Upcoming Events

REACH Parent Group (monthly) Meeting – Friday, December 13, 8:30 am (Sandburg’s Maker Space.)

Meeting focus - Freshman course selection conversation - In addition to covering a quick shortlist of regular business, we will have some high school parents on hand to discuss openly what they've learned and what they wish they knew before finalizing classes for their student's freshman year. Our goal is to both share thoughts from what's already been presented at York on this topic and also add to that with additional insights from York parents who can provide a “been-there, done-that” perspective.

Join us if you missed any of recent sessions at York or would like to know more about what's ahead for your student(s)! We’ll point you in the right direction to the ample resources regarding selection of AP (Yes, there is a freshman AP course in the offering) and honors coursework and "navigating life" at York.

*Are you a parent of a former REACH student (preferably now in 9th grade) or older? We’d love your input Your insight is invaluable and we welcome your attendance. Please email me at patti.berner@gmail.com or text me (312) 286-4606 if you are able to join us and willing to share your experience. Many thanks for the consideration.

Please park in the north (back) parking lot, ENTER DOOR 7. You’ll sign-in/out at meeting so no need to go through the office. OPEN TO ALL parents. (Note, if you are arriving late, after 8:30 please come! but you’ll need to enter through Door #1, main entrance.)

CONCLUDED - Find links here:   Math & Appeals 

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Middle School MATH Parent Informational Meeting - Thursday, November 7, 7:00 pm -  ALL are welcome! The REACH Parent Group invites you to learn and discuss the Middle School Math Pathway (for ALL students) including the transition into high school and beyond in the Sandburg Library (door 7 will be open). Invited speakers include Dave Beedy, District STEM coordinator and Leslie Weber, District REACH coordinator. We look forward to seeing you there!

 

Items below appeared in our December 6, 2019 Newsletter & Meeting Reminder- 

UPCOMING DATES/EVENTS

December

  • 12/6 Fri. midnight deadline! Use code “CYBER15” to save 15% on Elmhurst Summer STEAM programs through the Center for Gifted - Midwest Torrance Center for Creativity. The pdf has all the details.

  • 12/21-Jan 5 Winter Break - enjoy!

January

  • 1/7 Tue. 7:00 pm Superintendent’s Coffee, Churchville

  • 1/9 Thur. 7 pm, Parent Info (Evening) Meeting #3 of 4), - “REACH Appeals” by Leslie Weber, Sandburg Library 

  • 1/16 Thur. 1:30-3:00 pm, REACH Parent Group monthly meeting, topic - “Appeals,” Sandburg Maker Space

February

  • 2/4/2020 Tue. 6-8 PM SROH, Summer Recreation Open House, York

  • 2/8/2020 Sat. D205 Foundation Gala – save the date!

  • 2/8/2020 Sat. 9-1pm, IAGC Annual Convention, Parent Day, $70 (registration limited), Naperville Marriott

  • 2/21/2020 DUE DATE for REACH Appeals Applications 

Next REACH Parent Group Meeting – Thursday, January 16 from 1:30-3:00 pm. Meeting, topic - “Appeals,” Sandburg Maker Space.

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From our newsletters, expect to hear about the following for the 2019-2020 school calendar (along with other good information):
1. Open Monthly Meetings (usually the 2nd Friday, 8:30-10:00 a.m. with a likely quarterly afternoon meeting), Sandburg Middle School, Maker Space, often with guests from D205 Administration and parent/student panels. An agenda is followed and we value our parent to parent exchanges.
2. Parent Informational Meetings (generally 3) led by D205 REACH Coordinator and/or D205 STEM Director. Focus is on program overview and an understanding of math pathways. Q&A time is emphasized and time is allocated for just this purpose.
3. Social events - we had our first this past year and we received positive feedback from parents, especially those new to the program so one this year is likely.
4. Workshops/programs to help meet specific needs/wants identified from our Parent Group, and open to all D205 students, e.g. our first Freshman Readiness Program (May 4, 2019) along with plans for an in-depth study skills workshop, Sept. 28, 2019. 
5. Donations (approx. $50-100* per school) is given by our group directly back to our REACH teachers, supplementing their curriculum e.g. math games, books, and other resources. *Our funds come directly from our local elementary and middle school PTA's. We do not have a membership (and corresponding dues) nor do we fundraise, in general. The specific amount donated back to teachers is dependent upon the current group's plans for the year.  
6. Middle School Math League fees, paid for (with plans to continue to help support and foster leagues in our elementary schools)
7. Valuable Resources published on our website.
and more!
 
Thank you to all our REACH parents for their time, talents and resources! Won't you be a part of what we've accomplished and where we're going? Come join us at our monthly meetings! We look forward to continuing to make a positive difference in the lives of our children.
 
Thank you!
Patti Berner
2018-2020 Chairperson
REACH Parent Group