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CCSD93 strives to maximize the academic, social, and emotional potential of each student by utilizing world-class educational practices in partnership with parents, staff, and community.
Dear Friend of CCSD93,
Great Start to the Year
Each August it's wonderful to welcome our students back for a new school year!  Today was no different, as I saw smiling, excited teachers and students ready to kick off the year on a positive note. Here are a couple of photos from our littlest learners at the Early Childhood Center.
Please Be Safe When Driving Near Schools
I'd just like to give you a brief reminder of a few safety tips to keep in mind as you drive in school zones.
  • Please do not use cell phones near a school.
  • Be aware of lower speed limits.
  • Please double-check your surroundings before maneuvering to ensure there are no small children nearby.
  • Follow the directions of crossing guards.
  • Do not idle cars while waiting to drop off or pick up students. We need to keep our air clean for our children!
Reminder: Early Release on Mondays
This year, we'll once again have early release on Mondays to provide for more professional development for our staff and better learning opportunities for our students. Here's a reminder of our schedule.


MondayTuesday-Friday
Morning Preschool
8:15-10:15 a.m.
8:15-11 a.m.
Afternoon Preschool
12:35-2:35 p.m.
12:35-3:20 p.m.
Elementary Students
8:45 a.m.-2:15 p.m.
8:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m.
Middle School Students
8 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
8 a.m.-3:15 p.m.
View CCSD93's STEM Camp Videos! 
This summer, CCSD93 held its first ever STEM Camp.
The camp was designed to teach attendees about science, technology, engineering, and math. We had an amazing turnout. View the video below to see our 3rd and 4th grade Robotics Camp students in action! I thank Jay Stream teacher Justin Ohlinger for creating the video. Click the link below that for a video about the 5th through 8th graders in our H2O camp, created by our partners at Discovery Education!

Robotics STEM Camp!
Robotics STEM Camp!
CCSD93 & Partners Provide More Than 1,000 Meals for Students in Need During Summer
As I mentioned last week, we worked together with several community organizations this summer to provide more than 1,000 meals for students in need. Please view this video to find out more about the Carol Stream Summer Lunch program!

Carol Stream Summer Lunch Program
Carol Stream Summer Lunch Program
Do You Need Before- or After-Care for Your Student?
CCSD93 has worked with the Carol Stream Park District to ensure that the families of our elementary students have affordable before- and after-care available to them every day, including after school on Monday when the school day is shorter. Morning care will start as early as 6:30 a.m. until the start of the school day, while afternoon care will extend from the end of school until as late as 6:30 p.m.

For more on this childcare program, called ActivKids, visit the Carol Stream Park District's website here.
4th-8th Grade Parents - Please Pick up Your Child's MacBook
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Incoming 4th-8th Grade Parents: if you haven't yet, please register here to pick up your child's CCSD93 2016-17 MacBook on August 20. Usage fees and optional insurance payments will be collected, please be sure to read the description on the registration form linked above for details. Fifth through 8th grade parents are asked to bring their child's laptop bag with them. Fourth grade students will be issued bags.  Even if you do not plan to allow your child to bring their CCSD93-issued laptop home, you are still asked to attend to sign papers.

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3rd Grade Parents - Please Watch Personalized Learning Video
All 3rd grade parents are asked to watch the video below so that their child can be issued a MacBook to start the school year. After watching, please find the link in the description section of YouTube below it (if you are using a mobile device, you may need to tap the down arrow for it to appear) and complete the form linked there.

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You're Invited to the 8/25 Board of Ed. Mtg.
Gavel

The next Board of Education meeting will be held at Carol Stream School (422 Sioux Lane, Carol Stream, IL 60188) at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 25. Before the meeting, at 7:15 p.m., we'll hold a Board Listening Post, which is a time when community members are welcome to stop in and speak face-to-face with a Board member. 

Here are the items on the Board meeting agenda.
  • There will be a Personalized Learning update presented to the Board.
  • There will be a Board Goal discussion on the Kindergarten Individual Development Survey (KIDS) Assessment.
  • The Board will be given an update on enrollment and staffing.
  • I'll give a brief report on the start of school year.
Have a great weekend!

Sincerely,
 
Bill Shields, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
CCSD93






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