Huskie Howler

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Please join us at the NNHS Open House on Wednesday September 11, 2024 beginning promptly at 6:45PM. We look forward to the opportunity to meet with you, discuss course content and teacher expectation. To assist you with walking your student's class schedule, please print the attached

Open House Bell Schedule:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aFdIEcQoGf0J-zsR775V-wOERF1ee6v2YZvnORX6XyI/edit

Once printed, please have your student enter their courses by class period. Bring the completed course schedule with you when you attend Open House. See you there!

Naperville North High School welcomes you to the 2023 Wes Spencer Crosstown Classic Football Game between the NNHS Huskies and the NCHS Redhawks on Friday, September 6, 2024. The game will be held at the North Central College stadium, Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium. The Sophomore Game time is 4:30PM. The Varsity Game time will be at 7:00PM. Gates open at 4:00PM - No one will be allowed into the stadium prior to 4:00PM. No reserved seats will be sold.

Tickets are $8.00 for Adults and $6.00 for Students K through 12th grade. High School students must have their School I.D. This is a home game for NAPERVILLE NORTH and only NNHS Student Activity Passes and Athletic Season Passes will be honored for this game. All Naperville Central students must purchase a ticket for this event.

Please see the attached NNHS School Athletics Flyer for important information and to purchase tickets:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W4JRu2lsoHtN6iwjjdQFgnx_BmgCxDjs/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=111506063933613755124&rtpof=true&sd=true

Please see the attached Spectator Information Flyer:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k-UuIbHrQMN7QomkmTvDQz2LSzROJoKvB1_Gj6xbASw/edit?usp=sharing

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our Girls Flag Football Clinics, kicking off on Thursday, September 12th, from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, all skill levels are welcome to join in on the fun! This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of something new and exciting at NNHS. We can't wait to get the season started!

If your interested please fill out the following google form:

https://forms.gle/y51uvdr1RxHKwdaB6

For more information or any questions, please reach out to Alexis Hilgert (ahilgert@naperville203.org), Haley Molidor (hmolidor@naperville203.org), or Dena Shumate (dshumate@naperville203.org) for more information. We hope to see you there!

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. Dress Up 203 will be holding a fundraiser on Thursday, September 5th at Evereve, downtown Naperville. Please mention Dress Up 203 at check out and 15% of sales on that day will go to support Dress Up 203. Can't make it? Dress Up 203 will also accept new and gently worn formal gown donations. Please contact 203dressup@gmail.com for more information.

First Meeting: ALL parents/guardians are welcome to attend our 1st meeting of the 2024-25 school year! The meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 11th @ 9:30am in Room 108. Come meet the 2024-25 Administrative Team and get updates on upcoming activities

Fundraiser: Dining Night Out - On behalf of NNHS Home & School you’re invited to join us and eat out, not only in support of the organization, but to show one of your Naperville restaurants some love too!

• On Wednesday, September 11th, Lou Malnati's Pizzeria (131 West Jefferson Ave.) is donating back 20% of Dine-In, Takeout & Delivery orders to support a great cause -- NNHS Home & School Family Connection!

Fundraiser: Gift Card Donation Opportunity - Support NNHS Students in URGENT Need. NNHS Home and School are teaming up with NNHS Administration to support students in need within our community. We are organizing a donation drive and are requesting $25 gift cards to Walmart or Meijer to help provide essential items for our students.

If you prefer to make a monetary donation, cash or checks should be made out to H&S, or you can use Venmo to send funds to @NNHS-HomeandSchool. All donations can be mailed or dropped off at 899 N. Mill Street, Naperville, IL 60563. Please note "NNHS H&S Family in Need" on your envelope. To contribute, please sign up below: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0F4FADAB2BABFA7-51045214-nnhs. Thank you for your generosity and for helping make a difference in the lives of our students!

Homecoming:

Homecoming 2024 is Saturday, September 21st and we need your help! Please use the link below to sign up to volunteer or donate:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0F4FADAB2BABFA7-50817221-homecoming#/

How You Can Help with Homecoming 2024:

1. Decorating Team Meeting - Specifics forthcoming as dance details are firmed up!
2. Snack Donation Drop-Off - Bring your donations on Saturday morning, September 21st, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at NNHS.
3. Amazon Wishlist - Coming Soon!

Questions? Please contact, Mia at NNHSDanceDecorations@gmail.com, Heather at NNHSDanceCheckin@gmail.com, Nicole at NNHSRefreshments@gmail.com
Thank you for your support!

Directory Spot: DirectorySpot is the primary funding for Home & School programs, such as Young Hearts for Life, dances, wish list funding, special activities for both students and teachers and more!

