Friends of Amundsen (FOA) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to aid Amundsen High School through fundraising, supporting students, staff, and parents, and promoting school spirit throughout the community.
The Amundsen Parent Series features educational sessions scheduled throughout the school year on a wide range of topics of interest to parents and guardians of Amundsen students. Organized and sponsored by Friends of Amundsen.
Up Next
October session on teen substance abuse.
More information soon.
2023-24 Schedule
(For recordings of past sessions, including from this school year, visit the Amundsen Parent Series Recording Library.)
Important Note: We're still finalizing the programming.
Be sure to check back for the most accurate & complete information.
Monday, September 18, 6:30-7:30pm
Amundsen High School, Room 118
A Conversation About College Application Essays with Amy F. Williamson
Most important for senior parents. Junior & sophomore parents also encouraged to attend. Complete details HERE.
October Date TBD, 6-7:30pm
Amundsen High School Auditorium
Session on teen substance abuse. More information soon.
Important: This session is intended for parents and students. Parents, we encourage you to attend with your Amundsen student. Complete details coming soon.
Monday, October 23, 6:30-7:30pm
Virtual session. Zoom link: TBD
Navigating College Testing with Joy Mollet of BEC Tutoring
Targeted for 9th, 10th and 11th grade parents. Complete details coming soon.
Monday, November 6, 6-7:30pm
Amundsen High School Auditorium
Communicating with Your High Schooler with Ted Neitzke, CEO of CESA 6
Important for all parents. Complete details coming soon.
December Session TBD
Virtual session. Zoom link: TBD
Session information coming soon.
Monday, January 29, 6:30-7:30pm
Amundsen High School, Room 118
Parent Book Discussion Part 1: The Emotional Lives of Teenagers, by Lisa Damour, PhD
Important for all parents. Complete details coming soon.
Monday, February 26, 6:30-7:30pm
Amundsen High School, Room 118
Parent Book Discussion Part 2: The Emotional Lives of Teenagers, by Lisa Damour, PhD
Important for all parents. Complete details coming soon.
Monday, March 18, 6:30-7:30pm
Amundsen High School, Room 118
Keys to Confidence with Matty May, a certified professional life and leadership coach and Amundsen parent
Important for all parents. Complete details coming soon.
Wednesday, April 3, 6:30-7:30pm
Virtual session. Zoom link: TBD
Strategies to Support Your Teen’s Mental Health with Compass Chicago Adolescent Program Leaders: Adam Honecker, Director of PHP/IOP; Gina Dockery, Director of Afterschool IOP; Tessa Sterling, Associate Director of PHP/IOP; Elizabeth Recinto, Director of Education
Important for all parents. Complete details closer to date.
May Parent Series Mixer TBD
Location TBD
Amundsen Parent Series End-of-Year Mixer
All Amundsen parents are welcome! Complete details coming this Spring.