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  • 🌍🎉 Just Days Away! Don’t Miss District 44’s World Ex...

    District 44 Staff and Families, The countdown is on!  District 44’s World Expo  is happening this  Friday, April 25, from 5:00 – 8:00 PM at the Connect Center! Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the cultures and traditions that make our D44 community so special. Here’s what you can look forward to: 🌍 Live Performances – Enjoy a vibrant lineup including Korean dance, bagpipes, Tae Kwon Do, Latin dance, Serbian dance, Albanian dance, a Sitar performance , and our beloved  Parade of Nations ! 🎨 Cultural Booths – Explore over 30 displays representing countries from around the world, showcasing traditional  art, clothing, books, instruments, and artifacts . 🎭 Hands-on Activities – Participate in family-friendly crafts such as Tile Art, Diyas, Lanterns, Heritage Pots , and  Henna ! 🍽️ Tastes of Lombard – Sample delicious food for purchase from  local favorites including: Bricks Pizza Bumper2Burger Sweet Reserve Qamaria Noodles Pho U Bobacha Bubble Tea Taco food truck Greek food truck 🤝 Community Partners – Stop by booths hosted by organizations such as the Helen Plum Library, Girl Scouts, Manor Hill School Store, Madison’s Infinity Reading program , and  Martial Arts . This is a  FREE event —no registration needed! Just show up and enjoy the celebration. 📅  Friday, April 25 🕔  5:00 – 8:00 PM 📍  Connect Center Come be part of this amazing night of culture, community, and connection.  We can’t wait to see you there!

    Monday, Apr 21 2025

  • Board Highlights - April 2025

    See below for the Highlights from the April Meeting. Board Meeting Highlights Board Meeting Highlights April 2025 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Not displaying correctly? View in browser     Superintendent Ted Stec & Assistant Superintendent Maria Martin presented on their revitalization of D44 University. Their goal is to create a sustainable, impactful program for staff development and retention with a plan to launch the program in the Fall of 2025. The board approved a $12,500 donation from First Trust Portfolios LLC for the Madison/Hammerschmidt 5K. They also thanked Keller Williams Realty and Lombard Jr Football League for each donating $100 to the 5K.   Recognition of our District 44 staff, students, and community members.     "Grandpa Bill" Wilson Manor Hill Principal Eric Haren recognized "Grandpa Bill" Wilson for Doing More for 44. Grandpa Bill has been volunteering at Manor Hill for almost 3 years. He works with students every week on Tuesday and Thursday. He reads books, helps with sight words and math, and joins in adaptive PE. The student video club also created a short video for Grandpa Bill. Look for a link to the video in our next D44 Let's Connect Newspaper in May. Don't miss District 44's World Expo! District 44’s World Expo  is happening this  Friday, April 25, from 5:00 – 8:00 PM at the Connect Center! Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the cultures and traditions that make our D44 community so special. Here’s what you can look forward to:   Live Performances  – Experience music, dance, and poetry from around the world! Cultural Booths  – Explore displays featuring traditional art, clothing, books, and more! Parade of Nations  – Watch students and families proudly represent their heritage in traditional attire! Hands-on Activities  – Fun, interactive experiences for the whole family! This is a  FREE event —no registration needed! Just show up and enjoy the celebration. 📅  Friday, April 25 🕔  5:00 – 8:00 PM 📍  Connect Center Come be part of this amazing night of culture, community, and connection. We can’t wait to see you there!   Learn More! Learn More! We will be upgrading our current Skyward system to the latest version, Qmlativ (pronounced "cume-luh-tiv"), in June 2025. This new system will make it easier for families to access important student information, including grades, attendance, schedules, and more. What Is Skyward Qmlativ? Skyward Qmlativ is the newest version of Skyward, the system we use to manage all aspects of student information. It offers a more user-friendly interface and improved features to make it easier for you to use your child's school data. What Does This Mean for You? Temporary Downtime: Starting around June 10, 2025, the current Skyward system will be unavailable for a short time while we switch to Qmlativ. Seamless Access: After the upgrade is finished, you will log in using the same username and password. (Some people may need to change their password for security reasons.) A New Look, Same Important Information: The system will look different, but you will still find all the important student information you need. It will be easier to use. What's Next? In the coming months, we will share: ✅ A new link to access Skyward Qmlativ ✅ Guidance on using the updated system ✅ Instructions for registering your child for the 2025-2026 school year using Qmlativ   No School PreK-8th Grade on April 18th. Autism Acceptance Week from April 21st - 25th Manor Hill Spring Musical K-2 on April 22nd K - 8 Early Release Day/Hammerschmidt HERO Day, and Park View Open House on April 23rd Butterfield Spring Musical on April 24th World Expo at the Connect 44 Center & Madison Academy of Books for 5th grade on April 25th JSECC Spring Musical on April 29th Teacher Appreciation Week from May 5th - 9th Board of Education Meeting on May 12th at Hammerschmidt School starting at 5 pm 8th Grade Promotion on May 15th at GEHS     Meet the Lombard District 44 Board Lombard District 44 is governed by an all volunteer, seven-member Board of Education. These individuals are elected to serve the community. For more information, please click here . Note: This communication should not be viewed as a replacement to the minutes taken at each Board of Education meeting. While we aim to provide critical information about need-to-know topics, all of our stakeholders are encouraged to view the full agenda and minutes from each meeting in order to have a deeper understanding.   Lombard District 44 www.sd44.org  

