The Wilmot Word: September 13, 2024

We have been reading the book, The Anxious Generation, by Jonathan Haidt, which explores the significant increase in anxiety among today's youth, examining the underlying causes and societal factors contributing to this trend. The book provides practical strategies and insights for parents/guardians, educators, and mental health professionals to help young people manage anxiety and build resilience.

We are planning a parent/guardian evening on Monday, September 23 from 6:30 - 7:30 pm, to bring our Wilmot families together to discuss some of the topics introduced in the book.

You do not have to read the full book to join the conversation! The links below will provide you with enough information to participate in this event.

Video Interview with the author (21 minutes)

Video Summary (9 minutes)

Written Summary (4 minutes)

Please click the link below to RSVP for this event. This is an adult only event.

~Eileen and Stefanie

The video is about 30 minutes long.

As last week's events have shown us, we need to be able to reach you in case of unexpected news! Some families still need to complete the quick process of verifying their information for this year. It's also an easy way to read and acknowledge our handbook and review district opt-out forms. Please head to Skyward to get started today!

Check out the PTO website and weekly newsletter which are linked below. You will find information about:

• Movie Night is tonight - in the field behind Wilmot
• Team Give (our philanthropy club) volunteers needed

Join Wilmot families and friends for a day of fun at a Chicago Wolves

hockey game.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17

VS. ROCKFORD ICEHOGS

DOORS OPEN AT 2PM: PUCK DROPS AT 3PM

We’ll see you at the Deerfield Farmers Market!On Saturday, September 21st, we will have a booth at the farmers market, which so happens to also kick off the Harvest Fest! We’re excited to have our superintendent join us, along with a few board of education members. There will be a coloring table, stickers, and an EyeSpy game. If your eye spies all the listed items, there may be a special prize! We look forward to seeing you there!

Have you checked out our new AI chatbot, Scout? Visit dps109.org, and Scout will appear on the bottom left-hand corner of your screen. Scout is on a two-month trial from now until the end of September. The more you help train him (ask him questions), the faster he learns and "scouts" our website to help find the answers to your questions! Please use the feedback button and star rating system to help us decide if Scout is here to stay.

• Friday, September 13

• PTO Movie Night - 7:00 pm

• Friday, September 20

• Picture Day in the GMA