EducationalSeptember 21

Erin’s Law: Sexual Abuse Prevention and Awareness**

Victor PaciniOLHMS - 6:30PM

October 26“One Community”

Dialogue Part 1+

D123 Principals and District Administrators

ALL SCHOOLS - 6:30PM

January 18Robert Crown: A Parent Primer

for 5th Grade Families**Robert Crown StaffHANNUM - 6:30PM

January 24“One Community”

Dialogue Part 2+

D123 Principals and District Administrators

ALL SCHOOLS - 6:30PM

February 8The Escape Key -

Indicators of Success+

Laura Ferrell - OLHMS Assistant PrincipalOLHMS - 6:30PM

February 21Family STEM Night

Roz Reyes - D123 STEM Curriculum Facilitator

COVINGTON - 6:30PM

April 4Robert Crown: A Parent Primer

for 4th Grade Families**Robert Crown StaffSWARD - 6:30PM

ParentingSeptember 14

Helping Your Child Through Middle School+

Amanda Bencik - Assistant PrincipalOLHMS - 6:30PM

October 5Elements of Home Life that

Impact Academic Performance+

Katy Spreitzer - Hometown PrincipalAnne Marie McGovern - Hannum Principal

HOMETOWN - 6:30PM

November 9Developing Resilience: How to Help My Child Turn Adversity Into Opportunity+

Kristin Simpkins - OLHMS PrincipalOLHMS - 6:30PM

December 7How to Hold Positive “Dinner Time”

Conversation and Why it’s Important+

Joe Macchia - Director of Technology & CommunicationDavid Creech - Kolmar Principal

OLHMS - 6:30PM

January 30How Much Sleep Does My Child Need+

Kathy Gavin - D123 Assistant SuperintendentCynthia Riha - D123 Director of Special Education

OLHMS - 6:30PM

February 15Board Game Bonanza+

David Creech - Kolmar PrincipalJoe Macchia - Director of Technology & Communication

KOLMAR - 6:30PM

April 26Implementing the 4 C’s of 21st Century

Learning Outside of School+

John Wawczak- Covington PrincipalCOVINGTON - 6:30PM

May 15Using Travel Time in the Car as a

Learning Opportunity+

Candy Kramer - Sward PrincipalSWARD - 6:30PM

Health & Wellness

September 27Calm, Cool, Collected

Part 1Emily Amos - D123 Yoga

InstructorOLHMS - 6:30PM

December 13Calm, Cool, Collected

Part 2Emily Amos - D123 Yoga

InstructorOLHMS - 6:30PM

March 15Calm, Cool, Collected

Part 3Emily Amos - D123 Yoga

InstructorOLHMS - 6:30PM

For more information including session descriptions:

d123.org/parentuniversity

Childcare is available during each session when the child cannot participate in the activities planned.

+ Available in Arabic & Spanish

** Children are discouraged from attending due to the nature of the content.

For more information including session descriptions:

d123.org/parentuniversity

September 14th - 6:30pmOak Lawn-Hometown Middle School5345 W 99th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Helping Your Child Through Middle School

This session is designed for middle school families with tips and suggestions on how to help young adolescents navigate school related issues. The discussion will provide parents strategies to promote healthy conversations at home, cope with stress management, and remain organized and use time wisely throughout the school year.

In This Session:

● Learn how to manage your student’s stress

● Organizational skills that will help your child succeed

● Conversations to have at home to inspire confidence

Childcare is available during each session when the child cannot participate in the activities planned.

September 21st - 6:30pmOak Lawn-Hometown Middle School5345 W 99th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Erin’s Law: Sexual Abuse Prevention and Awareness

On January 24, 2013, Governor Pat Quinn signed a new law requiring schools to implement age-appropriate sexual abuse, assault awareness and prevention curriculum in grades Pre-K-12. Join us to learn more how D123 plans to create a safe and engaging environment where children will learn about the dangers of sexual abuse, resources to protect themselves and prevent future incidents of sexual assault and abuse.

For more information including session descriptions:

d123.org/parentuniversity

Childcare is available during each session when the child cannot participate in the activities planned.

September 27th - 6:30pmOak Lawn-Hometown Middle School5345 W 99th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Calm, Cool, and CollectedPart #1

Join other D123 families as Emily Amos leads an open conversation, in which we share parenting tips and tricks for a more relaxed, stress free home! Let us unite As a community and come up with ideas to manage our stress levels and create more calmness in our household. Bring a friend or partner and let’s get together, chat and attempt to organize this crazy thing called life. The first of this 3-part series will begin with topics such as; developing realistic schedules and routines, embracing the chaos, creating a “zen zone”, and many more!!

Join the conversation and enter our Parent University.

