Glenbard News for Feb. 27, 2025

In this issue:

• North honors academic achievement, good citizenship
• Utilize BEACON as a resource for behavioral and mental health needs
• West Fashion Club fundraiser at Chipotle on March 4
• GPS speaker to discuss fostering healthy, joyful relationships

North honors academic achievement, good citizenship
Glenbard North High School will honor its PAWS recipients for the third quarter with a breakfast celebration on Tuesday, March 4.

The PAWS program recognizes students’ academic excellence, academic improvement, improved attendance and acts of good citizenship. Students who receive this honor represent a cross-section of the student population at Glenbard North.

Congratulations to the following PAWS recipients: Rayan Ahmed, Mariam Ali, Matthew Almonte, Ismail AlQaisi, Clevon Bassette, Deionna Brown, Sam Bucaro, Jacob Carrera, José Carrizo Vargas, Alexia Figueroa, Gray Finfrock, Treat Forrest, Diego Gomez, Julia Guel, Oliver Gutierrez, Lemon Heard, Mauricio Hernandez, Micaela Herrera, Ronin Hill, Danila Hurynovich, Eliany Izarra Espinel, Vito Jimenez, Dal Khek, Jazlene Korsch, Lauren Kozlovsky, Trysy Le, Chris Maka, Nadia Mandujano, Becca Marney, Chloe Martensen, Layla’kee McMath, Edi Mustafa, Gi Nascimento, Shriya Patel, Achintya Patel, Alexander Perez, Fernando Ramirez, Ariana Ramirez, Janessa Raya, Stephanie Rodriguez, Angelina Roldan, Jay Shrimali, Cynthia Slone, Daniela Small, Mia Staffa, Suzie Stalley, Zowie Taylor, Agatha Ungson, Bianca Vega, Lia Villanova and Angelina Wahlund.

Utilize BEACON as a resource for behavioral and mental health needs
BEACON is a centralized resource for Illinois youth and families seeking services for behavioral health needs. It’s common for young people to struggle with behavioral and/or mental health challenges. Learn which community-based resources are available near you and state-funded programs your child may be eligible for. Visit the BEACON website at beacon.illinois.gov.

West Fashion Club fundraiser at Chipotle on March 4
The Glenbard West Fashion Club is holding a fundraiser at Chipotle on Tuesday, March 4. Proceeds from the event sales will go to Frosted in Fashion – a student-run charity fashion show that benefits the Glen Ellyn Children’s Resource Center.

Show the flyer on March 4th from 4-8 p.m. at the Glen Ellyn Chipotle location (695 Roosevelt Road); or order online for pickup using the code JLCCN9M.

GPS speaker to discuss fostering healthy, joyful relationships
The GPS Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families will host best-selling author Alexandra Solomon in a program titled Cultivating Healthy Relationships for Joy, Peace and a Meaningful Life on Wednesday, March 12. This program will be presented in a hybrid in-person and Zoom webinar format in the Silverleaf Room at the Culinary and Hospitality Center at College of DuPage from 12-1:30 p.m. and via Zoom from 7-8:30 p.m. Go to the GPS Parent Series website for information and the links to these webinars.

Research shows that relationships are the biggest determinant of one’s overall happiness and sense of purpose. Yet people are seldom taught how to “do” relationships. Solomon will explain relationship patterns and what’s behind them. Whether it’s concerning a relationship with a partner, a parent-child relationship or a relationship with oneself, participants will discover insights to repair ruptures and improve communication and connection. Solomon will present strategies to be one’s authentic self while building relationships founded in curiosity, authenticity and integrity.

Continuing professional development units are available for this program.

Solomon is a licensed clinical psychologist and couple’s therapist in private practice, and she is on faculty at Northwestern University where she teaches Building Loving and Lasting Relationships: Marriage 101 which has drawn international media attention. She is the author of three award-winning books including “Loving Bravely: 20 Lessons of Self-Discovery to Help You Get the Love You Want” and “Love Every Day: 365 Relational Self-Awareness Practices to Help Your Relationship Heal, Grow, and Thrive.” Solomon also hosts the podcast, Reimagining Love.

Please share information about this event with friends and relatives.

To be placed on a reminder list for GPS events or submit a question in advance, contact Gilda Ross, Glenbard District 87 student and community projects coordinator, at [email protected] or 630-942-7668.