Oakton Community College

"Dine & Dialogue," at 6 pm on Dec. 2nd.

ELL Parent Center

9440 N. Kenton Ave.

Skokie, IL  60076

Phone: 847.568.7611.

New practitioners of the English language are invited to two "Dine & Dialogue" events being sponsored by the Niles Township Schools' English Language Learner (ELL) Parent Center. 

The ELL Center aims to be a model in welcoming families who are newcomers to the U.S. and is supported eight of the 10 Niles Township school districts. One of its primary goals is to help newly arrived parents figure out the American public school system and taken an active role in their children's education. 

Parents are encouraged to come practice their English and meet others who are learning the language of their adopted country. Free food will be served and children are welcome! Come make new friends and practice conversational English.

"Dine & Dialogue," at 6 pm on Nov. 12th.

ELL Parent Center

9440 N. Kenton Ave.

Skokie, IL  60076

Phone: 847.568.7611.

New practitioners of the English language are invited to two "Dine & Dialogue" events being sponsored by the Niles Township Schools' English Language Learner (ELL) Parent Center. 

The ELL Center aims to be a model in welcoming families who are newcomers to the U.S. and is supported eight of the 10 Niles Township school districts. One of its primary goals is to help newly arrived parents figure out the American public school system and taken an active role in their children's education. 

Parents are encouraged to come practice their English and meet others who are learning the language of their adopted country. Free food will be served and children are welcome! Come make new friends and practice conversational English.

Skokie Valley Symphony Orchestra performs Brahms, Beethoven and Dvorak at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL. The concert starts at 3pm.

Tickets are $25-$30 for adults; $22-$27 for students and seniors. Season subscriptions are available for $84 to $94, or $74 to $84 for students and seniors.

Contact:

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts

9501 Skokie Boulevard

Skokie, IL 

Phone: 847.673.6300. 

The Ell Center Parent Center is holding a Parent Information Workshop Oct. 28th, from 7 to 8pm. at 9440 N. Kenton Avenue, Skokie, IL.

Parents will be able to:

* Learn how to use Pinnacle computer tracking system to monitor a child's grades. 

* Ask questions about Parent-Teacher Conferences and find out what they are and why participation is important.

* Get ready for a tour of their child's high school which takes place Freshman Night, Thursday, Nov. 6th.

* Meet other ELL parents.

Please RSVP for this presentation by Oct. 31st, 2008.

Contact: Corrie Wallace, Director ELL Parent Center

(Phone: 847.568.7611, Email: cwallace@skokie68.org)

Or Jill Korshak, Student Assistance Coordinator

(Phone: 847.626.2950,  Email: jilkor@niles_hs.k12.il.us)

9440 N. Kenton

Skokie, IL  60076

Many questions arise when a family member has an eating disorder. This 6-week support & educational group will help family members identify signs and symptoms, understand the impact on family functioning, explore the family’s role, and learn recovery options. Join us at JCFS in Skokie, Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m., 11/11-12/16. $90 per family (adjustable).

Call Emily Burchfield, (847) 568-5105. Registration required.