Spring 2014 Parent Programming
Welcome to Spring Semester of the 2013-2014 school year! In our continuing effort to help parents navigate the complicated world that their adolescents exist in, we are offering another series of seminars. These sessions will address some of the issues that parents struggle with as they attempt to provide the guidance and nurturing necessary to move their teen toward young adulthood. Daytime seminars are held at the Wheaton Park District Community Center, 1777 Blanchard Road in Wheaton. Evening presentations will rotate between WWSHS and WNHS. Questions can be directed to Gary Luckey and Donna Kozica. There is no cost for the seminars. Please contact Donna at 630.393.3558 to register for the Daytime Series as seating is limited.
Daytime Series
A Mind of Their Own
February 20, 12:00-1:00 pm, Wheaton
Community Center
Does your child demonstrate the “Burger King” mindset? I’ll have it my way! Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Michael Maniacci will discuss ways to handle teens who are willful and have difficulty accepting your rules.
Don’t Try Harder, Try Better
February 27, 12:00-1:00 pm, Wheaton
Community Center
Author and Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Patrick McGrath, shares his expertise in working with adolescents experiencing anxiety and the impact it has on school performance, social interactions and family relationships.
Twitter, Technology and Teens Part II
March 5, 12:00-1:30 pm, Wheaton
Community Center
Join technology expert, Eric Slaughter, back by popular demand to continue the discussion on the benefits and pitfalls of the “technological super highway” driving our teens. To accommodate questions we have extended this workshop by a half hour.
The Significance of the Pause
March 13, 12:00-1:00 pm, Wheaton
Community Center
Ever find yourself saying to your child, “What were you thinking?”,only to discover later that they weren’t! Join Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Michael Maniacci, as he explores how to assist your child in thinking about the decisions they make and the consequences that follow.
Evening Series
Outside the School Day
January 27, 7-8:30 pm, WNHS Rm 802
Over the course of the past semester, we have heard the views and thoughts of service providers, school personnel and parents, in relation to the extent and occurrence of substance use among our young people. Wheaton Police Officer Ryan Conway, a 10 year veteran, along witha recovering young adult, will give yet another perspective and provide insight that may be helpful for parents as they struggle to understand this phenomenon. Each will detail their experience and a time for questions will be provided. Please plan to join us.
Student Athlete Health: What Every Parent Should Know
February 24, 7-8:30 pm, WWSHS Rm 802
Join Marc Anderson, Social Worker at WNHS and Claudia Evenson Director of Outreach at Rosecrance/Naperville as they discuss substance abuse and its impact on our student athletes. Learn to identify drugs of concern, the effects these can have on students and their performance and what strategies parents can employ as they help their adolescent navigate this landscape.
Chris Herren Event
March 17, 7-8:30 pm, WWSHS
Orange and Black Gym
Chris Herren, former professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics and the Denver Nuggets will chronicle his struggles with addiction and his journey both on and off the basketball court. Chris was immersed in substance abuse for much of his basketball career. Alcohol and drug-free since 2008 Chris has refocused his energies to his sobriety and family, carrying this message of hope and encouraging people of all ages to stand up to drugs and alcohol. Chris has done many presentations in the area and we are very pleased to have him come to District 200. Don’t miss this event.
The Resilient Parent
April 21, 7-8:30 WNHS Rm 802
Come and join the social work staff as we wrap up the year, looking at how we move forward. Engage with us as we identify skills, communication strategies and self-care methods to help rejuvenate and support parents as we head into the summer months and the next school year.
District 200 Social Workers
Edison Middle School
Mary Ellen Scwhartzhoff- 630.682.2050
Franklin Middle School
Scott Thomas- 630.682.2060
Hubble Middle School
Donna Kozica– 630.821.7900 ext. 4535
Suzette Rizzi- 630.821.7900 ext. 4557
Monroe Middle School
John Henrikson– 630.682.2285 ext. 3126
Maureen Henry- 630.682.2285 ext. 3127
Wheaton North High School
Marc Anderson– 630.784.7326
Gina DeCarlo-Cheeks- 630.784.3041
Sue Taddeucci- 630.784.7322
Wheaton Warrenville South High School
Traci Burnham– 630.784.7226
Gary Luckey– 630.784.7208
Lauren Manola– 630.384.3649
D200 Secondary Behavior Specialist
Sally McCarthy– 630.784.7200 ext: 8770