    Friday, Apr 18 2025

  • Improving How We Report Student Progress in K-5

    Dear K-5 Families, As you may recall, principals shared with families at the beginning of this school year that we were exploring new ways to improve our K-5 reporting methods, including report cards and parent-teacher conferences. After gathering input from parents, students, and staff, we are excited to share the next steps in this initiative. What We Heard: Families want clear, transparent, and meaningful communication about their child’s progress. Parents and students would like opportunities for engagement and reflection beyond the report card. There is a need for greater clarity and consistency in reporting practices. Our Plan Moving Forward: To address these needs, our approach will focus on two key areas: Nurturing Growth through Report Cards:  Report cards will be simplified, focusing on umbrella standards, incorporating behaviors that promote learning, and adjusting reporting frequency. Fostering Connections through Parent Communication:  Parent-teacher interactions will become more frequent and structured, providing meaningful discussions about student progress. What’s Next? Following our  decision-making process  and established timeline, your school’s principal has shared these updates with K-5 staff. We will begin to update our processes to reflect changes and these updates will take effect in Fall 2025. Thank you for your partnership in your child’s education. We look forward to enhancing how we communicate student progress!

    Friday, Apr 11 2025

  • ⏳ Last Call for Volunteers & Performers! Be a Part o...

    District 44 Families, Time is running out!  Don’t miss your chance to be part of District 44's World Expo  on  Friday, April 25, 2025, from 5:00 – 8:00 PM at the Connect Center! We’re still looking for  volunteers to host cultural tables and performers to take the stage.  This is a wonderful opportunity to  share your heritage, traditions, and talents  with our community! Join us as a: Dancer  – Share a cultural dance performance Poet  – Perform a poetry reading in your native language or in English Cultural Booth Host  – Showcase artifacts such as art, instruments, clothing, books, or décor ( No food, please ) Musician  – Perform a musical piece that represents your culture Parade of Nations Participant  – Wear traditional attire and walk the runway to represent your heritage Photo Story - Submit a picture that represents your family or culture to be part of a slideshow Craft or Event Supervisor  - S upervise craft stations and assist with event activities. ✅  Sign up now before it’s too late!   Volunteer Form Deadline to sign up:  Friday, April 11 Thank you for helping us celebrate the diverse cultures that make District 44 so special. We can't wait to see you there! For more details, visit our   World Expo webpage .

