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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.
We invite you to be part of the Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee, where parents and school district staff come together to support our English Learner students and their families. Our mission is to collaboratively meet the needs of these students while fostering a strong educational community.
Goals:
- Engage Families: Involve families in the educational process.
- Quality Programs: Offer valuable programs that empower families.
- Build Community: Create connections within our program.
Themes:
- Connecting Learning at Home
- Technology as a Learning Asset
- The Parent-School Partnership
- Empowering Parents & Students
Upcoming Meeting Dates:
- September 27, 2024
- November 15, 2024
- January 24, 2025
- March 21, 2025
Join us as we work together to enhance the educational experience for our English Learner students and strengthen our community. We look forward to your participation!
Email BPAC: contact.bpac203@gmail.com
Naperville 203 is participating in the Illinois Great Apple Crunch! On October 9, 2024, we will be crunching into a variety of local apples to celebrate National Farm to School month! This activity will teach our students where food comes from and support healthy eating habits. We purchased local apples for our celebration from Keller’s Farmstand Apple Orchard in Oswego, IL.
This is our 2nd Apple Crunch We will be crunching local apples during lunch!
Naperville 203 is excited to partner with local businesses for our upcoming Fall 8th Grade Career Exploration Day. The Career Motive-8 event helps inspire students by connecting them with professionals from a variety of industries, sparking their interest in future career paths.
Does your company want to play a role in shaping the future workforce?
Click the link below to get involved and make a difference!
Naperville Central High School’s lab preschool has 4 openings this fall in the afternoon program. The NCHS Redhawk Preschool is a lab-based, student-led program that starts in October.
Preschoolers should be between the ages of 3-5 and potty trained. The preschool is run completely by Early Childhood Education 1 & 2 students who are learning how to be teachers. Preschool students will engage in lessons which include small motor, large motor, story, and centers. They also enjoy the on-site playground when weather permits. Each registered preschool student will receive a Redhawk Preschool t-shirt.
Please contact Melissa Keller mkeller@naperville203.org for more information and registration.
Join us for the Public Safety Open House!
On Saturday, Sept. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Naperville’s Public Safety Campus (1380 Aurora Ave), enjoy free police and fire demonstrations, safety resources, and activities for all ages.
Experience water rescues, fire simulations, mock traffic stops, K-9 Unit demonstrations, and more. Interact with equipment, gather safety tips, and engage with our police and fire teams. Food trucks will be on-site.
For details, visit www.naperville.il.us/PSOH
Join us on Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 12-6 p.m. at Frontier Skate Park, Naperville, for a free mental health and skateboarding event featuring pro skaters John Gardner, Wes Kremer, and Brandon Turner.
The event will cover mental health topics through skateboarding, including stress regulation, meditation, and suicide awareness.
Schedule:
- 12-2 p.m. – Meet and greet/skate
- 2-3 p.m. – Skate contest/prizes
- 3-4 p.m. – Presentation
- 4-6 p.m. – Skate/film
For more info, contact Jill Wijangco at jill@maxs-mission.org
Join us for a FREE two-part event exploring the history and artistic legacy of the Olmec civilization! While ages 11+ enjoy an engaging presentation, younger children can join a fun, hands-on art session. It’s a cultural celebration with learning and creativity for all ages!
WHEN: Wednesday, Oct 9, 6:00-7:30 pm
WHERE: Nichols Library, downtown Naperville
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.
The Shanti Wellness Club at ALIVE, Students help Students!
Every Friday in October from 4:30 - 5:15 pm, 5th - 9th graders can explore mental health, break the stigma, and have fun while learning more about themselves. FREE club at Alive Center! Registration open, limited spots available.
Join the Alive Center for Dining For A Cause!
Join us for Dining for a Cause at SixtyFour Wine Bar & Kitchen on October 1st! Make your dinner reservations now and enjoy a delicious meal while supporting the Alive Teen Center. A portion of proceeds goes towards empowering teens. Secure reservation today.
HIGH SCHOOL RETREAT
October Snowball Unwritten registration Now Open Registration is now open for the Fall Snowball retreat October 25-28 at Camp Henry Horner! This teen-led/adult-guided retreat offers students the opportunity to discover something about themselves, make friends across school districts, have fun, and learn ways to impact peers. Spend a weekend focusing on self-care and Write Your Own Story, with us! https://360youthservices.org/snowball-registration/
Upcoming Events:
Driven to Distraction: The New Science to Shift from Deficits to Strengths – ADHD & More
Speaker: Dr. Edward Hallowell
Date & Time: Monday, September 30, Noon & 7 p.m.
Who Gets In And Why: A Year Inside College Admissions
Speaker: Jeffrey Selingo
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 8, Noon & 7 p.m.
Rescuing Our Teens: 8 Solutions to Our Crisis of Disaffected Youth
Speaker: Dr. John Duffy
Date & Time: Thursday, October 17, Noon & 7 p.m.
Teen Anxiety and School Anxiety: Dealing with Resistance and Refusal
Speaker: Dr. Laura Koehler
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 22, Noon & 7 p.m.
How to Raise Teens You Want to Spend Time With: Science-based Strategies for Responsible, Respectful Kids
Speaker: Melinda Wenner Moyer
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 29, Noon & 7 p.m.
The Price You Pay for College: An Entirely New Road Map for the Biggest Financial Decision Your Family Will Ever Make
Speaker: Ron Lieber
Date & Time: Thursday, November 7, Noon-1:30 p.m. & 7-8:30 p.m.
An Evening with Best Buddies: Friendship Program for People with Special Needs
Film Screening: "Saving Superman"
Date & Time: Wednesday, November 13, 7 p.m.
