Weekly Update
January 10, 2023
NO SCHOOL: January 15 - 16
There will be no school Monday, January 15 and Tuesday, January 16 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and SIP/Teacher Work Day.
5Essentials Survey
Students in grades 4-12 across Illinois have the opportunity to participate beginning January 23, 2024 in the Illinois 5Essentials Survey implemented by the Illinois State Board of Education. This statewide survey is based on 20 years of research at the University of Chicago. It asks students about their experiences in school, giving school leaders critical student input to help develop school improvement plans.
Student participants will be required to log-in using their student ID and birth date in order to complete the survey. Students’ identities will be completely confidential. Teachers or administrators will never see individual responses to survey questions and will only receive aggregated information, such as the total percentage of students who agree homework assignments help them learn course material.
Please be aware that under the Protection of Pupil Rights Act. 20 U.S.C. Section 1232(c) (1) (A), you have the right to review a copy of the questions asked of your child. The questions are the same as last year and can be found on the Illinois 5Essentials website.
If you do not want your son or daughter to participate, please contact your child’s school by January 23, 2024.
Inspire Award Nominations
To recognize individuals and organizations that make a meaningful and lasting impact on the students of Indian Prairie School District, District 204 is once again taking nominations for the annual Inspire Awards.
There are four categories in which nominations may be submitted:
· Inspire Award - Nominees must have demonstrated exemplary service to District 204 over a sustained period time.
· Ignite Award - Nominees must be students who are leaders and demonstrate exemplary qualities within a District 204 student organization.
· Impact Award - Nominees must be a staff member who has made a significant difference in the lives of District 204 students.
· Illuminate Award - Nominees must be a community member/organization which is dedicated to supporting District 204 students and the community.
Nominations are welcome from students, staff, parents, alumni, and community members; must include a brief description of the positive impact the individual/organization has made on the Indian Prairie community; and will be shared with those you nominate. Submit an Inspire Award Nomination here.
IPEF Presents the 2024 Inspire Gala
The Indian Prairie Educational Foundation (IPEF) invites you to our third annual Inspire Gala on Friday, March 8 at the White Eagle Country Club. This is an amazing evening of live music, food, art, and a silent auction, showcasing our talented IPSD 204 student musicians and artists while raising funds for IPEF’s district-wide enrichment programs for our students and teachers. Discounted early-bird tickets are on sale now! For more information go to our Inspire Gala Event Page. If you would like to sponsor this event, please visit our Sponsorship Page.
Winter Weather Reminder
Resources for Parents
Webinar- Virtual
Wed, Jan 17 from 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Title: Helpless with Homework? A Mental Wellness Approach to Getting it Done
- Speaker: Bob Watson, MAT, GCE1
- Learn skills to develop executive functioning skills in your teen.
- Understand how to find the balance between over- and under-helping by looking at the needs of your teen.
- Develop a sustainable homework routine to help your teen be successful.
- Register » VIRTUAL WEBINAR
Changeable: The Collaborative Problem-Solving Method to Reduce Anxiety or Challenging Behavior
J. Stuart Ablon Ph.D.
Virtual Event (FREE)
Thursday, January 11 | 12 - 1:30 PM https://glenbard.zoom.us/j/81390737924
Thursday, January 11 | 7 – 8:30 PM https://glenbard.zoom.us/j/83283592253
Come to the next YAC meeting on Tuesday, January 23rd from 6:30 - 8 PM at 360 Youth Services (1323 Bond St #119, Naperville). Please contact Sindlecoffer@360youthservices.org for more info before attending the meeting. Hope to see you there!
Next Board of Education Meeting: January 22, 2024
The next regular Board of Education meeting is at 7 PM on Monday, January 22, 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.
Third-Party Educational Programs
The following companies have rented space in our schools to offer an after-school educational program for students. The distribution of this material is in no way an endorsement of programs, services, activities, or products by District 204. For more information, visit programs.
Young Rembrandts Drawing Classes for Kids - Steck
Young Rembrandts Drawing Classes for Kids - Kendall
Young Rembrandts Drawing Classes for Kids - Cowlishaw
Young Rembrandts Drawing Classes for Kids - Young
Young Rembrandts Drawing Classes for Kids - Graham
Young Rembrandts Drawing Classes for Kids - Clow
Young Rembrandts Drawing Classes for Kids - White Eagle
Young Rembrandts Drawing Classes for Kids - Owen
Young Rembrandts Drawing Classes for Kids - Gombert
Young Rembrandts Drawing Classes for Kids - Brooks
Young Rembrandts Drawing Classes for Kids - Welch
Young Rembrandts Drawing Classes for Kids - McCarty
Young Rembrandts Drawing Classes for Kids - Fry
Young Rembrandts Drawing Classes for Kids - Brookdale
Tae Kwon Do Class - Nancy Young
Tae Kwon Do Class - White Eagle
Tae Kwon Do Class - Brooks
Winter Chess Club - White Eagle
This Week's e-Folder
This week's e-Folder has been updated with information on community programs. For more information about the programs listed below, visit the 204 e-Folder
Naperville Area Humane Society
Media Camp
Naperville Public Library
Naperville Public Library 2023 Children’s Program
WAA Winter Athletic Programs for Kids