We are very happy to announce the end of mid semester 2 Make A Difference Award winners, selected from many outstanding nominations from students and parents. These teachers have gone over and above the call of duty for your students!
Jennifer Burkemper – Music
Jarred Friebel – English
Christopher Freiler – Social Studies
Gia Maniscalco – Guidance
Erin Palmer – English
Brittany Zust – Science
Join us for the upcoming PTO meeting on Wednesday, March 11th, starting at 9am in the Hinsdale Central Community Room.
The meeting will feature several panelists speaking about Stress, Anxiety, and Your Teen: What Every Parent Should Know. Panelists will feature HCHS Social Workers Jennifer Cave and Jim Kupres; HCHS School Psychologist Deanne Doherty; Community House Therapist Bob Agnoli; and Caroline Masek from Accepting Therapy. Panelists will share their expertise regarding teen anxiety and will answer audience questions.
The business meeting will start a 9am and Conversations with the panelists will start at 9:30am.
Hope to see you there!
VOLUNTEERS & DONATIONS NEEDED!!!
WE’VE RAISED $8,200 & OUR GOAL IS $30K – PLEASE MAKE YOUR DONATION!!!
Dear Hinsdale Central Families:
We are looking for donations, chaperones and volunteers from parents of FRESHMAN, SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS & SENIORS to support Post Prom and the Prom Red Carpet Event. This communication will help you understand why we solicit from parents of underclassmen and why your help is needed.
Prom is Saturday May 2nd. Prom night consists of 3 events: Red Carpet, Prom and Post Prom
PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING A DONATION:
PLEASE CONSIDER BEING A POST PROM CHAPERONE:
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO MAKE YOUR DONATION AND VOLUNTEER:
https://hcpto.org/prom-parent-donation-form/
We hope that every Hinsdale Central family will choose to contribute to this safe and fun tradition!
Attachments:
Event details:
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Number of weeks to run: Two
Special instructions: I WILL SEND YOU AN UPDATED DONATION TOTAL NEXT WEEK TO UPDATE THE POST – THANK YOU!
Anxiety remains one of the most common difficulties for children, and is a leading cause for school refusal. Many anxious children attempt to get instant relief by steering clear of things that create anxiety, seeking reassurance from everyone they know or distracting themselves to avoid anxiety-provoking situations. If those fail, they may turn to substance abuse, threats, school refusal, or fighting. This talk will feature an overview of the different causes of anxiety, and the ways that parents/guardians and schools can help students challenge their fears in a healthy and safe manner.
Both parents and teens are invited to attend!
Please see the attached flyer
On March 19, 2020, the Transition Center will be hosting two valuable, free presentations for families in D86. From 5:30-6:30pm, Teen Parent Connection will talk about discussing sex, relationships and our bodies with teens with disabilities.
From 6:30-8:00pm, local day programs will present and hold Q&A sessions regarding their programs, expectations and selection/intake processes.
The following day programs will be presenting: Giant Steps, SEASPAR Eagles, My Day, Ray Graham, Aspire.
Please see attached flyer
On March 19, 2020 from 1:00-8:00pm, the Hinsdale District 86 Transition Center will be providing FREE individualized 1-hour consultations around accessing government benefits (PUNS, SSI, Medicaid, Guardianship, Powers of Attorney). Meetings will be in a one-on-one setting with experts from local adult agencies. To request an appointment, visit http://bit.ly/2QBGBaN
VOLUNTEERS & DONATIONS NEEDED!!!
Dear Hinsdale Central Families:
We are looking for donations, chaperones and volunteers from parents of FRESHMAN, SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS & SENIORS to support Post Prom and the Prom Red Carpet Event. This communication will help you understand why we solicit from parents of underclassmen and why your help is needed.
Prom is Saturday May 2nd. The Red Carpet event begins at 5:30 p.m. and students check in for their Prom busses at 6:30 p.m.
Prom night consists of 3 events: Red Carpet, Prom and Post Prom
- RED CARPET (hosted by Parents)
- Parents decorate the HC Gym with Red Carpet Photo Stations
- Prom goers and their families are invited to Red Carpet one hour before the Prom busses depart HC to take photos
- Prom (hosted by the school) is a formal dinner dance at Navy Pier’s Crystal Gardens
- POST PROM (hosted by Parents)
- A skyline cruise aboard The Odyssey immediately following the dance
- Dancing, karaoke and refreshments are provided during the chaperoned, alcohol-free, 5-star cruise. Hinsdale Police and Parent volunteers chaperone.
- Following, students board busses back to Hinsdale Central, arriving home around 3 a.m.
PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING A DONATION:
- Our fundraising goal is $30,000
- Red Carpet is 100% funded by this budget, there is no fee to attend
- A Post Prom ticket has been $45
- Traditionally over 95% of Prom goers attend Post Prom
- This fundraising covers approximately half of the ACTUAL Odyssey ticket price and allows us to keep this ticket price low at $45
- This budget fully pays for students that aren’t able to afford a ticket
- Donated funds underwrite costs for the classes ’21, ’22, & ’23
PLEASE CONSIDER BEING A POST PROM CHAPERONE:
- Chaperones meet at Hinsdale Central at 10:30 pm and are bused to Navy Pier
- Chaperones manage Odyssey student check in and walk around to make sure everyone is safely having a great time.
- Everyone boards the buses around 2:30 am to return to Hinsdale Central
- Grab some friends and volunteer – it’s a fun sneak peek to Prom!
- 4 – 5 Hinsdale Police Officers also chaperone
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO MAKE YOUR DONATION AND VOLUNTEER:
https://hcpto.org/prom-parent-donation-form/
We hope that every Hinsdale Central family will choose to contribute to this safe and fun tradition!