Dr. Rebecca Sulaver,
Asst. Principal
for Instruction


Parent Teacher Conference Information
Scheduling Starts at 9 a.m. on October 10th







Parent / Teacher Conferences will be held at Glenbard West on October 26 (4-8 p.m.) 
and October 27 (2-6 p.m.). To schedule conferences, parents will be able to access the
PTC Wizard through the  Quick Links section located at  www.glenbardwesths.org  
beginning October 10 at 9:00 a.m. Registration will continue through October 22 at 
11:59 p.m.  Parents will register and select specific teachers and conference time slots for 
each child.

Important Information
▪      Parents will NOT contact teachers to schedule conferences. 
▪      Parents will only be able to schedule conferences using the PTC Wizard 
    scheduler starting October 10 at 9:00 a.m. until October 22 at 11:59 p.m.
▪      Please note you will need to create a New PTC Wizard account to register 
     for conferences.  All previous accounts have been removed from the system.  
      Please register as a new user.
▪      Conferences are 5 minutes in length.
▪      Please watch the Glenbard West website for more detailed information.
▪      QR Codes will be displayed throughout the school for parent teacher 
     conferences  to assist with building maps and teacher room assignments 
     by department. Please download any QR Code reader on your cell phone. 
     Android and iPhone QR Code readers are available on Google Play and 
     APP Store.
▪      If parents experience technical difficulty or if they are unable to schedule 
     a conference online, they may contact Leo Aviles at 630-942-7471.

NOTE:  Student Early Dismissal at 1:10 p.m. on 10/26 & 10/27
                                
Dr. David Larson,
Superintendent

Extraordinary care a hallmark of Glenbard West education

I am impressed with the extraordinary care that our faculty and staff show to students and their families. Although Glenbard West is a large high school, our teachers, administrators and staff care about each student and give personal attention to students' individual needs. They forge relationships with students and take a personal interest in students' well-being and academic success. It is clear that they believe adults can affect each student through positive relationships.
 
Our faculty's care extends beyond their relationships with students to the students' parents and guardians, as well. Through a variety of programs, special events and services, our teachers, guidance counselors, social workers and school psychologist provide parents and guardians with support and resources as, together, we work to ensure students' well-being and preparation for post-high school life.
 
Among the many opportunities for parents and guardians to partner with Glenbard West are:
  • Glenbard Parent Series
  • Parent-teacher conferences
  • College night
  • Naviance college planning online tools, including:
    • My Assessments
      • StrengthsExplorer
      • Career Interest Profiler
      • Do What You Are
      • Cluster Finder
Working together, we can help parents and guardians help their teens navigate through adolescence and the high school years.
 
Our student services team of guidance counselors, social workers and school psychologist provide services to our students and parents/guardians so that students can maintain a focus on education and growth.
 
Our student services team takes a holistic approach to student issues and that approach often includes families. I was impressed when I heard a member of the team say, "Student services is like family services." When a student or family is dealing with an issue, our student services team can help by tapping into a wealth of support options, including referrals to community agencies, which offer a variety of parent groups and programs.
 
I encourage you to connect with your teen's teachers and Glenbard West's student services team. Research shows that parents' involvement in their students' education has a dramatic effect on academic achievement. At Glenbard West, there are a variety of opportunities for parents and guardians to partner with the adults who work with students all day. Parenting is the most important job we'll ever have. Working together, we can help students realize their dreams.
Matter of Pride - September

Front row:  Jose Vera, Ella Lawrence, Hannah Peterson, Hannah Droessler and
Margarita Rivera
Back row:  Islam Tbakhi, Ryan Freund, Melina Thurmond, Finola Hammersmith
and Jayla Stevenson


DATES TO REMEMBER

October
3          PLC Early Dismissal at 1:52 p.m.
            Freshman Orientation 1:52 - 2:35 p.m.
5          College Night - Glenbard West - 6 to 8:30 p.m.
10        NO SCHOOL - Columbus Day
11        NO SCHOOL - Institute Day
17        PLC Early Dismissal at 1:52 p.m.
20        Fall Choral Concert - 1st Methodist Church - 7:30 p.m.
            Booster Meeting - Library - 7:30 p.m.
24        PLC Early Dismissal at 1:52 p.m.
            Board of Education Meeting - Elliott Library - 7 p.m.
26        Student Early Dismissal at 1:10 p.m.
            Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
27        Student Early Dismissal at 1:10 p.m
     Parent/Teacher Conferences 2:00 to 6:00 p.m.
28        NO SCHOOL - Non Attendance Day
31        PLC Early Dismissal at 1:52 p.m.
 
