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Polaris Express
October 23, 2020
Calendar
Friday 10/23
- Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play @ 7:30 PM
Saturday 10/24
- Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play @ 7:30 PM
Monday 10/26
- Odd Day: Group A - In Person/Group B - Remote/Group R - Remote
Tuesday 10/27
- Even Day: Group A - In Person/Group B - Remote/Group R - Remote
Wednesday 10/28
- Odd Day: Group B - In Person/Group A - Remote/Group R - Remote
Thursday 10/29
- 10th Grade PSAT (Asynchronous Learning for Grades 9,11,12)
Friday 10/30
- Even Day: Group B - In Person/Group A - Remote/Group R - Remote
Self-Certification Form
Use this link to access the daily self-certification form that needs to be completed prior to your student attending school in-person.
School Calendars
PSAT Testing Dates
The Juniors will take the PSAT/NMSQT exam on October 14, 2020 and the Sophomores will take the PSAT/NMSQT exam on October 29, 2020.
Unscheduled Study Hall
If you would like to request your student's study hall be changed to an unscheduled period, please complete this form.
North Stars Daily Announcements
Stay up to date on what is happening at St. Charles North High School! You can find the announcements at the bottom of our homepage or by clicking this link.
PTO News
Thank you to the families who sent in notes of encouragement and emails for the North teachers; it was a great way to start the hybrid learning week! Individual notes went directly to the teachers, and the rest were included on a large poster board; there is a picture on the PTO website.
Also, a BIG shout out to thank Sue Evers for helping with Conference Day and Halloween treat bags for the North staff!
School News
SCN Presents...
Fall Fest 2020
SCN "Virtual" Senior Night: An Inside Look At The College Application Process
Date: Tuesday, October 27
Time: 6:00 PM
Where: ZOOM
All attendees must pre-register. Click here for more information and to access the registration form. This event will be recorded and posted to the College & Career Readiness website for those who are unable to attend. If you have any questions, please contact your student's counselor.
SCN 2020 Thanksgiving Turkey Drive
SCN's 2020 Thanksgiving Turkey Drive has begun! The Student Life Office is working with student organizations in our building to collect the 1,400 total items needed to provide 100 families in the St. Charles area with a complete Thanksgiving dinner. Due to unusual circumstances this year, we are inviting our entire North community to contribute if they would like. Donations can be dropped off at SCN's Main Office or Student Life Office.
- Aluminum Roasting Pans (big enough for a 15-20 lb. turkey)
- Cans of Green Beans
- Cans of Gravy
- Cans of Corn
- Boxes of Instant Mashed Potatoes
- Boxes of Stuffing
If you prefer to make a monetary donation, please contact Libby Sutherland in the Student Life Office at elizabeth.sutherland@d303.org.
LRC News
LRC - LIFT YOUR MOOD WITH A GREAT BOOK!
“Self-proclaimed fat girl Willowdean Dickson (dubbed “Dumplin’” by her former beauty queen mom) has always been at home in her own skin. Her thoughts on having the ultimate bikini body? Put a bikini on your body. With her all-American beauty best friend, Ellen, by her side, things have always worked…until Will takes a job at Harpy’s, the local fast-food joint. There she meets Private School Bo, a hot former jock. Will isn’t surprised to find herself attracted to Bo. But she is surprised when he seems to like her back.
Instead of finding new heights of self-assurance in her relationship with Bo, Will starts to doubt herself. So she sets out to take back her confidence by doing the most horrifying thing she can imagine: entering the Miss Clover City beauty pageant—along with several other unlikely candidates—to show the world that she deserves to be up there as much as any twiggy girl does. Along the way, she’ll shock the hell out of Clover City—and maybe herself most of all.
With starry Texas nights, red candy suckers, Dolly Parton songs, and a wildly unforgettable heroine—Dumplin’ is guaranteed to steal your heart.” GoodReads.Com
The Student News Site of St. Charles North High School
The Stargazer is the official student-run newspaper of St. Charles North High School. New content is posted on Friday mornings. For more information, click on the link below and follow them on Twitter @SCNNewspaper.
Stargazer meetings are held every Monday after school. Students interested in joining the staff should email the Editor-in-Chief, Caroline Look, or one of the advisers, Alice Froemling or Jared Wyllys.
SCN Writing & Reading Center
We are excited to announce that SCN's Writing Center is officially open for business! The consultants have completed their training, and they are ready to help all students with writing and reading assignments for all classes. As you can imagine, there are a few changes to how they are functioning this year. All assistance will be done virtually for the first semester. For links to sign up for a live conference or to submit your writing online, please visit the SCN Writing & Reading Center.
Senior Pictures & Yearbook Information
Senior Portraits & Yearbook Pictures
The following dates have been added for senior portraits: October 26-29 and November 16-19.
Appointment Sign Up:
- Go to rootseniors.com
- Enter your Subject ID# (provided in the Root Studios brochure mailed to your home)
- Enter your last name in all lowercase letters
- If you are unable to sign in or have further questions, please contact customer service at Root Studios at 815-433-1766
Scheduled Appointments:
- Enter at Door #4, Main Entrance
- Due to COVID restrictions, only students are allowed in the building for this appointment.
- Students must show their COVID Self-Certification before entering the building.
Send Us Your Pictures!
North Stars - #SCNYearbook is looking for photos of students who are masked up and ready to follow the guidelines for being on campus for sports and clubs. Share a picture of yourself in your team mask or a mask with a neat design!
To submit your photos to the yearbook staff:
- Download the Yearbook Snap mobile app from the App Store or Google Play, and enter the access code: SCNPolaris2020
- Go to yearbookforever.com, enter our school name, click on Community Upload and enter the access code: SCNPolaris 2020
Parent University
Dr. John Duffy, a nationally recognized expert in parenting for nearly twenty-five years, wrote this book as a guide for parents raising children who are growing up too quickly and, as a result, dealing with unresolved adolescent issues that can lead to anxiety and depression. Please indicate your interest in getting a copy of the book and event by filling out this form.
October 29, 2020
6:00-7:30 PM
Virtual
Maddie's Mitten March
ComEd Support
ComEd understands that some families may be experiencing financial hardship as a result of the ongoing pandemic. That is why they are taking the time to let you know of the bill assistance options available to help those struggling with past-due balances.
If you could benefit from additional support, please call us immediately at 1-800-EDISON1 (1-800-334-7661), M-F, 7am-7pm. Our customers can also visit ComEd.com/Support to learn more about the following payment assistance options and eligibility requirements:
• CARE Customer Hardship Grants. Residential customers facing financial hardship may be eligible to receive one-time CARE grants from ComEd to help them get back on their feet.
• COVID-19 Financial Bill Assistance. A one-time bill assistance credit of up to $500 is available this year for eligible, low-income households.
• Flexible, Extended Payment Arrangements. For a limited time, low-income households and
residential customers expressing financial hardship may be eligible for a flexible payment
arrangement so they can spread balances over 24 payments, with 0% down. Residential customers who may not be facing financial hardship, but would like to spread balances, may be able to do so over 18 payments, with no more than 25% down.
• Waiver of New Deposits and Fee Relief. ComEd is waiving any new deposit requirements for a limited time for customers expressing financial hardship and extending relief from various fees (such as reconnection fees) to help low-income residential customers.
• State and Federal Financial Energy Assistance. Illinois’ Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP) and the federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) also provide valuable financial help to households that may be facing financial challenges.
St. Charles North High School
Email: beth.eckard@d303.org
Website: https://north.d303.org/
Location: 255 Red Gate Road, St. Charles, IL, USA
Phone: 331.228.4400