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Senior Parent Coffee
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9:00am-10:30am |
Winnetka Campus - Room W321
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Theme: Senior Year: Traditions and Highlights. Guest speakers: Cindy Fialka and Ted Koulentes (Adviser Chairs, Class of 2024). RSVP REQUIRED by Tuesday, September 26 - to submit your RSVP, use this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6xUporlWboFlHQa_dh6sK_Q62-MRzEnVBSbs6TG0T5mEcUw/viewform?pli=1. Important information about parking and entry: Please allow plenty of extra time for parking. A very limited number of visitor parking spots are available on Trevian Way and Winnetka Avenue. On this day from 8:30 - 11:00 a.m., the Winnetka Police Department will relax the time-limited parking restrictions for the village streets near campus. However, tickets will be issued to vehicles that block driveways or hydrants, to vehicles that park in areas marked. No Parking This Side of Street, and to vehicles without a parking pass that park in the Metra lot at the Indian Hill station. Plan to arrive at the school entrance by 8:45 a.m. to allow time for check-in. Enter the building on Trevian Way or Winnetka Avenue.
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Junior Parent Coffee
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9:00am-11:00am |
Private Residence
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Meet the junior class team, Assistant Principal, Sarah Struebing, and Adviser Chairs, Kerri Simons and Greg Sego.
This event will be hosted at a private residence. For location and additional details, see email sent from the NTPA to class parents on September 12
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Profile of the New Trier Class of 2023
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12:00pm-1:30pm |
Northfield Campus - Conference Room - Board Room (C234)
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Please join New Trier's Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, Peter Tragos, and Superintendent, Paul Sally, for an interactive discussion reviewing the New Trier Class of 2023 Profile. We hope this report, shared annually with the Board of Education, will give families helpful information about course-taking patterns (core classes, electives, levels, AP's) and post-high school pathways. All New Trier parents are invited.
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Freshman Parent Coffee
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9:00am-10:00am |
Northfield Campus - Conference Room - Board Room (C234)
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Meet the freshman class team, Assistant Principal, Dan Paustian, and Adviser Chairs, Mark Howard and Sue Ellen Haak. They will discuss parenting a high school student versus a middle school student and provide tips for navigating the adviser system at New Trier.
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Student Resources: Navigating Academic, Emotional, and Physical Supports at New Trier
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6:30pm-7:45pm |
Aud - WKA - McGee Auditorium (W104)
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Parents are invited to learn about the numerous resources available to support the holistic development of every New Trier student. New Trier staff will share strategies for academic success, emotional well-being, and physical health. Following a short presentation, New Trier's Associate Principal of Student Services, Chris Mitchell, will moderate a panel discussion with the following New Trier staff members: Tiffany Myers, Social Work Department Chair; Rebecca Boston, School Nurse; Sarah Jerutis, Student Assistance Program Coordinator; and Kathryn Fassnacht, Special Education teacher. If you have specific questions about this topic, please submit them here: https://forms.gle/RokZSb8LNP6DePfFA.
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Eating Disorders: What You Should Know and How You Can Help
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6:30pm-7:45pm |
Zoom/Webinar
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Join Principal Denise Dubravec for a discreet and informative panel discussion aimed at addressing the recent increase in eating disorders among teenagers across the country. As parents and guardians, your involvement and awareness are instrumental in combating this concerning trend.
Our panel discussion will feature esteemed experts in the fields of medicine, mental health, and adolescent development, each specializing in eating disorders. They will provide valuable insights on identifying signs of disordered thinking about eating and eating patterns, offer guidance on how to communicate health-promoting behaviors, ways to equip our young individuals with the tools they need to maintain a healthy relationship with their bodies and food, and strategies and resources for intervening.
Prior to the discussion, we encourage parents to read the news article, “Eating disorders among teens more severe than ever,“ (https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/eating-disorders-anorexia-bulimia-are-severe-ever-rcna80745) to learn more about the alarming spike in eating disorders seen among teenagers.
This event will take place on Zoom, so registration is required. REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/aav68HgJXWhdC1ej6. Log in details will be e-mailed registrants the morning of the event.
If you have specific questions about this topic, please submit them here: https://forms.gle/DfdyUdk8ZnVCvRLv7.
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Book Discussion: Quiet Power: The Secret Strengths of Introverted Kids
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6:30pm-8:00pm |
Aud - WKA - McGee Auditorium (W104)
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Did you know that at least one-third of all people are introverts? It's quite possible that your student is one of them. To delve into the power of introversion and foster a better understanding of the topic, Principal Denise Dubravec and Elizabeth Bennett, New Trier's Music & Theatre Department Chair, and a self-proclaimed introvert will explore the strengths of introversion, provide valuable insights to help introverted individuals build confidence, and discuss strategies for thriving in a world that often values extroversion.
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