DISTRICT 15
Free developmental screenings for children age 33 months and younger will be offered through the District 15 early intervention program from 3 to 6 p.m. Sept. 26 in Conyers Learning Academy, 2800 W. Central Rd., Rolling Meadows. Appointments are required. Call Marilyn Borris at 847-963-3154. For information, call Becky Born, early intervention facilitator, at 847-963-3410.
DISTRICT 25
A parent information session and demonstration will be presented by Music for Youth of Arlington Heights at 7 p.m. Sept. 26 in Stitt Elementary School, 303 E. Olive St., Arlington Heights. Music for Youth teaches Suzuki-based programs in violin, viola and cello for kindergarten through 8th-grade students living in the district. Parents can register children for the programs through Oct. 3. For information, call Karen Noorani at 630-924-9578.
DISTRICT 26
Early childhood screenings for children ages 3 to 5 who may have a developmental delay that affects learning are being offered by Mt. Prospect-based River Trails School District 26. Proof of district residency is required. For an appointment and list of screenings dates and times, call Dianne Bartlett at 847-297-4120, ext. 110.
DISTRICT U-46
Parents are invited to visit the school, follow their child’s schedule and meet the staff at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday in Larsen Middle School, 665 Dundee Ave., Elgin. Call 847-888-5257.
DISTRICT 54
A craft fair sponsored by the PTA will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in Frost Junior High School, 320 W. Wise Rd., Schaumburg. Call 847-357-6800.
District 54 and Alexian Brothers Hospital Network will sponsor a day of races to support literacy beginning at 8 a.m. Sept. 30 at Dirsken School, 116 W. Beech Drive, Schaumburg. A 100-yard dash will be held for children in 1st grade and younger, and a 400-yard dash will be held for children in 6th grade and younger. There will also be a 5K run/walk and a family fun walk. Registration is required. Fees are $10 for junior high and younger, $20 for high school students and adults 60 and older, and $30 for adults. Registration and packet pickup will be held from 7 to 8 a.m. the day of the event. Those who register by Friday may also pick up packets during store hours Sept. 27 to 29 at Dick Pond Athletics in Schaumburg. Sponsorships are also needed. Visit www.sd54.org/SD54/runtoread.htm or call Terri McHugh 847-357-5028.
DISTRICT 59
District 59 Special Education Parent Network is sponsoring a parent movie night at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Rupley School, 305 E. Oakton St., Elk Grove Village. The movie “It’s So Much Work to be Your Friend” presents strategies for teaching students with disabilities friendship skills in the classroom, home and community. Baby-sitting will be provided at no cost. Snacks will be available and a raffle will be held. The public is welcome but registration is requested by calling 847-472-3828.
DISTRICT 62
Registration is due Thursday for a kindergarten potluck dinner sponsored by the Parent-Teacher Council from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27 in Terrace School, 735 S. Westgate Rd., Des Plaines. Winks the Clown will entertain, and a chicken entree and beverages will be provided. Call Vicky Georgiafentis at 847-845-8674 or the school at 847-824-1501.
DISTRICT 211
Open houses will be held Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. in Conant, Fremd and Hoffman Estates High schools; 7 to 9:15 p.m. in Palatine High School; and 7 to 9:30 p.m. in Schaumburg High School. Open houses will also be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the district’s Lifeskills and Educational Alternatives Program (LEAP) in Streamwood and from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in the District 211 Academy-North in Palatine. Parents will follow shortened versions of their child’s schedule and take part in other special activities. For information, contact your child’s school.
OAKTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
An information session on the health information technology program will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Des Plaines campus, 1600 E. Golf Rd. To register, call 847-635-1629.
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