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December 2, 2024

Dear Huskie Community,

I hope the break was relaxing and we are ready for the home stretch!


A reminder about driving on and around campus. Please be cautious, drive slowly, and only drop off students in designated areas. If you have a student who drives to school, please pass the reminder along to them as well. We want to be sure everyone arrives and departs safely from school each day.


Please note the upcoming final exam schedule:

Wednesday, December 18

Period 1: 7:45-9:25
Period 2: 9:35-11:15
Period 6: 11:25-1:05


Thursday, December 19

Period 8: 7:45-9:25

Period 3: 9:35-11:15

Period 4: 11:25-1:05


Friday, December 20 (last day of semester 1)

Period 7: 7:45-9:25

Period 5: 9:35-11:15

Makeup: 11:25-1:05


School resumes for semester 2 on Tuesday, January 7.


Make it a great week. Go Huskies!!


Sincerely,

Jay Wachtel

NAPER LIFE ABROAD

Join Us for a Pizza Party with a Purpose
We’re excited to partner with Little Pops Pizzeria for a special fundraising event supporting students traveling abroad to the Galapagos Islands over Spring Break 2025 through Naper Life Abroad, a BOE-approved international travel program for D203 students.

Enjoy the best New York-style pizza in Illinois, and 20% of sales will go directly to support Naper Life Abroad programs. Dine-in, pick-up, or order online! Just mention Naper Life or select it under the fundraiser tab when placing your online order.
Let’s make a difference together—one slice at a time! Thank you, Mr. Brian Glasby

BOOSTERS

NNHS Trivia Night 2024

We are looking forward to a fabulous Trivia night this Friday December 6th! Doors open at Cress Creek at 7:00 pm, Trivia Starts at 8:00 pm. Come ready to test your brain power, take a chance on some great raffle prizes including Huskie gear, sport experiences, SENIOR PARKING SPOT or an instant Wine Bar!

  • WINE DONATIONS - We will be having a fun wine pull event at Trivia Night and we are in need of donations. Grab an extra bottle when you are holiday shopping or donate an extra from Thanksgiving!!! We have arranged some drop off locations for the wine donations by neighborhood.Drop off from this weekend through December 5:
    • Cress Creek: The Gabrione's at 1017 Royal Bombay Court
    • Saybrook/Arrowhead: The Huttons at 1505 Maple Knoll Court
    • Historic District: The May’s at 693 Cottage Avenue
    • Prairie: The Loughlin’s at 620 Balmoral Circle
  • SPONSOR - Sponsorships $160. Help our NNHS Huskies and promote your business. Your logo will appear on the big screen at the start of each round of Trivia and on the NNHS Boosters website. For more info email NNHStrivianight@gmail.com or go to https://nnhsboosters.org/trivia-night


Fashion Show
Mark your calendars for Sunday, February 23, 2025. Calling all Huskie parents interested in learning more about lending a helping hand at this year's Fashion Show!


Please attend our next meeting on Tues. December 10th at 7pm in NNHS Room 108. The Fashion Show is one of Boosters biggest fundraisers of the year and takes a village of volunteers. We are looking for both Senior Parents and Non-Senior parents - we need you all! There are plenty of opportunities to help. We have one open chair position to fill: Runway/backstage which is a perfect fit for a junior parent.

  • As an added perk, senior models who have a parent volunteering to help with the fashion show will receive priority during the store selection process. A Google Form will be sent on Dec 2nd for those interested in modeling. It will be due on Dec 6th. Parents interested in volunteering but can not attend the meeting please contact the Fashion Show co-chairs: Natasha Carsello and Marni Springer at nnhsboostersfashionshow@gmail.com

Spirit Wear
Spirit Wear is in search of some helping hands this winter. New volunteer opportunities to help sell Huskie Fashions on:
HOLIDAY POP UP SHOP: Are you doing any last minute holiday shopping before the winter break? We can help with that! Students can purchase on WED DEC 11th during all lunch periods 11:20-1:30 and at Cocoa and Cram after school DEC 11th. Parents are welcome to swing by to purchase as well during Cocoa and Cram. We accept APPLE PAY, Cash and Credit. Shop the newest merchandise & STOCK up on new long sleeved orange NIKE shirts, NIKE TECH ZIP UPS, new t-shirt designs, beanies, rally towels, NIKE hoodies and crew neck sweatshirts, Huskie script crew neck sweatshirts and youth sweatshirts.

Yard Signs
Pick up will be the weekend of December 14th. Team and activities sign coordinators and/or captain parents will be contacted by the Yard Sign Chairs to collect their signs.

Concessions
Check out our WINTER menu on the new website! https://nnhsboosters.org/concessions With winter athletics right around the corner we will need volunteers to help support our efforts. Check out the Sign Up Genius for all winter concession opportunities. Our hope is that each Booster member commits to one 2 hr shift. It will be cozy and fun working indoors this winter. We hope you can lend a hand! https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0A4DABAD2CA0FBC34-52923307-2024

New Website
Are you Driven to Join, Driven to Volunteer, Driven to Donate or Driven to Sponsor? We are excited to introduce our new look at https://nnhsboosters.org. The updated website is the hub of information for all things related to Boosters. The website will highlight our social media, contains sign ups for concessions, provides sponsorship opportunities and features our fundraising events. Another new addition is that tickets to our fundraisers will be available on the website through our new GOFAN account!! Everything related to Boosters will be at your fingertips so bookmark the site today.

