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Talk203 E-Newsletter
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Naperville 203 Holiday Card Contest
A big congratulations to Iris Xiong, Steeple Run 5th Grader, for creating the chosen artwork for the 2023 Naperville 203 Holiday Card. Thank you to all our talented students who summitted artwork!
Summer Learning 2024
Registration for 2024 Summer Learning will begin on March 6, 2024. Please click below for more detailed information on dates, locations and deadlines.
NWEA Map Growth Assessment
In January, the district will administer the NWEA MAP Growth reading and mathematics assessments to students in kindergarten through eighth grade. The purpose of these assessments is to evaluate individual student growth and academic progress throughout the school year. The assessment will also be used as a part of gifted testing. For more information, click on the "more information" button below.
Upcoming: Winter Break!
Believe it or not, the first semester of the 2023 school year ends next week on Friday, Dec. 22.
All Naperville 203 students will be on Winter Vacation from Dec. 25, 2023-Jan. 8, 2024. Classes will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 9.
Support Naperville 203 Students Through Holiday Giving Program
We are getting there but still need your help!
Using donations from generous community members, Naperville 203 provides gift cards for junior high, high school and Connections families through its Holiday Giving Program (The elementary student program is already fully funded). To date, we are short of the funds needed to provide gift cards to all of the families in need of support.
Are you able to help? If so, please click below and select “Holiday Giving” in the dropdown menu labeled “My donation is for...” Thank you for any support you are able to provide.
NNHS Huskie Preschool Afternoon Session Openings!
Naperville North's Huskie Preschool has openings for our afternoon session running next semester! The afternoon session runs M, T, Th, F during periods 6 & 7. If you or anyone you know is interested, please complete the registration form, or reach out to Dana Klen at dklen@naperville203.org with any questions.
Winter NNHS Sports Camps: Open for Registration!
Huskie Youth Football Camp
Who: 3rd - 8th graders
When: December 29th from 3:30-5:30pm.
Where: Door 19 will open at 3:00pm at NNHS
$20 per camper (Each camper will receive a T-Shirt)
Huskie Youth Girls Softball Camp
Who: 3rd – 5th graders and 6th - 8th graders
When: December 27 and December 28 from 3:00pm-4:30pm
Where: Door 19
$25 per camper (Each camper will receive a T-Shirt)
Huskie Youth Girls Volleyball Camp
Who: 5th - 6th graders and 7th - 8th graders
When: January 3 from 1:00pm-2:30pm (5-6) and 2:30pm-4:00pm (7-8)
Where: Door 19
$20 per camper (Each camper will receive a T-Shirt)
NCHS All Sports Holiday Camp
NCHS Baseball Camp: The Naperville Central baseball staff has designed a 1 day camp that allows players to dust off their glove and bat to work on the fundamentals of baseball. The NCHS Baseball camp is coed for grades 1-8. The Redhawk Staff and Players will teach different drills that each player can work on during the camp and at home. Our goal is for the kids to have fun, break a sweat and leave with a greater confidence in their ability and love for the game of baseball. The drills will cover throwing, fielding, hitting and baserunning. Camp date is Wednesday, January 3rd.
Extra, Extra! Read All About It!
SAVE THE DATE for the upcoming Building a Passion Breakfast: Tuesday, April 16, 2024.
Join hundreds of business, community and elected leaders, Naperville District 203 leadership, parents and members of the community to experience the impact your support of the Naperville Education Foundation (NEF) has on student learning.
You’ll have opportunities to network, enjoy a breakfast program and show your support for NEF. We look forward to seeing you there!
November Express Grant Winners
Express Grants elevate Naperville 203 staff and students’ great ideas into reality. These grants provide up to $1,000 for immediate use and are available on a rolling monthly cycle. Congratulations to the November Express Grant Winners.
Dialing Back the Inner-Critic: Compassion and Kindness in Parenting
Tue, Dec 19 @ 12:00 pm CST - 1:00 pm CST: This event will be presented virtually. The link to log in to this webinar from your computer, tablet or phone is https://glenbard.zoom.us/j/86250400057
- Tue, Dec 19 @ 7:00 pm CST - 8:00 pm CST: This event will be presented virtually. The link to log in to this webinar from your computer, tablet or phone is
https://glenbard.zoom.us/j/88549457771
ALIVE Center Winter Break: The ALIVE Center will be closed for winter break (Dec 18 - Jan 5). We will welcome our youth back to the center for new programs and teen drop-in when we resume regular hours on Jan 8.
Bold Giving for Bright Futures: Help ALIVE Teen Center empower youth! Your support fuels Teen-Led, Teen-Driven™ programs. $100 sponsors 10 Free Tutoring Sessions for K-12 students. Donate now for a brighter future! #TeenEmpowerment #DonateToday
Free Monthly Mental Health Webinars: Linden Oaks offers free mental health webinars for parents with teens. Webinars will take place on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6:30 - 7:30 PM. Register Here
Child and Parent Anxiety Program: Group therapy for children 8+ struggling with school anxiety. Monday-Friday from 8-11 AM for 3 weeks. Call 630-305-5027 for more detail and to enroll.
Need a gift idea? Share Cocoa & Kindness with Teachers: Purchase a Cocoa & Kindness gift box for teachers, staff, coworkers… It’s win-win-win: your donation helps kids learn and practice empathy, kindness & acceptance; the recipient receives a kind surprise; and, it just feels good to give to others!
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