Pierce Downer This Week
Week of October 4-October 8
Weekly Update
Pierce Downer Families-
Fall is certainly in the air and we are seeing some quick shifts in weather (often all in the same day!). This is when it is important to prepare for the weather which could include a sweatshirt in the morning, short sleeves for recess, and an umbrella for dismissal. Students should also be packing several masks each day for the occasional break, saturation, or comfort.
This week officially concluded our fall assessment testing. As a follow up from last week, we will be moving up sending our assessment data home to next Friday, October 15th. Please check your student's folders next Friday for their assessment reports. Thank you for all of your support having our students in attendance and ready! We also saw the start of Student Council this week and look forward to seeing our students take on leadership roles to make our school the best it can be.
I am happy to announce we are expanding the visitors we are able to welcome into our building. We will be working with our PTA, user groups, staff, and parents to identify the processes for different opportunities. More information will be coming out next week regarding Halloween parties and volunteer opportunities. Thank you for your patience and we look forward to having you back in the building!
Safety is always a priority at Pierce Downer. While we limit the traffic flow in our parking lot for arrival and dismissal, there are several vehicles that do enter and exit those areas. Please remind and encourage your student(s) NOT to pass through the parking lot, and instead use the designated walkways and sidewalks.
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
Fun at the PD Fall Fest
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.
Arrival and Dismissal Reminder
Pierce Downer Cup Recipient
Thank you!
Something to tweet about
The Twitter Challenge for this week is to share how you are spending your long weekend! Dont forget to use the hashtag #WEarePD58
Mark your calendars
October 11
Columbus Day
October 19
Parent Teacher Conferences 5pm-8pm
October 20
Picture Re-Take Day
October 21
Parent Teacher Conferences 5pm-8pm
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