Weekly Update
September 20, 2023
Parent University: School Safety & Security, premiered as a video presentation on the District’s YouTube channel on Thursday, September 14. District 204’s School Safety, Security, and Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Ron Wilke, led a discussion with School Resource Officers from the Aurora Police Department on various aspects of school safety. He also discussed ALICE training, reunification in a critical incident, and the DuSMART collaboration. For more information about safety measures in District 204, please visit the Safety & Security webpage. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
Help the Team IPEF Charity Runners from your school meet their individual charity fundraising goal of $204 before October 2! The Indian Prairie Educational Foundation (IPEF) thanks these Charity Heroes for making the commitment to raise funds for our student support programs and our schools! Half of all funds raised goes directly back into each school being represented by Team IPEF runners. See the Team IPEF members that are representing your school and support them by donating HERE.
Join the Parent Diversity Advisory Council (PDAC) on October 5 at 6 PM at Metea Valley High School for "Screenagers Under The Influence: Addressing Vaping, Drugs, and Alcohol in the Digital Age," the third feature documentary in the Screenagers trilogy. This installment delves into how the tech revolution has reshaped adolescence and its effects on substance use. The film debunks myths and depicts strategies parents and schools can use to encourage healthy decision-making, support teen mental health, set limits, and create healthy home environments. The film also includes many ways young people are using their wisdom and strength to help each other and themselves through this complicated terrain around substance use. Tickets are FREE but registration is required.
As we head into Year Two of our five-year Strategic Plan, entitled “Inspire, Innovate, and Empower the Future”, we invite you to take a closer look at the priorities, objectives, and strategies that have been created and align with the IPSD Portrait of a Graduate. We will be sharing details of our Year One progress in the 2022-23 Annual Report which is scheduled to be released in October 2023. Stay tuned for these updates on how our strategic plan is shaping the future of District 204 and empowering students and staff to excel in an ever-changing world.
In the event an emergency occurs in your child's school, a reunification may be necessary. District 204 has several resources available through the i love u guys Foundation to help educate parents and guardians on the Standard Reunification Method.
- A Parent's Guide to Reunification (video)
- Standard Reunification Method (parent handout)
The next regular Board of Education meeting is at 7 PM on Monday, September 25, 2023 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.
