Last Sunday’s Let’s Play Fall Fest was filled with face painting, trunk-or-treat, music and hands-on play! Thanks to attendees, our partner Glenbard Early Childhood Collaborative and sponsor DuPage Foundation through its Bright & Early DuPage Grant Program!

Today is Principal Appreciation Day in Illinois. From guiding educators & listening to families to helping students through challenges, CCSD93’s nine principals give their time, care & thoughtful leadership every day. Please join us in thanking them!

This week, Cloverdale 2nd graders explored solids, liquids and gases with the DuPage Regional Office of Education STEM Squad! Growing borax crystals brought their science unit to life and showed how matter can change form.

For AAC Awareness Month, Heritage Lakes students are exploring core boards, switches, iPads and other tools their classmates use to communicate. Through hands-on learning and K-2 read-alouds, students are discovering more ways to connect. Way to go, Huskies!

This month, elementary students across CCSD93 are learning about fire safety from our local firefighters, including how to help prevent fires and what to do when an alarm sounds. Thank you to our fire departments for keeping our students safe!

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Join us Sunday, October 18, from 10 a.m. to noon for the FREE Let’s Play Fall Fest at Heritage Lakes Elementary, 925 Woodhill Drive, Carol Stream! Enjoy face painting, trunk-or-treat, music and more for families with young children! facebook.com/share/19jCn8gKf…

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ECC preschoolers continued developing fine motor skills and dexterity during Centers and Explore Playtime this week, exploring materials and trying new things. Students and staff also wore gameday gear ahead of this weekend’s Bears vs. Packers game!

Yesterday, Jay Stream’s JV boys soccer team defeated Leman in a thrilling game that came down to penalty kicks to win the IPAC Championship! Today, school spirit was on full display as students and staff celebrated the team with a clapout. Congratulations, Jayhawks!

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Third time’s a charm! After two rain cancellations, Carol Stream Elementary students enjoyed a beautiful morning walking, biking and scooting for the PTA’s Walk & Roll to School Day! Police and firefighters joined the fun. Thanks for a great start to the week, Cheetahs! 🚲🚶🛴🐆

This morning, Elsie Johnson 1st graders kicked off Story Book Club! Reader's Theater, small-group literacy activities, crafts and riddles are all ahead as students build fluency, confidence and a love of reading. Way to go, Jaguars!

Roy DeShane students recently teamed up as reading buddies! Older students paired with younger partners to read aloud & talk through stories, building fluency, confidence, comprehension & community on both sides. Way to go, Bulldogs!

Recently, Western Trails 3rd graders applied their weather knowledge by designing, building and testing shelters against the elements! Thank you to the DuPage Regional Office of Education’s STEM Squad for supporting this hands-on engineering challenge.

Cloverdale’s 1st graders built library skills during today’s Innovation Center visit! They returned books, browsed & checked out new selections before a read-aloud & discussion of “I’m Sorry You Got Mad” by Kyle Lukoff. Happy reading, Coyotes!

Meet Christina Dvoracek, Jay Stream Middle School science teacher starting her 7th year in CCSD93! Get to know her favorite season, her favorite movie and more in the latest #CCSD93in93 Seconds.

Stratford hosted its latest Stallion Strong Wellness Pop-Up Friday, with about half of students choosing to participate! Hosted by NuPAGE, the event focused on positive coping skills & healthy habits, with opportunities to check in, take part in an activity & pick up resources.

Middle school boys soccer is well underway! Stratford’s varsity & JV squads visited Jay Stream recently for a pair of matchups. Throughout the fall, 6th-8th graders take the field, build their skills & enjoy competing alongside their teammates!