The RISE Report
November 17, 2023
News You Can Use
REMINDER'S FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 20th
As we approach Thanksgiving next week, this will be the last RISE Report until school resumes on November 27th. The next edition will be on Friday, December 1st. Just a reminder that we will be in session next Monday, November 20th with an early release and a full day on Tuesday, November 21st.
Happy Education Support Professional Day!
On Wednesday, November 15th we celebrated National Educational Support Professionals Day in our school. This day provided us an opportunity to honor the education support professionals who work every day in our schools to support the well-being and development of our students. Our Instructional Assistants (IA's) and school secretaries play a vital role in forming a healthy community as they help students inside and outside the classroom. Please join in celebrating our amazing Instructional Assistants and Secretaries!
Downers Grove Safety Supports
School-To-Work Transition Guide
Grove Express 5k is Coming Soon!
Join the Grove Express 5K Annual Thanksgiving Tradition
The Grove Express Foundation warmly invites the District 58 community to partake in this enjoyable family run/walk event. With a shared vision and purpose, three esteemed nonprofit organizations - the Education Foundation of Downers Grove District 58, the Rotary Club of Downers Grove, and the Roadrunners Soccer Club - have united to carry on a 20-year legacy that champions education and empowers youth.
By taking part in the Grove Express 5K, the funds raised will support important initiatives such as Select 58 and Teachers Grants for District 58, facilitated by the Education Foundation of Downers Grove District 58. Furthermore, your generous support will enable Transition 99 (T99) to provide ongoing educational services to hundreds of students with special needs through the Roadrunners Soccer Club, as well as offer scholarships to high school students at both DGS and DGN through the Rotary Club of Downers Grove.
Mark your calendars for Thursday, November 23rd, at 8:30 a.m. as we gather in downtown Downers Grove at Maple & Grove Streets for this annual Thanksgiving Day tradition. Secure your spot today by registering at https://runsignup.com/groveexpress.
Health Reminders
Cold and Flu season is here!
Fall is here and cold and flu season is upon us and we are seeing students with cold and flu symptoms. To prevent the spread of these common viruses in the close confines of the classroom, we are cleaning daily and encouraging handwashing in the class. To decide whether or not to send your child to school, please consider the following guidelines.
Consider keeping your child at home for an extra day of rest and observation if he or she has any of the following symptoms:
· Very stuffy or runny nose and/or a cough
· Mild sore throat (no fever, no known exposure to strep)
· Headache
Definitely keep your child at home and consider seeking medical attention if he or she has any of these symptoms:
· Fever (greater than 100 degrees by mouth. Your child may return to school only after his or her temperature has been consistently below 100 degrees, by mouth, for a minimum of 24 hours without medication)
· Vomiting (even once)
· Diarrhea
· Chills
· General malaise or feelings of fatigue, discomfort, weakness or muscle aches
· Frequent congested (wet) or croupy cough
· Shortness of breath
· Lots of nasal congestion with frequent blowing of nose
To help prevent the flu and other colds, encourage good hygiene habits:
· Wash hands frequently
· Do not touch eyes, nose or mouth
· Cover mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing, use a paper tissue, throw it away and then wash hands
· Avoid close contact with people who are sick
The flu shot is one of the best ways to prevent illness from the seasonal influenza virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends adults and children receive the flu vaccine each year. Yearly flu vaccination is needed because immunity against the flu wears off over time. In addition, the flu virus strains often change, so the vaccine also changes from year-to-year in order to match the flu viruses expected to be circulating in the community.
Important Dates to Remember
Save the Dates!
Wednesday, November 22-24: No School- Thanksgiving Break
Monday, November 27: School Resumes
Monday, December 11: Board of Education Regular Meeting
December 25- January 5: No School- Winter Break
Monday, January 8: School Resumes
New Ways November Calendar
RISING Stars at Pierce Downer
Mrs. Acevedo's Classroom
Miss Barc
RISING Stars at Indian Trail
Ms. Price's Classroom
Mrs. Heise's Classroom
Mrs. Hamilton's Classroom
RISING Stars at Herrick Middle School
Parent Trainings and Resources
Share the Find Food IL Community Food Map
The Find Food IL Community Food Map is an excellent tool for individuals to find places offering free food or meals; school and Summer Meal programs; and grocery stores and farmers markets accepting SNAP/Link, WIC, and senior vouchers. ISBE partnered with the University of Illinois Extension to help families identify what is available in their community more easily.
Many students rely on school for access to meals. Especially as we enter the summer months, you can help by sharing the Find Food IL Community Food Map with your students and families. Those interested in linking to this resource can download hosting guidelines on the Illinois Nutrition Education Programs website. Contact Caitlin Kownacki or read the press release for more information.
Safe 2 Help
Safe 2 Help Support
District 58 has partnered with Safe2Help to give students a safe and confidential way to report potential threats or crises. Safe2Help was launched by the State of Illinois in December 2020 and aims to help prevent suicide, bullying, school violence and other threats to school safety.
With Safe2Help, students can connect with a trained crisis professional during their own crisis, or to report a potential threat. Students can submit a Safe2Help alert via the following ways:
- Website: https://app.safe22helpil.com
- Text: SAFE2 (72332)
- Phone: 844-4-SAFEIL (844-472-3345)
- App: "Safe2Help Illinois" app available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store
- Email: HELP@Safe2HelpIL.com
All alerts are responded to by a trained Safe2Help crisis professional. Safe2Help is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
District 58 staff are not the initial responders to the alert and will receive each alert after the Safe2Help professional provides support. District 58 staff will review alerts sent by Safe2Help during regular school hours, unless the nature of the alert necessitates immediate school action.
Building Bridges
To learn more about Building Bridges:
Building Bridges is a parent group under the Downers Grove D58 Area PTA Counil. Building Bridges works on building relationships between families with children who have special needs and our school community.
Whether you are a parent/guardian of a child with an IEP or 504, sibling, caregiver, teacher, librarian, or community member... Building Bridges would love to see your participation in our event for the 2023-2024 school year!
Please join our Facebook Page (Building Bridges Parent/Teacher Group)
Dr. Jackelyn Cadard
Email: jcadard@dg58.org
Website: www.dg58.org
Location: 1435 Jefferson Avenue, Downers Grove, IL, USA
Phone: 630-719-9478
Special Programs Coordinator Downers Grove Grade School District 58