Spartan Weekly
News from Glen Crest Middle School: Week of 5/10/20
From Mrs. Price...
Happy Mother's Day to all of the amazing ladies out there who help take care of our kiddos! As if being a mom isn't hard enough, many of you are now working from home and helping to homeschool your children too! Thank you for all you do!!
We are heading into the homestretch of the school year. Last Friday, a detailed email was sent out regarding the drop off and pick up of student supplies. Please make sure you sign up for a time slot on the appropriate grade level day. If you have more than one student at Glen Crest, you can pick up supplies for both students at the same time. Please note that in the comments section when you sign up.
If your child is in 6th or 7th grade next year and not returning to Glen Crest, please return their chrome book and charger with the rest of their supplies. Also, please email Mrs. Hartman at dhartman@ccsd89.org to let her know that you are moving.
8th grade families not attending Glenbard South should also email Mrs. Hartman so that we can hold your child's records to send to the correct school.
8th Grade Promotion
We are still waiting on responses from a handful of kids. Please make sure they have submitted their responses to the survey for information for their promotion slide. Here is the link in case you need it:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1QJFzL8KgUcCWo_HGJy--tjJpRqrTbQoUAwGBbhuf5Zk/edit
School Supplies for 2020-2021
The school supply list for next year is attached at the bottom of this newsletter. Out PTC also coordinates a not for profit, school supply ordering service for one-stop shopping. If you would like to order supplies online and have them ready during the schedule pickup days in August, use this link: Shane's School Kits Enter code GC89. Orders are due by June 1st for August delivery. Contact carrie.zimmer1@gmail.com with questions.
Make sure you are registered for the 2020-21 school year
Registration for the 2020-21 school year is open for both new and returning students. The individual SnapCodes used to register were mailed in March. New families will have to prove residency and show a birth certificate at a later date. More info: https://bit.ly/2UTPRsw
Coming soon...
All events through the end of the school year are canceled. The district will notify families of any events that can be rescheduled.
May 11: No remote learning – teacher work day
May 18: No remote learning – teacher work day
May 18: Board of Education meeting
May 20: Last day of 2019-20 school year
May 25: District offices closed (Memorial Day)
May 26: Blood drive at Glen Crest
June 15: Board of Education meeting
July 20: Board of Education meeting
August 17: Staff returns for 2020-21 school year
August 17: Board of Education meeting
August 19: First day of school for students
See more events at www.ccsd89.org/calendar
News from the district
Watch the EL team share their favorite stories!
You can now see videos of the CCSD 89 English Learner teachers sharing some of their favorite books. The stories are great for all students. The latest stories include “The Colors of Us”, “Rescue and Jessica”, “Tiger In My Soup”, and “All Are Welcome”. Check them out at www.ccsd89.org/ELreads
Second blood drive added for May 26 at Glen Crest
Thanks to the generosity of this community, all the spots for the May 6 blood drive were filled. Versiti blood banks added a new blood drive from 2 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, at Glen Crest Middle School,725 Sheehan Avenue, Glen Ellyn. The blood drive will follow proper social distancing guidelines to allow the community to safely donate. More info: https://bit.ly/3dd68yW
Lunches available on Mondays, Wednesday
Free lunches are available to anyone who wants food while schools are closed. You can pick up lunches 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Mondays or Wednesdays at Briar Glen or Glen Crest. On Monday, families can pick up two meals; on Wednesday, families can pick up three lunches. More info: https://bit.ly/2UOAYXe
Resources for those who need support
If you need immediate help with food or other necessities, reach out to your school’s social worker. If you adults are experiencing mental-health issues, the Illinois Department of Human Services has launched a free emotional-support line called “Call4Calm.” Text “talk” to 552020 to be connected with a counselor.
Support CCSD 89 families affected by COVID-19
Thanks to donors who have given nearly $3,000, several local at-risk families will be receiving food and clothing support in the next few weeks. You can help! Donations made to the District 89 PEP Fund are being designated to support CCSD 89 families affected by the pandemic. Donate here: https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/PEP-District-89-Fund/ScdiwXJ?p=yes
Resources for talking to your kids about COVID-19
We continue to add resources to our page that can help families stay organized at home and explain COVID-19 to children at: https://bit.ly/2JaX14E
Glen Crest Middle School
Attendance phone: (630) 858-1844
Daily announcementsEmail: info@ccsd89.org
Website: www.ccsd89.org/glencrest
Location: Glen Crest Middle School, Sheehan Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL, USA
Phone: (630) 469-5220
Facebook: facebook.com/CCSD89
Twitter: @GlenCrestMS