Weekly Update
May 29, 2024
Join us on Saturday, September 21 from 9 to 11 a.m. for an engaging and informative Restorative Practices Workshop. Hear from district administrators who will share updates on District 204’s restorative practices initiative and provide practical strategies for integrating these principles into your home and parenting approach.
The event will be held in the LMC at Still Middle School located at 787 Meadowridge Drive in Aurora. Free childcare will be provided for children ages 3–10 by Right at School. READ MORE HERE
The next regular Board of Education meeting is at 7 PM on Monday, September 9, 2024 at the Crouse Education Center, 780 Shoreline Drive, Aurora. Meeting agendas and documents will be available online prior to the meeting. Video of the regular meeting can be streamed live or viewed the following day at the District’s YouTube channel.
Recognize an Outstanding Staff Member
Submit an A+ Award nomination for an exceptional teacher or staff member that has made an impact on you or your student. The Indian Prairie Educational Foundation (IPEF) is proud to recognize outstanding staff members who go above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of our students. One staff member will be recognized each month and awarded a check for $1,000 thanks to our new A+ Award sponsor: Western Governors University! All submitted essays are shared with the nominees on a monthly basis. Nominations will be kept for consideration until the end of the current school year. Nominees must currently work in the district.
To nominate someone who is making a difference, visit A+ Award Form.
Dr. Becky Kennedy with Lori Gottlieb
Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be
Wednesday, September 11 | Noon and 7 PM
Dr. Ali Mattu
Anxiety and Stress Reduction Strategies for Teens and Adults
Thursday, September 12 | 7 - 8:30 PM
Dr. Hector Montenegro
B-PAC: Lecciones de Vida para Criar a un Adolescente del Siglo XXI / Life Lessons for Raising a 21st Century Teen
Tuesday, September 17 | 6-7 PM
VaLarie Humphrey
In Person Fuse Event: Own Your Own Future & Student Recognition Event
KidsMatter Volunteer Fair – Tuesday, September 17!
KidsMatter is holding its annual Volunteer Fair on Tuesday, September 17 from 5 – 7 PM at Fort Hill Activity Center, 20 Fort Hill Drive, Naperville. Learn about volunteer opportunities in our community! Whether you like working outside, with children, animals…. There is a volunteer opportunity for you! Nonprofits in our community need you! No registration necessary. For questions, please contact KidsMatter Director of Programs at 331-249-6838 or sherilyn@kidsmatter2us.org www.kidsmatter2us.org.
With students back in school and the energy of a new academic year in the air, Naperville Sports Weekly (NSW) is ready to bring the thrill of high school sports into your living room for the 18th consecutive year!
NSW is your front-row seat to all the action from the first drive of golf to the last pitch of softball. NSW continues its tradition of showcasing the talent and dedication of student-athletes in all 24 IHSA sports from Benet Academy, Naperville Central, Naperville North, Metea Valley, Neuqua Valley, and Waubonsie Valley. READ MORE HERE
City of Aurora's Film Festival Seeking Student Submissions
The City of Aurora’s second annual "City of Lights Film Festival" is now accepting submissions, including a category for student films that must be 25 minutes or less. Students are encouraged to participate in this creative opportunity. Cole Bennett, founder of Lyrical Lemonade, will attend the festival and participate in a panel discussion on November 9, where he'll share insights on his journey in filmmaking and the music industry.
In conjunction with Bennett's appearance, the festival has introduced a new submission category for music videos. Artists and filmmakers can submit their work in this category, as well as in documentary shorts, narrative shorts, narrative features, documentary features, and student films, until September 2. Bennett will also present an award for the best music video during the festival's closing ceremony. For submission rules and to enter your film, visit City of Lights Film Festival.
City Seeks Student Representatives for Boards and Commissions
Mayor Scott A. Wehrli and the Naperville City Council are inviting high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors residing in Naperville to apply for student positions on various City boards and commissions, as well as to participate in a Leadership Academy in partnership with KidsMatter. The application deadline is Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. There are 24 available seats across several commissions, including the Advisory Commission on Disabilities, Historic Preservation Commission, and the Naperville Public Library Board of Trustees, among others.
Students should review the City's Boards and Commissions Guide before applying to understand the roles and responsibilities. They are expected to actively participate on their chosen board or commission and in the Leadership Academy, with a requirement to attend 75% of scheduled meetings. Applications can be submitted online, and preference will be given to juniors and seniors. For more information, students can contact Julie Dumler at 630-420-6031 or dumlerj@naperville.il.us.