    Thursday, Apr 03 2025

  • A Better Skyward Experience Coming June 2025

    Dear District 44 Families, We are excited to announce that our district will be upgrading our current Skyward system to the latest version, Qmlativ (pronounced "cume-luh-tiv"), in June 2025. This new system will make it easier for families to access important student information, including grades, attendance, schedules, and more. What Is Skyward Qmlativ? Skyward Qmlativ is the newest version of Skyward, the system we use to manage all aspects of student information. It offers a more user-friendly interface and improved features to make it easier for you to use your child's school data. What Does This Mean for You? Temporary Downtime: Starting around June 10, 2025 , the current Skyward system will be unavailable for a short time while we switch to Qmlativ. Seamless Access: After the upgrade is finished, you will log in using the same username and password. (Some people may need to change their password for security reasons.) A New Look, Same Important Information: The system will look different, but you will still find all the important student information you need. It will be easier to use. What's Next? In the coming months, we will share: ✅ A new link to access Skyward Qmlativ ✅ Guidance on using the updated system ✅ Instructions for registering your child for the 2025-2026 school year using Qmlativ Thank you for your support as we make this exciting update to our Skyward system.

    Tuesday, Mar 18 2025

  • Board Meeting Highlights - March 2025

    March 2025 Board Meeting Highlights - Please see below for updates from our most recent Board of Education Meeting. Board Meeting Highlights March 2025 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Not displaying correctly? View in browser     Superintendent Ted Stec has announced that he will conclude his tenure as Superintendent at the end of his contract in June 2028. To ensure a smooth and strategic transition, the Board of Education has approved a leadership plan in which Maria Martin will become Deputy Superintendent this July and transition to Superintendent in 2028. This plan was designed to provide stability and continuity for the district. Click here to read the full announcement . Maria Martin, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, presented findings on improving K-5 student progress reporting. For more details on the feedback process and next steps, please see the "Improving How We Report Student Progress in Grades K-5" below. Neil Perry, Assistant Superintendent of Finance, Tech, and Facilities, along with Terry Fielden from Cotter Consulting, presented on Master Facility Planning, outlining the process for how they will be identifying and implementing building repairs related to items such as exterior asphalt/concrete, HVAC/electrical, and roofing. The team will continue to update the board on planning progress. Joe Graffeo and Sharon Sliwa presented on the concept of Agri-Learning and how it could be applied to District 44's outdoor spaces to provide more hands-on learning opportunities     This school year, District 44 has engaged in a comprehensive feedback process with K-5 students, staff, and families to improve how we report student progress.  