Talk203 E-Newsletter

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We are so excited for the return of students next Thursday, Aug. 15, and for all of our outstanding educators who will return earlier in the week.

We have been working hard to ensure a successful start to the 2024-2025 school year!

As we begin the new school year, we would like to remind our Naperville 203 Community of important Board of Education policies, which are also part of the student handbook. 7.180 Preventing Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment and 7.190 Student Behavior. 2.260 Uniform Grievance Procedure and 2.265 Title IX Sexual Harassment Grievance Procedure are also in place to support our students. Please take the time to review each policy. Thank you for being a partner in the growth of our students.

Al comenzar el nuevo año escolar, nos gustaría recordarle a nuestra comunidad de Naperville 203 las políticas importantes de la Junta de Educación, que también forman parte del manual del estudiante. 7.180 Prevención del hostigamiento, la intimidación y el acoso y 7.190 Conducta estudiantil. 2.260 Procedimiento uniforme de quejas y 2.265 Procedimiento de quejas por acoso sexual del Título IX también están en vigor para apoyar a nuestros estudiantes. Tómese el tiempo para revisar cada póliza. Gracias por ser un socio en el crecimiento de nuestros estudiantes.

在新学年开始之际，我们想提醒我们Naperville 203 社区注意教育委员会的重要政策，这些政策也是学生手册的一部分。 7.180 防止欺凌、恐吓和骚扰以及 7.190学生行为。 2.260 统一申诉程序和 2.265 Title IX 性骚扰申诉程序也已同样是为了我们的学生。 请花时间查看每项政策。 感谢您成为我们学生成长过程中的伙伴。

In August/September, January and May, Naperville 203 will administer the NWEA MAP Growth reading and mathematics assessments to students in kindergarten through eighth grade. The purpose of this assessment is to evaluate individual student academic performance and growth across the academic year. This assessment is aligned with the Illinois Learning Standards

In partnership with District food service provider OrganicLife, we are excited to welcome students back to school. The Nutrition Services page has been updated with important information. Please click on the attached Naperville 203 Food Service and Wellness Survey to offer valuable feedback.

The new school year is here! Please take this time to check your student’s meal account balance online through MySchoolBucks.com. If their balance is getting low, you can securely fund their account using your credit/debit card or an e-check. You also have the option to set up AutoPay, which will automatically fund their account when the balance drops below an amount you specify.

Don’t have an account yet? Visit MySchoolBucks.com to sign up today! If you need assistance, you can find helpful how-to videos and answers to commonly asked questions by visiting MySchoolBucks.com. Or, you can contact MySchoolBucks directly by logging into your account to start a chat conversation or give them a call at (855) 832-5226.

Additional details can be located on the Naperville 203/Nutrition Services website.

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.

Herbicide application will be performed between the dates of August 5th and August 11th, 2024 on all District 203 buildings walkways, blacktop and hardscape by District personnel licensed by the state of Illinois to perform such herbicide application.

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.

We wanted to inform you about an exciting change regarding our parent portal system. As of July 1st, we have transitioned from Securly to LightSpeed for managing student internet usage and safety.

Why the Change?

Enhanced Features: LightSpeed offers robust features that empower parents with greater visibility and control over their child’s internet activity. You’ll be able to monitor usage on school-issued devices both during school hours and at home.

Comprehensive Insights: With LightSpeed, you’ll receive detailed reports on your child’s online behavior, including websites visited, search queries, and flagged

content. This information will help you engage in meaningful conversations about digital safety and responsible internet use.

Seamless Experience: The new portal is user-friendly and accessible. You’ll find it straightforward to navigate and stay informed about your child’s online activities.

We appreciate your understanding during this transition. Our commitment to student safety remains unwavering, and we believe LightSpeed will enhance our ability to achieve that goal.

Thank you for partnering with us in creating a secure online environment for our students.

Are you interested in joining our outstanding team here in Naperville 203? From psychologists and social workers to substitutes and custodians, we still have a wide variety of positions available for the 2024-2025 school year.

TEAM NEF is a group of parents, teachers, students, staff, and community members running or walking, and raising funds for NEF and their favorite Naperville 203 school as Charity Heroes in the Endeavor Health Naperville Half Marathon, 10K & 5K on Sunday, October 20, 2024! Join by August 31.

Each TEAM NEF member commits to raising at least $203. Members can choose for HALF of the funds raised to go to a Naperville 203 school of choice and the other HALF goes to district-wide programs supported by Naperville Education Foundation, or can have all funds raised go to NEF!

Our Centralized Enrollment Team are here to meet the needs of our Naperville 203 families, whether it be new enrollments, residency updates or changes of address.

The Centralized Enrollment Office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Centralized Enrollment will also be open this Saturday, Aug. 10, 8 a.m.-noon, to accomiate famliy needs prior to the start of the school year.

Appointments at our Centralized Enrollment Office are required to complete the enrollment process in person, as well as to provide updated residency and change of address documentation. Please use the following link to Make An Appointment. In the best interests of time and preparation, walk-ins are not encouraged.

Centralized Enrollment Office is located at the District 203 Administration Center, 203 W. Hillside Road, Naperville.

Your feedback is needed for the new Power of Choice campaigns! The Power of Choice is a project of 360 Youth Services working collaboratively with Districts 203 & 204 to provide campaigns for youth, parents and the schools to support alcohol and vaping prevention. Parents of middle school students, and high school students, this is your chance to be heard and make an impact! Your votes on the surveys below create materials for this year's Power of Choice campaigns. Thank you!

Middle School Parent Survey

High School Student Survey*

*High school participants may enter a drawing to win an Amazon gift card

You’re Invited to STEM Exploration Day at ALIVE Center
Join us for STEM Exploration Day on Saturday, August 17th from 1-4 PM! Designed for K-8th graders and their families, this event offers hands-on activities and exciting demonstrations. Don't miss out—sign up for FREE tickets today!

Fall After-School Fun at ALIVE Center: Starting August 15th!
Exciting Fall After-School Hours start August 15th at the ALIVE Center! Join us Monday-Friday, 3-7 pm for free drop-in activities like strategic games, snacks, creative arts, and more. Students in grades 5-12 welcome. Free tutoring every Wed & Thurs, 4-6 pm!

Back-to-School Bash at ALIVE Center: August 23rd!
🎉 Join us for our Back-to-School Bash on August 23rd from 3:00 - 6:30 pm at the ALIVE Center, 500 W Fifth Avenue, behind NNHS! Free fun for 5th-12th graders with food, music, and giveaways. Bring a friend and kick off the school year with us! 🎶🍕🎁

Free tutoring offered for students of all grades and subjects!
✨ Come join us at ALIVE Naperville every Wednesday and Thursday, between 4 pm and 6 pm. Whether you're in Kindergarten or 12th grade, we've got you covered across all subjects. Our Merry Tutors are here to support you. No need for registration, just drop in and thrive!

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.