This week, our 8th grade girls basketball team took home the conference championship! We are incredibly proud of their hard work, teamwork, and dedication. We are excited for next week’s games as they compete for the overall championship! Good luck, Eagles!
Congratulations to our cross country students who have been selected to represent Eisenhower at the IESA Sectional Meet! Their selection reflects their strong race performances, consistent work ethic at practice, and the leadership they have demonstrated throughout the season. We are proud of each student and the commitment they have shown to their team.
Way to go, Eagles! Keep Empowering, Engaging, and Excelling!
Signs Of Suicide Lessons: Wednesday, Oct 7
This year school staff are working to teach students about mental health and how to seek help if they are worried about themselves or a friend. We are using a program called SOS Signs of Suicide. The program teaches students about this difficult topic and encourages them to seek help. SOS has been used by thousands of schools for over 20 years. Studies have shown that it effectively teaches students about depression and suicide while reducing the number of students’ self-reported suicide attempts. Through the program, students learn:
that depression is treatable, so they are encouraged to seek help
how to identify depression and potential suicide risk in themselves or a friend
to ACT (Acknowledge, Care and Tell a trusted adult) if concerned about themselves or a friend
who they can turn to at school for help
Students will watch age-appropriate video clips and participate in a guided discussion about depression, suicide, and what to do if they are concerned about a friend. At the end of class, students will complete an exit slip which asks whether they would like to talk to an adult about any concerns. School staff will conduct brief meetings with any student asking to talk. We encourage you to visit www.mindwise.org/parents for information on warning signs for youth suicide, useful resources, and some of the key messages students will learn. If you have any questions or concerns about your student’s participation in this program please contact me at 847-357-5508 or any of our school counselors.
7th and 8th Grade Health Rotations
In accordance with our Illinois State Board of Education mandated Health Standards, junior high students will complete a required health curriculum beginning on District 54 will be using our long-standing curriculum.
This year’s health rotation includes the following units of study:
Unit 1: Health Triangle (Food Triangle)
Unit 2: Nutrition
Unit 3: Body Image
Unit 4: Girl Talk, Boy Talk (Reproductive System)
Unit 5: Decisions about Sexual Health
Unit 6: Communicable/Non-Communicable Diseases
Unit 4 will be taught after winter break. If you would like more information regarding these units or if you do not want your child to participate in a particular unit, please reach out to your child’s teacher and me at 847-357-5508 .