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Spring Fling – Aspen Family Dance

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Don’t miss out on Aspen’s last social event of the season!  The Aspen Family Partnership Council is hosting A Spring Fling ~ an Aspen family dance to be held outside near the playground (in the event of inclement weather, the event will be held in the gym).  It’s not too late to send in your $5 per family registration fee for this event to be held from 6:30 – 8:00 PM on Friday, April 24!  You may also pay at the door!  Entertainment to be provided by Lou Loiben of Personalities.  C’mon out and get your ‘Spring’ on!

Aspen Family Bingo Night

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Aspen Family Bingo Night, Friday, February 20, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

We already have 170 adults/kids registered for our infamous Bingo Night!!!  If you forgot to register, you can still attend-just pay $5 at the door for your family.  Join us for a snack, great prizes, and lots of fun—and don’t forget to visit the Book Fair!!!

Aspen Family University Thank You & Recap

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Aspen Family University Thank You & Recap!

A heartfelt thanks to all of our awesome Faculty and Staff who volunteered their time to make the 8th Annual Family University an incredible event–Mrs. Goldman, Mrs. Kirby, Mrs. Brocks, Mrs. Block, Mrs. Zurek, Mrs. Niedbalski, Mrs. Loiben, Mrs. Liberacki, Mrs. Vynnyk, Ms. Sturgill, Ms. Leahy, Mrs. Olson, Mrs. Szoke, Mrs. Saliba, Mrs. Manchester, Mrs. Wysong, Mrs. Novak and Mrs. Motley.  A BIG thank you to Kim Olver for an insightful and entertaining presentation.  Thank you to Philly Gs and Tavern on 60 for their incredible food and unbelievable generosity!  And thank you for the help of Monica Raquel, Karen Altschul, Ms. Jones, Mrs. Giovanetto, Mrs. Fairbairn and Mr. Fredricksen, Aspen Graduates Olivia, James, Josh and Jessica, and all the parents who helped with lunch set-up and clean-up!  We couldn’t hold this event without you!

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Aspen Family University Reminder

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The Family U is Saturday, February 7 from 9:00am-Noon.  Spots are still available-contact Nicole Carson at 847-281-7490 to register.  Please arrive by 8:45 to check in.  Park in the rear lot between Aspen and Elementary South and enter through Door #9.  A big thank you to Philly G’s and Tavern on 60 for providing lunch!

Aspen’s 8th Annual Family University – Update

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The 8th Annual Family University will take place on Saturday, February 7, 2015 from 9:00 a.m.-Noon (check-in at 8:45 a.m.)
Kim Olver, acclaimed author and speaker, to present Empowered Parenting workshop with Aspen Teachers leading breakout sessions.  Amazing educational and fun children’s program offered for kids ages 4 and up (MUST be at least 4 years old, no exceptions).  Parents of students starting at Aspen in the fall of 2015 are invited to register and attend the Parent Program, but the Children’s Program is for CURRENTLY registered Aspen families only. Please contact Nicole Carson at nc.longdon@gmail.com if you have any questions.
For All Parents:  Acclaimed Author and Speaker Kim Olver will Present Empowerment Parenting Workshop and Aspen Teachers/Staff will lead breakout sessions on the Home-School Connection.  Breakout sessions taught by Mrs. Gerjol, Mrs. Manchester, Mrs. Motley, Mrs. Novak, Mrs. Saliba, Mrs. Szoke, and Mrs. Wysong.
Children’s Program (children MUST be at least 4 years old and currently enrolled Aspen family):  Our awesome educational program organized by Mrs. Block, Mrs. Brocks, Mrs. Kirby and Mrs. Zurek and taught by Ms. Leahy, Mrs. Liberacki, Mrs. Loiban, Mrs. Niedbalski, Mrs. Olson, Ms. Sturgill and Mrs. Vynnyk will once again delight children aged 4 through 5th grade.  (Aspen Graduates are welcome…if they’d like to volunteer to help, please note so on your registration form).  Kids will learn how to identify their needs and meet them responsibly through age-appropriate educational activities which include team-building games, physical exercise, creative projects and story-telling.  Kids in 2nd-5th Grade will learn tips and tools on managing their behavior and meeting their needs effectively and responsibly through fun and engaging activities like a scavenger hunt, toy car races, and team-building games.  A snack will be provided.
A HUGE thank you to Philly G’s and Tavern on 60 for their generosity in catering lunch!

