Weekly Update

November 8, 2023

Schedule Your Parent/Teacher Conference

Parent/teacher conferences for preschool, elementary, middle and high school will take place on Thursday, November 16, 2023 from 4:30 - 8:00 PM and Monday, November 20, 2023 from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM and 4:30 - 8:00 PM.

Elementary, middle, and high school parents can now schedule conferences through ParentVUE. Preschool families will receive directions for how to register for conferences from your child's classroom teacher.

To schedule your conference for elementary, middle, and high school students, log in to ParentVUE and select "Conference" from the menu on the left side to see the times available. Once you have scheduled your conference, you can click "Email Schedule" to have the details emailed to you. You can also go back to ParentVUE at any time to view the information. Conference scheduling will remain open through Tuesday, November 14 at 6:00 PM.

Save the Date for the IPEF Inspire Gala

The Indian Prairie Educational Foundation (IPEF) cordially invites you to attend their third annual Inspire Gala at the White Eagle Country Club. Save the date for Friday, March 8, 2024! This is an amazing evening of live music, food, art, and a silent auction. This event will showcase the incredible talent of student instrumentalists, vocalists, and artists while raising funds for IPEF’s district-wide enrichment programs for our students and teachers. Take advantage of discounted early-bird tickets which go on sale in December. If you are interested in sponsoring or volunteering to help with this event, please contact Trudie Ranson.

Giftmart

Giftmart 2023 needs your help! Please consider donating a toy to assist under resourced families in District 204.

By invitation, parents/guardians are invited to the Giftmart Toyshop where they can purchase new toys for $2.00 each. 100% of the proceeds made from the sale of each toy will be donated back to each invited school to fund much needed resources.

Please consider donating a new, unwrapped toy that is safe for children ages 6-12. No stuffed animals or board games, please. There will be a Giftmart Toy Box located inside of Metea and Waubonsie Valley High Schools, Granger, Crone, Gregory and Fischer Middle Schools, and Brooks, Cowlishaw, Fry, Graham, Georgetown, Gombert, May Watts, McCarty, Owen, Patterson, Petterson, Welch, and Young Elementary Schools from November 13 – December 4. A Target gift registry has also been created.

PDAC November Meeting

Join us! Come hear from the district’s Assistant Superintendent, Equity & Innovation. Dr. Nader Najjar will discuss the district’s Strategic plan, the Equity plan, and how parents and parent groups are a part of this important work. Please join in person on Tuesday, November 14 at 7 PM at the Crouse Education Center or virtually (a Zoom link will be provided after you register). Register for the November PDAC meeting here.

Next Board of Education Meeting: November 20, 2023

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The next regular Board of Education meeting is at 7 PM on Monday, November 20, 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.

Safety Information

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At Indian Prairie School District 204, we realize that sometimes it can be difficult for an individual to present a safety concern in person. Please remember the 204 Tipline is an option available for parents and students to assist in keeping our schools safe. Whether your concern is about an incident that has already happened or one that is about to take place, please submit your concern so it can be investigated. You may choose to report your concern anonymously. Thank you for helping us enhance the overall safety and security of the District 204 school community.

Resources for Parents

Linden Oaks Webinar Series: Mental Health Education for Parents of Teens

Webinar - Virtual
Wednesday, November 15 from 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Title: Building a Positive Body Image: It’s More Than Just How You Look

Speaker: Sarah Denman, MA, MSA, LCPC
Learn factors that can affect your teen’s body image.
Understand the ways negative body image can impact all areas of life.
Identify ways to identify if your teen needs additional support.
Register » VIRTUAL WEBINAR

Glenbard Parent Series

Congratulations, You’re Having a Teen!: The Guidebook You Always Wanted!

Thursday, November 9 from 7:00 - 8:30 PM

Ken Ginsburg, MD, MS Ed

https://glenbard.zoom.us/j/85467443543

Update on Social Media and Teen Mental Health

Tuesday, November 14 from 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Mitch Prinstein PhD and Eva Telzer PhD

https://glenbard.zoom.us/j/84653247789

KidsMatter

Naperville Watch Parties! Update on Teen Mental Health & Social Media
with Drs Mitch Prinstein and Eva Telzer
Tuesday, November 14 | 12:00 to 2:00 PM CST (Hosted by Dr. Cathy Subber, The Branch Moms)

Tuesday, November 14th | 7:00 to 9 PM CST (Hosted by Nina Menis, Kidsmatter)

Naperville City Hall in Council Chambers, 400 S Eagle Street, Naperville, IL 60540

360 Youth Services

Third-Party Educational Programs

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.