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Communicate 58: Nov. 1, 2023

November 1, 2023

Read more about the State School Report Card, Halloween Parades in District 58 schools, and other information in the most recent Communicate 58 newsletter.

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In honor of American Education Week Nov. 13-17, the Education Foundation of Downers Grove District 58 invites families to thank a special teacher or staff member with a donation to its Green Apple Teacher/Staff Recognition Program.

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Twenty-eight Downers Grove Grade School District 58 students will participate in the annual Illinois Music Festival and Jazz Festival later this month. The prestigious festival is conducted by the Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA), the statewide professional association for music educators in the state of Illinois.

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Downers Grove School District 58 was awarded $332,593 in a state competitive grant, the largest grant provided to a school district in DuPage County.

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Showing up to school every day is critical for children’s well-being, engagement and learning. Here is the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) health guidance for attending school.

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The District 58 Board of Education held a Curriculum Workshop on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023 and discussed the draft Strategic Plan report and heard a fall data assessment report.

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October is also Bullying Awareness Month. District 58 takes bullying very seriously as no student should ever have to endure being mistreated.

The District 58 Board of Education will hold a Curriculum Workshop on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023 at 7 p.m. at the Downers Grove Village Hall.

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Parents can now sign up to purchase lunch for their elementary-age student (K-6th grade) as part of a pilot lunch program that begins Oct. 30.

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Communicate 58's Oct. 18 edition is now in your inbox. Check out a message from Dr. Russell on a new athletic conference for our middle schools, and more!

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To meet the needs of our families, the District is piloting a packaged lunch program (i.e. a box lunch) for elementary students. Here is an update on those efforts.

Board Briefs: Oct. 9, 2023

October 13, 2023

The District 58 Board of Education held a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2023 at Downers Grove Village Hall.

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The 2024 Reading Games registration is now open thru Wednesday, Nov. 15. Get your teams together and get ready for the games on Feb. 24

Board Preview: Oct. 9, 2023

October 6, 2023

The District 58 Board of Education will hold a Regular Business Meeting on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, at 7 p.m. at Downers Grove Village Hall.

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Dozens of families with children were in attendance as Belle Aire Principal Brent Borchelt cut the ribbon signifying the official opening of the playground.

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Communicate 58 features a message from Dr. Russell on how attendance impacts students and the school district, photo galleries and more!

Improving school culture and building community was the goal. But Herrick students would say loads of fun was the outcome.

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Communicate 58: Sept. 20, 2023

September 21, 2023

Communicate 58 features an invitation to volunteer on district councils and committees, a story on how positive relationships enhance success in school and results of a survey on lunch options at the elementary schools.

Building positive relationships with students is the secret ingredient that can significantly enhance academic achievement, motivation and overall student success.

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District-wide councils and committees have openings for the 2023-24 school year. Consider volunteering.

Thousands came to downtown Downers Grove for the 10th Annual Oktoberfest on Sept. 15 and 16.

Board Briefs: Sept. 11, 2023

September 14, 2023

The District 58 Board of Education held a Regular Meeting on Monday, Sept. 11, 2023 at the Downers Grove Village Hall.

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Oktoberfest Sept. 15 and 16

September 7, 2023

The Education Foundation of Downers Grove District 58’s annual Oktoberfest is coming Friday, Sept. 15 and Saturday, Sept. 16.

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Communicate 58: Sept. 6, 2023

September 7, 2023

The Communicate 58 Sept. 6 newsletter features Photo Galleries from all of our schools,...

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For the ninth year in a row, the Grove Children’s Preschool earned a Gold Rating from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). It is the highest honor that a preschool can receive.