Weekly Update
January 22, 2025
Parent University: Helping My Child Get Organized, Thriving Through Chaos, will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2025, from 7 - 8 PM in the Library Media Center at Brookdale Elementary School, 1200 Redfield Road, Naperville.
In this session, attendees will explore strategies for modeling desired behaviors for their children and engaging in open, honest conversations about personal challenges. The discussion will include techniques for validating children's emotions and distinguishing between feelings and reactions. Attendees will gain insights into how fostering problem-solving skills can build stress tolerance and the importance of balancing downtime with academic responsibilities. Additionally, the session will address the significance of avoiding over-scheduling to support children's natural development and self-regulation.
Childcare will be provided for children ages 3-10 by Right at School. Children must be able to use the bathroom independently.
Register and submit questions here.
Parent University 1.30.25 Flyer
District 204 follows a plan whenever there is consideration of holding an e-Learning day or canceling school due to weather conditions. The information will be announced by 6 AM on www.ipsd.org only if the district holds an e-Learning day or cancels school completely. The district will also make a 204 Connect phone call by 6 AM to alert parents and guardians to any changes to the regular schedule due to weather. 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.
School Safety Contest - Now Accepting Submissions!
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. IPSD 204's safety contest titled "Safe Schools Start with Us" is now open. Students are 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.
Submissions are due by Friday, February 14. The top six finalists at each level will be contacted by Friday, February 21 and invited to attend the February 24 Board of Education meeting where winners will be announced. 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.
Learn more about the safety contest at ipsd.org/safetycontest or view the “Safe Schools Start with Us” Flyer.
A special thank you to Rival5 for their generous sponsorship of our safety contest.
The Indian Prairie School District Board of Education will, once again, honor individuals and organizations, in recognition of their meaningful and lasting impact on District 204 students, with the 2024-25 Inspire Awards.
Nomination Criteria:
- The Inspire Award - Nominees must have demonstrated exemplary service to District 204 over a sustained period of time.
- The Ignite Award - Nominees must be students who are leaders and demonstrate exemplary qualities within a District 204 student organization.
- The Impact Award - Nominees must be a staff member who has made a significant difference in the lives of District 204 students.
- The Illuminate Award - Nominees must be a community member/organization which is dedicated to supporting District 204 students and the community.
Nominations are welcome from students, staff, parents, alumni, and community members; must include a brief description of the positive impact the individual/organization has made on the Indian Prairie community; and will be shared with those you nominate. The selection committee will decide which award would be most applicable. If you’d like to submit a nomination, please fill out the nomination form.
The awards will be presented at the May 19, 2025 board of education meeting.
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.
Join us on February 4 to support free, life-saving ECG cardiac screenings provided by Young Hearts for Life and sponsored by the Indian Prairie Educational Foundation. Over 120 volunteers are needed to make this event a success! No medical experience is required – training will be provided. Your time and effort could help save lives.
Sign up HERE to volunteer today and make a difference!
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 | 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