● Learn how to develop a realistic routine for you and your family

● Embrace the Chaos! ● Create a “Zen Zone”

For more information including session descriptions:

d123.org/parentuniversity

Childcare is available during each session when the child cannot participate in the activities planned.

October 5th - 6:30pmHometown Elementary School

8870 Duffy Ave. Hometown, IL 60456

Elements of Home Life that Impact Academic Performance

This interactive session will engage participants in dialogue about the various elements of home life that can potentially impact students’ academic performance. Subtopics include: times to have meaningful conversations with children (include: goal setting?), making time for reading together, healthy sleep habits, and the value of physical activity and imaginary play. The session will start with an overview of pertinent research followed by a whole group conversation, and Q&A.

Join the conversation and enter our Parent University.

● Goal Setting● Healthy Sleep Habits● Value of Physical Activity● Bring your questions!

For more information including session descriptions:

d123.org/parentuniversity

Childcare is available during each session when the child cannot participate in the activities planned.

October 26th - 6:30pmEach School will Host

“One Community” Dialogue #1

Join the conversation on how to make our school community great! At the D123 State of the District Dinner information was shared and input provided that our school district needed more parent and family voice in school improvement processes. The “One Community” dialogues will be designed to engage our school community in conversations around the topics of inclusion, diversity, and respecting differences. The discussion will reflect the idea that together we are stronger.

For more information including session descriptions:

d123.org/parentuniversity

Childcare is available during each session when the child cannot participate in the activities planned.

November 9th - 6:30pmOak Lawn-Hometown Middle School5345 W 99th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Developing Resilience: How to Help My Child Turn Adversity into

Opportunity

Join middle school student leaders and staff to learn more about the continuum of resilience and how to “grow” resilience in our kids. Student leaders will explore the role adversity played in developing their skills and coping mechanisms. Families will be able to develop a toolkit for how to create a growth opportunity out of a difficult situation.

For more information including session descriptions:

d123.org/parentuniversity

Childcare is available during each session when the child cannot participate in the activities planned.

December 7th - 6:30pmOak Lawn-Hometown Middle School5345 W 99th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

How to Host a Positive “Dinner Time” Conversation and Why

It’s Important

Far more than a flat surface to have a meal, the kitchen table can serve as a central hub to gather, talk, reflect and reconnect with your family. Please come ready to share your best efforts and strategies to holding purposeful conversations with your children during these often fleeting and rare moments.

Join the conversation and enter our Parent University.

● Learn strategies to encourage positive conversation at the dinner table.

● See how this “flat surface” can act as a central hub for your family

For more information including session descriptions:

d123.org/parentuniversity

Childcare is available during each session when the child cannot participate in the activities planned.

December 13th - 6:30pmOak Lawn-Hometown Middle School5345 W 99th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Calm, Cool, and CollectedPart #2

Join other D123 families as Emily Amos leads an open conversation, which we share parenting tips and tricks for a more relaxed, stress free home! Let’s unite as a community and come up with ideas to manage our stress levels and create more calmness in our household. Bring a friend or partner and let’s get together, chat and attempt to organize this crazy thing called life. We will resume where we left off with the second of this 3-part series. New Topics will include organize your home while de-cluttering the mind, harnessing your child’s energy that will benefit everyone in the household, the importance of self-care, and many more topics that may naturally arise!

Join the conversation and enter our Parent University.

● Learn how to develop a realistic routine for you and your family

● Embrace the Chaos! ● Create a “Zen Zone”

For more information including session descriptions:

d123.org/parentuniversity

Childcare is available during each session when the child cannot participate in the activities planned.

January 18th - 6:30pmHannum Elementary School

9800 S. Tripp, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Robert Crown: A Parent Primer for 5th Grade Families

The miracle of life and the functions of the reproductive anatomy are important topics for pre-adolescents. As physical and developmental changes occur, they need to be equipped with the facts about their reproductive organs and the creation of human life. This session is offered to parents of 5th grade students preparing for their trip to the Robert Crown Center. Parents will learn about the program goals, what the students will learn, and be able to ask questions about the program.

Join the conversation and enter our Parent University.

● Learn more about the Robert Crown program

● Find out what your student will learn at the center

● Bring your questions!

For more information including session descriptions:

d123.org/parentuniversity

Childcare is available during each session when the child cannot participate in the activities planned.

January 24th - 6:30pmEach School

“One Community” Dialogue #2

Join the continued conversation on how to make our school community great! At the D123 State of the District Dinner information was shared and input provided that our school district needed more parent and family voice in school improvement processes. The “One Community” dialogues will be designed to engage our school community in conversations around the topics of inclusion, diversity, and respecting differences. The discussion will reflect the idea that together we are stronger.

Join the conversation and enter our Parent University.

● Let your voice be heard as part of the school improvement process!

