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Middle School WINN Video

Portrait of a Graduate Community Forum 1/13

HL Gives

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Winter Break 12/20-12/31

12/16 BOE Mtg. Preview

CCSD93 strives to maximize the academic, social & emotional potential of each student.
Dear Friend of CCSD93,
Message From
Superintendent Hill:
New to the middle school schedule this school year is the addition of What I Need Now (WINN) classes.

During WINN, 6th-8th grade students take on unique learning opportunities through real-world applications. They choose from a wide variety of never-before-offered educational activities including Creative Drawing, Cosmetology, Rockets & Space, American Sign Language, Pottery, Forensic Science, Media Study and many more, which they rotate through during the school year.
Each has been designed by CCSD93’s teachers to meet core subject area Illinois Learning Standards. They help to expose students to a wider array of disciplines and experiences, increase engagement and allow for improved intervention and enrichment opportunities. 

Find out more about WINN and see our students in action in this all-new video.
Save the Date: Portrait of a Graduate Community Forum on 1/13/22
As I've previously shared, our district is currently undergoing a process we’re calling Portrait of a CCSD93 Graduate, with the goal of determining the values, knowledge, skills and work habits our community wants our students to have by the time they graduate from CCSD93 as 8th graders. What we find will ultimately help inform CCSD93’s next Strategic Plan and guide what and how our students of all grade levels learn moving forward.

In order to gain the most honest and unbiased feedback, we are working with a third party strategic planning partner to gain insights from students, parents, staff and community members. So far they’ve hosted dozens of interviews and focus groups and have collected input from more than 100 members of our school community. 

The next step in the process is to host a Portrait of a Graduate Community Forum, where all community members will be invited to share their perspective. Please save the date for Thursday, January 13 at 6:30 p.m. at Fountain View Recreation Center to join the conversation!
Heritage Lakes Students Share the Spirit of the Season
Heritage Lakes School students and staff have been collecting food and essential supplies to donate to the Humanitarian Service Project (HSP) for local families in need. They’ve collected a truly remarkable array of items. Today, students in Mrs. Isacson’s class boxed and stacked it in the Innovation Center for HSP pickup next week. Here they are in action.
Please review the articles below for more of the latest from CCSD93, and have a terrific weekend!

Sincerely,

Dr. David H. Hill
Superintendent of Schools
CCSD93
Reminder: Share Your Experiences With CCSD93 Parent Satisfaction Survey Today!
Each year, we poll parents, students, and staff members with a satisfaction survey to seek input on our performance. Your responses will help our schools improve programs and services. It takes about 15-20 minutes to complete, and your answers will be completely anonymous. 

This year's survey is open now through Wednesday, December 15. You can take it online here if you haven't already!


Attend Free Parent Presentation!
Asista a una presentación gratuita para padres
Glenbard Parent Series provides terrific, free programming for today's parents. You're invited to attend this upcoming parent program virtually. Mark your calendar and visit www.glenbardgps.org for more!
Winter Break 12/20-12/31
12/16 Board of Education Meeting Preview
CCSD93's next Board of Education meeting will be held Thursday, December 16 at CCSD93's District Office, 230 Covington Drive in Bloomingdale. All community members are invited to attend. The following are among the agenda items.
  • A representative from CCSD93’s audit firm will present the Fiscal Year 2021 Audit Report.
  • Principals from Jay Stream Middle School, Heritage Lakes School, and Western Trails School will present their School Improvement Plans.
  • There will be two new job descriptions for Board approval.
  • Superintendent Hill will review the District's progress on the Board's Goals.
  • The Board will vote on the approval of the 2021 Certificate of Tax Levy Resolution.
  • Superintendent Hill will discuss CCSD93’s staff professional development.
  • CCSD93 Director for Buildings & Grounds Sean Gordon will provide an overview of bid results for the updated Western Trails fire alarm system, scheduled to be replaced this summer, and the Board will vote on the approval of this project.
  • The Board will review the new Teacher’s Retirement Supplemental Savings Plan and vote on its approval. 
  • The Board will vote on the approval of conference expense reports for employees and Board members.
  • Superintendent Hill will provide an overview of synchronous learning for remote students. 
  • Superintendent Hill will provide an overview of the Portrait of a Graduate process.
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