9.15.2023

Today every student got to participate in the PTA funded all school assembly! The PTA was able to bring this to the school due to the success of the 2023-coin challenge! If you want your kids to continue to experience fun activities such as this, please click the link and join the PTA! https://youngpta.memberhub.com/store/items/873575

Thank you for supporting the change in our arrival and dismissal procedures. We will continue to review and improve are procedures as safety continues to be our number one priority. Friendly reminder please do not exit your car when you are dropping off or picking up students in the car line. It prolongs the process and is a safety concern.

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Our young dolphins already participated on some safety drills. Everyone followed directions as they exited the building quickly and quietly. We will practice a few more times and soon the police and fire department will come check out our skills!

Upcoming Drills:

Tuesday, September 19th - Practice Tornado Drill

Friday, September 22nd - Practice Fire Drill with the AU Fire Department

Monday, September 25th - Bus Evacuation Drill

Tuesday, October 3rd - Practice Lockdown Drill

Wednesday, October 18th - Practice Lockdown Drill with AU PD

Per the School Safety Drill Act covered under Illinois Statute (105 ILCS 12/20), this notification is being provided to parents and guardians of students attending Nancy Young. On 10.3.2023 and on 10.18.23 we will conduct a lockdown drill that will include school staff, students, and Aurora law enforcement agency representative(s).

We understand that some parents/guardians may want to opt out of this type of drill for their child. As the parent/guardian of a student attending Nancy Young, you have the option to exempt your child, for any reason, from the drill. If you choose to exempt your child from the drill, please notify the main office at 630. 375.3800

Thank you for your continued support.

This fall, your child will be involved in Prelude, a program that takes place during music time. The Granger Middle School music teachers will visit your student’s music class to introduce the fourteen band and orchestra instruments that are available to take in middle school. Students will learn about these instruments and will be provided a hands-on experience. At the end of Prelude, students wishing to participate in Middle School Band or Orchestra will be selecting an instrument for class placement during their 6th grade year.

There are two important Prelude dates this school year to mark in your calendars:

1. Informational Meeting - Wednesday, October 11th at 7:30pm.

This informational meeting will be held at Granger Middle School in the cafeteria. During this 45-minute meeting, parents will be provided with an overview of the Prelude program as well as the Music program at Granger Middle School. You will also get to meet the Granger Middle School music staff and ask them questions about the music program. It is a great opportunity to learn about the music program at Granger and will help you to start thinking about classes for middle school.

2. Registration Night - Thursday, December 14th from 4:00-8:00pm (you will need to attend only about 10 minutes during this block of time).

The registration night will be held at Granger Middle School in the cafeteria. If you wish for your child to be in choir, band or orchestra starting in 6th grade, it is necessary that you attend the music registration night. There will be more information to follow about registration times this fall, however, it will only take about 10-minutes to register your student that night.

Rental information and our preferred vendor will be present at registration for you to start the process of obtaining an instrument for your child. You will also receive a supply list and information on the music classes at Granger that will help your child be ready week one of 6th grade.

To find out more about Prelude and the Prelude process, please visit the website the middle school music staff has set up: www.preludegranger.weebly.com. If you have further questions, please email, or contact the Granger Middle School Music Staff. Their contact info can be found on the website.

We look forward to meeting and working with your kids over the next few months.

The Granger Music Department.

Indian Prairie CARES. With support from Edward-Elmhurst Community Investment Fund we are able to offer FREE counseling to our families starting September 26th. Private therapists (not affiliated or employed by District 204) will be available at four schools (Georgetown Elementary, Longwood Elementary, Fischer Middle and Granger Middle) on Tuesday evenings from 5 pm-8 pm. If interested in this FREE service for your children use the link below to register. Everything is CONFIDENTIAL.

www.referralgps.com/IPSDCARES

The Indian Prairie Educational Foundation and Wells Fargo Advisors are partnering for the eighth year to recognize our outstanding staff members who go above and beyond. To nominate someone who is making a difference, visit A+ Award.

Friday, September 15th - PTA Sponsored Assembly for students only

Tuesday, September 19th - PTA Meeting @ NYE - 9:30

Tuesday, September 19th - Practice Fire Drill @ NYE with the AU Fire Department

Friday, September 22nd - Tornado Drill @ NYE

Monday, September 25th - Bus Evacuation Drill

Thursday, September 28th – ELL Curriculum Night @ NYE – 6:00

Tuesday, October 3rd - Practice Safety Drill

Regular Hours:

Arrival: Doors open at 8:50. Bell rings at 9:05. Students should be in class and ready to learn at 9:05.

Dismissal: 3:35 Every Day

WEDNESDAY Hours

Arrival on Wednesdays ONLY-Doors open at 9:00 and bell rings at 9:15.

Dismissal: 3:35

Early Dismissal

If you need to take your child out early, please email the teacher and contact the main office at (630) 375 - 3800 Note: Per district Policy - parents/guardians will not be allowed within the school building from 8:50 - 9:15 and from 3:15 - until after dismissal.

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Phone: 630.375.3800
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