For more information including session descriptions:

d123.org/parentuniversity

Childcare is available during each session when the child cannot participate in the activities planned.

January 30th - 6:30pmOak Lawn-Hometown Middle School5345 W 99th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

How Much Sleep Does My Child Need?

We hope to engage parents in a discussion regarding the importance of sleep and its connection to school performance. Strategies and tips for helping children go to bed will also be shared.

Join the conversation and enter our Parent University.

● Learn more about the relationship between sleep and student success

● How to get your child to get a good night sleep

For more information including session descriptions:

d123.org/parentuniversity

Childcare is available during each session when the child cannot participate in the activities planned.

February 8th - 6:30pmOak Lawn-Hometown Middle School5345 W 99th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

The Escape Key - Indicators of Success

Bring the family to an escape of epic proportion! Participate in the D123 version of an “escape room” challenge while learning about the importance of our success indicators. The evening will begin with an overview defining our success indicators and digging into their importance in the classroom and beyond. Then, be locked into a classroom at OLHMS and utilize the talents of the collective to solve puzzles and determine a passcode to break out. Prizes await those who escape (and for those who don’t!). Pizza roundtable highlights ways in which students experience success indicators at school, and how to make a connection to them at home. Leave with question prompts to continue the conversation long after the escape.

For more information including session descriptions:

d123.org/parentuniversity

Childcare is available during each session when the child cannot participate in the activities planned.

February 15th - 6:30pmKolmar Elementary School

10425 S. Kolmar, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Board Game Bonanza!

Board games provide a wonderful opportunity for us to spend time with those we care about. They can also serve as a powerful learning tool for children of all ages. Playing board games can help children develop speaking and listening skills, help them understand rules, taking turns, and sharing. Board games can also help children develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills. In addition to learning about the academic value of several popular board games, participants will have the opportunity to share stories about board games they enjoy playing with their children and loved ones.

Join the conversation and enter our Parent University.

● Learn how a simple board game can help your child’s problem solving and critical thinking skills.

● Learn about the academic value to many popular board games.

For more information including session descriptions:

d123.org/parentuniversity

Childcare is available during each session when the child cannot participate in the activities planned.

February 21st - 6:30pmCovington Elementary School

9130 S. 52nd Ave., Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Family STEM Night

School District 123 is committed to implementing STEM learning for all students. Attend this workshop to learn more about how STEM concepts are infused into the learning environment of your child’s classroom. Engage in hands-on activities and exhibits about what children are learning in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

For more information including session descriptions:

d123.org/parentuniversity

Childcare is available during each session when the child cannot participate in the activities planned.

March 15th - 6:30pmOak Lawn-Hometown Middle School5345 W 99th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Calm, Cool, and CollectedPart #3

Join other D123 families as Emily Amos leads a third and final conversation on parenting tips for a more relaxed, stress free home. Bring a friend or partner to chat and attempt to organize this crazy thing called life. We will pick up where we left off in the final session touching on any topics that may have developed in the previous sessions. Furthermore, we will discuss unique ways to connect with your children, how to manage temperament in a healthy way and the importance of being an active and adventurous family!

Join the conversation and enter our Parent University.

● Learn how to develop a realistic routine for you and your family

● Embrace the Chaos! ● Create a “Zen Zone”

For more information including session descriptions:

d123.org/parentuniversity

Childcare is available during each session when the child cannot participate in the activities planned.

April 26th - 6:30pmSward Elementary School

9830 S. Brandt, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Robert Crown: A Parent Primer for 4th Grade Families

Kids face tough decisions, especially regarding the issue of drug use. This program helps kids make healthy choices and lead a drug-free life using research-proven effective, interactive teaching methods. This session is offered to parents of 4th grade students preparing for their trip to the Robert Crown Center. Parents will learn about the program goals, what the students will learn, and be able to ask questions about the program.

Join the conversation and enter our Parent University.

● Learn more about the Robert Crown program

● Find out what your student will learn at the center

● Bring your questions!

For more information including session descriptions:

d123.org/parentuniversity

Childcare is available during each session when the child cannot participate in the activities planned.

May 15th - 6:30pmSward Elementary School

9830 S. Brandt, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Using Travel Time in the Car as a Learning Opportunity

Car rides can provide an opportunity for many more questions than, "Are we there yet?" This session will provide engaging ideas for car rides to develop literacy, math, and geography skills. Participants will walk away with techniques including questioning strategies to address basic skills and higher order thinking that will make car rides enjoyable and educational.

Join the conversation and enter our Parent University.

● Utilize questioning strategies to make car rides more educational

● Develop your child’s literacy, math and geography skills all from the car!

For more information including session descriptions:

d123.org/parentuniversity

Childcare is available during each session when the child cannot participate in the activities planned.

STARTS NEXT WEEK!