Parent Engagement

FAFSA Workshop Completion Objective: This workshop will include a brief FAFSA overview. Attendees will be able to complete the FAFSA at their own pace with members from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) and counselors providing one-on-one support, as needed.

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Give Something Back Foundation Information: Give Back partners with 4 different universities in Illinois to give students the opportunity to attend college at NO cost. This program is built through the prefunding of students by Give Back and the financial generosity of college partners.

The colleges that students can attend through this program are:

• Blackburn College
• University of Illinois
• Lewis University
• Illinois State University

*While most students are chosen in 9^th grade; families that have had an incarcerated parent or have been in foster care can submit application for students 10^th – 12^thgrade.

Give Something Back: Sesión Informativa Mandatoria 
Jueves 17 de octubre
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Biblioteca de West High, Puerta 1

NO HABRÁ CUIDADO DE NIÑOS

Give Back se asocia con 4 universidades diferentes en Illinois para dar a los estudiantes la oportunidad de asistir a la universidad SIN costo. Este programa se construye a través de la prefinanciación DE estudiantes por parte de Give Back y la generosidad financiera de socios universitarios.

Las universidades a las que los estudiantes pueden asistir a través de este programa son:

• Blackburn College
• University of Illinois
• Lewis University
• Illinois State University

*Aunque la mayoría de los estudiantes son elegidos en 9º grado; las familias que han tenido un padre encarcelado o han estado en casas de crianza (Foster) pueden llenar solicitud para estudiantes de 10º a 12º grado.

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Be a Safe Bike Driver: Join us for a fun and informative bike workshop. This presentation is for families of Kindergarten to 5th grade students
•Learn to do a safety check on your bike before riding
•Make sure helmets fit correctly and are safe
•Take the Bike Quiz and win prizes!

Lucky prize-wheel will have bike accessories: bell, front/rear light pair, bike tassels, and wheel spoke reflectors.
Free helmets for the first 40 students to arrive.
Students can bring their bikes and helmets for an inspection and check-up. 

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Wednesday,
October 23, 2019

Empowering Student Learning with Technology: 
Parents will walk away with an understanding of...
• The district philosophy and approach to instructional technology.
• The district management of student devices, available device
protection plans and compliance with federal laws as it relates to student data privacy and content filtering.
• Recommendations for device management and technology use at home.
• District resources available to parents.

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Recruiting Realities:

Presented by Jack Renkens. 

West Aurora High School Athletics is inviting you to spend an evening with recruitment guru Jack Renkens as he explodes the myths and presents the realities of college recruiting!

If your son or daughter truly has aspirations to play at the college level, this is a “can’t miss” event!

Complimentary Admission for all Student-Athletes and Families!

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For Parents of Seniors and their Students. NO CHILDCARE

Interpretación en español disponible

Give Something Back Foundation Turnback Night

Give Back partners with 4 different universities and colleges to give qualified students the opportunity to attend college with little to no debt. This program is made possible through Give Back’s prefunded contribution combined with the generosity of college partners.

Completion of the GiveBack/Kaleidoscope Eligibility Calculator (*GEC) is required to attend this session. *GEC  was due on December 15, 2019.

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Freshmen only.

NO CHILDCARE

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A Heart to Heart With Your Health Education

Robert Crown and Mutual Ground will be providing information that mirrors what is presented in the classroom to encourage every parent and caretaker to engage in those difficult conversations regarding the changes during puberty and keeping your body safe.

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PreK - 12

CHILDCARE WILL BE PROVIDED

Interpretación en español disponible

6:30 - 7:00 PM

7:00 - 8:00 PM

Financial Aid Process Presentation: This presentation covers college costs, types of financial aid, how to apply for financial aid (including the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA), financial aid award packages, and other important information.

Waubonsee Community College Information: Programming-certification programs and associate degrees information

Parents of Juniors and Seniors Only. NO CHILDCARE

Interpretación en español disponible