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Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic
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7:00pm-9:00pm |
Aud - NFD - Cornog Auditorium (E201)
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In partnership with FAN (Family Action Network), New Trier Winnetka Campus Principal/Assistant Superintendent Denise Dubravec will lead a discussion with award-winning journalist Jennifer B. Wallace about her instant New York Times best seller, Never Enough: When Achievement Pressure Becomes Toxic - and What We Can Do About It. Drawing on hundreds of interviews with families, psychologists, educators, and a survey of 6,500 parents, Wallace investigates the deep roots of toxic achievement culture at "high-achievement schools" and the negative impact it has on our student's mental health and overall well-being. We hope you will join us to learn what you can do to buffer against the excessive pressures many of our students are feeling, so we can collectively work to protect our student's mental health and set them up to thrive this upcoming school year. On behalf of FAN, please see the complete September 2023 FAN calendar at https://www.newtrier.k12.il.us/ParentUniversity. For more information about FAN's upcoming programming and event registration, visit the FAN website at https://www.familyactionnetwork.net/.
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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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Harlan Cohen: Happy, Healthy, Almost Stress-Free College Planning
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7:00pm-8:00pm |
Zoom/Webinar
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Zoom webinar; advance registration required - register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OJlAbBLdS6Wg0GZWMHcBsw#/registration. For Seniors, Juniors, and their parents (but everyone is welcome). In conjunction with other area high schools, NTPA Parent University will once again welcome New York Times bestselling author Harlan Cohen (The Naked Roommate: And 107 Other Issues You Might Run Into in College and The Naked Roommate: For Parents Only!). As a complement to New Trier's Post High School Counseling parent programs, Harlan offers an outsider's perspective to help students and parents reframe college search and selection to reduce stress and improve chances for success, sharing strategies to guide high school students and their parents as they navigate the adjustment to college life. Harlan shares the latest facts and stats to guide high school and college students as they navigate the changes ahead. He helps parents be the best partners and empowers students to explore what they really want. Harlan uses humor, personal anecdotes, and an interactive style to engage audiences of all ages. This program will be recorded, and the link will be shared with those who register.
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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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Emerging Technology: Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Preparing the Next Generation of New Trier Students
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6:30pm-7:30pm |
Zoom/Webinar
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Join Assistant Superintendent Peter Tragos, Chief Technology Officer Michael Marassa and Instructional Technology Manager Jacqui Pritchard for an informative discussion addressing how New Trier is utilizing emerging technology to prepare the next generation of students.
Topics covered will include: Evolution of Machine Learning & AI, Explosion of Generative AI & The Future of Work and AI Education for New Trier Teachers & Students, Impact on Teaching and Learning. ZOOM LINK: https://nths.zoom.us/j/91685007667. If you have specific questions about this topic, please submit them here: https://forms.gle/sS46mmf1LKZnhXEd8.
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