The window to begin scheduling conferences is open.

Parents can access the conference sign-ups through the district PowerSchool Parent Portal. If you have used PowerPTC in the past and are familiar with the process, 

1. Login to PowerSchool 

2. Then click on the applications icon located in the top right-hand corner of the home screen

3. Then choose PowerPTC to get started. 

Detailed information for new or returning users 

For instructions in English click here or watch this short video. 

Para obtener instrucciones en español, haga clic aquí o vea este breve vídeo.

If you have any technical difficulties booking conferences, please email conferences@dist102.k12.il.us.

Times will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. The sign-up system will remain open until November 17th at 11:59PM.  Please note: As in years past, Specials teachers and Interventionists will not be listed in the sign-up system. If a family would like to have a conference with either a Specials teacher or an Interventionist, they can individually contact any of their child’s teachers to set up a virtual meeting, meet with them in person, or speak with them over the phone. K-5 Dual Language students will be meeting with both teachers even though PowerPTC shows only one teacher at sign-up.

We look forward to this opportunity to share your child’s progress. Thank you for your continued support and partnership with District 102.   

Registration for Folkloric Dance at Congress Park will be open today at 6:00pm. Please log in to Push Coin to register and select the appropriate school and grade level for your child. 

Slots are limited, so make sure to register as soon as it opens.  

Click on the grade level link to go to Pushcoin

Grades 1-3 

Grades 4-6

Classes will start on Tuesday, November 28, for grades 1-3,  and will run from 3:15-4:15 p.m.

Classes for grades 4-6 will begin on Thursday, November 30, from 3:15- 4:15 p.m.

EXPO date will be Friday April 19.

Starting on November 1, all visitors to D102 schools and the District Office are being asked to provide an ID or Driver’s License when entering the building. This ID/license will run through the Safe Visitor System, and a D102 Visitor ID badge will be created. 

In addition to the Visitor Check-in system, we will implement a modification to our existing Open Campus lunch protocol. Starting on November 1, we require that an adult be present when a child leaves the building for any reason, including during lunch. We must ensure that all students are under adult supervision at all points from the beginning of the school day until the bell at the end of the day. During Open Campus lunch, students will only be released to parents or guardians identified in PowerSchool for school pick-up. 

For the full description of our D102's new security measures, click here

If your child will be absent from school, please contact cpattendance@dist102.k12.il.us. This is a quick and easy way to communicate with the health office about your child's absence.

Congress Park activities can be found on the District website, or parents can subscribe to our Parent Google Calendar.  Follow the link to subscribe.  Congress Park Parent Google Calendar

Dear Congress Park,

What an amazing Move-a-thon Dolphin Fun Run this year!  The students had a blast dancing and running in the gym this year and our fundraiser was a huge success!!  We have raised enough funds to move forward with our two-year Outdoor Improvement Project!  We are very excited to share the details of this and to have a formal PTO member vote on Tuesday at our PTO meeting. Please make every effort to join us in person on Tuesday from 7-8pm to hear the details about the project.  We will have free childcare in the gym.  If you cannot join us Tuesday, we will have more information about the project available via social media so make sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.   

Thank you for all your participation in our fundraiser this year!

Liz Van Wieren & Dani Valenta

November is Children's Grief Awareness Month

Join us as we Flip the Script -

https://nacg.org/flipthescript/

Since 2000, Pillars Community Health's Buddy’s Place childhood bereavement program has offered family-based support groups to children and teens ages 4-18 and their families who are grieving the death of someone significant in their lives. We are committed to providing a safe, accepting, and supportive environment where each family can come and express their grief and connect with others in a group setting. There is no charge to attend the programs offered by Buddy’s Place.

Upcoming Buddy's Place Monthly Gatherings   

Buddy's Place offers a monthly family support group that meets on the 2nd Monday of every month from 6:15 - 7:30 p.m. and is offered at no cost to participants. Registration is required to attend. Monthly Gatherings are held in either Western Springs or Riverside (location provided after registration is completed).

The dates for the upcoming Monthly Gatherings are:

• Monday, November 13th

• Monday, December 11th - Holiday Remembrance Gathering

• Monday, January 8

• Monday, February 12

• Monday, March 11

• Monday, April 8

• Monday, May 13

• Monday, June 10

Please visit our webpage for more information on the program and to access the registration form -https://pillarscommunityhealth.org/services/behavioral-health-and-support-services/buddys-place-grief-support/