Included in the NNHS DirectorySpot:
Student/Parent Directory
Staff Directory
School Calendar
Bell Schedule
Home & School Website
8 to 18 Website (Sports info)
District Calendar
Student Activities Website
Daily Announcements
Online Absence Form

Your participation and support make a huge difference - if you didn't purchase this resource at registration, you can still sign up...click the link to sign up for Directory Spot:
https://bit.ly/NNHSDirectorySpot23

H&S Family Connection Bake Sale: NNHS Family Connection is having a Bake Sale at the Open House on Wednesday, September 11th from 6PM-8:30PM. All proceeds will help Family Connection meet the essential needs of NNHS families facing hardship by providing temporary means of support.

We are kindly asking for donations of home made or store bought NUT FREE baked goods to sell at the Bake Sale. Please click on the link below for more information and to sign up to donate:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0E4FADA723A3FB6-50882002-family#/

Any further questions, please call or text Carrie at 630-605-9256. Your donations are much appreciated!

Senior Portraits: The last chance to have your Senior Portrait taken is Thursday, September 26 during the school day in Room 108. Photographers will be available from 7:45 - 10:00 am and 10:30 am - 3:00 pm. Students can be photographed during study hall or their lunch hour so they can attend all of their classes. They may go at any time listed. No appointment is necessary. As a reminder, Senior Yearbook Photos must be taken by Lifetouch at NNHS to be included in the yearbook.

SENIOR CELEBRATION: Attention SENIORS and Parents/Guardians of Seniors - mark your calendar for Saturday, April 12, 202. The event will be held at NNHS from 6PM to 10:00PM. SENIORS, you are invited to attend the Senior Celebration, a Home & School sponsored, parent-run mega-party extravaganza. Tickets are $50 each until 12/1/24 and then the price increases to $60. Tickets are only available on GoFan at this link: https://gofan.co/event/1525705?schoolId=IL099809. SENIORS, you will arrive for check in at 5:30PM. The doors close at 6:30PM.

Parents, hundreds of volunteers are needed to help plan and chaperone Senior Celebration. Watch for announcements soon on how to get involved in a great night!

Senior T-shirts: If you would like to take advantage of purchasing a Senior T-shirt, go to this link https://gofan.co/event/1658816?schoolId=IL15599_1. You can also go to the Naperville North Activities Go Fan page to access the link.

Once you are there, Go Fan will ask you to “add one ticket” to the cart. This will take you to the next page where you will need to complete the following fields: first name, last name, student email address, student ID, Senior T-shirt size, Homeroom Teacher, and Homeroom Room number. The cost is $20 for each t-shirt plus a $2 service fee. Senior T-shirts will be on sale until September 6th. Remember, we can only place an order if a minimum of 48 students purchase a t-shirt. If we have less than 48 students, we will issue you a refund.
Questions? Please message or email Ms. Kraftson at akraftson@naperville203.org.

Underclassmen Yearbook Photos - Last Chance: Freshman, Sophomores and Juniors this is your Last Chance for Make-up and retake photos for underclassmen will be taken during all lunch hours on Tuesday, October 22 in the Small Cafeteria (garage area near the Courtyard.) Students who did not have their pictures taken by Lifetouch at registration and do not come to this photo opportunity will not be pictured in the yearbook.

The application for the National Honor Society (NHS) is available now. The application is open to juniors and seniors with a cumulative GPA at 3.75 and higher. Applicants should have leadership and service experience. The application is due in September and is available here. If you have any questions, please contact Kyle Girup at kgirup@naperville203.org.

The State Seal of Biliteracy is a recognition given to graduating high school students who have demonstrated a high level of proficiency in both English AND in reading, writing, listening and speaking in another language. Students who are interested in learning more about the Seal of Biliteracy should attend an informational meeting on Tuesday, September 17 at 7:15 am OR 3:15 pm in Room 184. Seniors who intend to apply for the Seal this school year are required to attend. IMPORTANT NOTE: Students currently enrolled in a World Language class will take a proficiency exam in that language during their class and therefore do not need to attend the meeting.

Students, please fill out the registration form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdcVCif5IgTbeHtpcNneIWyvwQOoqG4m2j7mTW01-uS5OcvYA/viewform?usp=sf_link if you plan to attend the meeting. More information about the Seal of Biliteracy can be found in this linked document https://www.naperville203.org/Page/5770

• Check out this month’s Counselor Connection, with grade-level & college/career updates!
• Link to 2024-2025 NNHS Calendar
• Join the principal's community Remind: text @nnhsupdate to the number 81010
  
• The archived Howlers can be found HERE

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.