Talk203 E-Newsletter
📅 Online Summer Learning Registration begins March 5, 2025, at 8:00 AM. Click below for details on dates, locations, and deadlines.
Want to register in person? Join us for our Summer Learning Registration Event!
🗓 Date: Thursday, March 6
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: PSAC, Conference Rooms A & B (Naperville 203 Administration Center)
Don't miss your chance to secure a spot in our exciting summer programs!
In an effort to combat food waste and reduce the district’s carbon footprint, we along with our Food Service Provider, Organic Life are implementing “FOOD SHARE” tables at each K-12 building during meal service periods.
Students may place unwanted food or drink from their cafeteria purchased meals into share containers. Any student may take food or drink from share containers at no cost.
Acceptable foods for sharing consist of packaged foods, whole fruit that requires peeling and juice boxes/milk. Foods that cannot be shared are foods brought from home, hot food, unpackaged fruit with edible peels, fruit cups not commercially packaged and partially eaten or opened foods.
Organic Life staff will empty containers following each meal service.
From Monday, March 3, to Friday, March 28, Naperville Community Unit School District 203 students in grades 3-8 will take the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR). Additionally, between Monday, April 7, and Wednesday, April 23, students in grades 5 and 8 will complete the Illinois Science Assessment (ISA).
Your student’s school will provide their specific testing schedule. Both assessments will be administered at your student’s school.
As a parent or guardian of one or more students attending Naperville Community Unit School District 203, your feedback is requested via participation in the annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. The purpose of this anonymous online survey is to understand parent/guardian perceptions in the areas of connectedness, satisfaction, interaction, involvement, and quality.
Your participation and ratings on this survey are confidential; the district will only receive school level results if at least 20% of parents/guardians participate. The results of this survey will be used to understand areas of strength and challenge at the district and school level based on your input and feedback.
Families with students attending more than one school are asked to complete the survey for each school individually. To access the survey, please click here https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/ and select “Dupage” as the county. In addition, you will type the school name of your student(s).
Lastly, please complete this survey by Friday, March 28, 2025 and thank you for your participation.
Patrick W. Nolten, Ph.D.
Assistant Superintendent for Assessment and Accountability
Naperville 203 is enhancing school safety with the new CrisisAlert™ system, providing every staff member with a wearable badge to quickly request assistance from anywhere on campus.
The badge activates two types of alerts:
- Staff Alert: Notifies school responders of a staff member's exact location for medical, behavioral, or other safety incidents.
- Campus-wide Alert: Signals a potential threat, prompting immediate safety measures with flashing lights, intercom announcements, and computer messages.
To prevent false alarms, all staff are undergoing required training, set to be completed before Spring Break. In the event of a Campus-wide Alert, the school will notify parents/guardians as soon as possible.
This system enhances a safe and responsive environment for our students, staff, and community. To learn more about CrisisAlert, we invite you to visit https://www.centegix.com/crisisalert/ and/or watch this informational video which is also located on our School Safety & Security website.
Get the latest details on the Innovative School Experience. Our FAQ page provides clarity on the initiative, proposed changes, and key resources—all in one place.
Naperville 203 is looking for talented individuals to join our diverse team. Whether you're a licensed educator, passionate support staff, or interested in a seasonal position, we want you to be a part of our community!
Open Positions:
- Licensed Staff
- Educational Support Staff
- Seasonal Staff
🔗 Visit our website to learn more and submit your application today!
📅 Saturday, March 8, 2025
🕣 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Metea Valley High School (1801 North Eola Road, Aurora)
Students, don’t miss out—get a FREE T-SHIRT when you attend the Mental Health & Wellness Symposium! 🧠💚
Indian Prairie School District 204 invites you to a day dedicated to learning, growth, and self-care. This year’s symposium will feature:
✅ Breakout sessions for students and adults
✅ A community resource fair
✅ A book fair
✅ Childcare services for children ages 3-10
✅ New interactive experience sessions for all attendees
✅ A complimentary boxed lunch
For more details and to register, visit the Mental Health Symposium webpage. We look forward to seeing you there!
Mission:
The Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) is a collaborative effort between parents and school district staff, working together to support the needs of English Learner students and their families.
Goals:
- Engage families in the educational process
- Provide quality programs for families
- Build community within the program
Upcoming Meeting Dates:
📅 March 21, 2025
Meeting Themes:
- Connecting Learning at Home
- Technology as a Learning Asset
- Strengthening the Parent-School Partnership
- Empowering Parents & Students
💡 Join us for these FREE events!
