2/11/22

In This Issue

Mitigation Strategy Updates

Jay Stream Students Join Great Tectonic Plate Debate

Sign Up for Student-Led Conferences

No School 2/21 - Need Childcare?

2/10 BOE Mtg. Recap

CCSD93 strives to maximize the academic, social & emotional potential of each student.
Dear Friend of CCSD93,
Messages From
Superintendent Hill:
As I shared with you a bit earlier today, there will be adjustments to CCSD93’s mitigation strategies beginning Monday, February 14, 2022. The most substantial shift is from masks required to masks recommended but not required for all those entering our buildings. 

As noted in the message, it is absolutely crucial that we meet one another with kindness and respect one another’s decisions regarding masking. Please have a conversation with your child reiterating that the choice whether or not to mask is a personal one, and no one should be made to feel blamed, shamed or questioned for their choice.
Please review the following articles for more from CCSD93, and have a terrific weekend.

Sincerely,

Dr. David H. Hill
Superintendent of Schools
CCSD93
The Great Jay Stream 6th Grade Tectonic Plate Debate
Jay Stream 6th graders in Ms. Carlson and Mrs. Opela’s classes recently reviewed the evidence and weighed in on the age-old debate on continental drift brought forth by Alfred Wegener early in the 20th century.  

After being prompted by a hilarious video featuring Jay Stream staff framing the project as a court case brought against Wegener, who argued in favor of the concept of tectonic plates, the students went about planning their defense of him using evidence they gathered throughout their most recent unit. In different stations, students collaborated in groups using discussion prompts to deepen their understanding. Each wrote a defense which focused on a claim, evidence they have observed and reasoning behind their ideas.

Find out more from some of the students themselves in the video linked above!
Sign Up for Spring Student-Led Conferences Today!
Spring Student-Led Conferences for all grade levels will be held on March 3 and March 17, 2022. Visit www.ccsd93.com/conferences to sign up today!

No School 2/21 for Presidents' Day - Need Childcare?
As a reminder, there will be no school on Monday, February 21 for Presidents’ Day. If you are in need of childcare, click the image below to sign up for care with our partners at ActivKids from the Carol Stream Park District!
2/10 Board of Education Meeting Recap
CCSD93’s most recent Board of Education meeting was held on Thursday, February 10. The following occured at the meeting.
  • There was a Board Salute to Sportsmanship Award Winners from the wrestling, cheerleading and boys basketball seasons at both middle schools. View the image of the winners here.

  • The Board heard from community members and discussed COVID-19 mitigation strategies, ultimately deciding to update strategies as described above.
  • The Board reviewed their 2019-21 Board Goals.
  • The Board reviewed their new 2022-24 Board Goals.
  • The Board reviewed a new Customized Board Policy Draft Manual for first reading.
  • Dr. Hill provided an update on the Portrait of a CCSD93 Graduate process.
  • The Board reviewed student assignment information and staffing projections for 2022-23.
  • The Board voted to approve a lease agreement with Apple for MacBooks for the 2022-23 school year.
  • The Board reviewed CCSD93’s Superintendent Succession Plan.
  • The Board reviewed the employee work year calendars for 2022-23.
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