Pierce Downer This Week
Week of May 2-6
Pierce Downer Families-
Happy Mother's Day to all of our amazing Pierce Downer moms and mother figures for our Pierce Downer students!
We are thankful for all our PD families and the Pierce Downer PTA for making Teacher Appreciation Week so amazing. The weekly theme certainly made the staff feel like STARS, and the daily luncheons, special treats, and thoughtfulness certainly did not go unnoticed or under-appreciated!
Coming up this week, some students will begin NWEA MAP testing, our ABC countdown continues, and we finally get some sunshine and nicer weather! Pierce Downer is also looking forward to ending the week with ARTCOT on Friday, May 13 from 6-8pm.
Please remember the doors open each morning at 8:10 and class begins at 8:15.
As always, please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns via email LWagner@DG58.org or call 630-719-5860.
We are PD!
L. Wagner, Principal
Continuing our ABC Countdown for the 2021-22 school year.
Here is what is coming up this week!
Monday, May 9
E: Exercise day - Wear your exercise clothes & get some Extra Recess!
Tuesday, May 10
F: Free Draw Day- Take a break and draw!
Wednesday, May 11
G: Go Noodle Day/Get Up and Move Day
Thursday, May 12
H: Hawaiian Day
Friday, May 13
I: Interesting Facts Day ~ Bring an interesting fact to share!
Pierce Downer April Panthers of the Month
Teacher Appreciation Week 2022
PLAY! at Pierce
Tickets are selling fast; there are less than 30 spots left for golf. So be sure to purchase your tickets for our Fore the Kids Golf Scramble. There is something for everyone and all ability levels are welcome to play golf. Not interested in playing a full 18? Play as many holes as you want and head to happy hour at 3:00! Create your own foursome or we will pair you up with fellow Pierce Downer parents. The evening includes dinner, open bar, a silent auction, raffles and more! This is an adult only event. Note: dinner pushed back to 5:30 to accommodate the number of golfers.
Fore the Kids Golf Scramble
May 21st @ Village Greens in Woodridge
Shotgun Start: 1 PM | Happy Hour: 3 PM | Dinner & Open Bar: 5:30 PM
Other ways to support our efforts: Please consider donating an item or service to our silent auction or purchase a brick! Contact us Info-playground@piercedownerpta.org if you have any questions or would like to get involved!
Mrs. Breault nominated for a Distinguished Service Award
Beginning Band and Orchestra for 2022-23
Attention 3rd and 4th Grade Families!
Over the past two weeks, 3rd and 4th grade students heard demonstrations of the instruments they may choose to begin learning next year in our District 58 Instrumental Music Program.
Current 3rd grade students who would like to join ORCHESTRA: (Violin, Viola, Cello, String Bass)
Check out the video instrument demonstrations on our website: ORCHESTRA (3rd gr students)
Your next steps for joining the DG58 Orchestra:
Attend our Parent Information Meeting at Herrick Middle School on Tuesday, May 10 from 6:30-7:15pm
Register for a time for your future musician to test-drive their two favorite instruments on one of our fitting days using This link (https://tinyurl.com/2022BegOrchAppt).
Current 4th grade students who would like to join BAND: (Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Saxophone, Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, Baritone, Tuba, Percussion)
Check out the video instrument demonstrations on our website: BAND (4th grade students)
Your next steps for joining the DG58 Band program:
Attend our Parent Information Meeting at Herrick Middle School on Tuesday, May 10 from 7:30-8:15pm
Register for a time for your future musician to test-drive instruments on one of our fitting days using THIS LINK (tinyurl.com/begband22).
We are excited to share more about becoming a District 58 musician and sincerely looking forward to working with you and your student!
Safe2Help Illinois
District 58 has partnered with Safe2Help to give students a safe and confidential way to report potential threats or crises. Safe2Help was launched by the State of Illinois in December 2020 and aims to help prevent suicide, bullying, school violence and other threats to school safety.
With Safe2Help, students can connect with a trained crisis professional during their own crisis, or to report a potential threat. Students can submit a Safe2Help alert via the following ways:
- Website: https://app.safe22helpil.com
- Text: SAFE2 (72332)
- Phone: 844-4-SAFEIL (844-472-3345)
- App: "Safe2Help Illinois" app available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store
- Email: HELP@Safe2HelpIL.com
All alerts are responded to by a trained Safe2Help crisis professional. Safe2Help is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
District 58 staff are not the initial responders to the alert and will receive each alert after the Safe2Help professional provides support. District 58 staff will review alerts sent by Safe2Help during regular school hours, unless the nature of the alert necessitates immediate school action.
Registration for the 2022-23 School Year is Open!
Registration for the 2022-23 school year opened Monday, March 14. District 58 invites families to register their student(s) for next school year using the District’s PowerSchool Enrollment Express system. The District asks all returning students to please register by Monday, April 4. After District 58 processes your child’s registration, you will receive an email about one week later with an invoice from the District’s PushCoin system with all registration fees for 2022-23. Fees are due by the first day of school, with the exception of the first payment for the Optional Kindergarten Enrichment and Enhancement Program, which is due May 1, 2022.
In an effort to help us plan, we encourage all returning families to please complete registration as early as possible. Likewise, if your family will not be returning to Pierce Downer, it is equally helpful if you notify the office as well. If you know of someone new moving into the neighborhood, please encourage them to call or visit the office. Online registration is available to everyone and can be found through our school or District 58 website.
If you have technical questions during registration, please visit help.powerschool.com or contact District 58’s Technology Help Desk by filling out a Technology Help Ticket here or calling 630-719-2768. If you have general registration questions, please contact the Pierce Downer School Office.
6th Grade Families, Welcome to Herrick Middle School 2022-2023!
We are so glad you are joining us and becoming a part of the Spartan family! Here are some things you can do that will help make your transition to Herrick go smoothly. Check out the Activities Guide on the Herrick website.
For Students
Sneak Preview: Wednesday, August 17 and Thursday, August 18, 2022
More information will be sent out later in May
3 different times available
Get to know the building, open lockers, follow a schedule, make friends, and have fun
Two consecutive days for 90 minutes each day
Sign up on the Herrick website
Sneak Preview is free and you get a free t-shirt
For Parents & Students
*Summer Building Tours
There are limited times and dates available. If you are interested, please contact Dr. David Norman, Principal (dnorman@dg58.org) and Mrs. Samantha Inglima (singlima@dg58.org) to schedule a 15 minute slot.
These are primarily reserved for new students to Downers Grove 58
*Back to School Night: Tuesday August 23, 2022
Last Name Starts with A-M → 4:30 - 5:45 PM
Last Name Starts with N - Z → 5:45 - 7:00 PM
Receive your student schedule with your classes, teachers, and room numbers.
Walk the building and find your classes before the first day of school.
Get your assigned locker and combination, drop off your school supplies and set up your locker, and practice opening your locker.
Become comfortable with the building and know where you need to go on the first day of school.
May 13
ARTCOT 6:30-8:30
May 19
PTA Kickball Event
May 21
PLAY! at Pierce: Golf Outing
May 26
PTA Dine-Out: Bar Chido
Orange and Brew Event
June 2
Fun Run and End of Year Party!
Leland Wagner, Principal
Email: LWagner@dg58.org
Website: www.DG58.org
Location: 1436 Grant Street, Downers Grove, IL, USA
Phone: 630-719-5860
Twitter: @LWagnerDG58