Senior Salutes in Local Newspapers

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Parents of the Class of 2020,

Both the Hinsdalean and Tribune/Pioneer Press/The Doings are offering opportunities to pay tribute to graduating seniors through ads in local newspapers.

The Hinsdalean is offering a ‘Salute to the Class of 2020’, which will be published on June 4th. The price for the ad is $79. This will go to every home in Hinsdale. The deadline for submission is May 26th. Email Tina at [email protected] or click here for more information

The Tribune (The Doings) is offering parents an opportunity to congratulate graduating seniors this spring. “Salute the Graduates!” is a special section that will appear in all editions of Chicago Tribune daily and weekly publications on June 3 & 4. Please see pricing in the attached flyer or email Alan at [email protected] for more information. 

Please Send a Thank You Note to our HCHS Teachers and Staff

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The Teacher/Staff Appreciation Committee would like to ask our school community to send thank you messages to  our HCHS teachers and staff for their hard work this year. We are hoping many students and parents will participate. Be as creative and elaborate as you like, but even just a simple note would be greatly appreciated!

Please send a note, picture, or video to any staff member via their [email protected] email address. Contact us with any questions.

Thank you and have a great summer!!
Kathy Schilder and Nancy Mortensen
Email: [email protected]
Call/Text: Kathy 630-853-0251 or Nancy 630-660-6597

Incoming Freshmen Parent Welcome Meeting

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The Hinsdale Central PTO, Principal Bill Walsh, and the Hinsdale Central Building Leadership Team cordially invite all parents of the HINSDALE CENTRAL CLASS OF 2024 to a virtual RED DEVIL WELCOME INFORMATIONAL SESSION.  The event will take place on Thursday May 14th at 3pm on Zoom.  This is an opportunity for incoming freshmen parents to meet the Hinsdale Central High School Leadership Team and learn about academics, sports, and activities that HCHS has to offer.  Parents can also find out how PTO involvement can help make the transition easier! 

Please join us! The Zoom Meeting Credentials are as follows:

Join Zoom Meeting 

https://zoom.us/j/7337587118?pwd=dWlzcGpxRGxiNGtDclVPQ3VocVBFZz09

Meeting ID: 733 758 7118 

Password: 9p9Jax

All future Red Devil parents are welcome!

Questions? Contact Mary Henneman at [email protected]

Hinsdale Area Alumnae Panhellenic (HAAPA) help with College Sorority Recruitment

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Attention Seniors and Parents:

The Hinsdale Area Alumnae Panhellenic (HAAPA), sponsored by the Hinsdale Central PTO for 17 straight years, is here again to help you navigate the College Sorority Recruitment process!

As we are not able to have our annual meeting this year due to the corona virus situation, we have taken all of our services online.

We will still be able to help you with recommendation letters for those who are interested in sorority recruitment on college campuses this upcoming fall and spring.

This Questionnaire should be filled out completely and submitted to us. 

Visit our website at www.hinsdalepanhellenic.org where you can find a Sample Resume and more information.

Please contact us if you have any further questions by email at [email protected].

Additional information can be found in this document

Thank you,

The Women of Hinsdale Area Alumnae Panhellenic

Senior Salutes in Local Newspapers

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Parents of the Class of 2020,

Both the Hinsdalean and Tribune/Pioneer Press/The Doings are offering opportunities to pay tribute to graduating seniors through ads in local newspapers.

The Hinsdalean is offering a ‘Salute to the Class of 2020’, which will be published on June 4th. The price for the ad is $79. This will go to every home in Hinsdale. The deadline for submission is May 26th. Email Tina at [email protected] or click here for more information

The Tribune (The Doings) is offering parents an opportunity to congratulate graduating seniors this spring. “Salute the Graduates!” is a special section that will appear in all editions of Chicago Tribune daily and weekly publications on June 3 & 4. Please see pricing in the attached flyer or email Alan at [email protected] for more information. 

