BPAC September 2026
Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee
Meet Angelica “Angie” Resendiz
We are excited to introduce Angie, our BPAC Parent Leader for the 2026-2027 school year!
Angie will work alongside our BPAC families and school team to help bring parent voices, ideas, and perspectives into our meetings and events throughout the year.
We are excited to have Angie helping us make this another great year for BPAC!
Get Involved With BPAC!
We’d Love to Have You!
Would you like to become more involved with BPAC this school year?
We are looking for parents and guardians who are interested in helping us plan upcoming events, volunteer at BPAC activities, share ideas, welcome other families, support cultural celebrations, and more!
You do not have to attend every meeting or event to be involved. Any amount of participation is appreciated, and we would love to have more of our families involved this year!
Interested? Contact: Melissa Parada 📞 847-932-2286 📧 melissa.parada@d128.org
September Spotlight: Meet Jessica Fernandez
This year, we are excited to introduce a new feature in our BPAC newsletter - Get to Know Our EL Team!
Throughout the school year, we’ll introduce you to some of the amazing staff members who work with and support our multilingual students at D128!
Role at VHHS: Department Chair - English Learner Services
How long have you been at VHHS? 4 years
What do you enjoy most about working with EL students?
“I enjoy getting to know each student while also admiring their multilingual skills and learning from the different perspectives, experiences, and values they bring to the classroom.”
What is one thing you would like our EL families to know?
“We are so happy you are here! We value the knowledge and experiences your student already brings with them, and we want our families to know that they are an important part of our school community.”
Fun fact about you:
I lived in 📍 Santiago, Chile for a year
Did you know the Cougar Care Closet is available to ALL VHHS students?
The Cougar Care Closet is a free and confidential resource available to students who may need a little extra support throughout the school year.
We Offer:
👕 Clothing & Shoes
🧴 Hygiene Products
🎒 Backpacks & School Supplies
🧦 Socks & Undergarments
🧤 Winter Items
🔌 Phone Chargers & More
How Does It Work?
If a need comes up during the school year, please encourage your student to complete our confidential Cougar Care Closet Request Form.
Once the form is submitted, Ms. Parada will connect with the student privately to help them access the items they need.
Free • Confidential • Available to All VHHS Students
The Rosalind Franklin Care Mobile provides free health services for the community, including:
- Vaccines available for uninsured adults and children
Vaccines available for children with Medicaid
*For Vaccines please call to schedule an appointment*
📍 Location: 325 N. Seymour Ave, Mundelein, IL 60060
📅 Schedule: 1st Tuesday of every month
🕐 Time: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM (last person seen at 4:15 PM)
Upcoming Dates
October 6th, 2026
November 3rd, 2026
December 1st, 2026
* No cost – services are free and open to all.*
LUMINA Dental 😁
Looking for dental care for you or your family?
LUMINA Dental is located at:
📍 1424 Butterfield Rd., Mundelein, IL 60060
✨ New Patient Special: Starting at $179 for a consultation + cleaning
🦷 Medicaid: Accepted for patients under 21 years old
For more information, including services and scheduling, visit their website