Weekly Update - May 7, 2021 |
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Message from Superintendent Dr. Hector Garcia |
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Dear D181 community,
This past week was one of the most special times in our school year, where we honor our teachers and staff as part of National Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week. I want to thank all of you, especially our amazing PTOs and building administrators, for the ways you made our teachers and staff feel appreciated for their outstanding work with our students. Below are just a few pictures highlighting the many special celebrations that occurred Districtwide.
Also this week, we submitted the D181 nominees who were selected by our community to be recognized as part of the Illinois State Board of Education Teacher of the Year and Those Who Excel awards. I want to thank our school community for submitting more than 60 nominations for our teachers and staff as part of this initiative. We will hear about the winners of the state contest at the beginning of the school year and will be recognizing all nominees at a Board of Education meeting in the fall. Thank you for your efforts, your kind words, and all you do to remind us what a tremendous school community we have.
Sincerely,
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Dr. Hector Garcia
Superintendent
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Stuff the Squad - Save the Dates |
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All D181 schools will be collecting donations for HCS Family Services on the dates listed below as part of our annual Stuff the Squad community service event! Send your child to school with your family's donations and a police officer from your community will be there to "Stuff the Squad" and deliver it to HCS. Thank you to our police departments for partnering with us on this important effort! Donations needed include healthy shelf-stable food (cereals, vegetables, soups, pasta, rice, beans, etc.); baking ingredients; diapers; paper products; and toiletries. |
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May 11
Hinsdale Middle School
Oak School
The Lane School
May 12
Clarendon Hills Middle School
Elm School
Monroe School
May 13
Madison School
Prospect School
May 14
Walker School
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Please Take the Annual IDEA Needs Parent/Staff Survey |
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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Grant requires that a Needs Assessment survey be conducted annually for the purposes of obtaining feedback on services to special education students as well as topics for future professional development and training. Your participation in this survey is voluntary but is an important factor in allocating grant funds for students, staff, and parents. All responses are anonymous.
This survey will conclude on May 16, 2021. We appreciate the feedback to increase our awareness of how we can best serve our students!
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The Illinois Principal Association recognized Elm students Azmi Akhras, Kareem Barakat, Ella Barone, and Sophia Chess for making positive contributions to their schools and communities, their strength of character, and for achieving high academic standards. Way to go, students! |
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During Social-Emotional Learning in April, Madison students focused on self- confidence. After reading "I Like Myself," students created mosaics with some examples about themselves. |
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Davey Tree Services donated a maple tree to Prospect's outdoor classroom area, and also doubled the amount of tree-stump seating to accommodate 20 students, in honor of Arbor Day last week. Thank you Davey Tree Services! |
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Mrs. Sackley's remote kindergarten classroom celebrated hat day this week! |
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Teacher Appreciation Week |
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Our teachers and staff were celebrated across the District this week thanks to our generous PTOs, parents, students, and building administrators! Photos below highlight just some of the many celebrations. |
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Close Contacts - As of Friday, May 7
27 students Districtwide are quarantined as a result of being identified as a close contact while at school. 10 of those students will complete their quarantine over the weekend and are cleared to return to school on Monday. An additional 14 students will return to school on Tuesday.
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Flash Sale - Oct. 3, 2021 Rotary Run |
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Please join us in support of the Hinsdale Rotary Run Charity Classic, which will be held on Sunday, Oct. 3, and benefits the D181 Foundation and several other local organizations!
A flash sale will be held May 10-13 with the promo code Take25 ($15 individuals; $56.25 for families of 4+). Outside of the Flash Sale, early bird registration is open until June 27 ($20 individuals; $75 for families of 4+).
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Surveillance Testing - Reminders |
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Don't forget to bring your sample to school!
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Middle School students signed up for Surveillance Testing drop off their sample on Monday morning.
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Elementary students drop off their sample on Friday morning.
You can still sign up!
Help keep our schools safe by signing up for surveillance testing today! Testing is a quick and easy process. Your kit will be delivered to your school with 6 weeks worth of kits on the Wednesday following your signup date. Then, once a week, just bring a completed saliva sample to school for dropoff. Signups are open through the end of the school year.
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Families sign up by logging in to Skyward and clicking on "Forms" to access the sign-up form. Please fill out the form on a desktop/laptop instead of a mobile phone/tablet to ensure your form is received and the final checkbox is checked.
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Staff sign up through the staff signup form.
There is no cost to participants for this extra layer of safety for our students and staff.
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DuPage County Vaccine Walk-In Hours |
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District 86 Parent-Teacher Advisory Committee |
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D181 parents of 6th-8th graders in the 2021-22 school year can now apply to be a part of the District 86 Parent-Teacher Advisory Committee. If interested, please fill out this application by 4 p.m. May 14: https://forms.gle/Au2BekgZosuvEgF59.
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Meal Pickup - Wednesdays at HMS |
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D181 meal pickup for all families in the community (with children ages 0-18) will continue throughout the rest of the school year on Wednesdays only at Hinsdale Middle School, Door 902B on Washington St., from 4-6 p.m. The free meal packages include 7 days' worth of breakfast, lunch, and a snack.
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COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 181
115 West 55th St. Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
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PH:630.861.4900
FAX:630.887.1079
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