Pierce Downer This Week
Week of May 30-June 3
Pierce Downer Families-
This week was a great reminder of how amazing our Pierce Downer community is, including our staff, students, and families. The PTA planned a fun assembly, the Fun Run was a HUGE success, the End of Year party was well attended and so much fun, and our week ended with a field day that Mrs. French did a fantastic job planning and it would not have been possible without our parent volunteers. With all of these events, the success is dependent on so many different pieces working together to create memorable experiences for our children.
It is amazing to think we are approaching our last few days of school. As a reminder, our last day, Wednesday June 8th, is a half day 11:30 dismissal.
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
Finishing our ABC Countdown for the 2021-22 school year.
Here's what is coming up this week!
Monday, June 6
X: eXtra eXtra! Come learn about Chicago at the 3rd Grade World’s Fair
Tuesday, June 7
Y: Year in Review
Wednesday, June 8
Z: ZOOM OUT OF SCHOOL DAY!!!
Notifications of Eligibility for Gifted and Math Acceleration
On Friday, June 3rd, all remaining notifications regarding eligibility for gifted (grades 4-8) and math acceleration (grades 3-8) were sent from the Curriculum Department. Notices were sent to families whose students are newly eligible for these opportunities. Families of 6th graders whose students are not currently accelerated, or have not heard about specific math placement in middle school (newly accelerated or through the IEP/504 transition process) would then expect a placement in grade level math at the middle school (Common Core 7).
As a reminder, the eligibility criteria for gifted can be found here, and for accelerated math here. If you have any questions about the process or notifications you did or did not receive, please contact Justin Sisul, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction at 630-719-5867 or jsisul@dg58.org
Week of Fun!
PLAY! at Pierce Family Foundation Match Through the end of June!
A family foundation has generously offered to match up to $25k of cash/check donations made in May and June. We have already made progress towards this goal but we need your help!! If you’ve been considering making a donation to support our playground efforts now is the time to double your impact!
Click HERE to donate online or, to avoid credit card processing fees, donations can be made via check to Pierce Downer PTA with “Playground” in the memo. Checks may be dropped at the school office or mailed to:
Pierce Downer c/o Playground Fund
1436 Grant St.
Downers Grove, IL 60515
COVID Testing Update
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.
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.
June 8
6th Grade Breakfast and Clap Out
Last Day of School: Half Day (11:30 dismissal)
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