November
7          PLC Early Dismissal at 1:52 p.m.
            Freshman Orientation 1:52 - 2:35 p.m.
8          West Nation Meeting - 5 p.m.
9          AMP Meeting - 7 p.m.
10-12   Fall Musical "Once Upon A Mattress" 7:30 p.m.
14        PLC Early Dismissal at 1:52 p.m.
17        Boosters Meeting 7:30 p.m.
21        PLC Early Dismissal at 1:52 p.m.
            Band Ensemble Concert - 7 p.m.
23-25   NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break


Glenbard West Theatre 2016-'17 Season
 
 
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS....Nov.10-12 (Fall Musical)
If you thought you knew the story of 'The Princess and the Pea,' you may be in for 
a big surprise! Did you know that it wasn't the pea at all that caused the princess a 
sleepless night? This humorous spin on the classic tale provides memorable songs 
and fun characters. Chances are you'll never look at fairy tales quite the same 
way again!
 
SHE KILLS MONSTERS....February 9-11 (Winter Show)
A high-octane dramatic comedy with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and 90's pop culture! 
After  her teenage sister's death, Agnes finds her sibling's Dungeon & Dragons notebook 
and stumbles into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventures. This heart-pounding play celebrates the geek and warrior within us all.
 
RADIUM GIRLS.........April 27-29 (Spring Drama)
A fast-moving drama inspired by a true story. When girls who paint watches with radium 
fall ill with  a mysterious disease, Grace, a dial painter, fights for her day in court vs the 
U.S. Radium Corporation. Called "powerful" and "engrossing" by critics, Radium Girls 
offers an unflinching look at the peculiarly American obsessions with  health, wealth, and 
the commercialization of science.
 
THE BLACK BOX NEW PLAY FESTIVAL.....January 25-27 (Student written & directed!)

 






Monday, October 10, 2016
Pre-Meeting 6:30 p.m. Columbus Day Holiday Reception
Motivating Teens
Speaker: David Yeager PhD in Auditorium
AND
Practical Strategies to Navigate the Anxieties, Moods and
Emotions of Young People
Speaker: Stephen Feifer EdD in Little Theater
Glenbard South 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday November 16, 2016 and
Thursday, November 17, 2016
How to Raise an Adult; Break Free of the Overparenting Trap and Prepare 
Your Child for Success by Julie Lythcott-Haims
Speaker:  Julie Lythcott-Haims
Glenbard West  7:00 p.m. - November 16 - Auditorium 
AND
Thursday, November 17 Marquardt Administration Center - Noon
 
GPS Navigating Higher ED
 
Monday Oct 17, 2016
Study Skills Now, Life Skills Forever: The Tools to Help Your Child Achieve
Patrick Donohue, Little Theater in English
Janet Reece, Faculty Cafe in Spanish
7:00 p.m.
AND
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Completion Assistance 
in Spanish and English 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. computer lab (Bring necessary forms.)
Glenbard North

Saturday, October 22, 2016
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Completion Assistance
in Spanish and English 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
AND 
The College Admission Test: Tips to Prepare For the New SAT  
Dr. Jeffrey Feucht and Effi Rouse College Board
10:30 a.m. - noon
Glenbard East
 
FUSE Families United for Students Excellence/ African American Parent Committee

Saturday, November 12, 2016
Celebrating Our Gifts and Talents and Holiday Party
Ray McElroy
Glenbard North 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.  Faculty Cafeteria
 
GPS Programs in Spanish

Friday  October 14, 2016 - Parents
In the Driver's Seat with Dr. Lourdes Ferrer
6:30-8:00 p.m. 
Glenbard East Library

Saturday, October 15, 2016 - Students
Grooming for Excellence Academy and SAT Review
10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Glenbard East Library


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