As part of this process, Maria Martin, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, presented findings at the March 11 Board of Education meeting. Stakeholders emphasized the need for well-rounded, transparent, and personalized communication about student progress, along with greater clarity, consistency, and more opportunities for parent engagement and student reflection beyond the report card. This feedback has resulted in the development of a plan that focuses on two key areas: Nurturing Growth through Report Cards Fostering Connections through Parent Communication The Board affirmed that the decision-making process was followed appropriately, allowing us to move forward with communication and implementation. The next steps include principal-led presentations to building staff on March 28, followed by district-wide communication to families later this spring sharing the upcoming changes.     Recognition of our District 44 staff, students, and community members. Melinda Lauer, Instructional Assistant Pleasant Lane Principal Stephanie Loth recognized Melinda Lauer for her innovative approach to engaging students and fostering a positive start to their day. Principal Loth shared that Melinda consistently finds creative ways to involve the students, such as setting up multiple bubble machines and playing age-appropriate music to greet kindergartners in the morning. In addition, Melinda observed that many students were arriving early to school and spending time on the playground. This prompted her to create the "Walkers & Talkers" club. This initiative combines the benefits of a 30-minute daily walk with opportunities for students to engage in meaningful conversations and build relationships. This has quickly become one of the more popular clubs at Pleasant Lane.     District 44 World Expo April 25 District 44’s World Expo is back! Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the incredible cultures that make up our D44 community. 📅 April 25, 2025 | 🕔 5:00 – 8:00 PM | 📍 Connect Center Expect live performances, cultural displays, hands-on activities, and more!  Want to get involved?  We’re looking for families and staff to host cultural tables, perform, or help supervise activities.  Families:  Sign up here Staff:  Sign up here   Glenbard East Invitational Concert 7th/8th GWMS, Marquardt, and GEHS on March 13th Park View Pi Day on March 14th Madison PTA Family Dance Party on March 14th Jazz Night at GWMS on March 14th Madison MAD Dads Club Arcade Night on March 21st Hammerschmidt 3rd-5th Gr Spring Musical at GWMS on March 25th Manor Hill 3rd-5th Gr Music Program on March 26th Butterfield 3rd-5th Gr Spring Musical on March 27th Hammerschmidt K-2nd Gr Spring Musical at GWMS on March 27th Manor Hill PEP Day on March 28th K-8: Early Release Day on March 28th/PreK: No School on March 28th PreK - 8: No School - Spring Break from March 31st - April 4th Pleasant Lane PTA Talent Show on April 11th D44/MPA Annual Pancake Day on April 12th Board of Education Meeting at Manor Hill School on April 15th     Meet the Lombard District 44 Board Lombard District 44 is governed by an all volunteer, seven-member Board of Education. These individuals are elected to serve the community. For more information, please click here . Note: This communication should not be viewed as a replacement to the minutes taken at each Board of Education meeting. While we aim to provide critical information about need-to-know topics, all of our stakeholders are encouraged to view the full agenda and minutes from each meeting in order to have a deeper understanding.   Lombard District 44 www.sd44.org  

