Elk Grove Village Lifestyle
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Parent-teacher conference tipsNov 01, 2012 1:00 am - Overall advice: Take an interest in your child’s academics. Take pride in seeing examples of his or her assignments. Bring that enthusiasm home when you tell your child ...
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What parents should know about parent-teacher conferencesOct 31, 2012 1:00 am - For some parents, the childhood memory of parent-teacher conferences brings to mind teachers calling parents on the carpet for the student's academic shortfalls. “I rem...
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Help your child develop ‘executive function’Oct 31, 2012 1:00 am - Parent-teacher conference season has arrived. If you have children in grammar school, that means it’s time to cram yourself into a tiny little chair and get the report f...
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Newsapalooza3 is good news for ClearbrookOct 30, 2012 11:00 pm - On Saturday, November 10, local TV and radio personalities will come together to show off their musical talents to benefit Clearbrook. The spectacular event is called Ne...
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Rolling Meadows parks leader is Scouting's go-to guyOct 29, 2012 3:00 pm - Brian McKenna serves as superintendent of parks for the Rolling Meadows Park District. But local Boy Scouts know him as the go-to guy for Eagle Scout projects. This summ...
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Giving Tree’s leaves available in Mount ProspectOct 29, 2012 11:28 am - Looking for a unique way to remember or honor a loved one or commemorate a special occasion? The Giving Tree at Friendship Park Conservatory is the perfect answer. Purch...
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Des Plaines Community Foundation’s casino fundraiser ‘a success’Oct 29, 2012 11:17 am - Earlier this month the Des Plaines Community Foundation held its ninth annual fundraiser at the Cube night club at the Des Plaines Rivers Casino. “The Foundation raised ...
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Jaycees holding pizza-tasting contest in Hoffman EstatesOct 28, 2012 12:03 pm - The Hoffman Estates and Schaumburg Jaycees will be holding a contest to determine who makes the best pizza in the Schaumburg Township area 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, ...
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Gutter covers help prevent costly home repairsOct 27, 2012 5:23 am - You know that you have gutter trouble when little trees can be seen growing out of them, or when rain pours over the sides and not through the downspouts. Ignoring these...
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Annual Halloween Hoopla: Sugar Skull Workshop at the Des Plaines History CenterOct 26, 2012 11:00 pm - Once again the History Center will join the Des Plaines Park District's Halloween Hoopa event by presenting our annual Sugar Skull Family workshop. Learn about the hist...