Pierce Downer This Week
Week of May 23-27
Pierce Downer Families-
It was another fun week at Pierce Downer School! Our 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 6th grade students lucked out with the weather and enjoyed their field trips, the PD DGN class of 2022 stopped by to visit the school and share memories, and the 4th and 5th grade students had a fun, educational presentation.
This week we are excited for the return of the Fun Run and End of Year Party! As a reminder, on Thursday, June 2, there will be NO PARKING near the school and streets will be BLOCKED OFF to accommodate the fun run.
On Friday, June 3rd, it will be Field Day at Pierce Downer School. Students should wear their grade level color (see below), bring a water bottle, and be ready to have some fun! Mrs. French has planned some great events.
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's what is coming up this week!
Tuesday, May 31
T: Take the Time to write a Thank you note Today!
Wednesday, June 1
U: Unicorn Day - Believe in yourself
Thursday, June 2
V: “Visit” next year’s grade level
Friday, June 3
W: What a day…..it’s Field Day!!!
Wear your class color:
6-Purple
5-Blue
4-Green
3-Yellow
2-Orange
1-Red
K-Pink
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 1
All library books due
School Assembly
June 2
Fun Run and End of Year Party!
June 3
Field Day
June 8
Last Day of School: Half Day
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