Weekly Update

Parent University: Becoming an Elementary Parent will be held in person on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 6:30 PM, and virtually on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 6:30 PM. This presentation is designed to guide parents and guardians through the exciting transition to kindergarten and first grade. Attendees will learn what to expect as their child begins full-time school and discover meaningful ways to support their emotional growth. The event will conclude with a panel discussion featuring experienced staff from Indian Prairie School District 204, who will answer your questions and share valuable insights.

Presenters:

Tracy Schwartz, Engagement and Student Support Coach

Lauren Quinn, Kindergarten Teacher

Panel:

Keeley Schmid, Principal
Kristine Micheles, Student Services Coordinator

Luke Rahtjen, Kindergarten Teacher

Jennifer Cetnar, First Grade Teacher

Megan Rogers, Social Worker

Register for this event! Parent University Flyer

Parent University Webpage

The Community Partnerships Initiative is a strategic effort by our district to collaborate with local businesses, industries, and organizations. These partnerships aim to enhance student learning, provide real-world experiences, and create pathways to future careers. Sign up and learn more here.

Parents - do you want to get involved, but you're not quite sure where to start? Fill out this Parent Involvement Form and someone will reach out to connect you with the appropriate group!

Kindergarten through eighth-grade students are invited to participate in one OR two weeks of STEM Camp. This fun, hands-on STEM experience will provide students with activities from two different modules from either Camp Invention or Invention Project depending upon students' grade. Just as before, our STEM Camp will be taught by Indian Prairie certified teachers.

We anticipate that each camp will sell out, so register early to ensure your student has a spot to participate in STEM Camp 2025!

Questions? If you have any questions about this program or experience, please contact the STEM Camp program coordinator, Elizabeth Kaleta, at elizabeth_kaleta@ipsd.org.

For more information, visit the STEM Summer Camp webpage or view the 2025 STEM Summer Camp Overview.

Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond in their commitment to educational equity in our district? Recognize their efforts by nominating them for a PDAC Equity award! Winners will be honored at the May IPPC meeting. We are looking for district/school employees, parent volunteers, and community stakeholders. Nominate your person here: Award nominees.

The PDAC Leadership Team is looking to expand. If you're interested in joining us, please fill out this form: Application

The next regular Board of Education meeting is at 7 PM on Monday, May 5, 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.

View the April 7, 2025 Board Salutes here.

Beat tomorrow’s May 1 price increase! Regular registration for Team IPEF 2025 ends TODAY, APRIL 30. Run, walk, and raise funds as a Team IPEF Charity Hero in the Naperville Endeavor Health Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K on October 19. Half of all funds raised by our runners go to your favorite IPSD 204 school and half to IPEF-funded district-wide programs. The goal is to have a team at every school, so gather your friends and family to register and join the fun!

Let's make this year's Team IPEF a huge success! Learn more and register HERE for Team IPEF today!

See all upcoming speakers here.

Your input is needed on the Power of Choice campaign! The Power of Choice is a project of 360 Youth Services and works collaboratively with Districts 203 & 204 to provide campaigns for youth, parents, and the schools. One campaign is focused on supporting parents in talking with their junior high student about not using alcohol; one is focused on educating 6th - 8th grade students to correct misconceptions regarding e-cigarette/vaping; and another focused on supporting high school students in making healthy choices regarding alcohol and other substance use. The Power of Choice is asking you to participate in one of the following three quick surveys to provide feedback on where you receive information.

Middle school parents: http://bit.ly/6-8parentsurvey

Middle school youth: http://bit.ly/6-8feedback

High school youth: http://bit.ly/hschoolfeedback

The deadline to take these surveys is by Friday, May 16.

We are looking for parents interested in joining our upcoming focus groups! The goal of these groups is to get feedback on potential themes and material types for next year's Power of Choice parent campaign. All participants will receive a free meal and entry into a giveaway for a family outing. Click here to see the details and sign up!

High school students are invited to join peers on the Youth Advisory Committee who will be chalking sidewalks at Metea and Neuqua in May as part of National Prevention Week 2025! If you are a local high school student and don't attend either of those schools, you are still welcome to join YAC! Please RSVP by 5/9 by emailing the the YAC Coordinator Sarah at SIndlecoffer@360youthservices.org if you plan to attend to chalk the sidewalk on May 12 or 14.

Applications are now open for the KidsMatter Senior High School Board! This leadership opportunity is for students currently in grades 9-11 who want to be a part of giving area youth a voice in issues most relevant to teens and organizing initiatives for their peers — all while having fun and building relationships. To apply, fill out the KidsMatter Senior High Board Application by May 18!

Visit KidsMatter website.

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On Sunday, April 27 from 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM, Congressman Bill Foster will hold a Military Academy Nomination Information Session at the Nichols Public Library Community Room in Naperville, IL.

This event will help students and their parents familiarize themselves with the application and nomination process to any of the nation’s five service academies. Academy representatives will provide an overview of the admissions process and will be available to answer questions.

To RSVP, fill out this form.

On Wednesday, April 30 from 6 - 8 PM, the City of Aurora will hold a Youth & Family Resource Fair at La Sierra de Aurora, 2121 E. New York St. in Aurora. The fair will include 40+ organizations, live youth performances, free door prizes and food, and much more.

The following companies have rented space in our schools to offer an after-school educational program for students. The distribution of this material is in no way an endorsement of programs, services, activities, or products by District 204. For more information, visit programs.

Ready Set Code After School Stem Program at Brooks Elementary

Code Ninjas at Fry Elementary School

This week's e-Folder has been updated with information on community programs. For more information about the programs listed below, visit the 204 e-Folder.

Dr. Rubin's Mini Medical School

Trot the Fox to Fight Tics

Wheatland Summer and Fall Sports

Neuqua Valley H/S Presents...Monty Python Spamalot

KidsMatter Board Applications

Inside Out Club Summer Camps

Business Designers 4 Good Camps

Metea Valley H/S Presents, Legally Blond the Musical

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May 2: NO SCHOOL (School Improvement Planning)

May 5: Board of Education Meeting

May 7: Parent University: Becoming an Elementary School Parent (In-person)

May 14: Parent University: Becoming an Elementary School Parent (Virtual)