Talk203 E-Newsletter
As a reminder to all Class of 2024 graduating seniors, access to your D203 Google Drive and Gmail information will be available through midnight, Thursday, October 31st.
Please ensure you access any information you may need for college or career purposes before this deadline. If you have any questions or concerns, please refer to these Google Drive/Gmail Backup Directions for guidance on downloading or transferring your data.
Vision 1948, along with the Girls in STEM Club at Neuqua Valley High School and the Girls in Engineering, Math, and Science Club at Naperville North High School, is excited to announce Our STEM Era, Powered by Girls! This inaugural event aims to inspire students to pursue education and careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).
Event Details:
- Date: October 19th, 2024
- Time: 12:00 - 4:00 PM
- Location: Naperville North High School Learning Commons, 899 N Mill St, Naperville, IL 60563
- Parking: Please use the North Main Parking Lot; overflow parking is available in the bus lot on the east side of the building. Enter via the main entrance of the high school.
This event is open to all, featuring interactive displays designed for students from 5th to 12th grade and their families. With a focus on making STEM education fun and inspiring, attendees can look forward to real-life applications presented by businesses and universities, small group discussions with industry professionals and college students, and exciting door prizes, including friendship bracelets!
Join us for this exciting event showcasing the educational and career opportunities in STEM fields. Our mission is to inspire girls and young women to explore, thrive, and persist in these areas!
For questions and press inquiries, please contact Tina Hinch at our.stem.era@gmail.com.
On October 24th, 2024, Andrea Fisher, LCPC, and Kierra Pauly, LSW, from Linden Oaks Medical Group, will present "Recognizing and Understanding Depression in Children and Adolescents" as part of the District 203 Parent Education Series.
This session is specifically designed for parents and caregivers. Andrea and Kierra will offer valuable education on identifying depression in children and teens, along with practical strategies and tools to provide effective support.
Event Details:
- Date: October 24th, 2024
- Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Zoom Link: https://naperville203.zoom.us/j/91534982568
Check out the 2024 DuPage County Trade Apprenticeship Expo hosted by the DuPage County Building & Construction Trades Council, PowerForward DuPage, and CISCO!
The Expo will take place on Thursday, October 24th from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm at the IBEW Local 701 Union Hall, located at 28600 Bella Vista Parkway in Warrenville, IL. This exciting event offers interactive, hands-on demonstrations and the chance to meet with instructors from a variety of trade apprenticeship programs.
This is a great opportunity for high school students and post-graduates to explore career paths in the trades, with representatives from many fields, including Boilermakers, Electricians, Ironworkers, Plumbers, and more!
The event is free, but registration is required. Visit PowerForwardDuPage.com or scan the QR code to sign up!
Free Pumpkin Decorating, October 15th
Looking for something fun to do this fall? Join the Youth Advisory Committee at their next meeting on Tuesday, October 15th at 360 Youth Services (1323 Bond St #119 Naperville).
Participate in a pumpkin decorating contest, and create substance use prevention materials. Before attending, email: sindlecoffer@360youthservices.org.
Bring Inside Out Club to Your School!
Help give your child more opportunities to practice empathy, kindness, acceptance, gratitude and more, all through hands-on learning and volunteerism right after school. Email brittany@insideoutclub.org for details.
Upcoming Events:
HYBRID EVENT -- Supporting Our Teens in Challenging Times: The Power of Hope
Dr. John Duffy
Thursday, October 17 at noon and 7 p.m.
In person at the Glen Ellyn Public Library at 7 p.m. and on Zoom
A Health Fair precedes the program at 6:30 p.m.
Teen Anxiety and School Anxiety: Dealing with Resistance and Refusal
Dr. Laura Koehler
Tuesday, October 22 at noon and 7 p.m.
How to Raise Teens You Want to Spend Time With: Science-based
Strategies for Responsible, Respectful Kids
Melinda Wenner Moyer
Tuesday, October 29 at noon and 7 p.m.
The Price You Pay for College: An Entirely New Road Map for the Biggest
Financial Decision Your Family Will Ever Make
Ron Lieber
Thursday, November 7 at noon-1:30 pm and 7-8:30 p.m.
An Evening with Best Buddies: Friendship Program for People with Special
Needs
Film Screening: "Saving Superman"
Wednesday, November 13 at 7 p.m.
Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Teens and How to Limit its Impact
Dr. Kara Alaimo
Thursday, November 14 at noon and 7 p.m.
The Power of Words and the Power of Love
Understanding and Preventing Addiction: Beautiful Boy
Nic Sheff in conversation with Jessica Lahey
Wednesday, November 20 at noon and 7 p.m.
