Addison Trail continues to expand community partnerships: Spanish parent group (Padres Latinos en Acción) meets with Henry Hyde Resource Center

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On April 28, members of Addison Trail’s Padres Latinos en Acción group met at Henry Hyde Resource Center for their monthly meeting.

During the event, Henry Hyde Resource Center staff provided families with dinner and information about the free community resources the center provides, including child care, summer camps, adult English and Spanish literacy classes and citizenship classes. The goal of hosting the gathering at the center was to deepen the school’s community partnerships.

District 88 is proud to have a diverse school community – the district has about 40 languages and more than 30 countries represented among its families, and almost half of the nearly 4,000 students at District 88 speak a language other than English at home. The district’s core values include ensuring all students, staff, parents/guardians and community members feel safe, valued, respected and welcome – regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or ability level. As part of that commitment to fostering an inclusive environment and a sense of belonging, the district hosts a variety of groups and meetings for parents/guardians.

Through Padres Latinos en Acción, Spanish-speaking parents/guardians are provided the opportunity to increase their knowledge of the school system to help their students achieve at the highest level. Topics are driven by parent/guardian interest and include information on accessing college, financial aid, rigorous academic programming at Addison Trail, social-emotional concerns and community issues. For more information, contact Addison Trail Assistant Principal Iridia Niewinski at iniewinski@dupage88.net.