Clinton CUSD #15

Wednesday, April 23rd is a 1:30pm dismissal day. There will be no Preschool April23rd.

Today is the Day for the CAREGIVER UNIVERSITY FINDING CLARITY IN YOUR PARENTING ROLE: Have you ever felt you are making things up as you go along as a parent? Do you worry if you are providing healthy guidance and setting a good example for your children? You are not alone. Parenting feels hard because it IS hard and not because we are doing anything wrong. This session helps us understand how we can be sturdy, loving parents using boundaries and validation. We will also learn strategies to guide our children to learn from their mistakes and become more resilient. This is for all Parents, Guardians and Caregivers with children at CUSD 15 April 21, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm, in the High School Auditorium

CAREGIVER UNIVERSITY FINDING CLARITY IN YOUR PARENTING ROLE: Have you ever felt you are making things up as you go along as a parent? Do you worry if you are providing healthy guidance and setting a good example for your children? You are not alone. Parenting feels hard because it IS hard and not because we are doing anything wrong. This session helps us understand how we can be sturdy, loving parents using boundaries and validation. We will also learn strategies to guide our children to learn from their mistakes and become more resilient. This is for all Parents, Guardians and Caregivers with children at CUSD 15 April 21, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm, in the High School Auditorium

Reminder... No School, Friday, April 18th No School for Students, Monday, April 21st for a SIP Day. Have a wonderful long weekend.

CAREGIVER UNIVERSITY FINDING CLARITY IN YOUR PARENTING ROLE: Have you ever felt you are making things up as you go along as a parent? Do you worry if you are providing healthy guidance and setting a good example for your children? You are not alone. Parenting feels hard because it IS hard and not because we are doing anything wrong. This session helps us understand how we can be sturdy, loving parents using boundaries and validation. We will also learn strategies to guide our children to learn from their mistakes and become more resilient. This is for all Parents, Guardians and Caregivers with children at CUSD 15 April 21, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm, in the High School Auditorium

As of right now, the last day of student attendance will be Friday, May 30th with dismissal @ 1:30pm, Preschool will be May 29th and the last day for teachers will be Monday, June 2nd. In the rare event that something unexpected happens, these dates could change.

REMINDER... Friday, March 21st is 1:30 pm dismissal, NO PRESCHOOL on FRIDAY Spring Break (No School) is March 24th - 28th.

You're invited to Watch & Donate Night @ the Clintonia Eagle Movie Theater. Tuesday, March 25th, attend a movie of your choice ,on the designated day and donate 10% to CEA scholarship fund. Present the flyer or mention that you are supporting CEA for it to count.

Reminder... Early dismissal @ 1:30pm. Wednesday, March 12th, 2025 There will be NO Preschool on March 12th

Dear Maroons Families, Our Teacher of the Year candidates have been voted on and here are the results! Paula Barton- Douglas Gayle Bowman- CHS Emily Fricke- CHS Melissa Tool- Lincoln Timmi Turney- CJHS Nathan Wheeler- CHS We hope you would consider writing a letter of recommendation for our wonderful teachers! Families who wish to write a letter of recommendation on the above teacher’s behalf, please submit them by Friday, April 4th. Letters can be sent to: TOY Committee c/o Jessie Peterson CES 680 Illini Drive Clinton, IL 61727 Or emailed to: jpeterson@cusd15.org All letters will be put in packets and given to each individual teacher at the Spring Breakfast. Please consider writing a letter on behalf of a teacher who has made an impact on your child’s life and in the Clinton School Community. Thank you, The TOY Committee

Check out the Spring Edition of the Maroon & Gold Gazette...Lots of great things happening around the district.

Clinton School District is excited to partner with the organization Who We Play For to offer EKG screenings for CES students aged 10 and older who pre-register for the event. EKGs (electrocardiograms) are important screenings that can detect cardiac abnormalities that may not be identified during routine physical exams. The CES screening will take place on Monday, May 5th, from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM, each screening will take around 5 mins. Screening are for students aged 10 or older. For more information and to register your student, please refer to the attached flyer, or click on this link https://www.whoweplayfor.org/illinois-dewitt. CCEF will be covering the cost of the EKG for families experiencing financial hardship. Please reach out for more information.

Please join me in congratulating Lauren Johnson and Lizzie Sloat for earning Those Who Excel recognition from the Illinois State Board of Education for 2025! We're proud of you both! We have the best Teachers and Staff at CUSD#15. #MaroonPride

Beginning February 20th, students and teachers across Illinois will have an opportunity to participate in the 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/guardian, this opportunity will allow you to share your thoughts on the important elements of school effectiveness in a survey about your child’s school. For directions and additional information https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_mMKHxOTCx_x1deWOkhddUWEnYTr2mcc/view https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KHb3WS6R9wqt2Mh7ZkIjJb9nPKqUSlOu/view

Clinton High School and Jr High will be hosting a heart screening at each of their schools. The High School will be hosting it on Wednesday, February 19th between 10am - 1pm. The Jr High is hosting on Friday, February 21st 10am - 1pm. The screening is $20 and you can register online using the QR codes or website. Click on the link below for more information. https://5il.co/369n4

Tuesday, March 4th, 7-8pm ET / 6-7pm CT Motivating Kids to Do the “No Fun, Boring, and Tough” Stuff Register here: https://cartwheelcare.zoom.us/webinar/register/1217377337644/WN_vP2txQy5TwK49Iuov4komw?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_12407216#/registration Do you want to help your student succeed in life but struggle with working together on tasks and goals? Many educators and parents feel frustrated and thwarted in their efforts to teach responsibility, motivation and persistence to students, especially those with ADHD or learning differences. Join Cartwheel and Dr. Sharon Saline for insight and tools on how to effectively motivate all kinds of students both at school and at home. Building upon a strength-based, collaborative approach, Dr. Saline will show you how to teach all-important executive functioning skills related to motivation and tools to increase buy-in and reduce conflict in home and at school. This virtual event is part of Cartwheel's free webinar series for parents, caregivers, and school staff.

Reminder...There will be No School, Monday, February 17th, in observation of Presidents' Day.

Message from Mr. Koeppel... All CUSD#15 after school activities are cancelled for tonight. Campus is closed. Thank you

There will be NO in-person school today, February 12th, due to the Winter Storm. This will be an E-Learning day.

Clinton High School and Jr High will be hosting a heart screening at each of their schools. The High School will be hosting it on Wednesday, February 19th between 10am - 1pm. The Jr High is hosting on Friday, February 21st 10am - 1pm. The screening is $20 and you can register online using the QR codes or website. Click on the link below for more information. https://5il.co/369n4