Weekly Update
January 15, 2025
District 204 follows a plan whenever there is consideration of holding an e-Learning day or canceling school due to weather conditions. If the district holds an e-Learning day or cancels school completely, the information will be announced by 6 AM on www.ipsd.org. The district will also make a 204 Connect phone call by 6 AM to alert parents and guardians of the information. Parents and students can also check the Emergency Closing Center for school closings.
For more information, visit the district’s e-Learning webpage
To improve our communication with district families, IPSD 204 is conducting a communications survey to better understand how district stakeholders currently receive information from their child’s school and the district, and to understand their preferences on receiving information going forward. Please take a moment to share your perspective on communications you receive from your child's school and the district by completing this survey. The survey will be open through Wednesday, January 29.
Safety Contest - Safe Schools Start with Us!
With the rise in school threats locally and nationwide, it's important for us to foster a culture of safety and responsibility among our students. Later this month, IPSD 204 will launch a student safety contest titled "Safe Schools Start with Us". Students will be invited to create posters, digital designs, or PSAs to raise awareness about the importance of alleviating school threats—whether real, hoaxes, or made in jest—reporting any threats to law enforcement or a trusted adult, and recognizing the vital role everyone plays in keeping our schools safe.
The contest will open on Wednesday, January 22 and submissions will be due by Friday, February 14.
Students with winning entries will receive prizes and their contest submission will be featured on the district's social media and website, helping to spread awareness around this important topic.
A special thank you to Rival5 for their generous sponsorship of our safety contest.
Watch for the submission portal to open next week!
Discover the beauty of a sky without light pollution in the WVHS Planetarium! The Family Night topic for Friday, January 24 is light pollution and how it negatively impacts organisms. Family Nights are monthly public programs for astronomy enthusiasts of all ages. Programs start at 6 PM and 7 PM. Tickets are only available online at store.ipsd.org Sold-out programs will disappear from the webstore. Visit ipsd.org/planetarium for more information or email stephanie_rybka@ipsd.org.
The next regular Board of Education meeting is at 7 PM on Monday, February 3, 2025 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.
Become an Inspire Breakfast Sponsor!
Support the educational enrichment programs of IPEF by becoming an Inspire Breakfast sponsor! This highly anticipated morning of inspiration, community, and live music will be held at the White Eagle Golf Club on Tuesday, March 18th! All sponsorship packages come with tickets to the event. We hope you can join us! Learn more about sponsorship packages, tables, and seats on our Inspire Breakfast Event Page, or click on this Downloadable Sponsorship Form. Questions? Contact Trudie Ranson at trudie_ranson@ipsd.org.
Wednesday, January 15, 2025 | 7 PM
What Happened to You; A Shift from "What is Wrong with You?"
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Thursday, January 16, 2025 | Noon and 7 PM
The Adverse Childhood Experiences Guided Journal: A Workshop for Parents
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Wednesday, January 22, 2025 | Noon and 7 PM
The Breakthrough Years: A New Scientific Framework for Raising Thriving Teens
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Thursday, January 23, 2025 | 7 PM URDU & HINDI ONLY
B-PAC in Urdu and Hindi: مثبت والدین کی ضروریات / The Essentials of Positive Parenting
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Wednesday, January 29, 2025 | Noon and 7 PM
The Changing Landscape of the Drug Epidemic: Fentanyl Poisoning, Meth and More
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Thursday, January 30, 2025 | Noon and 7 PM
Tina Payne Bryson and Georgie Wisen-Vincent
Early Childhood Event -- The Way of Play: Little Moments -- Big Connections
