Panther Weekly
News from Park View Elementary School May 14, 2022
SUNDAY is MOVIE NIGHT
As a reminder, we will have water, popcorn, candy, and glow sticks/necklaces for sale. Bring chairs and blankets. Hope to see you all there to FINALLY enjoy some good weather!
Questions may be directed to Nicole Milnamow at nmilnamow@gmail.com
PTC Picnic
Celebrate summer with ice cream
What better way to celebrate the last day of school?! PTC is hosting an Andy's Custard fundraiser.
All Day May 25th
$1 Donated for every Treat Purchased (must show flyer - print or smartphone)
Keep reading! Park View, Glen Ellyn libraries will have books for CCSD 89 students
From June 6 to June 24, all CCSD 89 students are invited to check out books from the library at Park View Elementary School, 250 S. Park Boulevard Glen Ellyn. The Park View library will be open from 8 to 11 am. Monday through Friday to read or check out any Park View books.
Any student currently enrolled in the CCSD 89 (students who were in preschool through seventh grade during the 2021-22 school year) is invited. Children younger than eight must be with an adult.
The Glen Ellyn Public Library has also opened up its Summer Reading Program to all CCSD 89 students, including those that live in Wheaton or Lombard. You can find out more here: https://gepl.beanstack.org/reader365
Students can also use the Sora App or Tumblebooks this summer.
Band (May 16), orchestra (May 17) students to perform at Glenbard South
Families are invited to hear band students perform in the main auditorium at Glenbard South High School, 23W200 Butterfield Road, Glen Ellyn, on Monday, May 16. The fifth-grade band will perform at 6 p.m.; sixth-grade band will perform at 7 p.m. Seventh- and eighth-grade band will perform at 8 p.m.
On Tuesday, May 17, CCSD 89 orchestra students will perform at Glenbard South. The fourth- and fifth-grade orchestras will perform at 6 p.m.; the sixth- seventh-, and eighth-grade orchestras will perform at 7:30 p.m.
The concerts are free and no tickets are required.
End of the year ABC countdown
Using an at-home COVID-19 test? Be sure to take a photo of results
- COVID-19 cases are increasing in DuPage County and at CCSD 89. The current CCSD 89 mitigation status is low. The latest mitigation information is available at: www.ccsd89.org/Page/8994
- More families are using at-home COVID-19 testing kits. If you are using a home test, please take a photo of the test strip that shows the results so you can share it with the school nurse.
- Families should keep students home if they have tested positive for COVID-19 or they are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. This chart can be a starting point when determining whether your student needs to stay home: https://bit.ly/3rUY93w
- COVID-19 notifications are sent weekly. Daily information available at: www.ccsd89.org/notify
District updates COVID-19 guidance chart
· COVID-19 cases are increasing in DuPage County and CCSD 89. The current CCSD 89 mitigation status is low. The latest mitigation information is available at: www.ccsd89.org/Page/8994
· Families should keep students home if they have tested positive for COVID-19 or they are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. The district has updated its COVID-19 guidance chart based on a Department of Public Health update. This chart can be a starting point when determining whether your student needs to stay home: https://bit.ly/3rUY93w It replaces any previous CCSD 89 chart.
· At-home COVID-19 testing kits are now allowed. If you are using a home test, please take a photo of the test strip that shows the results so you can share it with the school nurse.
· COVID-19 notifications are sent weekly. Daily information available at: www.ccsd89.org/notify
Upcoming events
May 15: PTC movie night, 7:30 p.m.
May 16: Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m.
May 17: Spring orchestra concerts at Glenbard South
May 20: PTC picnic at Park View, 6-8 p.m.
May 25: Last day of school (Morning attendance , 11:50 a.m. dismissal)
June 13: Referendum informational meeting via Zoom, 7 p.m.
June 15: Referendum informational meeting at Briar Glen, 6 p.m.
Need tech assistance? Use the district's help site
Families that need support for iPad or Chromebook issues should use the district’s online help system. Enter your contact information and some details about the problem at: https://bit.ly/89techsupport
News from the district
June 24 fundraiser will support Glen Crest tutoring program
The community is invited to the Glen Ellyn Children’s Resource Center’s 20th anniversary celebration and fundraiser, on Friday, June 24, at the Glen Ellyn Boathouse. The event will feature live and silent auctions, music, and international food. The GECRC program at Glen Crest serves students from low-income homes who haven’t yet shown the same academic growth as their peers. By establishing connections with volunteer tutors, the afterschool program can help students’ academic and social skills. More info: https://bit.ly/3LAXqw1
Learn more about bond referendum at June 13, June 15 community meetings
The district has added an additional informational meeting where community members can learn more about the June 28 school bond referendum. The 7 p.m. June 13 meeting will be held via Zoom. The link will be posted at www.ccsd89.org/schoolbonds There will also be an in-person meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, at Briar Glen Elementary.
The bonds would allow the district to complete essential infrastructure projects at all five CCSD 89 schools without increasing taxes. You can learn more about the referendum at www.ccsd89.org/schoolbonds
Glen Ellyn Children’s Resource Center hiring summer classroom coordinators
The Glen Ellyn Children’s Resource Center (GECRC) is hiring classroom coordinators for their 2022 summer program. Classroom coordinators will run programs for students from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday at Park View Elementary. GECRC is a mentoring and tutoring program for students who need additional support. You can apply at www.gecrc.com/careers For more information, email edoty@gecrc.com.
Fliers
FLIERS
Butterfield Park District swim team (May 13)
History Center presentation on Nancy Drew (May 14)
Music, books, and online learning event (May 18)
‘Dare to Dream’ GECRC celebration fundraiser (June 24)
Glenbard South K-8 dance camp (August 1-5)
DNA Learning Camps at Notre Dame (summer 2022)
Fun things to do at Brookfield Zoo (spring/summer)
English conversation circle (every Tuesday)
Practical English class (every Thursday)
Illinois Rental Assistance Program
DuPage County low-cost dental clinic
Park View Elementary School
Attendance phone: (630) 858-5239
Online backpackEmail: info@ccsd89.org
Website: www.ccsd89.org/parkview
Location: Park View Elementary School, South Park Boulevard, Glen Ellyn, IL, USA
Phone: (630) 858-1600
Facebook: facebook.com/CCSD89
Twitter: @ParkViewCCSD89