ETHS Parents Engaged 2016/17 Event Dates
2016/17 Information/Panel Events – All Begin at 7 pm at ETHS Welcome Center, E112
9/14/16 – Navigating ETHS
1/11/17 – Course Selection for Parents
5/10/17 – Parent to Parent Information Night
2016/17 Parents Engaged Planning Meetings – All Begin at 7 pm at ETHS Welcome Center, E112
Meetings on Wednesdays on the following dates –
8/31, 9/28, 10/19, 11/9, 12/7, 2/1/17, 3/8/17, 4/5/17, 5/24/17
Parent to Parent Event 05/18/16 7-8:30pm at Welcome Center
May 18, 2016 at 7-8:30 pm(Welcome Center) Parent to Parent, What I Wish I Had Known as a New ETHS Parent
Join us on Wednesday, May 18th to hear from current ETHS parents and students. Learn about –
§ Transitioning to high school
§ Course options
§ Homework and extracurricular activities
§ Social life
§ Technology
§ College planning and more!
2015/16 Meeting Dates and Events
2015/16 Information Events – All Begin at 7 pm at ETHS Welcome Center, E112
9/16/15 – Navigating ETHS, see information below
10/19/15 – Parent Shadow Day, Parent Shadow Day
1/6/16 – Course Planning, see information below
5/18/16 – Parent to Parent Information Night
2015/16 Parents Engaged Planning Meetings – All Begin at 7 pm at ETHS Welcome Center, E112
Meetings on Wednesdays on the following dates –
9/2, 10/14, 11/4, 12/2, 2/3/16, 3/2/16, 4/6/16
Sept. 16, 2015 at 7pm Navigating ETHS: Resources for Parents
Join us on Wednesday, September 16th to hear from key administrators and veteran parents.
- Help your student make successful academic and extracurricular choices
- Learn about school safety and discipline
- Find out who to talk to if your student has a problem
- Begin post-secondary planning (it’s never too soon!)
- Meet administrators individually
- Learn from the experiences of other parents
This town hall-like meeting will begin with brief presentations followed by a question and answer session. The evening will conclude with an informal period during which parents and guardians can speak to the panelists individually. All parents and guardians of ETHS students are invited to this free event. No sign-up is required.
January 6, 2016 – Course Planning for Parents in E112 at 7pm
A meeting on course planning for the parents of CURRENT freshmen, sophomores, and juniors, providing parents the information they need to help their students make good choices of courses for the coming year. Students will begin meeting with their counselors after Winter Break to begin course planning for the 2016-2017 school year. This is an opportunity for parents to ask questions of staff in advance of those meetings.
There will be a representative from each department, a representative from the College and Career Center, and members of the counseling staff available to answer both general and specific questions.
It will begin with a Q&A panel, where parents may ask general questions about courses and how different options might affect post-secondary choices, followed by an opportunity for parents to talk to staff one-on-one about their own students’ options.
REMINDER: While members of the counseling department will be on-hand to answer questions, this meeting is not intended for individual counseling. It is always better to discuss concerns and questions with your student’s counselor because they have the entire picture of the student. If you have specific questions about your student’s schedule, course options, or post-secondary plans, you are encouraged to contact your student’s counselor.
Parent to Parent Event for New Students 5/5/15
To all parents/guardians of current 8th graders and transfer students who will attend ETHS in the fall:
You are invited to attend the annual “Parent-to-Parent” program, sponsored by ETHS Parents Engaged.
It will be held on Tuesday, May 5 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm in the Parent Welcome Center at ETHS, Room E112.
To view flyer, please click here – ParenttoParentFlyer
Parents/Guardians of next fall’s ETHS freshman will hear from and speak with parents of current students about high school life:
Course options, extra-curriculars, social life, technology, college planning and more.
Experienced parents will be on hand to answer questions, including how to effectively use resources at ETHS and how to best navigate the high school years.
Bring your questions and get answers!
If you are a parent of a current ETHS student, please join us and share your knowledge. Especially parents of current freshman.
Also, please invite parents of incoming freshman who are not yet on this listserve.
No reservations are necessary and refreshments will be served.
Thank you,
ETHS Parents Engaged
www.ethsparentsengaged.com
3/2/15 Candidate Forum Video Recording
Please view the 2015 Board of Elections Candidate Forum at –
http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/59463451
Please Vote!
2015 School Board – Meet the Candidates
2015 School Board Elections
Meet the Candidates
District 202 Candidate Forum
Monday, March 2 – 7:00 p.m.
Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge, Evanston
Sponsored by: The Evanston/Skokie PTA Council
ETHS Parents Engaged
The League of Women Voters of Evanston
Jonathan Baum Adrian Dortch Mark Metz Monique Parsons Anne Sills
District 65 Candidate Forum
Thursday, March 5 – 7:00 p.m.
Joseph E. Hill Education Center, 1500 McDaniel, Evanston
Sponsored by: The Evanston/Skokie PTA Council
The League of Women Voters of Evanston
Omar Brown Adrian Dortch Jennifer Phillips Richard Rykhus
More info: http://ptacouncil.weebly.com/2015-school-board-elections.html
2015 School Board Elections
2015 School Board Elections
District 65 and District 202
VOTE!
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
(yes, this is during spring break)
For more information – 2015 School Board Elections v5
“No Excuse Needed” Early Voting:
March 23 – April 4, 2015
Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge, Evanston
Skokie Village Hall, 5127 Oakton, Skokie
County Clerk’s Main Office, 69 W. Washington, Chicago
Registration and Voting Information:
cookcountyclerk.com/elections
Each district is electing three members of a seven member
board of education for a four-year term.
Additional Information:
League of Women Voters
of Evanston
lwve.org
Evanston/Skokie
PTA Council
ptacouncil.org
Course Planning for Parents, Dec 10th, 7pm, Room E112
To view flyer, please click here – courseplanningflyer
| In advance of course selection in January, ETHS Parents Engaged is hosting a meeting on course planning for the parents of current freshmen, sophomores and juniors.Students will begin meeting with their counselors after Winter Break to begin course selection for the 2015-2016 school year. This is an opportunity for parents to ask questions before those meetings.There will be a representative from each department and members of the counseling staff available to answer both general and specific questions.It will begin with a Q&A panel, where parents may ask general questions about courses, followed by an opportunity for parents to talk to staff in small groups about their students’ options. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES ETHS 2014-15 Course Planning Guide (2015-2016 Guide will not be available before the meeting)
Questions? Comments? Email us: ETHSParentsEngaged@gmail.com
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Parent Shadow Day/ Monday October 27th/ Please Attend!
Parent Shadow Day – Monday, October 27, 2014
Details for registered Parent Shadow Day guests: (Pre-registration is required for this event)
- Parents/guardians/adult guests who are shadowing all day or in the morning should plan to arrive with their students between 7:30-8:00am to find parking and to check in for the day. Join us in the “VIP (Very Important Parent) Suite” in room E112 beginning at 7:30am for complimentary coffee, tea, juice and morning snacks with Administrators! First period begins at 8:32am.
- Parents/guardians/adult guests who are shadowing in the afternoon should plan to arrive before their student’s lunch period to find parking and check in. We recommend that you and your student agree on a place to meet (i.e., cafeteria or a specific classroom) ahead of time. Come to E112 if you need assistance locating your student’s classroom or to receive a print out of your student’s schedule.
- The Monday bell schedule is available here. The Monday bell schedule operates on 36-minute periods, with the school day ending at 2:36pm. When you arrive at Parent Shadow Day, you can request a print out of your student’s class schedule in room E112. NOTE: You must follow your student’s current class schedule. Drop-in visits to other classes are not permitted.
- Parking is available in the lots at the front and rear of the school as well as on the school side of Dodge Avenue during Parent Shadow Day. (The City of Evanston has waived parking restrictions on Dodge Avenue for Parent Shadow Day only.)
- When you arrive, enter through Door #31 (rear of school) or Door #1 (front of school) to sign in at the registration tables and to pick up your VIP Shadow Day pass and school map.
- The building is wheelchair accessible and elevator service is available for adults who require the assistance.
- Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. ETHS is a large building with multiple flights of stairs – be prepared to walk quickly every 36 minutes.
- The “VIP Suite” in E112 will be open to parent/guardians all day. Stop in to network with Department Chairs and Administrators during Periods 1, 2, and 3, or come by during student lunch periods to talk with school leaders about topics such as communications, safety, and the transition process. Also, drop in at any time throughout the day to enjoy complimentary refreshments, to pick up important materials, or when you just need a break from shadowing.
- Bring cash to pay for lunch. Parents/guardians are invited to eat in the student cafeterias, the Terrace Dining Room, or enjoy light refreshments in the “VIP Suite” in room E112.
- Spirit Wear will be on sale! The Boosters will be selling ETHS Spirit Wear in the Main Lobby during shadow day. The Boosters accept cash or credit/debit card only.
Click here to register for Parent Shadow Day!
Meeting Dates/ All Begin at 7pm at ETHS
Oct 1st – Planning Meeting in E112
Nov 5th – Planning Meeting in E112
ETHS Parents Engaged 