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Talk203 E-Newsletter
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April 25, 2024
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Online Annual Update 2024-2025 School Year
Beginning May 1, 2024, all families will be required to update their student(s) information through their Campus Parent Account. The Online Annual Update for returning families must be completed by May 23, 2024. Until your Online Annual Update is complete, you will not be able to register at the high school level, access your student(s) schedule at the junior high level or view teacher assignment(s) at the elementary level.
If you have any questions, please email Maureen Dvorak, School Services Manager, at mdvorak@naperville203.org.
Parent/Guardian E-Learning Survey Closed Tomorrow!
In advance of our district E-Learning plan renewal and at the request of the Board of Education, we are asking for input from parents/guardians via the survey below.
This anonymous survey should take less than 10 minutes to complete depending on the number of students in your household. The survey will be open until Friday, April 26.
You only need to complete the survey once for your family.
May 3rd - Half Day Institute
We would like to remind you that on May 3rd, students will have adjusted dismissal times due to a staff Institute Day:
- Elementary School will be dismissed at 11:35 AM
- Junior High School will be dismissed at 11:15 AM
- High School will be dismissed at 12:00 PM
- ARECC will have NO SCHOOL on this day.
Please note that due to these early dismissal times, Elementary and High School bus routes may run behind schedule on May 3rd. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in accommodating these adjustments for the Institute Day.
FREE Birth to Three Program
Are you interested in learning more about the Free Birth to Three program offered through Ann Reid Early Childhood Center? Early Connections is a grant-funded program that focuses on promoting optimal early development, learning, and health for children from birth to three years old. We also provide support and engagement for parents and caregivers of young children in this age group. To find out how to qualify, click HERE or Contact: 630.961.5060
2024 Spring NWEA Map Assessments
This May, grades kindergarten through eighth will be administered the NWEA Map Growth reading and mathematics assessments. This test is administered in August/September, January and May to evaluate student academic performance and growth throughout the academic year.
💥SAVE THE DATE: INCubatoredu Pitch Night!
We are formally inviting you to embark on an exhilarating journey into the world of entrepreneurship at our Annual Naperville 203 INCubatoredu Pitch Night Competition! Experience the excitement as high school students unleash their creativity and entrepreneurial spirit, presenting innovative business products and services. All teams will showcase their companies from 6-6:45 PM before final pitches. Attendees get to cast a Wild Card Vote to determine additional teams to present a final pitch on stage. Don't miss out on this opportunity to discover the boundless potential of tomorrow's business leaders!
Date: Thursday, May 9th
Time: 6:00 PM Business Booths - 6:45 PM Final Pitches
Location: Embassy Suites Naperville
Special Education Services for Parents of Home-Schooled Students
On Thursday, May 16, 2024, Naperville 203 will hold a Zoom meeting from 10:00 am-10:30 a.m. for non-public schools and 11:00 am -11:30 a.m. to discuss the district’s plan for providing special education services to students with disabilities who attend private schools or who are home-schooled within the Naperville District 203 boundaries. RSVP to attend is required by May 10th.
Herbicide Application Next Thursday, May 2
As a result of legislation, Public Act 91-0525 and Public Act 91-0099, schools are required to provide written notification to all parents/guardians of students and staff before such Herbicide application. This Talk203 item qualifies as such.
The fertilizer and broadleaf weed control application at all District Elementary, Junior High, High School and Administrative sites will be performed by Trugreen Lawn Care during the week of April 13th, April 18th and May 2nd, weather permitting.
Applicators will avoid dates/times when scheduled activities are to take place on school grounds.
Please contact Kevin Bee, District Operations Manager, at (630) 420-6434 if you have any questions or concerns.
It's not too late to registration for 2024 Summer Learning!
The deadline to registration for the first semester of summer school (June 3-21) is May 15, 2024. Registration will continue to remain open for the second semester of summer school (June 24-July 12) through June 12, 2024. Please click below for more detailed information, dates, and locations.
NEF News
Join the Team - Deadline April 30th at 11:59 PM
Sprint, jog or stroll as you raise funds for YOUR SCHOOL and NEF-funded programs as a Charity Hero with TEAM NEF at the Endeavor Health Naperville Half Marathon, 10K and 5K on Sunday, October 20, 2024.
Join the team AND pay your race entry fee by 11:59 PM on April 30 to be entered for a chance to win one of five $20 Naperville Running Co. gift cards in our monthly Mile Marker Challenge! Learn more.
Naperville 203 AAPI Heritage Month Community Event
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 6:00 - 8:30 PM - Kennedy Junior High, 2929 Green Trails Dr., Lisle
This year’s Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month Community Event will engage the community in conversations about mental wellness as well as showcase the rich cultural heritage of the AAPI community. This event will include a series of engaging and informative panel discussions including community leaders and Naperville 203 high school students. For elementary students, there will be crafts and story time featuring author Rich Lo and a dance workshop for secondary students. All members of the Naperville 203 community and the surrounding community (adults and students) are welcome to come together to learn and celebrate the contributions and diverse cultures of the AAPI community.
