Pierce Downer This Week
Week of November 1-November 5
Weekly Update
Pierce Downer Families-
It is hard to believe we are already in the month of November! This is a month that reminds us to have an attitude of gratitude, and I am certainly thankful for so much already this year. Today we were able to recognize our Panthers of the Month and earlier in the week we celebrated students who are keeping their PD Promise. The Pierce Downer students are showing excellent character and this month we are focusing on being respectful.
As a reminder, daylight savings time will take place on Sunday, November 7th. Dont forget to set your clocks back on Saturday night!
We are going to recognize the veterans of Pierce Downer families with an Honor Wall. If you have a veteran in your family, please fill out this FORM by Tuesday, November 9th. Each veteran will have a "brick" made to build our Honor Wall that will be displayed during the month of November, beginning on Veterans Day.
Please remember the doors open each morning at 8:10 and class begins at 8:15. You may have noticed (or heard) that we have brought some of our bells back! We have bells that ring at 8:10am for the doors opening, 11:30 to begin lunch/recess, 12:10 for the end of lunch and recess, and 3:00pm for dismissal.
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
Panthers of the Month
Pumpkin Smash 2021
Watch D.O.G.S.
November 11 Spirit Day for Veterans Day
Voluntary COVID Testing Program Signup
District 58 encourages families to consider signing up for free PCR COVID-19 testing for District 58 students. Registration for this optional testing program is open and our program is actively underway.
Families can select from any or all of three types of testing services including:
Weekly screening testing (routine testing)
Symptomatic testing (testing when a student or staff member develops symptoms at school)
Test-to-Stay (testing for situations in which a student has been identified as a close contact)
Test-to-Stay, an IDPH-endorsed process that allows a close contact to remain in school with regular antigen testing, will begin next week. Please see the district communication regarding the IDPH's guidance regarding when Test-to-Stay can be implemented in schools.
The student sign up for our school can be found below.
Pierce Downer Cup Recipient
Mark your calendars
November 8
Board of Education Meeting
November 9
Veterans Day
November 19
End of 1st Trimester
November 24-28
Thanksgiving Break
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