Spring 2014 Parent Programming
Welcome to Spring Semester of the
2013-2014 school year! In our continuing
effort to help parents navigate the
complicated world that their adolescents
exist in, we are offering another series of
seminars. These sessions will address some
of the issues that parents struggle with as
they attempt to provide the guidance and
nurturing necessary to move their teen
toward young adulthood. Daytime seminars
are held at the Wheaton Park District
Community Center, 1777 Blanchard Road in
Wheaton. Evening presentations will
rotate between WWSHS and WNHS.
Questions can be directed to Gary Luckey
and Donna Kozica. There is no cost for the
seminars. Please contact Donna at
630.393.3558 to register for the
Daytime Series as seating is limited.
Daytime Series
A Mind of Their Own
February 20, 12:00-1:00 pm, Wheaton
Community Center
Does your child demonstrate the “Burger
King” mindset? I’ll have it my way!
Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Michael Maniacci
will discuss ways to handle teens who are
willful and have difficulty accepting your
rules.
Don’t Try Harder, Try Better
February 27, 12:00-1:00 pm, Wheaton
Community Center
Author and Clinical Psychologist, Dr.
Patrick McGrath, shares his expertise in
working with adolescents experiencing
anxiety and the impact it has on school
performance, social interactions and family
relationships.
Twitter, Technology and Teens Part II
March 5, 12:00-1:30 pm, Wheaton
Community Center
Join technology expert, Eric Slaughter,
back by popular demand to continue the
discussion on the benefits and pitfalls of
the “technological super highway” driving
our teens. To accommodate questions we
have extended this workshop by a half
hour.
The Significance of the Pause
March 13, 12:00-1:00 pm, Wheaton
Community Center
Ever find yourself saying to your child,
“What were you thinking?”, only to
discover later that they weren’t! Join
Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Michael Maniacci,
as he explores how to assist your child in
thinking about the decisions they make and
the consequences that follow.
Evening Series
Outside the School Day
January 27, 7-8:30 pm, WNHS Rm 802
Over the course of the past semester, we
have heard the views and thoughts of
service providers, school personnel and
parents, in relation to the extent and
occurrence of substance use among our
young people. Wheaton Police Officer
Ryan Conway, a 10 year veteran, along
with a recovering young adult, will give yet
another perspective and provide insight
that may be helpful for parents as they
struggle to understand this
phenomenon. Each will detail their
experience and a time for questions will be
provided. Please plan to join us.
Spring 2014 Parent Programming
Student Athlete Health: What Every
Parent Should Know
February 24, 7-8:30 pm, WWSHS Rm 802
Join Marc Anderson, Social Worker at WNHS
and Claudia Evenson Director of Outreach
at Rosecrance/Naperville as they discuss
substance abuse and its impact on our
student athletes. Learn to identify drugs
of concern, the effects these can have on
students and their performance and what
strategies parents can employ as they help
their adolescent navigate this landscape.
Chris Herren Event
March 17, 7-8:30 pm, WWSHS
Orange and Black Gym
support parents as we head into the
summer months and the next school year.
District 200 Social Workers
Edison Middle School
Mary Ellen Scwhartzhoff- 630.682.2050
Franklin Middle School
Scott Thomas- 630.682.2060
Hubble Middle School
Chris Herren, former professional
basketball player for the Boston Celtics
and the Denver Nuggets will chronicle his
struggles with addiction and his journey
both on and off the basketball court. Chris
was immersed in substance abuse for much
of his basketball career. Alcohol and drugfree since 2008 Chris has refocused his
energies to his sobriety and family,
carrying this message of hope and
encouraging people of all ages to stand up
to drugs and alcohol. Chris has done many
presentations in the area and we are very
pleased to have him come to District 200.
Don’t miss this event.
The Resilient Parent
April 21, 7-8:30 WNHS Rm 802
Come and join the social work staff as we
wrap up the year, looking at how we move
forward. Engage with us as we identify
skills, communication strategies and selfcare methods to help rejuvenate and
Donna Kozica– 630.821.7900 ext. 4535
Suzette Rizzi- 630.821.7900 ext. 4557
Monroe Middle School
John Henrikson– 630.682.2285 ext. 3126
Maureen Henry- 630.682.2285 ext. 3127
Wheaton North High School
Marc Anderson– 630.784.7326
Gina DeCarlo-Cheeks- 630.784.3041
Sue Taddeucci- 630.784.7322
Wheaton Warrenville South High School
Traci Burnham– 630.784.7226
Gary Luckey– 630.784.7208
Lauren Manola– 630.384.3649
D200 Secondary Behavior Specialist
Sally McCarthy– 630.784.7200 ext: 8770