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District 88 mission: To work for the continuous improvement of student achievement.
At District 88, we are committed to building positive and collaborative relationships with our families and community members. We have heard from many of our families that they are dealing with hardships as a result of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, including financial challenges, and would appreciate any assistance we can provide in this area.
In response to these needs, the administration recently recommended the Board of Education approve four items to provide financial relief to our families. Those items were approved during the Aug. 30 Board meeting.
To view the full message, click on the link or on the image at right. (read more)
- The Addison Trail students who graduated are Samantha Calzado, Juaquin Flores, Emanuelle Hernandez, Kevin Islas, Ezekiel Lopez, Daniel Medina, Diego Perez, Tiffany Perez, Darlin Reyna, Jocelyn Salas Trejo, Isaac Salazar and Emily Zenner.
- The Willowbrook students who graduated are Jacqueline Acevedo, Monzerrat De La Paz, Lizette Guazhima, Allyssa Lorann, Maria Mendoza Ontiveros, Brandon Smith and Anthony Weaser.
This was the third village-wide parade since 2008, and the Grand Marshal was former Village of Addison Trustee Harry Theodore and his wife, Lori. The event featured 57 community units, plus about 45 units provided by the Shriners. Despite the wind and rain, it was a great community outing!
District 88 was well-represented, as members of the Addison Trail Marching Band, Color Guard, Orchesis Team, Cheerleaders, Blazettes, Boys Soccer Team, Football Team and Student Council, as well as Willowbrook’s Marching Band, participated and performed during the event.
District 88 Board of Education President Donna Craft Cain, Board Vice President Dan Olson and Board member Diana Stout rode in the parade, along with District 88 Superintendent Dr. Jean Barbanente and new Addison Trail Principal Jack Andrews.
To view a photo gallery, CLICK HERE or on the images above.
During the event, participants were able to visit more than 30 local organizations that shared information about services/programs in the areas of education, health/well-being, early childhood, financial support and more. They also had the opportunity to participate in six workshop sessions that discussed various aspects of biliteracy.
Free food, transportation, babysitting, door prizes and a mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinic (for ages 12 and older) were provided as well.
For more information – including a list of the resources and to watch the biliteracy presentations – go to https://sites.google.com/dupage88.net/resourcefair2021.
The American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) Fund under the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2021, Public Law 117-2, enacted on March 11, 2021, provides a total of nearly $122 billion to states and school districts to help safely reopen and sustain the safe operation of schools and address the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the nation’s students.
How does District 88 plan to allocate ARP ESSER funds?
- Supports for students as they return to in-person learning, to help establish a sense of belonging and encourage each child to find success
- Additional coaching positions to foster inclusion of students to bridge the return to in-person learning
- The expansion of the afterschool tutoring program
- Purchase of instructional materials to address learning loss and to support the return to in-person learning
- Additional teacher aides in the District 88 Transition Program, which helps individuals who have disabilities learn life skills, obtain job training in a community setting and transition to life after District 88
District 88 is providing a survey for stakeholders to offer feedback regarding the district’s plan to allocate ESSER funds. The following form will be open until Sept. 16.
- Link to public comment form: CLICK HERE.
This week’s topic is the Illinois High School Translation Competition, which aims to promote the study of less commonly taught languages and to provide high school students with an opportunity to get hands-on experience in translation.
For more information about the event, click on the link or on the image at right. (read more)
Check out recent news articles featuring District 88 at www.dupage88.net/media.
No school (Labor Day)
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6:15 p.m., Teacher-Parent Organization (TPO) meeting
7 p.m., Citizens Advisory Council (CAC) meeting
7 p.m., Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) event: Community Read – The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates (CLICK HERE for details)
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7 p.m., Financial Aid Night
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6:30 p.m., Theatre Booster Club meeting
7:30 p.m., Music Booster Club meeting
7:30 p.m., District 88 Board of Education meeting at 2 Friendship Plaza in Addison
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7 p.m., Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) event: Positive Parenting and Social Emotional Health for the Teenage Years (CLICK HERE for details)
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6:30 p.m., Athletic Booster Club meeting
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During lunch periods, College Fair for students
7 p.m., Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) event in Spanish: La capacitación tecnológica y los consejos de bienestar para ayudar a los adolescentes a prosperar/The Technology Training and the Wellness Tips to Help Teens Thrive (CLICK HERE for details)
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- Rob Schader, Addison Trail Department Head for physical education, health and driver education
Participants were able to tour the building, meet administrators and staff members and learn about Addison Trail’s curriculum as they followed an abbreviated version of their student’s daily schedule. New Principal Jack Andrews welcomed the group and shared successes of Addison Trail, as well as important information for the school year.
