Glenbard News for Oct. 10, 2024

In this issue:

• Fine Arts College and Career Night set for Oct. 15
• Best Buddies selling tickets for Halloween dance
• It’s World Mental Health Day
• Fund-raiser to benefit South’s math team 

Fine Arts College and Career Night set for Oct. 15
On Tuesday, Oct. 15, Glenbard District 87 is partnering with the College of DuPage for a Fine Arts College and Career Night. 

This is an event taking place the same night as College of DuPage’s larger college fair, where more than 150 colleges will be represented in COD’S PE arena. That event is from 6-8pm. 

Glenbard is hosting a fine arts specific event that night which overlaps with the general college fair. The Fine Arts College and Career Night will be held in College of DuPage’s McAninch Arts Center. The schedule is as follows: 

• 5:30pm- 6:00pm– Keynote address by a Glenbard West graduate in the fine arts field (Nick Agro, a professional photojournalist in Los Angeles), telling students about his experience getting into the world of fine arts
• 6:00pm-6:30pm- Breakout rooms by discipline, where students can ask questions about their area/field of interest with local college fine arts professors (music, visual arts, theatre, and motion picture/television rooms)
• 6:30pm-8pm- Students can explore the College Fair in the adjacent PE arena 

Best Buddies selling tickets for Halloween dance
Best Buddies will host the District 87 Halloween dance at Glenbard East in the Fieldhouse on Saturday, Oct. 26 6pm-8:30pm. All Glenbard schools invited. Tickets can only be purchased on PUSHCOIN AT THIS LINK. There will be games, treats, pizza, a photo booth and DJ tickets are $20 through Oct. 13, $25 Oct. 14 – 21, and $30 Oct. 22 – 26. 

It’s World Mental Health Day
October 10 is World Mental Health Day. It is designed to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilize efforts in support of mental health. 

Here are a few well-being activities:

• Start the day with a mindful minute. Take a minute to sit quietly and focus on your breath. This simple mindfulness practice can help to center oneself and set a positive tone for the day ahead. 
• Take a break. Take a break away if possible. Eating well and staying hydrated are essential for maintaining good mental health, so make time for a healthy lunch. 
• Get moving. A bit of exercise can do wonders for mental well-being. Even ten minutes of stretching or walking will make a difference.
• Connect with nature.  Spend some time outside in the fresh air, surrounded by nature. 

Fund-raiser to benefit South’s math team
Glenbard South’s math team will host a dine out night fund-raiser at Raising Cane’s in Glen Ellyn on Tuesday, Oct. 15, from 4-8pm. Mention the fund-raiser when placing your order for 15 percent of net sales to benefit South’s math team.