
Talk203 E-Newsletter

October 31, 2024
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Final Reminder: Last Day for Class of 2024 Google Access
This is a final reminder for Class of 2024 graduating seniors that access to your District 203 Google Drive and Gmail accounts will end tonight at midnight, Thursday, October 31, 2024. After this time, you will no longer be able to retrieve any files or emails stored in your D203 accounts.
Action Steps to Take Today:
To avoid losing access to critical information, please complete the following steps before tonight’s deadline:
- Download Important Files
- Transfer Your Data
- Save Contacts and Emails
Need Help?
If you have any questions, refer to the Google Drive/Gmail Backup Directions for guidance on downloading or transferring your data.
NEF 203
October Express Grants
Congratulations to the October Express Grants recipients! Express Grants elevate Naperville 203 staff and students’ great ideas into reality. These grants provide up to $1,000 for immediate use and are available on a rolling monthly cycle throughout the school year.
Coping with Grief During the Holiday Season
This session is specifically tailored for parents and caregivers, offering valuable insights and guidance on supporting children and teens coping with grief and loss during the holiday season. Andrea and Kierra will provide practical strategies, tools, and tips to help navigate these challenging emotions and foster effective support.
Event Details:
- Date: November 7th, 2024
- Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Zoom Link: https://naperville203.zoom.us/j/97957265750
Due Today: VFW Teacher of the Year Nominations (Deadline: Oct. 31)
Nominate a Naperville-area teacher for the 2024 Veterans of Foreign Wars Teacher of the Year Award! This award recognizes K-12 teachers who actively promote civic responsibility, flag etiquette, and patriotism in their classrooms.
Do you know a teacher who organizes field trips to city hall or leads community volunteer projects? Or perhaps an instructor who invites veterans to share their military experiences with students? Maybe you’ve seen a teacher fostering democratic values and beliefs through unique classroom activities.
If you know such a teacher, honor their dedication by submitting a nomination today: https://forms.gle/xfnegrNnZXe9Fwhu8
ALIVE Teen Center
Holiday Craft Show: Unique Finds for a Great Cause!
Join us November 2nd, 10 am - 2 pm at 1739 Baybrook Lane, Naperville, for the Holiday Craft Show by Fruits of the Spirit! Discover custom-designed, handmade crafts. All proceeds support the Alive Teen Centers. Perfect for holiday shopping that gives back!
Grow Your Business with the Alive Center!
Are you a local entrepreneur, yoga instructor, or small business owner seeking a dedicated space? Email us at rentals@alivecenter.org to schedule a tour of affordable, flexible rental options and partner with a community-focused venue!
360 Youth Services
Operation Snowball
Inside Out Club
Family-Friendly Volunteer Events: Join Us!
Next up: Holidays for Heroes! Kids will fill goody bags and make sweet snowglobe suncatchers for troops and veterans while practicing empathy and perseverance. Events like these are for kids ages 3+ and their families to grow and give back together.
GPS Parent Series
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: Thursday, November 7 at noon–1:30 p.m. and 7–8:30 p.m.
An Evening with Best Buddies: Friendship Program for People with Special Needs
Event: Film Screening – "Saving Superman"
Date: Wednesday, November 13 at 7 p.m.
Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Teens and How to Limit its Impact
Speaker: Dr. Kara Alaimo
Date: Thursday, November 14 at noon and 7 p.m.
Understanding and Preventing Addiction: Beautiful Boy
Speaker: Nic Sheff in conversation with Jessica Lahey
Date: Wednesday, November 20 at noon and 7 p.m.
HYBRID NOON EVENT — Autonomy/Balanced Parenting: Reduce Parent Burnout and Raise Competent Kids
Speaker: Dr. Emily Edlynn
Date: Wednesday, December 4 at noon and 7 p.m. on Zoom
Also in person at Silverleaf Room in the Culinary and Hospitality Center at College of DuPage (COD) at noon
FUSE / B-PAC — First a Dream: Find Your Future at College Night (Primero un sueño: Encuentra tu futuro en la Noche Universitaria)
Speakers: Susanna Melón, Timothy Fields, and Distinguished Panel
Date: Thursday, December 5 at 7 p.m.
Presented in Spanish and English
Linden Oaks Behavior Health
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 details and to enroll.
This Week's Virtual Backpack
This week's Virtual Backpack has been updated with new information on community programs. Click the image below to learn more!