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Celebrating Excellence
CCSD 46 is celebrating the excellence we see everyday in our schools and community. Our first celebration of excellence comes from a third grade class in Meadowview School. Please visit the Celebrating Excellence webpage to read how a simple assignment turned into a lesson in compassion and giving.
[ posted 01/29/15]


PARCC Assessment Information
In March 2015, CCSD 46 will be administering the online performance-based Partnership for the Assessment of College and Careers (PARCC Assessment). PARCC has been designed to replace the ISAT, and to assess student knowledge and understanding of the New Illinois Learning Standards. To help better inform parents and the community about the PARCC Assessment, we will be holding a Parent Forum before the Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, February 18 at Avon School from 5:30-6:15PM. Please join us for a more in depth look at this assessment. Please download the Parent Letter for more information. (Parent Letter - Espanol)

Visit the Illinois State Board of Education's "Parent's Guide to New Assessment in Illinois" for more information on the PARCC test.
[ posted 01/27/15]


CCSD 46 Launches "Board Briefs" Communications Bulletin
D46 has launched a new communications piece that we hope you will find informative and beneficial. "Board Briefs" will be sent out through our e-News program after each Board of Education Meeting. The January 21st edition highlights the Board of Education meeting at Woodview School. It includes links to information on the website, as well as a brief synopsis of what was discussed at the board meeting, including action items that were voted on, new business, even public comments and special presentations.

If you are signed up for our e-News program "Going Green" you should have received this very first publication. If you enjoyed it and would like to receive it in the future, please make sure you have "Board of Education Updates" checked in your e-News preferences, as it will only go to that mailing group in the future.

It is easy to sign up to receive Board Briefs, simply click the "Going Green" button to the left, or on any school webpage. Enter your email address and you will receive instructions for how to update your selections. Make sure to check the box for "Board of Education Updates." If you need any assistance, please feel free to email d46webmaster@d46.org and we will be more than happy to assist you.

If you didn't receive this first edition and want to see what you missed, visit the BOE webpage and look for Board Briefs!
[ posted 01/22/15]


School Environment Matters: Community Consolidated School District 46 Administers Illinois 5Essentials Survey to Help Improve Student Learning
During the week of February 9-12, at your child's conference, teachers, parents, and students across Illinois will have an opportunity to participate in the third annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of your child's school. As a parent, this opportunity will allow you to share your thoughts on the important elements of school effectiveness in a survey about your child's school. Please download the Superintendent's Letter for more information.

For parents of students in grades 6-8, please be advised that a student survey will be administered at your child's school for the Illinois 5Essentials Survey. If you do not want your child to participate in this confidential survey, please download, sign and return the Superintendent's Parent/Guardian Letter.
[ posted 01/15/15]


Preschool Screenings
Preschool screenings will be held on May 15, 2015. Please call 847-543-6204 between the hours of 8:30AM - 3:00PM Monday through Friday to schedule an appointment. For more information, visit the Early Childhood webpage.
[ posted 01/15/15]


Going Green e-News Program
Welcome! If you are new to the district please sign up for our e-News program to receive the latest school news right in your email box. Click the e-News icon on any of the school pages or click here to sign up! Have your children switched schools? Don't forget to update your e-News selections. Simply log in to update at any time.
[ posted 01/15/15]