    Wednesday, Mar 12 2025

  • Save the Date! District 44’s World Expo is April 25!

    Experience the world without leaving District 44! We're excited to invite all families to District 44's World Expo event , a night of cultural celebration, performances, and hands-on activities that showcase the incredible diversity of our community.   Date:  Friday, April 25, 2025   Time:  5:00 – 8:00 PM   Location:  Connect Center This year’s World Expo will feature:   Cultural performances from around the world   Interactive table displays representing different countries   Hands-on craft activities for all ages   Delicious food to experience new flavors We Need You! We’re looking for families and community members to help make this year’s World Expo  a success! ✅ Share Your Heritage – Sign up to perform or host a cultural display table to showcase traditions, music, dance, or artifacts. ✅ Lend a Hand – Not interested in performing or hosting a table? You can still get involved by supervising craft stations, assisting with activities, and more! If you’d like to share your heritage or lend a hand at the World Expo, please sign up here ! Let’s come together to celebrate the incredible cultures that make up our District 44 family.  For more details, visit our  World Expo webpage . We can’t wait to see you there!

    Saturday, Mar 08 2025

  • Board Meeting Highlights - February 2025

    Board Meeting Highlights Please see below for the most recent highlights from the February 11, 2025 Board of Education Meeting. Board Meeting Highlights February 2025 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Not displaying correctly? View in browser     GWMS Principal Mike Kettwig and Assistant Principal Hayley Schmelzle shared an update with the board on a few of the improvements to 8th grade promotion. It will be more student centered as well as include some of the traditional aspects students and family enjoy. It will take place at Glenbard East High School on May 15th. The Board of Education approved the student fees for the 2025-2026 school year. They were happy to share that the district did not increase the fees for next year. Parent/Teacher Conference times for the 2025-2026 calendar were discussed and decided on by the board based on feedback from parents and staff. The calendar will be updated soon to reflect the decision to have conferences in the evening on both dates.   Recognition of our District 44 staff, students, and community members.   Ryan Kropidlowski, Eagle Scout Board President Courtney Simek recognized Eagle Scout Ryan Kropidlowski, who is a former student of District 44. Ryan shared with the board that in order to fulfill his requirement for Eagle rank, he built and installed 25 fish cribs for the Forest Preserve of Cook County. The project took a year to complete. The fish cribs will provide a safe habitat and improve the population of fish life in the lake at Busse Woods.   Cooper Wooldridge, Eagle Scout Board President Simek also took a moment to recognize Eagle Scout Cooper Wooldridge, a former District 44 student. Cooper dedicated six months to his project to earn his Eagle rank, and he shared with the board that he built a gaga ball pit for his church. He mentioned that he had a lot of great memories playing gaga ball there over the years, and when the church needed a new structure, he saw it as the perfect opportunity to give back to a place that meant so much to him.   Madison's Multilingual and Dual Language Teams Madison School Principal, Yesenia Vazquez, recognized 14 members of the Multilingual & Dual Language Team. Principal Vazquez shared with the board how amazing this team is, always going above and beyond what is expected. She noted that over and over again, they show up with creativity and care for their students, families and the whole school community - even across D44. It's really a great group of individuals and staff members. The team consists of the following staff members: Cynthia Sena, Dennisse Serrano, Leslie Garcia, Paige Beitzel, Lisa Ahlgrim, Brenda Duarte, Kathryn Hatfield, Betsy Behnken, Camille Bernardin, Marilu Abrego, Vanessa Rubio, Diana Strauch, Linda Abdelhadi, and Abeer Meah.   The student calendar for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year is available online. Both the grid and text versions can be viewed on our website's calendar page, linked here . The times for Parent/Teacher Conferences will be added soon.   John Schroder Sweetheart Dance on February 13th Butterfield Open House on February 13th Madison PTA Meeting on February 13th K-8th grade: No School PM - 1/2 SIP Day on February 14th PreK - No School: Full SIP Day on February 14th PreK - 8th Grade: No School - Presidents Day on February 17th John Schroder Pet Parade on February 18th Hammerschmidt PTA Talent Show on February 20th Manor Hill One School One Book Family Night on February 20th Park View Around the World Night on February 21st Pleasant Lane Glow Dance on February 21st D44 & D15 Mash-Up Choir Concert at Marquardt on February 25th Pleasant Lane Musical on February 25th No School - County Wide Institute Day on February 28th GWMS Jazz Night on March 7th IGSMA District VII Contest - GWMS Band/Orchestra on March 8th Board of Education Meeting at Pleasant Lane School on March 11th     Meet the Lombard District 44 Board Lombard District 44 is governed by an all volunteer, seven-member Board of Education. These individuals are elected to serve the community. For more information, please click here . Note: This communication should not be viewed as a replacement to the minutes taken at each Board of Education meeting. While we aim to provide critical information about need-to-know topics, all of our stakeholders are encouraged to view the full agenda and minutes from each meeting in order to have a deeper understanding.   Lombard District 44 www.sd44.org  

    Thursday, Feb 13 2025

  • School Closure for Wednesday, February 12

    Dear District 44 Families and Staff, Due to anticipated severe weather, school will be canceled on Wednesday, February 12. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority, and based on current forecasts, we do not believe conditions will allow for safe travel home from school. This decision was made after careful consideration of weather reports and in consultation with neighboring school districts and local authorities. Together, we have determined that closing schools is the best course of action to ensure the well-being of our community. Please stay safe, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back to school on Thursday, February 13. Thank you, Lombard District 44

