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The Rotary Run Charity Classic benefits many great local organizations! The Community House , Ray Graham Association , D181 Foundation , UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale.

The 18th Annual Walk the Walk for Mental Health is on May 19 at The Community House! The Big Blue Shoe trophy and a donation to the D181 Foundation in your school's name is up for grabs! Join your school's Walk the Walk team when you register to Walk by visiting https://shorturl.at/czX28 LET’S GO D181! The Walk the Walk for Mental Health is not your average walk, it is a one-mile Color Walk that celebrates mental and physical wellness, access to mental health services, and ending the stigma associated with discussing mental health with friends, family and community.

We were so thrilled when this group of Monroe students applied for KIDS Grants last winter after being inspired by the book they read to help in their own community. They did the research, wrote an application, were awarded $150 grants, and then carried out their plans. We are so proud of them!

KIDS grants are available to all District 181 students throughout the year. To learn more or apply, visit www.d181foundation.org

D181 students use foundation grants to help their community - Hinsdale Magazine Group By Anna Hughes

The Community Speaker Series program last night was great! We all learned so much!

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Don't miss the last Speaker Series program of the year. Jeff Selingo provides insights into the college admissions process. Register at www.d181foundation.org.

Join us for Jeff Selingo - "Who Gets In and Why: A Year Inside College Admissions" Wednesday, April 24th, 7:00pm - Register Today! Wednesday, April 24, 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm In-Person at the Hinsdale Central Auditorium (entrance on Grant St.) It’s the question on the minds of teenage

We loved seeing all of the D181 students out experiencing the solar eclipse! We could hear the excitement as we walked by the schools. The D181 Foundation is proud to have partnered with the Hinsdale Public Library to ensure that all participating students had eclipse glasses.

This week's cover - Outdoor education Monday's eclipse provided some a real time astronomy lesson to students across the village. Students in District 181 and in District 86 went outdoors to view the solar eclipse, which reached about 90 percent coverage here. Madison School fourth-graders Zarah Gupta, Stella Halkias, Cora Sullivan, Mel...

The Oak Kids Care Club used their KIDS Grant to help fund their Book Fair for Drexel Elementary School. They collected over 4000 books and each student at Drexel was able to choose 6 books to take home. The remaining books were given to teachers' classrooms and to the school library.

What could your child do with a $150 KIDS Grant? Any D181 student can apply for a KIDS grant anytime during the year. Learn more at www.d181foundation.org

Don't miss the Summer Camp Expo! Tonight! Thursday, March 7th. Stop by Hinsdale Middle School anytime between 6pm and 8pm to be able to talk to organizations that offer summer programs for kids. Bring you kids! Lots of fun activities and swag!
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D181 Summer Camp Expo is TODAY Thursday, March 7th, 6-8pm at HMS Join us! Bring your kids! Open to the entire community. Stop By Tonight! District 181 Foundation Summer Camp Expo Thursday, March 7th, 6-8pm Hinsdale Middle School Cafetorium Come on your own or brin

The D181 Foundation Summer Camp Expo is Thursday night, March 7th at Hinsdale Middle School. Stop by anytime between 6pm and 8pm. Don't miss this great opportunity to talk with a variety of organizations providing summer activities for children. Bring your kids there are lots of fun activities and giveaways. AND they might discover the perfect thing they want do this summer! The Summer Camp Expo is free and open to the entire community.

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Don't miss the Summer Camp Expo, this Thursday, March 7th at Hinsdale Middle School, 6-8pm. It's a great "one-stop shopping" opportunity to learn about a variety of summer activities. Open to the entire community. Stop by anytime. Bring your kids. There's lots of fun interactive activities and giveaways.

D181 Summer Camp Expo is Thursday, March 7th, 6-8pm at HMS Join us! Open to the entire community. Mark Your Calendar! District 181 Foundation Summer Camp Expo Thursday, March 7th, 6-8pm Hinsdale Middle School Cafetorium A "one-stop shopping" event to learn a

Mark your calendar for the D181 Foundation Summer Camp Expo on Thursday, March 7th, 6-8pm in the HMS Cafetorium. This "one-stop shopping" opportunity to learn about a variety of summer activities for students is free and open to the whole community. It's a great opportunity to talk with representatives from various organizations. Bring your kids. There are lots of fun giveaways and interactive activities.

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Don't miss this opportunity to Continue the Conversation about the topics in Michelle Icard's book "8 Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success." This small group discussion at the Hinsdale Public Library is Wednesday, February 21, at 7pm. Register at www.d181foundation.org or www.hinsdalelibrary.info.

Continuing the Conversation: Michelle Icard's "8 Setback that Can Make a Child a Success" Wednesday, Feb 21st 7pm at the Hinsdale Library. Register Today! Would you like to continue the conversation? Join us for this small group discussion around the topics Michelle Icard's book 8 Setbacks

We all enjoyed Michelle Icard's Community Speaker Series presentation on January 31st. Would you like to discuss the topics in "8 Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success" in a small group setting? Join us at the Hinsdale Library on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, 7:00 pm -8:00 pm.

