D37's Screen Sanity Caregiver Community Night
We are the first generation to raise digital natives — kids who’d rather text than talk. And, let’s be honest, it’s hard! In fact, surveys reveal that technology is the number one battleground in homes today. Screens have seeped into every corner of our kids’ lives, and many of us are trying to navigate this unpaved parenthood road alone.
Mrs. Hutchison, the principal at Avoca West, and I are excited to welcome both Avoca West an Marie Murphy caregivers to our first ever Screen Sanity Caregiver Community Night. Although we will be facilitating the discussion, we will definitely be looking to learn alongside our caregivers as we share the challenge of raising our own children! We hope you can join us for practical ways to maximize the benefits of technology while minimizing the harmful side effects.
Featuring expert-led videos, discussion questions, and take-home tips, Screen Sanity Caregiver Community Night will cover today’s most pressing digital health topics. Attendees will will walk away with a vision for:
- Creating screentime boundaries,
- Introducing smartphones,
- Managing screen-related meltdowns, and
- Protecting kids from mature or unsafe content.
Screen Sanity is an international nonprofit that equips adults to be mentors and guides, so kids grow up happy and healthy in an increasingly digital world. The Screen Sanity mission is to create a world where kids are captivated by life, not screens.
Attention 8th Graders: Student Placement Testing IS ALMOST HERE!
8th Grade families should have received a message from New Trier regarding registration for the November 9th or 16th placement exam. Email adminservices@nths.net if you have not received an email.
Take Our District Communications Survey
Your feedback drives change! The survey results will soon be used to improve our communication and will be shared with you. Thank you to everyone who has participated so far. If you haven't yet, there’s still time! Visit https://survey.k12insight.com/r/SwmFI6 before it closes on November 3. Your responses are completely anonymous.
Open Spots in Avoca Preschool
Do you or someone you know in the district have a child who turned 3 or 4 years old by September 1, 2024? If so, we still have available spots in our morning preschool class! The class meets Monday through Thursday from 8:50 a.m. to 11:10 a.m., and we would love to welcome your child. For details on registration and program fees, please contact Dawn Scaramuzza at scaramuzzad@avoca37.org or call 847-728-4142.
Get Involved and Make Our Upcoming School Events a Success!
Our schools thrive thanks to the dedication and support of our community. These events provide essential resources and opportunities for our students, but they depend on volunteers like you to happen. We’re excited to introduce new fundraising events and need your support to bring them to life!
Inaugural D37 Adult Trivia Night: Join us for a fun evening of mingling and friendly competition!
Family Ice Skating Night at Centennial: A great outing for kids and parents alike.
More Community Events: We’re exploring additional ideas to bring our community together and welcome any suggestions!
If you can help, please reach out at avocaptc@gmail.com. Every bit of time you can offer counts!
Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a positive impact on our schools! For more details, visit www.avocaptc.org.
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Location: 2921 Illinois Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091, USA
Phone: (847) 251-3617
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