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Bob Gurney Named New London M.S. Principal
At its May 2013 meeting, the Board of Education announced Robert Gurney as the next principal at London Middle School. Currently an Assistant Principal at Cooper, Mr. Gurney has held the positions in District 21 of Dean, Math Resource Teacher, and 7th grade teacher. His strong interpersonal skills, depth of curriculum knowledge... Read more... |
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Honoring 2012-2013 Retirees
With a total of approximately 500 years of service to District 21's students and staff, retirees were honored at the May Board of Education meeting. These retirees included teachers, custodians, school secretaries, a health assistant, and an LMC assistant, Central Office support staff members, a social worker, and speech pathologists. Additionally, two retiring principals were honored this year. The list of retirees is included below, and the individuals whose names are on this list represent the knowledge, passion, and caring that District 21 staff members consistently demonstrate to students and their families. On behalf of all of the students and families of School District 21, as well as the entire community, District 21 wishes to thank all of the retirees and best of luck in their futures. Read more... |
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Des Plaines River Flooding: Thank You & Continuing Needs
Two weeks ago, the flooding of the Des Plaines River caused a great deal of destruction and upheaval for a number of District 21 students and families. These families have suffered as a result of this, including the loss of property and displacement from their homes. In response to this situation, School District 21, along with the Wheeling Park District, worked to support the Village of Wheeling with its efforts to provide for the needs of these families.
In the days following the initial flooding, District staff members reacted with exceeding generosity. Read more... |
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4th Annual Family Learning Program Benefit Golf Outing
The Family Learning Program Benefit Golf Outing will take place on Tuesday, August 7, 2013. The shotgun start at noon will signal the beginning of 18 holes of golf on the Traditions at Chevy Chase Golf Course. Cocktails and dinner will follow golf – with exciting raffle prizes for attendees. For more information or to register to play, please contact Gregg Crocker at 847.431.9007. If you choose not to golf, you can regiser separately to attend just the dinner.
Additionally, School District 21 is selling raffle tickets for themed gift baskets prior to the event. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. Checks can be made payable to the Wheeling Park District. Tickets can be purchased from school secretaries – and the winner need not be present to win a basket!
Join School District 21 and the Wheeling Park District for a great day and a great cause! |
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Board of Education Sworn In, New Officers Selected
On May 2, 2013, following the April 2013 Municipal Elections, the Board of Education was sworn in with seven returning Board Members. Additionally, the Board of Education selected its officers for the next two years at that meeting. These are: President Bill Harrison, Vice President Arlen Gould, and Secretary Staci Allan.
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Last Day of Classes for 2012-2013 Set
As is done annually at the April Board of Education Meeting, the final day of classes for first through eighth grade students for the 2012-2013 school year will be Monday, June 3, 2013. Elementary school students will attend class from 9 AM until 9.30 AM on that day, and middle school students will attend class from 8.30 AM until 9 AM on that day. The final day of classes for Kindergarten students will be Friday, May 31, 2013.
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Board of Education Election Results
On April 9, 2013, local governmental elections were held throughout Illinois. These included elections for local school boards. This year, four seats were up for election on School District 21's Board of Education.
With five candidates running for the four seats available, four current Board of Education members regained their positions on the Board of Education. They are: Arlen Gould, Bill Harrison, Debbi McAtee, and Phil Pritzker. Also running for the Board of Education was Kelly Beerheide.
The newly elected Board of Education will be seated at a special Board of Education meeting on Thursday, May 2, 2013. |
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Recognizing Distinction 2012-2013
At the March Board of Education meeting, Dr. Hyland and the Board of Education publicly acknowledges the hard work and efforts of four educational support personnel through Recognizing Distinction. The four individuals honored this year were:
- Sandy Pietrzak, Health Assistant-Tarkington Elementary School
- Patty Thompson, Administrative Assistant-Gill Administration Center
- Laura Wendell, Health Assistant-Cooper Middle School
- Debbie Willing, LMC/Teachers' Center Secretary-Hawthorne Early Childhood School
Educational support personnel will be recognized for demonstrating and advancing District 21 values and the characteristics of a Professional Learning Community. Read more... |
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CCSD21 is now on Twitter & Facebook
School District 21 is proud to announce that it has launched its District-wide Twitter account and Facebook page. District 21 news will regularly be posted in each of these locations. Additionally, information about District 21 events and links to other events related to our children, their educational growth, and our community will be shared. Take a moment today to follow @CCSD21 on Twitter and to like CCSD21 on Facebook. |
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Kim Zinman Named Illinois Elementary Principal of the Year
After nearly two decades of successfully leading School District 21's Kilmer Elementary School, Kim Zinman has been named the 2013 Illinois Elementary School Principal of the Year by the Illinois Principals' Association and Horace Mann Insurance. As the Illinois Principals' Association states, "This award recognizes elementary school principals who have demonstrated a positive impact on their students and learning community."
Throughout her time at Kilmer, Mrs. Zinman has embodied the District's focus on "preparing all students for success" while doing so through functioning as a "Professional Learning Community." Read more... |
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KidsConnect 21 Highlighted for Authentic Writing
On the heels of being presented by students and teachers to the Board of Education at the February 2013 Board Meeting, the KidsConnect 21 website is the first wiki to ever serve as the featured site of the day on William Chamberlain's Comments 4 Kids website. KidsConnect 21 is a wiki (a website that users can edit in their web browser, like Wikipedia) on which students publish their writing as well as read and comment on the work of other students. The wiki is open to the public, allowing students to receive feedback on their writing from people who have read it from all over the world. KidsConnect 21 is being used to support students in developing effective communication skills and to ensure that students can enhance their creativity, communicate with others from around the world, and grow socially and emotionally in safe and productive ways. Check it out today and provide feedback for School District 21's authors! |
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Changes to ISAT Cut Scores: Not Real Decline
Each year in early March, students in grades 3 through 8 participate in the Illinois Standards Achievement Tests (ISAT). These tests, which cover Reading, Mathematics, and at some grade levels, science, are taken by nearly all students and are given in English. Student results are provided to families in the fall, including individual scores and performance levels (Exceeds, Meets, Below, Academic Warning). The state determines cut scores to define each performance level's range of scores. Read more... |
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School District 21 Cuts 2012 Tax Levy
School District 21 has taken additional steps to provide tax relief to community members over the next five years.
At the February Board meeting this past Thursday, Community Consolidated School District 21 announced that it has taken steps to provide short-term tax relief to district property taxpayers. These steps have resulted in a reduction to the tax levy over the next five years that includes a cut to the recently-adopted 2012 levy from a 3.45% increase on the 2011 tax levy to a 0.80% increase. Read more... |
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