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As we enter the season of gratitude, we want to take a moment to express our sincere appreciation for the opportunity to partner with your families and the community. Let's continue to work together to encourage success, growth, and lasting connections.
We would like to remind you that Thanksgiving Break will be observed from Monday, November 25, through Friday, November 29. During this time, we encourage students to complete any pending assignments and to enjoy meaningful moments with family and friends.
We hope this break provides everyone the chance to rest, reflect, and create cherished memories. Thank you for being an essential part of the Proviso East family.
Warm Regards,
Cori Hobbs
Parent Engagement Coordinator
Proviso East High School
This past Saturday, parents and guardians gathered for our Parent University session titled "Vaping Me Crazy," which took place at Proviso East. The event offered valuable insights into teenage substance use, focusing on vaping, tobacco, and marijuana. Hosted in collaboration with Loyola School-Based Health Center, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital, and Liv4Lali, the workshop provided parents with tools to better understand and address these important issues.
Key Highlights:
Understanding Teen Substance Use
The session examined the reasons why teenagers turn to substances, highlighting the increasing role of mental health issues compared to earlier factors, such as infectious diseases in the 1900s and chronic illnesses in the 2000s. The discussion addressed common misconceptions about experimentation and emphasized the risks associated with early substance use, including victimization, injury, and addiction.
Parent Engagement Strategies
This workshop emphasized the importance of open communication, household expectations, and parental behavior management techniques. Parents and guardians were encouraged to:
- Be positive role models
- Establish clear consequences for disobeying
- Foster family cohesion be reinforcing shared values and rituals
Building Communication Skills
Reflective listening emerged as a critical tool for parents to engage their teens effectively. By reflecting on their children's statements, parents can open dialogue on difficult topics, such as substance use, while avoiding defensive reactions. Parents were urged to avoid a question-answer trap and instead summarize or clarify their teen's thoughts.
A Call To Action
The session concluded with a commitment to family strength and cohesion to navigate the challenges of modern parenting. We are grateful to all the families who joined us in building a healthier future for our students.
Stay tuned for the next Parent University workshop! Together, we can empower our children to make informed, positive choices.
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Al entrar en la temporada de gratitud, queremos tomarnos un momento para expresar nuestro sincero agradecimiento por la oportunidad de asociarnos con sus familias y la comunidad. Juntos, estamos fomentando el éxito, el crecimiento y las conexiones duraderas.
Nos gustaría recordarles que las vacaciones de Acción de Gracias se celebrarán desde el lunes 25 de noviembre hasta el viernes 29 de noviembre. Durante este tiempo, alentamos a los estudiantes a completar las tareas pendientes y disfrutar de momentos significativos con familiares y amigos.
Esperamos que estas vacaciones les brinden a todos la oportunidad de descansar, reflexionar y crear recuerdos preciados. Gracias por ser una parte esencial de la familia de Proviso East.
Atentamente,
Cori Hobbs
Coordinadora de participación de los padres
Proviso East High School
