Weekly Update
February 21, 2024
Date: Saturday, March 9
Time: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Metea Valley High School, 1801 N. Eola Road, Aurora
FREE | Open to the Public | Childcare Available
Available to Adults and Students in Grades 8-12
The Mental Health Symposium will include a keynote session by Dr. Devorah Heitner, author of Growing Up in Public and Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive (and Survive) in Their Digital World. Dr. Heitner's work has appeared in the New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street journal and CNN Opinion. She has a Ph.D. in Media/Technology & Society from Northwestern University and has taught at DePaul and Northwestern. The keynote will be followed by a panel discussion with local experts to discuss the relevance of Dr. Heitner’s presentation in our schools and local community.
Attendees can anticipate a variety of breakout sessions tailored to both adults and teens, covering topics ranging from practical strategies for managing anxiety to embracing resilience and self-esteem. The event will also feature a book fair, a community resource fair, and childcare services for children aged three to ten. Raffle prizes will be available for both adults and teens!
View the Adult Breakout Sessions
View the Teen Breakout Sessions
For more information and registration, visit the Mental Health Symposium webpage.
This event is made possible by the generous support of our sponsors including First Student (Title Sponsor) along with Authentic Growth Wellness Group, Richlee Vans, Susan Myket, Ph.D. & Associates, Lifetouch, Sikich, Good Therapy Counseling, Naperville Park District, Linden Oaks, and Fox Valley Park District. Funding for keynote speaker provided by the Healing Illinois grant, a competitive grant that Indian Prairie received made possible by a partnership between the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and the Field Foundation of Illinois.
Student Hours: 8:30 - 11:30 AM
Location: Granger Middle School
Cost: $175 per student
Grades K - 2
Week 1: June 4 - 6 (No camp June 3)
Week 2: June 10 - 13
Grades 3 - 8
Week 1: June 17 - 20 (No camp June 19)
Week 2: June 24 - 27
Camp Invention and Invention Project are nationally recognized K-8 summer enrichment programs that have brought authentic invention education to children across the country for more than 30 years. Each year, a brand-new curriculum is developed and tested to deliver hands-on experiences that encourage divergent thinking and are designed to spark imaginations through open-ended engagement in creative problem solving.
Registration opens March 15!
Parents across Illinois once again have an opportunity to participate in the annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of your child’s school as it relates to the important elements of school effectiveness.
On behalf of the Illinois State Board of Education, the Illinois 5Essentials Survey is administered online by the University of Chicago. All survey responses will be kept confidential. The state will provide survey results for individual schools only if a school has at least 20 percent of parents take the survey. If you have children attending more than one school, we ask that you complete the survey for each school.
To take this short survey:
1. Visit 5Essentials Survey Link
2. Type and select “Dupage” as "County." (The county is the location of the school district's main office.)
3. Type your school's name into the "School" field and select your school.
Only two weeks left to get your tickets for the Indian Prairie Educational Foundation’s (IPEF’s) third annual Inspire Gala, taking place on Friday, March 8, at the beautiful White Eagle Golf Club. Don’t miss this amazing evening of live music, food, art, wine, and a silent auction, showcasing our talented IPSD 204 student musicians and artists. The event raises funds for IPEF’s district-wide enrichment programs, including the Fine Arts Festival, free cardiac screenings for high school students, Robotics, mental health counseling, and support for our homeless and low-income students. Get Your Tickets Here Today!
The DuPage County Health Department Dental Program is joining the American Dental Association in the observance of the annual “Give Kids a Smile Day” on March 1, 2024. Dental screenings will be done by DuPage County Health Department dentists. In addition, children will receive oral health education and a free oral healthcare kit.
Regular dental screenings are important to determine oral health problems. Dental care has been identified as one of the largest unmet health needs among children in the U.S. Pain and suffering
associated with untreated dental disease can lead to problems with eating, speaking, and learning. Children in the U.S. miss 51 million hours of school each year due to dental related illnesses.
The next regular Board of Education meeting is at 7 PM on Monday, February 26, 2024 at the Crouse Education Center, 780 Shoreline Drive, Aurora. Meeting agendas and documents will be available online prior to the meeting. Video of the regular meeting can be streamed live or viewed the following day at the District’s YouTube channel.