvement Plan (SIP). The SIP is a document created each year by a committee of teachers, parents and administrators from the school with building-specific goals related to student achievement, behavior and more. 

• And still on other Mondays, teachers work with their principals and administrators from the CCSD93’s Teaching, Learning & Innovation department toward district-wide goals, like the implementation of new curriculum or other specific strategies and efforts designed to improve student learning.

All of this is designed to help teachers to continuously grow in order to ultimately create the best learning opportunities for their students. The dedication of our staff is incredible, and these PD days are critically important to achieving our mission of maximizing the academic, social and emotional potential of each student. I know the different schedule on Mondays can be challenging for our families, but I am so grateful to our parents for their support as we pursue the best outcomes for students. 

Western Trails Kicks Off School-Wide Book Read

Each year, all Western Trails students and staff collectively read a single children’s novel through its One School, One Book program. Throughout this week, students received daily clues about this year’s book selection to build excitement. Today EllRay Jake is a Rock Star was revealed as the selection, and Principal Kueker, Assistant Principal Harper and Wildcat visited each classroom to distribute copies to every student. Staff members have taken turns recording chapter readings, and the entire student body will engage with these and other lessons as they read the book as a school community.

Register Your Child for 2023-24 Preschool With CCSD93 on 1/19!

CCSD93's Preschool Registration for the 2023-24 school year will be held at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, January 19, 2023 at CCSD93's Early Childhood Center, 280 Old Gary Ave., Bloomingdale, IL.

If you're in need of a preschool for your child for next school year, look no further than CCSD93's award-winning Early Childhood Center (ECC)! The ECC provides a play-based environment that helps students of all backgrounds develop independent thought, problem solving, a sense of self worth, and successful group interactions in a safe and nurturing space designed just for 3- and 4-year-olds.

Registration is open to any interested community members with children who will be age 3 or 4 by September 1, 2023. Space fills up quickly, so attending Preschool Registration is your best chance at ensuring a spot. Mark your calendar, and be sure to bring your state I.D. and child’s birth certificate (original or sealed copy). Listen to this Talk D93 podcast to find out even more about the ECC, and visit www.ccsd93.com/preschool for more information on Preschool Registration.

If you know someone who may be interested, please forward this email to them!

No School Monday, 1/16 for MLK Day

As a reminder, there will be no school on Monday, January 16 as we honor the life and civil rights legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Please review the following for more information from CCSD93, and enjoy the long weekend!

Sincerely,

Dr. David H. Hill

Superintendent of Schools

CCSD93

Roy DeShane Environmental Club Project Showcase

Yesterday afternoon, the members of Roy DeShane’s Environmental Club held their first ever Showcase! The students excitedly shared with parents and staff members the unique ecology-based projects they’ve taken on, including a traveling nature museum created for the school, an original song performance, a log tracking the Club’s seed growth, a multimedia presentation of the Club’s nature walks, a report on the dangers of single-use plastic, a recap of the Club’s activities this year, and an open house to explore artworks and books created by members.

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.

1/12 Board of Education Meeting Recap

The most recent CCSD93 Board of Education meeting was held on Thursday, January 12, 2023. The following occurred at the meeting.

• Paul Fallon, President of Fallon Research & Communications, presented the results of the 2022 CCSD93 Citizen Satisfaction Survey. This survey is administered every three to four years to get the pulse of how CCSD93’s community members, especially those who do not have children attending CCSD93 schools, perceive the district.
• Nick Cavaliere from Baker Tilly presented the Fiscal Year 2022 Audit Report.
• There was a Finance Committee meeting report from the January 10, 2023 Finance Committee meeting.
• The Board voted to maintain student fees, preschool tuition rates and food service fees for next school year and voted to increase preschool tuition rates for 2024-25 by $10 per month for in-district residents and $20 per month for out-of-district residents. 
• The Board voted to ratify the February 10, 2022 decision to make masks optional for students and staff in CCSD93’s schools.
• The Board reviewed Press Plus policy updates for first reading and adoption for several policies. For more information on the policies, view the meeting’s agenda at www.ccsd93.com/board.
• CCSD93 Assistant Superintendent for Student Services Dr. Crysta Morrissey gave a presentation on the district’s partnership with Project EPIC, a program designed to provide interconnect systems of support for emotional behavioral health in DuPage County. 
• Dr. Morrissey provided the Board with an update regarding the District’s special education programming and enrollment.
• The Board reviewed job descriptions for new positions of Coordinator for Elementary School Curriculum and Coordinator for Student Services and voted to approve their additions.
• The Board approved CCSD93’s 2023-28 Strategic Plan. More information on the plan will be shared in the spring.

CCSD93 strives to maximize the academic, social & emotional potential of each student.

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