Providing Free Meals for ALL Kids Next School Year
District 41 is pleased to partner with Marquardt Food and Nutrition Services to provide free meals to each and every child in District 41 through the end of the 21/22 school year. The free meal program for all students is made possible by a USDA federally funded program being offered to schools due to the pandemic. The program is scheduled to continue through June 2022. Beyond next school year, District 41 will go back to traditional meal programming offering meals for a daily cost or for a free/reduced rate for those families that qualify.
Our meal program for next school year will be fully reimagined and includes high quality healthy meals, a variety of fresh produce and locally sourced milk. The program will also include fun themed days throughout the week to get the students excited about eating a healthy and delicious lunch! New this school year, online pre-ordering will be available and required to ensure everyone has access to meals as well as reduce food waste. More information will be sent out to parents and posted on social media soon! Please follow us on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter @glenellyn41food.
Building Home Libraries for D41 Kids Age 0-5
The D41Kids Foundation has partnered with the world-renowned Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to bring a local affiliate program to incoming District 41 children. Imagination Library books are specially-selected, age-appropriate, high-quality books delivered to registered children each month from birth to age five. These books are personalized with the child’s name and mailed directly to the child to create a gifting experience that makes books exciting and to help each child begin the building of their very own home library.
WHO: Any child who lives within the District 41 boundaries between birth and age 5 can register.
WHAT: Free books are mailed to each qualified program registrant each month. The program is funded by the D41Kids Foundation’s generous donors.
REGISTER: Register here now: https://imaginationlibrary.com/usa/affiliate/ILGLENELLYN/
WHY: Dolly Parton’s vision is to create a lifelong love of reading, prepare children for school and inspire them to dream. The presence of books in the home supports the child’s academic, social, and emotional development and by reading together, children develop a special bond with their parents and caregivers. At no cost to families, there is absolutely no downside to registering your child!
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Dr. Lynn Bruno, Vice Chairperson of D41 Kids Foundation lqbruno@mac.com
Area Vaccine Opportunities and Clinics
- Dupage County Health Department "Where to Get Vaccinated" info
- Illinois.gov Statewide Vaccination Locations
Vaccination clinics:
Care Van traveling DuPage county
The DCHD Care Van provides free vaccinations to individuals 12 years or older. Care Van dates and locations posted HERE.
Vaccine walk-ins available at local retailers
COVID-19 vaccine walk-ins are available at Walgreens, CVS, Wal-Mart and Target. Walk-in vaccinations are also available at the Health Department’s Central Public Health Center at 111 N. County Farm Road in Wheaton between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays.
Health department partners with DuPage Medical Group
The DCHD has partnered with DuPage Medical Group to expand COVID-19 vaccinations to youth age 12 and older (and any family member who wishes to receive a vaccine). This includes those who are not patients of DuPage Medical Group. Schedule an appointment HERE.
2021-22 School Year Supply Lists
The first day of school is Wednesday, August 18, 2021. Preparing your child with the right supplies is a great first step to ensure student success. Find your school supply list below.
- Abraham Lincoln- Ben Franklin
- Churchill
- Forest Glen
- Hadley Junior High
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