Retiring Western Trails Crossing Guard Highlighted by CBS 2 Chicago!

Mrs. Roberta Novak has served as Crossing Guard for Western Trails Elementary School for 34 years. She’ll be retiring next Friday, December 9, 2022 after spending her entire career helping thousands of students safely cross Idaho Street between Dearborn and Elk Trail. We’re so grateful for her service to our students and to our community! This evening at 5:00 p.m., CBS 2 Chicago aired a story about her time at Western Trails. I’m thrilled to invite you to watch the link to it here, or you can see it on this evening’s CBS 2 Chicago newscasts. Here are a shot of Mrs. Novak's interview, a throwback picture of her from 2000 (she's on the right), and an image of her at work!

Parents Invited to Virtual Info Night on Student Abuse Prevention Program on 12/12

As shared with parents earlier this week, in January all CCSD93 students will participate in program called Be Seen and Heard, a child sexual abuse prevention program. It is designed to create an age-appropriate, safe and engaging environment where students will learn about the difference between safe and unsafe touch, the difference between safe and unsafe secrets and the importance of speaking up to trusted heroes and adults. This program is in its third year with CCSD93 and is designed to meet a state mandate called Erin’s Law, which Illinois and 36 other states have adopted to help combat child sexual abuse. It is important to note it is not being implemented in relation to the controversial new sex education state standards, which CCSD93’s Board of Education has opted out of adopting.

Parents are invited to join a virtual information night about this program at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, December 12, 2022. You’ll receive a Zoom link to the event the afternoon of December 12, so please keep an eye out for it if you are interested in attending. For more information, visit this website.

Please review the following for more information from CCSD93, and stay warm this weekend!

Sincerely,

Dr. David H. Hill

Superintendent of Schools

CCSD93

Keep an Eye and Ear Out for CCSD93's Community Communications

In the past week or two, all residents within our boundaries received a paper copy the most recent edition of CCSD93's Community Connections newsletter in their mailbox. I encourage you to review it when you have a chance if you haven't already. You can find it online here.

Additionally, next week random residents will receive a telephonic survey commissioned by CCSD93 to take the community's pulse on the District. If you or someone you know receive a text or phone call with questions about the District, please know it is legitimate. Our survey won't ask for any personal information, aside from general demographic info.

Please review the following for more information from CCSD93, and stay warm this weekend!

Sincerely,

Dr. David H. Hill

Superintendent of Schools

CCSD93

Cloverdale Kindergarteners Learn from Shedd Aquarium Expert

This week, Shedd Aquarium Diver Mrs. Cindy visited Cloverdale kindergarteners and spoke about her unique work, the ocean habitat, the interdependence of the living organisms within it, and how humans impact the ocean ecosystem. One lucky student became a diver as Mrs. Cindy showed all the gear it takes to work underwater and taught the students how to use proper breathing techniques!

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.

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

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