Center Cass School District 66

Thank you to our amazing custodians for their hard work behind the scenes to keep our schools safe and clean! #NationalCustodianDay #ccsd66

Our mighty 2nd Graders are selecting "good fit books", which targets independent reading levels, sustains interest, and builds comprehension and fluency. These lions have a love for reading!

Center Cass School District 66 Opening Institute Day…it’s a beautiful morning! We are excited to begin the 21-22 school year!

TEAM 66 is having a Fall Mum Sale! Order now through Sat., 8/14! Convenient drive-up, contact-free pick up on Sat., 9/11. See the flyer for more info: https://5il.co/wx7u

Please complete the following CCSD66 Bus Ridership Survey by Friday, August 6, for each of your students: is.gd/rRYlni

Reminder: **Student Registration is Due by July 31st** Have you completed online registration in PowerSchool, provided 3 proofs of residency with a verification form, and submitted your fee form with your payment? (Medical forms are due by the 1st day of school.) For more information, forms, and school supply lists, go to: https://www.ccsd66.org/page/registration

District 66 has three employment openings for Before and After School Child Care (BACC) Aide positions. If you are interested in a part time job working with children before and/or after regular school hours, please apply by clicking on the following link or share it with someone that may be interested: https://www.applitrack.com/ccsd66/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?internaltransferform.Url=

Lakeview is looking for two Lunchroom Supervisors for the upcoming 2021-22 school year. The hours for this position are approximately 11 am - 1 pm, each full school day. If you would like to learn more or apply for Lunchroom Supervisor, please click on the following link: https://www.applitrack.com/ccsd66/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?internaltransferform.Url=

Happy summer everyone! Elizabeth Ide Elementary School is looking to hire a Paraprofessional for the upcoming 21-22 school year. If you love supporting students, helping them grow, and would like to be part of a roaring learning community, then please apply by clicking on the following link or share it with someone that may be interested: https://www.applitrack.com/ccsd66/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?internaltransferform.Url= Thank you!!

Our new playground is fun for adults as well! #Boardapproved

Center Cass School District 66  Board of Education Meeting Prairieview Elementary School Multipurpose Room When: July 13, 2021, 7:00PM CST Board of Education Meeting: 7:00 pm Coverings of nose and mouth required If you are attending in person at Prairieview Elementary, and you wish to address the Board in person, you will be given 5 minutes to share your thoughts in person.  Please contact Diana Goldstein to reserve time to address the Board live. You may submit a comment to Dr. Andrew Wise using the email address below for the Board of Education before Tuesday, July 13th.  Comments will be forwarded to the Board of Education prior to the meeting.  After the meeting is concluded, all comments will be posted in Board minutes. If you have questions, please contact awise@ccsd66.org https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qCh08d0xRvqJKC0kIMrL0w

The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program - Helping people stay connected during the COVID-19 pandemic The federal Emergency Broadband Benefit is a temporary program that provides discounts of up to $50 a month for internet service at home. Participants also get a one-time discount of up to $100 for a device (purchased through a participating provider). To see if you qualify go to https://getemergencybroadband.org/?fbclid=IwAR3AAqkouMOmnRxXVLAGzy6iYSKGVoPvfWfTaacchToK9Z9O3TBNjC13YR4.

Please remember to complete online registration by June 30, 2021. For more information: https://www.ccsd66.org/article/476257

District 66 Staff and Families, Thanks so much for all your help so far in supporting our families in need after the tornado. If you would like to donate money for grocery and food gift cards please see below: Venmo: @Sally-Lakdawala Zelle: joe_lakdawala@yahoo.com Thanks so much for supporting each other!

Many thanks to our PTO, parents, and community members for bringing children together to share, play, and enjoy an afternoon of fun in the park. https://www.nbcchicago.com/top-videos-home/how-to-ease-kids-fear-anxiety-about-tornadoes-and-storms/2538379/

Incredibly grateful to our PTO Presidents and our District 66 families for hosting an Ice Cream Social in the park and bringing us all together for a measure of calm in the midst of the last 48 hours. So PROUD to be part of this AMAZING District! #66Strong

All summer school and BACC classes will resume today, June 22nd.

District 66 stands with our families and residents today as we recover from the tornado and high winds that left a path of destruction through our community. If you need food, shelter, or assistance, please email awise@ccsd66.org or contact the office. Stay strong! Dr. Wise

Good morning, All summer school and BACC classes have been canceled for today, June 21st, due to last night's storm. All classes will resume tomorrow, June 22nd.

Field Day for 1st & 2nd Graders was a ROARING success! Thank you to our PTO and parent volunteers that came together to make it happen. We even had some brave teachers volunteer for the "Dunk Tank"!!!