Weekly Announcements
02.23.24
Parents across Illinois once again have an opportunity to participate in the annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of your child’s school as it relates to the important elements of school effectiveness. Our goal for parent participation is 20%. We are currently at 10% parent participation - please help today!
On behalf of the Illinois State Board of Education, the Illinois 5Essentials Survey is administered online by the University of Chicago. All survey responses will be kept confidential. The state will provide survey results for individual schools only if a school has at least 20 percent of parents take the survey. If you have children attending more than one school, we ask that you complete the survey for each school.
To take this short survey:
1. Visit 5Essentials Survey Link
2. Type and select “Dupage” as "County." (The county is the location of the school district's main office.)
3. Type your school's name into the "School" field and select your school.
Enjoy the weekend!
Sincerely,
Dr. Pohlmann
Upcoming Dates:
2/29 No School - Parent/Teacher Conferences 1-8pm
3/1 No School - Institute Day
3/11-3/15 Spring Book Fair
3/13 Kindergarten Family Math Night
3/17 PTA Sons' Night
3/19 e-Learning Day due school being polling place
3/20 PTA STEM/Science Fair Night
3/21 PTA Dinner Night Out @ Panera
3/22 End of Quarter 3
3/25-3/29 Spring Break
4/1 School Resumes
4/5 Quarter 3 Report Cards available on ParentVUE
4/6 PTA Dinner Night Out @ Big Apple Bagels
Mental Health Symposium
District 204’s second annual Mental Health Symposium will be held on Saturday, March 9 at Metea Valley High School from 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM. This event is free, open to the public, and will feature a variety of mental health resources for parents and students in grades 8 – 12. The Mental Health Symposium will include a keynote session by author Dr. Devorah Heitner who is the author of Growing Up in Public and Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive (and Survive) in Their Digital World. Dr. Heitner's work has appeared in the New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street journal and CNN Opinion. She has a Ph.D. in Media/Technology & Society from Northwestern University and has taught at DePaul and Northwestern. The keynote will be followed by a panel discussion with local experts to discuss the relevance of Dr. Heitner’s presentation in our schools and local community.
Attendees can anticipate a variety of breakout sessions tailored to both adults and teens, covering topics ranging from practical strategies for managing anxiety to embracing resilience and self-esteem. The event will also feature a book fair, a community resource fair, and childcare services for children aged three to ten.
View the Adult Breakout Sessions
View the Teen Breakout Sessions
For more information and registration, visit the Mental Health Symposium webpage.
IPEF Presents the 2024 Inspire Gala
The Indian Prairie Educational Foundation (IPEF) invites you to our third annual Inspire Gala on Friday, March 8th at the White Eagle Country Club. Join us for an amazing adults-only evening of live music, food, art, wine, and a silent auction, showcasing our talented IPSD 204 student musicians and artists while raising funds for IPEF’s district-wide enrichment programs, including the Fine Arts Festival, Free Cardiac Screenings for High School Students, Robotics, Mental Health Counseling, and support for our homeless and low-income students. Get Your Tickets Here before they are gone!
PTA NEWS
PTA Sons Night
STRIKE!! Grab your spare and come for Steck Sons Night at Bowlero in Naperville on March 17th from 4-7pm! See the flyer for more details.
PTA Science Fair Sign Up - NOW OPEN
Sign up now for the Steck Science Fair which will be held Wednesday, March 20 from 6:00 - 6:30 pm, followed by the hands on Steck STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Night from 6:30 - 8pm!
The Steck Science Fair is a fun night for everyone! All ages are encouraged to participate in a student led science experiment! You can work with a partner or sibling if desired. It's a great chance for students to explore science and put together a poster of their findings. At the fair, science "judges" will come around and ask the student about their project. All projects will receive a participation ribbon, as there is no official judging.
The deadline to register for the science fair is March 13th Don't delay, do so today!
For lots more information and to register check out:
Science fair site: steck.oursciencefair.com
We really need volunteers to supervise our STEM exhibit tables. We have cool stuff to play with but cannot leave the table unattended. PLEASE consider helping! All instructions will be provided and no experience is required. Or sign up your middle schooler or high schooler as a volunteer opportunity or volunteer as a whole family.
Volunteer Site: https://signup.com/go/xZvDidt
Hope to see you there and thanks for volunteering!
Please contact Katie Hartsell with any questions! khartsel@gmail.com
March Eagle Cart
Sign up today for Eagle Cart!
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0849AFAA2AAAF4C43-47762952-march
PTA Nominating Committee
We are looking to fill our PTA Executive board for the 2024/2025 School year..
Please fill out this form if you or or someone you know is interested!
Become a member of the Steck PTA!
Don’t forget to become a member of the Steck PTA! Remember, there is no volunteer requirement.
Sign up here
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Website: https://www.ipsd.org/steck
Location: 460 Inverness Drive, Aurora, IL, USA
Phone: 630.375.3500