Spiritwear Sale – Socially Distanced

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The Boosters are having a socially distanced spiritwear sale on May 16th and June 1st from 9-11am.  We have a limited selection that includes our more popular items such as Hinsdale Central hoodies, hats, t-shirts and windbreakers.

We will accept cash, check and credit cards.  Please wear a mask.

Please contact Michelle Fischer at [email protected] for an appointment and location of the sale.  Thank you for supporting Boosters!

LEAP Into Africa Club Tomato Plant Sale

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LEAP Into Africa Club is excited to announce our annual heirloom tomato sale fundraiser supporting the LEAP Science and Math Schools in South Africa. We have seven varieties of tomato plants as well as basil and cabbage plants. All plants are $5 each.

To place an order, please fill out this order form. We are accepting payment through Venmo, check, and credit card. Further information on these payment methods is given in the payment section of the order form. The order form also details how to make donations in addition to or in lieu of a plant purchase.

The plants will be available for pickup on May 9 and 10 from 9am – 2pm at the Casten home (8 E. Third Street – across from Hinsdale Middle School). If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Judy Casten at [email protected] or Pam Kalafut at [email protected]. Thank you for your support!

April 14th – Webinar: How to Manage Stress, Anxiety, and Parenting Under COVID-19 

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The D181 Foundation and Community Speaker Series present are presenting a special webinar with Dr. Lisa Damour , How to Manage Stress, Anxiety, and Parenting Under COVID-19

The webinar is taking place Apr 14, 2020 – 7:00 PM

To register, visit https://us04web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3fqxoofWSoqyk1vUJQ60HA

Dr. Damour explains the psychological science key to understanding how stress and anxiety operate, both under everyday conditions and at times of heightened concern and disruption.

Join us to learn more about how to:

  • keep pressure and tension from reaching toxic levels,
  • parent effectively in the current circumstances
  • use the most reliable strategies for managing ongoing stress

After the presentation, there will be an opportunity to submit questions directly to Dr. Damour.

Please click here for flyer: Dr Damour Event Flyer

Mental health providers are conducting teletherapy sessions for teens and children

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A recent poll of mental health providers currently included on The Parent List (a Hinsdale Central PTO parent resource), indicates that most have switched over to teletherapy (phone and/or video sessions) to treat their patients during the current pandemic.

The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for children and teens.

Not all children and teens respond to stress in the same way. Watch for behavior changes in your child that include:

  • Excessive crying or irritation in younger children
  • Returning to behaviors they have outgrown (for example, toileting accidents or bedwetting)
  • Excessive worry or sadness
  • Unhealthy eating or sleeping habits
  • Irritability and “acting out” behaviors in teens
  • Poor school performance or avoiding school
  • Difficulty with attention and concentration
  • Avoidance of activities enjoyed in the past
  • Unexplained headaches or body pain
  • Use of alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs

To view The Parent List, go to https://hcpto.org/parent-list/ or click HERE

Questions about The Parent List can be directed to:   [email protected]

In no way does the Hinsdale Central PTO, Hinsdale Central High School staff, school districts 86 or 181 endorse or recommend any specific provider reviewed on The Parent List. The Parent List is a subjective forum set up by the Hinsdale Central PTO for your convenience. Parents and guardians are solely responsible for deciding to use any of the service providers on The Parent List in any capacity, and district 86, district 181 and the Hinsdale Central PTO disclaim all liability for any damages, injuries, losses, expenses, or claims of any kind arising out of the provision of services by anyone or any agency appearing on The Parent List.

Class of 2020 Yard Signs

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We know senior year has not gone as planned. To help families celebrate, one of our PTO members is creating yard signs for anyone interested.

The deadline has passed but if a minimum of 10 new signs are ordered by Tuesday, April 28th we will place another order.  Payment will be refunded if orders are not placed.

Fill out the attached and either drop it off at 303 N. County Line Rd. with cash, or email the form to Michelle Fischer at [email protected] and pay via Venmo. (See instructions on the form.)

Click here to download the form.

Questions? Contact Michelle at [email protected]