    Wednesday, Feb 12 2025

  • Board Meeting Highlights - January 2025

    Please see below for our most recent highlights from the January 14th Board Meeting Board Meeting Highlights Board Meeting Highlights January 2025 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Not displaying correctly? View in browser     Superintendent Dr. Ted Stec shared with the board members a copy of the first edition of the D44 Newspaper Let's Connect . See below for more information. The Madison/Hammerschmidt 5K Run was approved and is scheduled for May 10th at Madison Elementary School. CASE (Cooperative Association for Special Ed) shared a presentation with the Board of Education. They discussed several programs to support young learners from prenatal to 3 years (and beyond) that live in District 44 school boundaries. Specifically, the Glenbard Early Childhood Collaborative (GECC) and Glenbard Parents as Teachers (GPAT). If you are interested in learning more about these programs, please reach out to Jeanine Woltman/GECC @ jwoltman@casedupage.com or Carol Montgomery Fate/GPAT @ cfate@casedupage.com .   Recognition of our District 44 staff, students, and community members.   Jennifer Suggs, JSECC Instructional Teacher The Board of Education and Principal Cathy Angelos recognized  Jen Suggs at last nights meeting. Principal Angelos remarked that Jen is  a dedicated teacher with 24 years of experience in District 44. Jen has positively influenced numerous families. She single-handedly manages the annual Scholastic Book Fair at JSECC and organizes sensory hours during school events. For several years, Jen has facilitated a parent panel at Elmhurst University where parents from District 44 share their special education journeys with future educators. Jen embraces all aspects of her students' lives, including their challenges, devices, equipment, and diagnoses. She creates a welcoming environment for students and their families in her classroom, fostering lifelong connections. Jen consistently demonstrates exceptional dedication and commitment as a member of the JSECC Team. Her willingness to go above and beyond in her role has significantly contributed to the success and positive environment at JSECC.   Amy Schmidt, JSECC Social Worker The Board of Education and Principal Angelos also recognized  Amy Schmidt at the meeting. Principal Angelos shared that Amy  has served as a Social Worker at JSECC for 6 years and is consistently finding ways to support students, parents, and the community. This year, she successfully organized the first Helen Plum Family Night, which attracted over 150 attendees. Amy also planned and facilitated the Schroder Summer Fun playdates and organized the inaugural Back to School Family Check-In on a Saturday morning, drawing nearly 200 attendees. She spearheaded the JSECC Toy and Clothing Drive for the OutReach House, resulting in two large van loads of donations. Additionally, Amy oversees the Northern Illinois Backpack Program for JSECC families and volunteers at the Community House.    We’re thrilled to announce a new initiative to celebrate and connect our community—District 44’s Let’s Connect , our very own district newspaper! This publication will highlight the vibrant culture of our schools, showcase student and staff achievements, and strengthen our district’s sense of community.   What Can You Expect in Each Issue? Stories and updates about school events and activities Spotlights on student and staff achievements Fun, creative sections contributed by students Recognition for staff nominated for “Doing More for 44” Interviews with D44 alumni and retired staff Readers can enjoy stories, solve puzzles, participate in contests, scan QR codes for community polls, and more! Our first issue debuts soon, so be on the lookout for  Let’s Connect  coming home with your child. Let’s Connect  is a true celebration of our District 44 community, and we’re so excited to share it with you!   The student calendar for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year is now available online. Both the grid and text versions can be viewed on our website's calendar page, linked here . The JSECC calendars will be coming soon!   GWMS Boys Basketball Conference Tournament on Jan. 15th JSECC Family Engagement Day with DuPage Children's Museum on Jan. 16th Winter Jazz Festival with GEHS and Marquardt Middle School on Jan. 16th Madison & Park View PTA Meetings on Jan. 16th MLK Jr. Day - No School on Jan. 20th Teacher Institute Day - No School on Jan. 21st Manor Hill All School Field Trip to Disney on Ice on Jan. 24th 4th Grade Winter Concert on Jan. 28th PTA Council Meeting on Jan. 29th Pleasant Lane and Butterfield PTA Meetings on Feb. 4th Board of Education Meeting on Feb. 11th at Madison School     Meet the Lombard District 44 Board Lombard District 44 is governed by an all volunteer, seven-member Board of Education. These individuals are elected to serve the community. For more information, please click here . Note: This communication should not be viewed as a replacement to the minutes taken at each Board of Education meeting. While we aim to provide critical information about need-to-know topics, all of our stakeholders are encouraged to view the full agenda and minutes from each meeting in order to have a deeper understanding.   Lombard District 44 www.sd44.org  

    Thursday, Jan 16 2025