Community Consolidated School District 62 will welcome the co-founder of the Center for Emotional Wellness of the Northwest Suburbs Jacqueline Rhew for a virtual presentation. 

Rhew’s background is extensive and includes such areas as school refusal, eating disorders, self-injury, substance abuse, gaming addictions, grief issues, trauma, depression, and anxiety. Rhew is an expert in her field and is called upon by hundreds of school districts, family agencies and mental health facilities — locally and nationally — for consulting staff in order to better serve their youth. 

During this workshop, parents will learn the difference between stress and anxiety and how to support a child who is struggling. They will also learn how to help their children build resilience and if/when to seek professional

This event is open to all District 62 families. To participate, click here for the Zoom link: https://d62-org.zoom.us/j/85931936534 or you can click the button below.

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Dr. Devorah Heitner is a researcher and author of Growing Up in Public: Coming of Age in a Digital World and Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive (and Survive) in Their Digital World.

Join us to learn:

• How caregivers can mentor children as they grow up with Roblox, Youtube, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and more.
• How caregivers can help kids be thoughtful about their digital footprint and reputation (including what we share about our children on our own social media).
• Strategies for teaching tweens and teens to recognize how social media affects their mood and mental health and when to take a break;
• How to assess readiness for a new tech milestone like a smartphone
• How to work on sleep habits at every age to balance screen time and getting enough rest;
• Should we "track" our kids online?

Dr. Heitner’s work has appeared in the New York Times, Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, TIME magazine and Education Week. She also has a Ph.D. in Media/Technology & Society from Northwestern University and has taught classes at Northwestern and DePaul.

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A BILINGUAL GROUP THAT SUPPORTS THE MULTILINGUAL STUDENTS AND FAMILIES OF COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 62

Come meet other bilingual families and get information to support you and your child!

We start with free pizza at 6:00 and will provide free childcare.

Enter through Door 11

More information?
847.824.1250

Need something to do on your day off from school? Stop by the Program Room for a fun craft! No registration required.

2nd Floor

Need something to do on your day off from school? Stop by the Program Room for a fun craft! No registration required.

2nd Floor

Make a splash at our middle school pool parties! Bring your friends for a fun-filled Friday night at the Prairie Lakes Aquatic Center. Participants will enjoy pizza and soft drinks before heading to the lap pool for lots of aquatic fun – including our awesome

Wibit inflatables! All registrations must be made by 5:00p before each listed date.

No day of registration will be accepted.

Come to this taste-test to try different and unusual snacks.  

You can taste things blind or with eyes wide open but either way you will be surprised by what awaits you.

Please be conscious of food allergies.

For ages 9-12

Registration required.

Come and Connect Job Seekers with Local Employers and Valuable Community Resources

Education * Immigration * Financial Literacy * Activities for kids * Casework *Legal Services * Mental Health Clinics * Food Pantry * Employment

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Come in to make a spring collage using mixed media and special supplies.

For ages 9-12.