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Talk203 E-Newsletter
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Project Lead The Way Recognized As State's 'Middle School Program of the Year'
We're incredibly thrilled to share that our our Project Lead The Way program has been recognized as the "Middle School Program of the Year" by the Technology Education Association of Illinois (TEAI). Project Lead The Way is Naperville 203's innovative initiative that boldly integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math into a project-based learning program.
We are also deeply proud to share that our dedicated technology teacher, Jenn Krzak, has been awarded the title of "Teacher of the Year" by TEAI. These awards are bestowed on those individuals and programs that significantly contribute to technology education.
Board of Education Receives Governance Recognition
The Naperville 203 Board of Education received its fifth consecutive "Governance Recognition" at the Illinois Association of School Boards DuPage Division meeting. The School Board Governance Recognition program acknowledges school boards that learn and practice effective governance behaviors through participation in and support for board development programs and events.
We are honored to have such dedicated leaders guiding our district.
No School Next Thursday & Friday For Institute Day, Parent-Teacher Conferences
The District Office will remain open during its regularly scheduled hours.
SOMOS Naperville (We Are Naperville): Growing Diverse Leadership
The Alliance of Latinos Motivating Action in the Suburbs (ALMAS) proudly announces its partnership with DuPage Children’s Museum, Naperville 203 and Indian Prairie 204 school districts to present an engaging Latino panel discussion titled "SOMOS Naperville (We Are Naperville): Growing Diverse Leadership."
This FREE event will be held at DuPage Children’s Museum, located at 301 N. Washington Street, Naperville, on Tuesday, Oct. 10, commencing at 6 p.m. Food and refreshments will be provided. The children’s activity for ages 5-12 will feature the talented bicultural and bilingual Colombian-American storyteller Jasmin Cardenas.
IN THE NEWS: Naperville North Football Player Featured On NBC 5 Chicago
Naperville 203 Schools Celebrate Walk To School Day
Many of Naperville 203's schools celebrated Walk To School Day on Wednesday, Oct. 4. Walk to School Day is an annual event that involves communities from across the country walking to school on the same day. Over time, this celebration has become part of a movement for year-round safe routes to school.
At the top right of the newsletter you will find accessibility features including an ability to translate, increase contrast and text size.
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Support our TEAM NEF Runners and Walkers!
See who is running for TEAM NEF at the Naperville Half Marathon, 10K and 5K on Sunday October, 22 and support our team. Half the funds raised support the Naperville 203 school of the runner's choice and half support NEF-funded district-wide programs. Thank you to all who are running, walking and raising funds to support District 203 students!
What Happened to You: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing A shift from ‘What is Wrong with You’
Wed, Oct 11 @ 12:00 pm CDT - 1:00 pm: This event will be presented virtually. The link to log in to this webinar from your computer, tablet or phone is https://glenbard.zoom.us/j/84505392448
Wed, Oct 11 @ 7:00 pm CDT - 8:00 pm: This event will be presented virtually. The link to log in to this webinar from your computer, tablet or phone is https://glenbard.zoom.us/j/82807525912
Alive Center News!
Empower ALIVE - Making An Impact: Navigate the school year with ALIVE Center’s FREE weekly tutoring (Grades K-12), after school drop-in activities and clubs for 5th - 12th graders! Join as an ALIVE Impact Member today and your monthly contribution of $5 or more truly makes a positive difference.
FREE Poetry Workshop at ALIVE Center: For students in grades 5th - 12th, we invite them to come unlock their poetic potential at ALIVE Center’s Free Poetry Workshop! Dive into various poetry types, get hands-on with fun activities and craft their own verses. Join us on October 20th, 5-6 pm.
Naperville Area Philanthropy & Community Service Teen Leadership Program
KidsMatter is excited to offer a NEW amazing opportunity for Naperville juniors this year…the Naperville Area Philanthropy & Community Service Teen Leadership Program. Participants will learn about the Three Pillars Initiative (TPI) of Philanthropy throughout the program. This program offers students a way to engage in charitable giving, fund raising, and service projects in your community.
Youth Metal Health First Aid Course: On November 15, 4 - 9 PM, Linden Oaks is offering a training for adults to teach how you indentify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in youths. Register Here
Free Monthly Mental Health Webinars: Linden Oaks offers free mental health webinars for parents with teens. Webinars will take place on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6:30 - 7:30 PM. Register Here
Child and Parent Anxiety Program: Group therapy for children 8+ struggling with school anxiety. Monday-Friday from 8-11 AM for 3 weeks. Call 630-305-5027 for more detail and to enroll.
Join Us! Family-Friendly Volunteer Events
Coming up: Birthday-in-a-Bag (this Saturday!), Reverse Trick-or-Treating, Craft Kits for Courageous Kids, and more. Inside Out Club one-time events are for kids as young as 3 and their families to grow and give back together.