Register at www.d181foundation.org or www.hinsdalelibrary.info

Space is limited. Copies of the book will be on the library's Book Club Holds shelf and available for checkout.

Congratulations to our Trivia Night winners! And thank you to everyone who joined us at the 2nd Annual D181 Foundation Trivia Night at The Community House. It was a great evening! We hope to see everyone again next year!

It was great to see everyone at the Community Speaker Series presentation today "8 Setbacks that Can Make Your Child a Success" at Community House. Bridget Andrews DeMartino, , and many others from the D181 Foundation board were there and we all agree that was great! It's not too late to see the program. Join us tonight at 7pm. This program is open to the entire community.

The Tech Ambassadors from Oak School are looking great in their new t-shirts. They're ready to share their love of technology with their peers and teachers! The D181 Foundation is proud to sponsor the Tech Ambassadors program at all D181 Schools.

Don't miss Michelle Icard"s Community Speaker Series presentation this week at The Community House. Register at www.d181foundation.org.

Why failure is your child’s best tool | CNN Parents can feel alarmed by their kids’ mistakes, but the author of “Eight Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success” says what they learn from failure is invaluable.

Don't miss Michelle Icard's Community Speaker Series program on Wednesday, January 31st at The Community House. This event if free and open to the entire community. Registration required. Reserve your seat at www.d181foundation.org.

Congratulations to Juliana Chi for winning the December SELEAS Sticker Art Contest! Stickers are made for each monthly SELAS theme. If your child would like to participate, go to www.d181foundation.org to see the monthly themes, sticker guidelines, and deadlines. The winning artwork is put on stickers that are distributed throughout D181. All submissions are posted on the D181 Foundation's website.

Congratulations to Regan Lee for winning the December SELEAS Sticker Art Contest! Stickers are made for each monthly SELAS theme. If your child would like to participate, go to www.d181foundation.org to see the monthly themes, sticker guidelines, and deadlines. The winning artwork is put on stickers that are distributed throughout D181. All submissions are posted on the D181 Foundation's website.

Here's a great Today Show interview with Michelle Icard about her new book "8 Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success." You can meet Michelle Icard in-person for a Community Speaker Seriesat The Community House on Wednesday, Jan 31, 9:30am or 7:00pm. This program is free and open to the entire community. Space is limited. Registration required. Register at www.d181foundation.org.

How to help your kids turn failure into valuable lessons While failure is a part of life, it can be hard for children — but there are ways to turn those disappointments into valuable lessons. Parenting expert Michelle Icard joins TODAY with tips for helping them understand setbacks at different ages.

Don't miss the next presentation with Michelle Icard on January 31st at . Registration required. Register at www.d181foundation.org. Don't miss it!
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Join us for Michelle Icard - "8 Setbacks that Can Make a Child a Success" Wednesday, January 31st, 9:30am and 7:00pm - Register Today! Wednesday, January 31, 2024 9:30am - 11:00am or 7:00pm - 8:30pm In-Person at The Community House Every child messes up, sometimes in ways t

Here's some helpful advice from CHT Orthodontics. We'd like to thank CHT for their partnership with the District 181 Foundation. Their support helps enhance the learning opportunities for at D181 students.
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Don't miss the upcoming Community Speaker Series presentation with Michelle Icard as she discusses her new book 8 Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success. She will be at The Community House on Wednesday, January 31st at 9:30am and again at 7:00pm. This program is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Reserve your seat at www.d181foundation.org.

Join us for our 2nd Annual Trivia Nightm Friday, February 9th. Don't delay, tables are filling quickly!
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D181 Foundation Trivia Night - You're Invited! Friday, February 9th, 7pm at The Community House You're Invited! Get ready for a night of brain-teasing fun and community camaraderie at the highly anticipated 2nd Annual Trivia Night hosted by the D1

Thank you for your donation from the Hinsdale Rotary Run Charity Classic . Bridget Andrews DeMartino and Meg Cooper were proud to accept the check at the D181 Board of Education meeting. The Rotary's contribution allows us to provide programs that enrich and enhance the education of all District 181 students. We look forward to next year's race!

Here's a great holiday gift idea for a special D181 teacher, administrator, or staff member. Make a donation to the District 181 Foundation in their honor. Your honoree will receive a letter with your holiday message, a certificate, and a box of notecards decorated with student artwork. Click on the picture for all the instructions or go to www.d181foundation.org. Donate by Wednesday, December 20th for delivery before winter break.
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Need a Holiday Gift for a Teacher, Principal or D181 Staff Member? Here's a fantastic, meaningful, EASY, idea! Here's the perfect holiday gift for a special teacher, principal or D181 staff member! Make a donation to the District 181 Foundation in honor of your child

Congratulations on the great showing by D181 schools!

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