Download Registration Forms Below:

Currently Enrolled Aspen Family U 2015 Registration Form

Incoming Aspen Parents (Fall of 2015) Family U 2015 Registration Form

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Aspen’s 8th Annual Family University

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 Saturday, February 7, 2015 from 9:00 a.m.-Noon (check-in at 8:45 a.m.)

Parents of students starting at Aspen in the fall of 2015 are invited to register and attend the Parent Program, but the Children’s Program is only for CURRENTLY registered Aspen families. Please contact Nicole Carson or (847) 858-5602 if you have any questions.

For All Parents:  Acclaimed Author and Speaker Kim Olver will Present Empowerment Parenting Workshop and Aspen Teachers/Staff will lead breakout sessions on the Home-School Connection.  Breakout sessions taught by Mrs. Gerjol, Mrs. Manchester, Mrs. Motley, Mrs. Novak, Mrs. Saliba, Mrs. Szoke, and Mrs. Wysong.

Children’s Program (children MUST be at least 4 years old and currently enrolled Aspen family): Our awesome educational program organized by Mrs. Block, Mrs. Brocks, Mrs. Kirby and Mrs. Zurek and taught by Mrs. Foley, Mrs. Ivy, Ms. Leahy, Mrs. Liberacki, Mrs. Loiban, Mrs. Niedbalski, Mrs. Olson, Ms. Sturgill and Mrs. Vynnyk will once again delight children aged 4 through 5th grade.  (Aspen Graduates are welcome…if they’d like to volunteer to help, please note so on your registration form).  Kids 4 years old through 1st Grade will learn how to identify their needs and meet them responsibly through age-appropriate educational activities which include team-building games, physical exercise, creative projects and story-telling.  Kids in 2nd-5th Grade will learn tips and tools on managing their behavior and meeting their needs effectively and responsibly through fun and engaging activities like a scavenger hunt, toy car races, and team-building games.  A healthy snack will be provided.

A HUGE thank you to Philly G’s and Tavern on 60 for their generosity in catering lunch!

Aspen Family Bingo Night

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Aspen Family Night Bingo will be held Friday, February 20 from 6:30-8:00p.m. in Aspen School’s cafeteria.
Please join us for a fun-filled evening!  Look for registration fliers to go home soon.  The AFPC needs many volunteers to make this night a success–please consider helping us in any of the following ways:  (1) Pre-event Helper (help with organizing the event, obtaining supplies, managing registration) or (2) Event Helper (setting up, checking in families, serving snacks, checking Bingo Cards, managing the prize table and cleaning up).  Please contact Nicole Carson via E-Mail or call (847) 858-5602 if you are able to help in any way.  Thank you!!!

Choice Time

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The 1st and 2nd graders had a great first week of choice time.  Thank you to all our parent volunteers for supervising legos, drawing, games and story time.  We are still in need of parent volunteers, particularly for 2nd grade.  Please consider volunteering, whether it is for only a single time, monthly, bi-weekly, or weekly, the kids really appreciate a respite from the cold weather.

Please complete the appropriate form (below) and return it to school with your child.  All parent volunteers:  please make sure you have reviewed the Choice Time Volunteer Guidelines 2014-2015.
If you have any questions, please contact Heidi Gutowski at 630-802-3564 or  by email.

Aspen Family Partnership Council Information

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The AFPC is hard at work for all our Aspen families.  Read the latest news here: http://as.hawthorn73.org/afpc/  and also under Links at the top of the main page.

AFPC Family Night

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The AFPC is holding a Family Dance on Friday, September 5th at 6:30 PM.  We are looking forward to seeing our students and their families and having a great time.  Thanks to the AFPC for putting together this wonderful event.