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CCSD66 Notes

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Here We Go Again...

Classes resume on Monday, January 3, 2011. All buildings have been thoroughly cleaned and made ready for another session of school! Parking lots have been cleared and with the rain and warmer temperatures this weekend much of the mounds of snow are melting improving vision and opening up the roadways. Many teachers have been in to renew bulletin boards and prepare for the return of students. I hope that everyone has a safe and peaceful New Years and looks ahead to 2011 with renewed hope and expectations for better times ahead.

Have a great weekend!

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Winter Break 2010


What happens at school during the winter break? That is a common question that is often asked. Normally all classrooms are thoroughly cleaned and gym floors buffed and waxed. Bathrooms are also sanitized and hallways are steam cleaned or buffed. In addition to these tasks, we are also shoveling and plowing a great deal of snow this year. The threat of an outbreak of the NORVO virus has custodians applying extra effort to common areas and items such as lunch tables, door knob, handrails and locker rooms to keep them sanitized daily. Teachers also have approved cleaners to kill the virus in their classrooms to maintain a healthy school environment. Winter break also finds many teacher working in classrooms to prepared for the spring term and coaches conducting practice to prepare for the coming varsity season. While we are working, I hope you enjoy your winter break!


Thursday, December 09, 2010

Winter Break 2010


The winter break is almost upon us. As we approach this holiday period of joy and peace, it is a good time to reflect on the accomplishments of the first half of the school year. We have experienced several important successes this fall:
  • The continued implementation of RtI programming in reading in grades K-8

  • The implementation of RtI programming in mathematics in grades 1-8

  • The adoption and first administration of Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) as part of the assessment process

  • The re-alignment of the reading and mathematics with the Common Core Curriculum

  • Successful athletic seasons in Football, Volleyball, and Cross Country

  • Successful service projects in each building to support those people in need

  • The successful renovation of Elizabeth Ide and Lakeview

  • The adoption of a balanced budget for the 2010-2011 school year

Continued financial challenges lie ahead as the State of Illinois flounders in a fiscal crisis that is unparalleled in history. Everyone continues to struggle to implement the concept of “do more with less”. Amid the struggle we all need to take stock to find and appreciate those things which we are thankful for. This is the season of hope and expectation. I hope that you are able to count your blessings as this season comes and goes.

Winter break begins with the close of school on December 17th and ends with the resumption of classes on Monday, January 3rd. During this time, buildings will be open Monday through Thursday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm during each week of the break.

I hope that you have a blessed holiday and vacation.




Thursday, December 02, 2010

December 2010


Parent Teacher conferences were held this week. This is always an important process as parents, students and teachers meet to review progress and discuss mutual concerns. The weather is obviously starting to mirror the calendar as the cold and snow seem to be moving in quickly after a beautiful fall.

The final two weeks of school are packed with many activities. Each school is involved in a service project for this holiday season. We have several boys and girls basketball games yet to be played before the junior varsity season concludes on December 15th. There are also three concerts featuring our students in grades 3 through 8, as well as the annual 8th grade Ballroom Dance on Friday, December 17th.

The Annual Winter Festival of Bands will be held at Lakeview on Saturday, December 4th. During the day, bands from throughout the Chicago land area will be performing including three of our own District 66 bands.

As the weather changes, driving conditions on our parki ng lots and driveways may deteriorate even though we keep them well plowed and salted. Please take the extra time to slow down and help us keep our students and staff safe as they move about the campus.

Have a good weekend.