Hinsdale Central PTO Online Directory

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Hello Parents,

The Hinsdale Central Directory, Directory Spot, is provided to families who paid for a PTO membership.  Online access is available only to families with a paid membership at this point in time.

If you would like online access, please go to the Parent Portal and pay for the PTO membership.

Thank you.
If you have any questions, please email directory@hcpto.org.

Staff appreciation pi day!

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For March 14th, better known as pi day for you math geeks out there, we will serve pieces of pie to the staff during lunch, please help us by purchasing or baking pies to serve on that day by signing up here.

Pie drop off will happen 7-9 at the Grant Street entrance. If you need other drop off accommodations or have any questions please contact Michelle at appreciate@hcpto.org

Like to Write? Volunteer with the PTO!

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The PTO is searching for a volunteer that is able to dedicate a few hours over the next few months to help with communication needs. Two specific items are the development of a welcome letter for new Members that outlines the benefits and resources provided by the PTO. The other is help with the proactive reach-out campaign to the PTOs at feeder middle schools during Freshman enrollment in May and providing them with information on how to enroll and get involved at Central!

Please reach out to Lara Suleiman at communications@hcpto.org or Kristin McDaniel at president@hcpto.org

Hinsdale Library After Hours Teen Trivia Night

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Do you love pop culture & random facts? Grab your friends and come to our after hours event hosted by the Library’s Junior Advisory Board. Register on your own or with a team of up to 6; each player must register. Pizza and prizes provided!

Register here: https://hinsdale.libnet.info/event/7847552

Hinsdale Library After Hours Trivia Night
03/10/2023: 07:00 pm-08:30 pm
20 E. Maple Street

Hinsdale central spiritwear for sale

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Hinsdale Central Spiritwear is on sale March 2nd from 5:30-9:15pm. We will be located at the Grant Street entrance. The carts are fully stocked of both classic and new merchandise. Check out the new wearable blanket for those early spring sporting events that feel more like winter! We will see you there!

Hinsdale Library: Bridging the Generation Gap with a Hinsdale-based Podcast

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Hinsdale Central senior Aiden Eldifrawi and his father Ash discuss “Hold Me Back,” their provocative podcast that tackles challenging issues from the sometimes-clashing perspectives of teen and parent. They will share the story of how their podcast began, some of their most memorable interviews and what they’ve learned along the way.

Thursday, March 2, 7:00 pm-8:00 pm

Register here: https://hinsdale.libnet.info/event/7787181

 

Valentines Day Teachers Appreciation

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To show the teachers how much we appreciate them a Special Valentines Day treat was put together by the teacher appreciation committee Meraiah Bernacki, Kathy Schilder, & Michelle Fischer

D86 5Essentials Survey

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Parents across Illinois once again have an opportunity to participate in the annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of your child’s school as it relates to the important elements of school effectiveness.
On behalf of the Illinois State Board of Education, the Illinois 5Essentials Survey will be administered online by the University of Chicago. All survey responses will be kept confidential. The state will provide survey results for individual schools only if a school has at least 20 percent of parents take the survey. If you have children attending more than one school, we ask that you complete the survey for each school.

To take this short survey:
  1. Visit 5 Essentials Survey Link
  2. Type and select “Dupage” as “County.” (The county is the location of the school district’s main office.)
  3. Type your school’s name into the “School” field and select your school.
The Illinois 5Essentials Survey identifies five indicators that can lead to important student outcomes, including test score gains. Research has shown that schools strong on these indicators are ten times more likely to improve student learning. The five indicators that effect school success are effective leaders, collaborative teachers, involved families, supportive environments, and ambitious instruction.

Parents will have until March 31, 2023 to participate in the survey.

For more information about the Illinois 5Essentials Survey, or to view previous years’ reports, please visit https://www.5-essentials.org/illinois. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact 5Essentials Client Services at 1-866-440-1874 or impact-surveys@uchicago.edu.

Spiritwear Sale Feb. 13th and Feb. 16th

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Spiritwear sales will take place on February 13th and February 16th.  Sweatshirts and new pajama pants are fully stocked in all sizes. Come check out all of the spiritwear gear.  Your purchase helps support all students at Hinsdale Central. The sale on February 13th will be from 10-4 near the cafeteria.  The sale on Feb. 16th will be from 10-2 near the cafeteria. Payment methods accepted are cash, check, apple pay and credit card.  There is a 3 percent fee added to apple pay and credit cards. If you have any questions please contact merchandise@theboosters.com.