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Community Speaker Series: Stixrud & Johnson

Presented by The Community Speaker Series, D181 and D86

Stixrud & Johnson: What Do You Say? How to Talk with Kids to Build Motivation, Stress Tolerance and a Happy Home

Date & Time: Tuesday, October 18, 2022 – 7:00pm-8:30pm
Wednesday, October 19, 2022 – 9:30am-11:00am
Location: In Person at The Community House
Register HERE: AM Program
Register HERE: PM Program

If you’re a parent, you’ve had a moment–maybe many of them–when you’ve thought, “How did that conversation go so badly?” William Stixrud, Ph.D., and Ned Johnson have 60 years combined experience talking to kids one-on-one, and the most common question they get when out speaking to parents and educators is: What do you say? Johnson and Stixrud show how to engage in respectful and effective dialogue, suggest new ways to handle specific thorny topics, and provide a manual and map for communicating more effectively with your child.

This event is free and open to all. If you are interested in attending, please register in advance by using the registration links. See FLYER for more details.

For more information, please visit www.d181foundation.org

Upcoming Dates

Hinsdale Central High School Open House – Saturday, September 24th, 10am- 2pm
Community Speaker Series – Tuesday, October 18th & Wednesday, October 19th
School Pictures Retakes Thursday, October 27th

Spirit Week

The week of Sep. 19-23rd is a HMS Spirit Week and the theme is the Chicago Marathon. There will be some fun things planned including a presentation about achievement and a treat from the PTO. We encourage all students to participate by dressing according to the theme for that day. Click HERE to see daily themes.

Parent Volunteers for Thur., Sept. 22nd

As part of Marathon Spirit Week at HMS next week, there will be a photo booth for students during lunch on Thursday, September 22nd. If you are available to help volunteer with the Photo Booth during lunch periods, please sign-up HERE.

HMS Activity Fair

Come to the HMS Activity Fair after school next Tuesday, September 20th to learn about many of the exciting clubs and activities in which our HMS Spartans may participate. Teacher sponsors will be available to talk about: Art Club/NAJHS, Athletics, Cheerleading, STEM Club, Comedy Club, Battle of the Books (BOB), Board Game Club, Math Team, Investment Club, Safe Space, Spartan Chorale, Yearbook, One Act Plays and the HMS Musical. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn first hand about Spartan extra-curricular activities!

You Can Still Order School Photos

HMS school photos were offered to students on September 2nd. Retakes and makeups are scheduled for October 27th.

If your child was photographed on HMS Picture Day at the beginning of this month, you are able to view and order pictures online. Go to shop.hrimaging.com and follow the prompts. When asked to enter a code, you will need your student’s ID number, available on his or her school ID. If preferred, you may fill out and mail a paper order form available in the main office. If you require further assistance on the website or have questions about your child’s school pictures, please call HR Imaging Partners, Inc. at 815-433-1766.

2022-23 Yearbook

Welcome to another great year at HMS. This year we have some exciting new (and old) ideas for the 2022-23 yearbook. Due to many requests for 8th grade baby pictures I am going to try to incorporate them into the yearbook again this year. We are also going to have a contest for students to submit artwork to be used on the front and back covers.

Student artwork can be in the form of hand drawings, digital media, or original graphic designs they create. If a student is creating a hand drawing, it needs to be 8.5 by 11, free of erasures and please use a fine point black sharpie used for outlines. Digital/graphic submissions also need to be 8.5 by 11 with a resolution of 300 dpi or better. All artwork must be submitted no later than September 30th and more information will be provided on how to submit.

Additionally, we will continue to ask for pictures throughout the year, especially for activities and sporting events. At this time we are collecting pictures for the first day of school, 6th grade welcome field day, cross country, and 8th grade baby pictures (one per student please). If you would like to submit pictures for consideration to the yearbook staff please follow the directions below:

Download the Yearbook Snap mobile app from the App Store or Google Play, and enter our access code: HinsdaleMS_2023
Go to yearbookforever.com, enter our school name, click on Community Upload and enter our access code: HinsdaleMS_2023

Categories for pictures have been created for the areas below and will be open until the indicated due date.

Requested Pictures to Upload
Due Date
First Day of School
10/31/2021
6th Grade Welcome Field Day
10/31/2021
Cross Country Pictures
11/15/2021
8th Grade Baby Pictures
12/21/2021

Additionally, when selecting pictures to upload, please be sure they only include HMS students.

As the yearbook is being assembled, additional picture requests may be added to the list above.

Thank you in advance for your assistance.

Rotary Run

The Rotary Run Charity Classic is a great event for the entire family. Now in its 28th year, the Classic welcomes runners and walkers of every fitness level to participate. Whether you’re an avid runner, run occasionally as a hobby, or aren’t a runner whatsoever there is a run (3K, 5K, 10K) or walk (3K, 5K) for you at the Rotary Run Charity Classic on Sunday, Oct. 2. Each event will start and end at The Community House with the first taking off at 8:30 a.m. Don’t miss the fun and festivities as you’ll see several D181 families and friends along with teachers, administrators, and even the school mascots!

Special Flash Sale!

Register between September 11 and September 14th and you’ll pay $20 for individuals or $75 for a family of 4 or more. (Regular price: $25 Individual/$95 Family), register by clicking HERE.

The District 181 Foundation is a beneficiary of the Rotary Run and this contribution each year is the largest individual contribution the D181 Foundation receives. All funds go to supporting Foundation programs that extend learning and enhance the curriculum for all D181 students, teachers, and parents. KIDS Grants, Community Speakers Series, Young Writers, the D181 Student Art Show, are just some of the exceptional programs that benefit directly from the Rotary Run.

We look forward to seeing you on October 2!