📩 Contact Us:
- Email: bpac@naperville203.org
- Website: www.naperville203.org/Page/1333
- Follow Us: @Naperville203BPAC on Facebook & Instagram (@d203bpac)
Stay connected and get involved in this meaningful initiative!
Join us in celebrating the artistic talents of our K-12 students at the annual Naperville District 203 Art Open House Show! This event showcases a diverse collection of student artwork, highlighting creativity and innovation across all grade levels.
📅 Opening Reception:
🗓 March 24, 2025
📍 Naperville Municipal Center (400 S. Eagle Street, Naperville, IL)
⏳ Viewing Times:
- Elementary (K-5): 5:30 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
- Junior High & High School (6-12): 6:20 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
🌟 Special Features:
- Digital artwork will be showcased exclusively on opening night during the high school time slot in the Chambers.
- Little Friends Artwork will also be on display.
To ensure a comfortable experience, viewing times are staggered. Families with students in multiple grade levels should choose the best time slot that works for them.
🖼 Exhibit Dates:
Artwork will be on display during business hours from March 20 to April 8, 2024.
SPRING 2025
World-renowned authors and clinicians present relevant, research-based information to support positive youth development. Our free programs empower and strengthen families, individuals and communities by sharing practical strategies to help humans of every age thrive.
Explore upcoming events here: https://gpsparentseries.org/upcoming-events/
📅 Feb 27 – Sarah Ward & Dr. Jessica Minahan: Practical Strategies for Reducing Anxiety and Increasing Executive Function Skills (Hybrid)
📍 Glenbard South High School | 7–9 p.m. Session
Gain practical tools to reduce anxiety and boost skills in organization, time management, and task completion.
📅 March 6 – Sarah Vinson, MD: Better Days: Supporting Kids’ Mental Wellness When Things Aren’t OK
📍 Zoom | Noon & 7 p.m. Sessions
Discover strategies to support children’s mental wellness and resilience.
📅 March 12 – Dr. Alexandra Solomon: Cultivating Healthy Relationships For Joy, Peace and a Meaningful Life (Hybrid)
📍 College of DuPage & Zoom | Noon & 7 p.m. Sessions
Learn how to build relationships that foster joy, peace, and meaning.
📅 March 19 – Dr. Bryan Pearlman: The Power of Words and the Power of Love
📍 Zoom | Noon & 7 p.m. Sessions
From struggles to success—explore goal setting, responsibility, and compromise to empower your family.
📅 March 25 – Dr. Mary Ann Little: How to NOT Raise a Narcissist in an All-About-Me World
📍 Zoom | Noon & 7 p.m. Sessions
Gain insights on nurturing balanced self-esteem and empathy in children.
📅 April 10 – Meghan Leahy: Tap Into Your Intuition to Connect with Your Child and Go Easy on Yourself
📍 Zoom | Noon & 7 p.m. Sessions
Discover ways to strengthen your connection with your child while taking care of yourself.
📅 April 16 – Dr. Susan David & Dr. Kristin Neff: Emotional Agility: Skills to Navigate Change and Embrace Self-Compassion
📍 Zoom | Noon & 7 p.m. Sessions
Develop essential skills to adapt to change and practice self-compassion in everyday life.
✨ Don't miss these valuable sessions! Stay connected and informed—visit our website for more details.
Do Good With Chipotle for Teen Philanthropy Initiative!
Encourage Your Teen to Lead with ALIVE’s T.A.B.!
ALIVE’s Teen Advisory Board (T.A.B.) empowers teens to lead! Members shape programs, join committees, and create amazing clubs. Open to 8th-11th graders—apply by April 7th to join for 2025-2026 school year. Share this opportunity with your teen today!
A Safe, Fun Place for Teens After School – FREE!
Alive Teen Center is open Monday–Friday from 3–7 pm for FREE drop-in fun! Enjoy activities, snacks, and connect with friends in a welcoming space. No registration needed—just show up, hang out, and be part of the Alive community!
For Grades 6-8! Build Confidence & Skills for Success
This month, empower your 6th-8th grader with essential soft skills! Join our fun, interactive workshops—Making a Difference, What’s a Business Anyways, and Success with a Purpose. Limited spots available. Sign up today and set them up for success!
High School Retreat
The Spring 3-day student retreat is next month!
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Bus seats and cabin bunks are filling up for the iconic high school overnight retreat known as Snowball. The upcoming weekend retreat is March 21-23 at Camp Henry Horner. This teen-led/adult-guided retreat offers students the opportunity to discover something about themselves, make friends, relax and have some fun. Each Operation Snowball event is unique, and this weekend’s theme “Count On Me” focuses on how we create a community and be someone that can be counted on! Registration closes Monday, March 3rd, so don’t wait!