2025 Trips for Current Naperville 203 8th - 11th Grade Students
Current 8th-11th grade students have a unique opportunity to travel to the Galápagos Islands over Spring Break in 2025! This eco-driven tour offers students a firsthand learning experience of one of the most fragile ecosystems in our world. Students will discover these islands and follow in Charles Darwin’s footsteps, complete with swimming, snorkeling, and hiking alongside exotic animals! Questions? Email Brian Glasby at bglasby@naperville203.org
Current 8th-11th grade students! Join us on a journey to Peru during the Summer Break 2025! Explore the vibrant culture of Lima, marvel at the ancient temples and fortresses in Cuzco, venture into the Sacred Valley, and behold the breathtaking wonder of Machu Picchu—one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Cap it all off with a mesmerizing experience on Lake Titicaca. The parent info session will be in the NCHS Learning Commons on Thursday, 4/25 at 6:00 pm. Questions? Email Christina Ghiotto cghiotto@naperville203.org
Summer Camps and Local Events
WDSRA- Youth Flag Football Ages 7-15
Get ready to experience the thrill of football in a fun safe environment with Western DuPage Special Recreation Association, (WDSRA). This program is designed to introduce kids to the fundamentals of the game while emphasizing teamwork, sportsmanship, and skill development. Led by an experienced coach, participants will learn the basics of passing, catching, running and flag pulling. Grab your flags, lace up your cleats and join our new action-packed season of flag football. *This program is not part of Special Olympics Illinois Competition.
Pint for Kim
The 5th Annual A Pint For Kim Blood Drive & Life Saving Festival is coming up on May 11, and NNHS will once again be hosting this event. The day is more than just a blood drive. It includes live bands, food trucks, a car show, carnival games, and more. The event is free and family friendly.
Click HERE To sign up to donate blood or HERE to sign up to volunteer.
All blood donors and volunteers get 10 tickets to a "Thank You Drawing" with over $30,000 in prizes (including $6,000+ braces from Innovative Orthodontic Centers in downtown Naperville). The organization does not sell tickets since they are not an organization that raises money, so everyone has an equal shot at winning all of these items. A Pint For Kim's efforts focus solely on hosting blood drives and spreading awareness that the largest use of donated blood goes to cancer patients.
This event is held in memory of Kimberley Benedyk Sandford, mom of Ricky Sandford (NNHS '25) and JD Sandford (NNHS '26). After an eight-year battle with cancer, before passing away, Kim asked to have a blood drive instead of a wake; the 2020 event set the state record for largest 1-day 1-location blood drive, a record that A Pint For Kim has broken ever since.
Summer Athletic Camps at NCHS & NNHS
- Naperville Central Summer Camps are now open for registration. Please go to https://napervillecentral.8to18.com/dashboard/catalog and browse our Summer Camp selection.
If you have questions, please call the Naperville Central Athletic Office at 630-420-6444 or contact Vicki Sadowski at vsadowski@naperville203.org.
- Naperville North Summer Camps are now open for registration. Please go to https://napervillenorth.8to18.com/ and browse our Summer Camp selection.
If you have questions, please call the Naperville North Athletic Office at 630-420-6490 or contact Kathy Kavanagh at kkavanagh@naperville203.org.
Glenbard Parent Series
And Then They Stopped Talking to Me: Surviving Middle School
- May 1, 12:00 - 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/85211731412
- May 1, 7:00 - 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/84396303569
360 Youth Services
Middle School Parent and Student Surveys, High School Student Surveys
Your input is needed on the Power of Choice campaign! The Power of Choice is a project of 360 Youth Services and works collaboratively with Districts 203 & 204 to provide campaigns for youth, parents and the schools. One campaign is focused on supporting parents in talking with their middle schooler about not using alcohol; one is focused on educating 6th to 8th grade students to correct misconceptions regarding e-cigarette/vaping; and another focused on supporting high school students in making healthy choices regarding alcohol and other substance use. The Power of Choice is asking middle school parents, middle school youth, and high school teens to participate in one of the three quick surveys below, to provide feedback regarding where they receive information. The deadline to take these surveys is by Tuesday, April 30.
Middle School Parent Survey Link: https://forms.gle/71u8ENBTm99tFLcD9
Middle School Youth Survey Link: https://forms.gle/N8yK6KPnaVnbCpYj7
High School Student Survey Link: https://forms.gle/xacwwphMxFQEw7aj7
Alive Teen Center
- ALIVE Teen Center: FREE After School Fun!: Discover endless fun at the ALIVE Center's after-school activities for 5th-12th graders! Design your ALIVE Photo Album, savor Ramen Day delights, shoot hoops with Pop-A-Shot Basketball, and bond with friends, Mon-Fri 3-7 pm. No registration required, just show up!
- Register Now for Exciting Alive Teen Initiative Summer Camps!: Are you ready to make this summer one to remember? Join ALIVE Teen Center for a lineup of Alive Teen Initiative Summer Camps designed to ignite passion, spark creativity, and unleash potential for students 3rd - 12th grades! #SomethingForEveryone
KidsMatter
- New Summer Learning Experience: Introduction to Construction Management: Students ages 16+ are invited to explore careers in construction management, with case studies and job shadowing in a variety of trades. Earn college credit and gain practical experience to help guide your career choices! Class runs from June 3-July 25, 2024. Learn more and apply here by April 28.
- Teen Philanthropy Initiative Applications Due May 3: Sophomores can apply for the next cohort of the Teen Philanthropy Initiative, which begins in Fall 2024. Get experience in grantmaking and fundraising, while supporting local nonprofits and developing leadership skills. Learn more and apply here.
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.
Inside Out Club
Kick Off Your Summer with Kindness!: Can your family complete 15 kind acts in 15 days? Reserve your kindness kit now to kick off your summer with kindness! The annual 15K-indness Challenge (counting kind acts instead of kilometers) starts June 15.