North Shore School District 112

"How Fit is Your Family" Coming to Oak Terrace School May 22

Click HERE to learn more about the community-wide health screening on May 22 at Oak Terrace School. Brought to you by the North Shore Health Center, the screening will be open from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

The "Month of the Military Child" Celebration

The North Shore School District, Highland Park, Highwood and Ft. Sheridan communities will celebrate its military children on April 25, from 3-5 p.m., in the Elm Place School gym. Join us for an afternoon of fun, food and entertainment. Click HERE for the event flyer.

Triple Threat Theatre Workshop for Kids April 17-May 8

The Highland Park Players are proud to announce its second offering of Triple Threat, a Theatre Workshop for Kids in 2nd through 8th grades. This is a four-week comprehensive theatre workshop program, offering building and coordinating in acting, singing, and dance, taught by instructors who are seasoned performers, educated in their fields, and with extensive teaching experience. The program will be held from 9:30 am - 12:00 pm on Saturdays, from April 17 - May 8, 2010 at West Ridge Center, 636 Ridge Road in Highland Park. Tuition is $150 plus $5 handling fee per registrant, due by April 1, 2010. Visit www.highlandparkplayers.com for more information and to register online, or call 847-604-4771.

New Exhibits Coming to The Art Center
Beginning March 5, The Art Center will be featuring world famous puppeteer David Rudman, otherwise known as "The Cookie Monster." For more information, CLICK HERE

NSSD 112 Opening Reception March 5 at The Art Center
The Art Center opening reception for the work of the North Shore School District art students will be on Wednesday, Feb. 24, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at The Art Center, 1957 Sheridan Rd., Highland Park. For more information, call (847) 432-1888, or visit www.theartcenterhp.org.

Family Network offers after school activity program on school vacation days
The Family Network provides a full day of after school activity programs (ASAP) during school vacation days for District 112 students attending Oak Terrace, Wayne Thomas, Indian Trail, Ravinia or Lincoln schools. The day-long program is held at Oak Terrace School's multi-purpose room from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The fee is $50 per child, which includes a lunch and a snack. For information, call Bobbie Hinden, ASAP director, at (847) 433-0377. To read the flyer, click HERE.

Youth Programs

A Big Blast offers free gymnastics lesson to special needs children
A Big Blast is offering a free introductory gymnastics lesson for special needs children in the community. A Big Blast is the second organization in the country and the first in the midwest to offer gymnastics as a new form of therapy. For information, contact Rhonda Penzell or Daniel Blank at (847) 650-8161, or visit www.abigblast.com.

Highland Park Field House offers youth soccer program
The Highland Park Field House is a not-for-profit organization, in partnership with the Park District of Highland Park and local schools,serving the community with youth and adult soccer, golf and lacrosse. The youth soccer program is designed for boys and girls, ages 3-6, to develop skills and a life long passion for the game of soccer. The program is run by the Chicago Magic's Professional coaching staff. To view the program brochure, click HERE.

Information

Highland Park to raise awareness of traffic courtesy
Starting in January 2010, new signage, banners, newsletter and website content will be available in Highland Park to encourage motorists and pedestrians to act responsibly. For more information, click HERE.

LEAD delivers parent education programs throughout the year
Parents, empower yourself with information, skills, and knowledge. LEAD supports parents and other adults involved in shaping the future of children from preschool through the teen years. To view information on the next scheduled speaker, Dr. Aaron Cooper in November, click HERE.

Students required to wear protective helmet when cycling
The City of Highland Park, the Highland Park Police Department and North Shore School District 112 want to remind all students about bicycle safety and the ordinance that requires every person under the age of 16 years old to wear a protective helmet. Helmets must be worn while operating any bicycle, scooter, skateboard or any other type of user propelled device. To read the letter, click HERE. For more information, call Officer Debbie Fishman, School Resource Officer for the Highland Park Police Department, at (847) 926-1123.

Bright Start provides way to save for a child's college education
The Illinois State Treasurer's Office is excited about the 529 Plan designed to make it easier and more affordable for anyone to save for a child's college education in a tax-advantaged way. This unique college savings program, Bright Start, delivers attractive tax advantages and flexible benefits. Regardless of your financial situation, investment experience, or the child's age, Bright Start provides a combination of benefits to bring higher education within reach. For more information, click HERE

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