Virtual Backpack
*The opportunities listed below are not endorsed by or connected to West Northfield School District 31.
Catch
Title: Join a CATCH Parents Connect Group This Fall.
Description: Parenting a child on a mental health journey can feel isolating. CATCH’s Parents Connect groups bring parents together for honest conversation and support from people who get it in small, confidential groups led by parents with lived experience (not therapists). Meet weekly on Zoom. Find support, share stories, and feel less alone in a judgment-free space. We offer groups by your child's age or by focus area. You can join at any time. Groups are ongoing.
Find Your People Link: https://catchiscommunity.org/
For more info: www.catchiscommunity.org
Northbrook ACtion baseball
Registration for Northbrook Action Baseball Spring 2027 Season is now open for boys & girls, preschool through 2nd grade. Visit our website for Online Registration and more information. Season starts at the end of April through June. www.northbrookactionbaseball.org
Catch: Beyond the pressure - Youth, Success & Well-being
Join CATCH for a screening of the documentary film Try Harder! and an honest community conversation about the pressures facing young people, from academics and athletics to packed schedules, competition, and the constant push toward what comes next. Dr. Lisa Novak will facilitate the conversation, and together we'll explore how adults can support young people while creating healthier definitions of success.
Save Your Spot: https://catchiscommunity.org/
For more info: www.catchiscommunity.org
Glenview Public Library
Truth, Trust, and Today’s Media: A Panel Discussion
Saturday, September 19, 2-3:30 PM • Glenview Public Library Community Room
Explore how news is reported and consumed in today's fast-changing media environment. Journalists Heidi Stevens, Brandis Friedman, and Mark Jacob discuss misinformation, media bias, AI, social media, and the role of a free press in building public trust. Register here.
Oakton College
Boy Scouts
Troop 55 Glenview is celebrating 100 years of scouting. 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th graders are invited to join our troop. Troop 55 activities include camping and outdoor adventures, marksmanship, and shooting sports, rocket builds and launches, cold-weather camping, outdoor games and team fun, and service and leadership. We would love to see you at one of our upcoming events. Reach out to Sarah Young at Troop55glenview@gmail.com
How About Learning
Congregation beth shalom
Tales & Tots
Glenview Public Library and Glenview History Center
Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana
CATCH Presents: Parenting is Hard. You Don't Have to Do it Alone
Parenting a child with mental health challenges can feel overwhelming. CATCH’s Parents Connect brings you together with other parents who understand, in small, confidential groups led by parents with lived experience (not therapists). Meet weekly on Zoom. Share experiences, find strategies, and feel less alone in a confidential and judgment-free space. We offer groups by your child's age or by mental illness focus. You can join at any time.
Find Your Tribe Link: https://
For more info: www.catchiscommunity.
Chess Wizards
Russian School of Mathematics
View information about this program here.
How do I get my event in the Virtual Backpack?
To be included in the District’s Virtual Backpack, an organization must be a local tax-supported community agency, a not-for-profit community organization offering sports and recreation program options for students, or a charitable group that has a current service learning connection or curricular connection with our schools or class groups.
Organizations that meet the criteria noted in paragraph two may include flyers that promote their services, activities, or events, and a web link to their respective websites. Flyers must:
- Be in PDF format
- Do not refer to fundraisers unless the program is sponsored by District #31
- Not conflict with public tax-supported efforts already in effect