Family Connection
Your monthly guide to news, events, and resources.

Great start to 2026
WHAT DID WE DO IN JANUARY ❓
Alivio Medical Center: Nutrition Series Kicks Off
Alivio Medical Center officially launched their Nutrition Series this January!
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January 21: Participants explored healthy food choices and proper portion sizes.
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January 28: The focus was on reading nutrition labels—and many were surprised by just how much sugar is hidden in packaged foods.
📅 Next Session: February 4
Topic: Preventing Type 2 Diabetes
All are welcome! Please be sure to register if you haven’t already.
8th Grade Parent Information Sessions
On January 22, our 8th grade families attended Parent Information Sessions to learn more about the transition to Argo High School.
Both the 9:00 AM and 5:30 PM sessions were well attended, with great questions and lots of helpful information shared to support families during this important transition.
Mindful Movement Is Back!
Our Mindful Movement sessions returned on January 27 with full energy! We are thrilled to see how much our parents are enjoying the yoga sessions.
We’re also excited to share that our partnership with OptWell will continue—more movement and wellness to come!
Kids playing while parents relax at our Mindful Movement Session!
8th grade Parents receiving information from ARGO
Sound Bath Serenity at are mindful movement session!
Upcoming February Events
FEB. 4th ---Alivio Nutrition Series #3 -
Join us for our 3rd session of our 2026 nutrition series. Wednesday, February 4th at 9am at Graves school please enter at door 11 by the rear parking lot. Please register below.
https://forms.office.com/r/h8kDwzVwM5
Únase a nosotros para la tercera sesión de nuestra serie sobre nutrición de 2026. El miércoles 4 de febrero a las 9:00 a. m. en la escuela Graves. Por favor, ingrese por la puerta 11, junto al estacionamiento trasero. Regístrese a continuación.
FEB. 10th 8:30am---ELLAS breast cancer awareness & resources
Learn about free resources and services available for cancer survivors, as well as for women who need mammograms and Pap smear screenings at no cost.
Participants will learn about local programs, support services, and how to access these completely free health resources.
https://forms.office.com/r/jXu9Yv3ZFT
Infórmese sobre los recursos y servicios gratuitos disponibles para las personas que han superado el cáncer, así como para las mujeres que necesitan mamografías y pruebas de Papanicolaou sin costo alguno.
Los participantes conocerán los programas locales, los servicios de apoyo y cómo acceder a estos recursos de salud completamente gratuitos.
Feb. 10th 6:00pm -- District Family Art Workshop
Join us for a fun night of art!
Create your own adorable gnome on canvas—no experience needed! https://forms.office.com/r/X7jsChWTQt
¡Únete a nosotros para una noche divertida de arte!
Crea tu propio adorable gnomo sobre lienzo, ¡no se necesita experiencia previa!
Feb. 12th- HMS invited to Argo for some ART and fun
Parents and students will create Valentine-themed and superhero ceramic tile art together.
https://forms.office.com/r/nj49ywsVra
Padres y alumnos crearán juntos obras de arte en baldosas de cerámica con temática de San Valentín y superhéroes
Feb. 18th at 9am --BPAC meeting
You’re invited to join us for our upcoming BPAC (Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee) meeting! This is a great opportunity to stay informed, share your voice, and collaborate with other families to support our school community.
Join us at the Central building located at 7505 W. 63rd street. Meeting starts at 9:00am. Please register below!
https://forms.office.com/r/AUqdDaKGmf
¡Están invitados a nuestra próxima reunión del BPAC (Comité Asesor de Padres Bilingües)! Esta es una excelente oportunidad para mantenerse informados, expresar sus opiniones y colaborar con otras familias para apoyar a nuestra comunidad escolar.
Los esperamos en el edificio Central, ubicado en 7505 W. 63rd Street. La reunión comienza a las 9:00 a. m. ¡Regístrense a continuación!
Feb. 26th at 6:00pm -Mindful Movement Yoga Session with OptWell
Join us for a relaxing session of Mindful Movement yoga. This is a perfect way to learn breathing exercises and techniques that show you how to relax. We provide childcare so that you can relax!
https://forms.office.com/r/u9Fh3EyLb2
Únase a nosotros para una relajante sesión de yoga de movimiento consciente. Esta es la manera perfecta de aprender ejercicios y técnicas de respiración que le enseñarán a relajarse. ¡Ofrecemos
servicio de guardería para que pueda relajarse sin preocupaciones!
President's Day Monday February 16th - Non Attendance Day
Take a look at resources available through Pillas Community Health
Parent Leaders
Parent Information Center
Racheal Romo
Parent and Community Liaison
Email: rromo@sd104.us
Website: https://www.sd104.us/
Location: Central Office 7505 W. 63rd Street, Summit, IL 60501
Phone: 708-924-6322