HOME AND SCHOOL

Senior Celebration

  • Tickets for Senior Celebration are only available on GoFan at this link: https://gofan.co/event/1525705?schoolId=IL099809. The event is Saturday, April 12, 2025 at NNHS from 6PM to 10PM. If you are unsure if you've purchased a ticket for your Senior already, here is a link to tickets sold as of 11/19/24 https://www.naperville203.org/Page/10533
  • Prizes As we prepare for the 2025 Senior Celebration, we are excited to ensure that every student goes home with a special gift. To make this possible, we are kindly requesting prize donations from our wonderful parent community. You can choose a gift from our Amazon list, use the sign-up genius to purchase gift cards, or purchase something else entirely.
    • Please have all gifts delivered to: Joni Konstantelos at 1007 W. Bauer Rd., Naperville, IL 60563.


Cocoa & Cram

NNHS and H&S will host the 2024 Cocoa & Cram event for all Naperville North students on Wednesday, December 11th, from 3:30-5:30 pm, where students can study for finals, get help with classes, and enjoy hot cocoa and snacks. Please support the event by donating supplies (no nuts, please), with drop-off locations at the NNHS front entrance on December 11th or at The Pentz' house (417 East 14th Avenue) through December 10th.


Holiday Gift Baskets

NNHS H&S is excited to create 8 holiday gift baskets for the Cornerstone Boys Home. This shelter provides a safe and supportive environment for boys in need of temporary housing and care. With a focus on fostering personal growth and stability, Cornerstone offers a variety of services to help the boys navigate challenging circumstances and build a brighter future. You can help make their holidays special by donating items for the gift baskets.

Thank you for your support in brightening the season for these young boys!


School Store

Seeking volunteers for the NNHS School Store! Whether you can spare an hour or take on a whole shift, your help with inventory and sales will support our students' success. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4DAAAC2EA5FBC70-50601882-nnhs#/


Volunteering

Interested in volunteering your time back to NNHS? Consider filling one of our board committee chairs positions for the 2025-26 School Year! Currently, we have the following positions open for 25-26 school year: Registration, Senior Sunrise Breakfast, and Staff Appreciation. If you are interested, please reach out to Susan Spires @ napervillenorthhssec@gmail.com.


New Link

Are you looking for a meaningful way to get involved with our community? Naperville North High School's Home & School Association invites parents, guardians, and local residents to participate in a variety of volunteer and donation opportunities. Your support is invaluable in enhancing our students' educational experience! https://sites.google.com/view/nnhshandswillingspirits/home

DRESS UP 203

Dress Up 203 believes every student should have the opportunity to attend their school dance in style. This organization is dedicated to making prom dreams come true for NNHS and NCHS students who do not have the means to afford formal attire. Their mission is to provide youth in need with the opportunity to attend their prom with confidence and style. They believe every young person deserves the chance to experience this memorable milestone without financial burdens. Please help us thank our Platinum Partner PEACHES BOUTIQUE who is helping make this possible! We hope the entire community will support Peaches when they shop for their next dress. Please mention Dress Up 203 when you get your dress at PEACHES for your free Swag as their way to say thank you. www.peachesboutique.com

CTE SPOTLIGHT

Are you looking for a new and interesting course next semester? Check out the CTE Flyer link below. There are exciting opportunities in cooking, engineering, and agriscience!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AXizboTx2_SOqPQPjBvVUK8rTy1tOhrXVI5CgOvzT1k/edit?usp=sharing

FOCUS 203

Profile of a Learner

Naperville 203 invites community members to engage in a special two-part Focus 203 series aimed at bringing the Profile of a Learner to life. This initiative is centered on five key competencies: Adaptability, Communication, Critical Thinking, Learner’s Mindset, and Global Citizenship, all of which are essential for preparing students for future success. Why Participate? Community perspectives are crucial for shaping the district's vision and enhancing student experiences. These sessions offer a platform for collaborative discussions, ensuring that participant feedback influences the creation of innovative learning experiences.


Thank you to everyone who attended Session 1 at either Kennedy Junior High School or NIU Naperville Campus. We appreciate your participation.


Details and sign-up information for Session 2 can be found at HERE. We hope you can join us!

  • Session 2: Shaping Innovation in Learning
    • Review updates and see community feedback translated into action.
    • Dates & Locations (attend one):
      • January 14, 7:00 p.m. at Kennedy Junior High School, Lisle, IL, or
      • January 17, 9:00 a.m. (Location TBD)

Additional Resources

Questions or Concerns?

If you have questions about any of the items above or other concerns, please contact Jay Wachtel, Principal, at jwachtel@naperville203.org. or Susan Brown, Administrative Assistant at sbrown1@naperville203.org. Follow NNHS Official on X at wachtel_NNHS and Instagram at nnhs_jay_wachtel.

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