Bulldog News
May 7, 2021
A note from Mr. Dubinsky
We are so excited to open Briar Glen's 25 year-old time capsule that was sealed May 31, 1996! More information on how families can watch live coming soon.
Getting ready to rewind to 1996...
SPORTS
SUPER BOWL XXX: Dallas Cowboys
WORLD SERIES: New York Yankees
NBA CHAMPIONSHIP: Chicago Bulls
INDIANAPOLIS 500: Buddy Lazier
KENTUCKY DERBY: Grindstone
WIMBLEDON: Richard Krajicek/Steffi Graf
THE MASTERS: Nick Faldo
STANLEY CUP: Colorado Avalanche
WORLD CUP SOCCER: Germany
NCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL: Kentucky
Olympic Games were held in Atlanta
TOP 10 TV SHOWS
1. ER
2. Seinfeld
3. Suddenly Susan
4. Friends
5. NFL Monday Night Football
6. Home Improvement
7. Single Guy
8. Spin City
9. NYPD Blue
10. Touched by an Angel
Community invited to donate blood May 12 at Glen Crest
There are still open spots for the community blood drive that will be held 2 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 12, at Glen Crest. Sign up to donate: https://donate.illinois.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/5580900
More info: https://bit.ly/3xyog10
Register your student for the 2021-22 school year as soon as possible
Six Flags Read to Succeed Tickets Extended
Unused tickets earned during the 2020 season will be valid through August 31, 2021.
Car Seat Safety Check: Saturday, May 15 from 12 - 4pm
Are you moving?
Free lunches are available to remote, in-person students
All CCSD 89 students can get free breakfasts and lunches. On Mondays, meals are available from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at all elementary schools and Glen Crest. On Wednesdays, meals are available from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Glen Crest.
If you would like your in-person elementary student to receive a free lunch and breakfast at school each day, you can fill out this form: https://forms.gle/9D9AsRdjWiS8PD4d8 This form must be filled out prior to 6 p.m. Thursday to receive meals for the following week.
Upcoming events
May 10: Free meals available 3:30-5:30 p.m. at elementary, Glen Crest
May 12: Blood drive at Glen Crest, 2 to 6:30 p.m.
May 12: Free meals available 8:30-11:30 a.m. at Glen Crest
May 13: PTC Meeting, 7pm (zoom link)
May 14: Favorite Sports Team Day
May 17: '90s Week at Briar Glen and 25-year-old time capsule to be revealed
May 17: Free meals available 3:30-5:30 p.m. at elementary, Glen Crest
May 17: Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m.
May 19: Free meals available 8:30-11:30 a.m. at Glen Crest
May 24: Free meals available 3:30-5:30 p.m. at elementary, Glen Crest
May 25: Last day of school for students (11:50 a.m. dismissal for elementary)
Glenbard Parent Series: May 4 presentation on helping kids avoid substance addiction
Author Jessica Lahey will discuss her family’s history of addiction and she will provide a comprehensive guide to help parents and teachers reduce the risk for substance abuse in children. Presentations: 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 4, and noon on Wednesday, May 5. Glenbard Parent Series events are free. More info: www.glenbardgps.org
Need tech support during remote learning?
The CCSD 89 librarians and tech staff have put together some helpful guides to common technology issues (including Seesaw and Google Classroom). You can view the videos and guides here: www.ccsd89.org/howto
You can also reach the district’s technology support at support@ccsd89.org or (630) 545-3594. More info: https://bit.ly/3htoj65
Follow Briar Glen on Twitter
You can even share what your children are doing during remote learning, just remember to tag @BriarGlenSchool.
Online backpack
Most recent fliers:
Butterfield Park District summer camp (June 1-18)
Glenbard South Dance Team tryouts (May 12-14)
Butterfield Park District Bullfrogs swim team
DuPage County low-cost dental clinic
Glen Ellyn Library E-Learning Resources
Glenbard Parent Series 2020-21 schedule
Butterfield Park District REC Kids before- and after-school program
Briar Glen Elementary School
Attendance phone: (630) 545-3301
Online backpackEmail: info@ccsd89.org
Website: www.ccsd89.org/briarglen
Location: Briar Glen Elementary School, Briarcliffe Boulevard, Wheaton, IL, USA
Phone: (630) 545-3300
Facebook: facebook.com/CCSD89
Twitter: @briarglenschool