The District 88 Transition Program also hosted a virtual Open House for parents/guardians. That program supports individuals who have disabilities and helps them learn life skills, obtain job training in a community setting and transition to life after District 88. The program welcomes 70 students this year, including College of DuPage Connections.
That event allows pupils to learn more about the activities and clubs offered at Addison Trail, and 47 groups participated this year. The fair helps students find an extracurricular activity that interests them to become more engaged and involved in school beyond the classroom.
More than 65 percent of the pupils at Addison Trail participate in activities, athletic programs and clubs. If students cannot find a club in which they are interested, they have the opportunity to start a new club. For more information, go to www.dupage88.net/ATStudentActivities.
To view a photo gallery, CLICK HERE or on the images above.
For more information, click on the link or on the image at right. (read more)
The following reunions are being planned, and members of these classes are invited to join the fun, reconnect with peers and show their Blazer Pride! Be sure to go to https://www.dupage88.net/site/page/451 for all the event details!
No school (Labor Day)
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7 p.m., Music Booster Club meeting
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8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Blood drive in Lombard (CLICK HERE for details)
3 p.m., Fall musical auditions
7 p.m., Citizens Advisory Council (CAC) meeting
7 p.m., Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) event: Community Read – The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates (CLICK HERE for details)
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3 p.m., Fall musical auditions
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3 p.m., Fall musical auditions
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7:30 p.m., District 88 Board of Education meeting at 2 Friendship Plaza in Addison
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9:25 a.m., Sophomore class meeting-Jostens class rings
7 p.m., Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) event: Positive Parenting and Social Emotional Health for the Teenage Years (CLICK HERE for details)
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6:30 p.m., Athletic Booster Club meeting
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7 p.m., Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) event in Spanish: La capacitación tecnológica y los consejos de bienestar para ayudar a los adolescentes a prosperar/The Technology Training and the Wellness Tips to Help Teens Thrive (CLICK HERE for details)
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- Cristy Hebreard, Willowbrook world language teacher
Participants were able to meet administrators and staff members and learn about Willowbrook’s curriculum as they followed an abbreviated version of their student’s daily schedule. Principal Dr. Daniel Krause welcomed the group and shared successes of Willowbrook, as well as important information for the school year.
About 550 students were represented by a parent/guardian in attendance. To view a photo gallery, CLICK HERE or on the images above.
The District 88 Transition Program also hosted a virtual Open House for parents/guardians. That program supports individuals who have disabilities and helps them learn life skills, obtain job training in a community setting and transition to life after District 88. The program welcomes 70 students this year, including College of DuPage Connections.
That event allows pupils to learn more about the activities and clubs offered at Willowbrook, and 24 groups participated this year. The fair helps students find an extracurricular activity that interests them to become more engaged and involved in school beyond the classroom.
More than 65 percent of the pupils at Willowbrook participate in activities, athletic programs and clubs. If students cannot find a club in which they are interested, they have the opportunity to start a new club. For more information, go to www.dupage88.net/WBStudentActivities.
In this edition of Warrior Wellness, we are excited to welcome everyone back to an in-person school year! We are ecstatic to be back with students in person and getting them up and moving.
This year, we will deliver a comprehensive program that will give students the opportunity to push themselves, while continuing to focus on fitness, health, wellness and mindfulness. (read more)
The following reunions are being planned, and members of these classes are invited to join the fun, reconnect with peers and show their Warrior Pride! Be sure to go to https://www.dupage88.net/site/page/575 for all the event details!
- Class of 1986 (35-year reunion): Sept. 11, 2021
- Class of 1980 (“40-year” reunion): Oct. 1 and 2, 2021
- Class of 1960 (61-year reunion for York/Willowbrook classes of 1960): Oct. 8 and 9, 2021
- Class of 2001 (20-year reunion): Oct. 15 and 16, 2021
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