Talk203 E-Newsletter
We want to remind to all Class of 2024 graduating seniors that access to your District 203 Google Drive and Gmail accounts will end at midnight on Thursday, October 31st, 2024. After this time, you will no longer be able to retrieve any files or emails stored in your D203 accounts.
What This Means for You:
It’s important to take action now to ensure that all of your important documents, projects, emails, and other materials are backed up or transferred to your personal accounts. Whether you're heading to college, starting a career, or embarking on another adventure, having access to these materials could be vital.
Steps You Should Take:
To avoid losing access to critical information, we recommend you do the following before the October 31st deadline:
Download Important Files
Transfer Your Data
Save Contacts and Emails
Need Help?
If you have any questions or concerns, please refer to these Google Drive/Gmail Backup Directions for guidance on downloading or transferring your data.
Why Is This Important?
After October 31st, all access to your school accounts will be permanently removed, meaning you will no longer have access to any files or emails unless you've transferred them. Don't wait until the last minute! Act now to avoid any inconvenience.
Help TEAM NEF make it to the Finish Line!
TEAM NEF is gearing up to run (or walk!) in the Endeavor Health Naperville Half Marathon, 10K & 5K THIS SUNDAY, October 20. Look out for their navy shirts on the race course and cheer them on as they run or walk to support Naperville 203 students.
Can't make it out to the course to cheer? Consider donating to help a runner meet their fundraising goal!
Vision 1948, along with the Girls in STEM Club at Neuqua Valley High School and the Girls in Engineering, Math, and Science Club at Naperville North High School, is excited to announce Our STEM Era, Powered by Girls! This inaugural event aims to inspire students to pursue education and careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).
Event Details:
- Date: October 19th, 2024
- Time: 12:00 - 4:00 PM
- Location: Naperville North High School Learning Commons, 899 N Mill St, Naperville, IL 60563
- Parking: Please use the North Main Parking Lot; overflow parking is available in the bus lot on the east side of the building. Enter via the main entrance of the high school.
This event is open to all, featuring interactive displays designed for students from 5th to 12th grade and their families. With a focus on making STEM education fun and inspiring, attendees can look forward to real-life applications presented by businesses and universities, small group discussions with industry professionals and college students, and exciting door prizes, including friendship bracelets!
Join us for this exciting event showcasing the educational and career opportunities in STEM fields. Our mission is to inspire girls and young women to explore, thrive, and persist in these areas!
For questions and press inquiries, please contact Tina Hinch at our.stem.era@gmail.com.
On October 24th, 2024, Andrea Fisher, LCPC, and Kierra Pauly, LSW, from Linden Oaks Medical Group, will present "Recognizing and Understanding Depression in Children and Adolescents" as part of the District 203 Parent Education Series.
This session is specifically designed for parents and caregivers. Andrea and Kierra will offer valuable education on identifying depression in children and teens, along with practical strategies and tools to provide effective support.
Event Details:
- Date: October 24th, 2024
- Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Zoom Link: https://naperville203.zoom.us/j/91534982568
Check out the 2024 DuPage County Trade Apprenticeship Expo hosted by the DuPage County Building & Construction Trades Council, PowerForward DuPage, and CISCO!
The Expo will take place on Thursday, October 24th from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm at the IBEW Local 701 Union Hall, located at 28600 Bella Vista Parkway in Warrenville, IL. This exciting event offers interactive, hands-on demonstrations and the chance to meet with instructors from a variety of trade apprenticeship programs.
This is a great opportunity for high school students and post-graduates to explore career paths in the trades, with representatives from many fields, including Boilermakers, Electricians, Ironworkers, Plumbers, and more!
The event is free, but registration is required. Visit PowerForwardDuPage.com or scan the QR code to sign up!
Partner Your Passion with Alive Teen Center
Are you a local entrepreneur, yoga instructor, or small business owner looking for dedicated space to grow your services? Contact the Alive Center today at rentals@alivecenter.org for our flexible, affordable rental options.
The Shanti Wellness Club at ALIVE, where students help students!
FREE Mental Health Club for 5th-9th graders at the Alive Center! Oct 18th and 25th, 4:30-5:15 pm. Explore mental health, break the stigma, and have fun learning about themselves. Email Becky at becky@alivecenter.org if interested.
Operation Snowball
Bring Inside Out Club to Your School!
Help give your child more opportunities to practice empathy, kindness, acceptance, gratitude and more, all through hands-on learning and volunteerism right after school. Email brittany@insideoutclub.org for details.
Upcoming Events:
HYBRID EVENT -- Supporting Our Teens in Challenging Times: The Power of Hope
Dr. John Duffy
Thursday, October 17 at noon and 7 p.m.
In person at the Glen Ellyn Public Library at 7 p.m. and on Zoom
A Health Fair precedes the program at 6:30 p.m.
Teen Anxiety and School Anxiety: Dealing with Resistance and Refusal
Dr. Laura Koehler
Tuesday, October 22 at noon and 7 p.m.
How to Raise Teens You Want to Spend Time With: Science-based
Strategies for Responsible, Respectful Kids
Melinda Wenner Moyer
Tuesday, October 29 at noon and 7 p.m.
The Price You Pay for College: An Entirely New Road Map for the Biggest
Financial Decision Your Family Will Ever Make
Ron Lieber
Thursday, November 7 at noon-1:30 pm and 7-8:30 p.m.
An Evening with Best Buddies: Friendship Program for People with Special
Needs
Film Screening: "Saving Superman"
Wednesday, November 13 at 7 p.m.
Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Teens and How to Limit its Impact
Dr. Kara Alaimo
Thursday, November 14 at noon and 7 p.m.
The Power of Words and the Power of Love
Understanding and Preventing Addiction: Beautiful Boy
Nic Sheff in conversation with Jessica Lahey
Wednesday, November 20 at noon and 7 p.m.
