News Bites
Week of September 19 through September 23, 2022
" Safety in D33" Parent Presentation
Parents are invited to learn more about the District's Emergency Response Plan and the collaboration between District 33 and the West Chicago Police Department, and other local Emergency Responders.
Date: Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Place: Leman Middle School, Cafetorium
Submit your questions before the meeting by completing this form.
We will be providing interpreters for this meeting.
The panel of speakers will include:
- Fred Cadena, Director of Facilities and Grounds, District 33
- Chief Fleury, West Chicago Police Department
- Mike Buenrostro, S.T.A.R.E., Safety Consultant and Retired West Chicago Fire Lieutenant
Curriculum Nights
Gary School
Date: Monday, September 26, 2022
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Currier
Date: Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
PARTNERSHIPS / COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
District 33 is proud to be a Community School district.
- The Community School model is a national, evidence-based approach to providing students and their families the support they need to be successful in and out of school.
- Community Schools are public schools that partner with families and community organizations to make the best conditions for students to thrive.
District 33 offers a wide variety of programming to families and students.
- Student opportunities include afterschool programs that provide educational enrichment.
- Family programming includes adult education opportunities such as: ESL, Financial Literacy Classes, Family Wellness Nights, Parent Cafes, and a food pantry located in Leman Middle School. The district also has family liaisons located at every school that help with referrals to community resources for support with housing, food access, mental health services, public benefits, and more.
Click here to see the community school event calendar on the District’s website. If you have questions or would like to learn more, please contact your school’s family liaison.
From the Nurse's Office
Deadline for Student Health Physicals & Immunizations
Visit the District website to learn more about the requirements for students in the following groups:
- Preschool Requirements
- Kindergarten Requirements
- New Students to the District
- Sixth Grade Students
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Warning for Public
The Illinois Department of Public Health put the following information out to bring awareness to the public about a version of Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, that is a significant concern for young children.
Below is the information shared by the IDPH:
A colorful version of Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, has been introduced to the illicit drug market and is being referred to as “colored” or “rainbow” fentanyl. Colored fentanyl is showing up in the form of pills closely resembling candy and colorful chalk.
• The rainbow-colored fentanyl pills have been identified in multiple states including CA, OR, WA, ID, AZ, NC, WV, Washington DC, and most recently, St. Louis, MO.
• Significant concern of accidental ingestion by young children due to the rainbow colors and candy-like appearance.
• Children are more susceptible to an overdose due to their smaller size, weight, and lack of tolerance to regular opioid users. The lethal dose of fentanyl for a child is smaller than the lethal dose for an adult.
• Adults are encouraged to talk to children and teens about the dangers of ingesting unknown
substances.
For more information please visit the Drug Enforcement Administration website: https://www.dea.gov/press-releases/2022/08/30/dea-warns-brightly-colored-fentanyl-used-target-young-americans
El Departamento de Salud Pública de Illinois publicó (IDPH)
El Departamento de Salud Pública de Illinois publicó la siguiente información para concienciar al público sobre una versión del fentanilo, un opioide sintético, que es una preocupación importante para los niños pequeños.
A continuación se muestra la información compartida por el IDPH:
Una versión colorida de fentanilo, un opioide sintético, se ha introducido en el mercado de drogas ilícitas y se le conoce como fentanilo “coloreado” o “arcoíris”. El fentanilo de color aparece en forma de pastillas que se parecen mucho a los caramelos y a las tizas de colores.
• Las píldoras de fentanilo con los colores del arcoíris se han identificado en varios estados, incluidos CA, OR, WA, ID, AZ, NC, WV, Washington DC y, más recientemente, St. Louis, MO.
• Gran preocupación por la ingestión accidental por parte de niños pequeños debido a los colores del arcoíris y apariencia de caramelo.
• Los niños son más susceptibles a una sobredosis debido a su menor tamaño, peso y falta de
tolerancia a los usuarios habituales de opioides. La dosis letal de fentanilo para un niño es menor que la letal dosis para un adulto.
• Se alienta a los adultos a hablar con los niños y adolescentes sobre los peligros de ingerir alimentos y sustancias desconocidas.
Para obtener más información, visite el sitio web de la Administración de Control de Drogas
HEALTHY WEST CHICAGO
Free Flu Shot Clinic
Date: September 26, 2022
Time: 1100 am to 2:00 pm
Place: Supermercado Tampico 516 Main St. West Chicago
FREE • 3 to 64 years young • No Appointment Necessary • Regular Flu Dose
Vacuna Contra La Influenza - Clínica Comunitaria
Fecha: 26 de Septiembre, 2022
Hora: 11:00 am a 2:00 pm
Lugar: Supermercado Tampico 516 Main St. West Chicago
No Hay Costo • 3 a 64 años • No requiere cita • Dosis regular de Influenza
West Chicago Public Library & Park District Upcoming Events
West Chicago Elementary School District 33
Email: steinbrecherg@wego33.org
Website: wego33.org
Phone: 630-293-6000