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Dear Scott Families,

Even though it was a four-day week, we packed in lots of learning, laughter, and exciting experiences.

This week, our students participated in a successful fire drill alongside the fire department, engaged in meaningful conversations and learning connected to our core school subjects and enjoyed some special moments through pet therapy.

Next week brings even more adventures! Our fifth graders will head out for their Outdoor Education field trip, our Structured Learning students will enjoy a trip to Sonny Acres, and some students will have the opportunity to explore the Star Lab. There is certainly a lot to look forward to!

Please consider joining us on Monday for our Core Communtiy Chat through the district's Forward Together Initiative (more information below). After that, we would love to have you stay for our monthly Home & School Meeting. Both of these will take place in our library.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. I hope you enjoy a wonderful weekend, and I am looking forward to another great week at Scott.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Tracey Ratner

Principal, Scott School

Monday, October 19th

8:30 AM - 5:15 PM 5th Grade Outdoor Ed

2:30 - 3:30 PM Lego League (for those who signed up)

2:30 - 3:30 PM Young Rembrandts (for those who signed up)

6:00- 7:00 PM Community Core Chat in the library

7:00 - 8:00 PM Home and School Meeting in the LC

Tuesday, October 20th

2:30 - 3:30 PM Chess Club in the Art Room (for those who signed up)

Wednesday, October 21st

7:25 - 7:55 AM Running Club (for those who signed up)

9:15 AM - 1:40 PM SL Community Trip to Sonny Acres

2:30 - 3:35 PM Spanish Ladder (for those who signed up)

Thursday, October 22nd

2:30 - 3:30 PM Kindness Club (for those who signed up)

2:30 - 3:15 PM Running Club (for those who signed up)

2:30 - 3:30 PM Lego League (for those who signed up)

Friday, October 23rd

No special or extra-curricular activities scheduled

Tuesday, November 3 E-learning Day

Each week, we will feature information on school attendance, it's importance and our own school attendance statistics. We always want to be at 95% or higher, so way to go everyone!

We also want to highlight the importance of being on time for school. Tardies an also have an impact on students' growth and learning.

Kindergarten

First Grade

Second Grade

Third Grade

Fourth Grade

Fifth Grade

Open to all Scott Community & Family Members: Please join us before our monthly October Home & School meeting to participate in the Forward Together CORE chats portion of the Forward Together (often referred to as Forward Together 2032) initiative by our District 203.

What to Expect:

CORE Chats are intimate, facilitated, 30–45 minute small-group conversations hosted across district school sites. Designed to prioritize active listening, these sessions ensure every participant’s voice is heard through equitable sharing rules (such as a 2–3 minute talking guideline).

Who Participates?

Each building will hold three separate CORE chats, one for students, one for staff, and one for our families.

• Students: Engagement through Principal Advisory Councils, focus groups, and advisory sessions.
• Staff: Dedicated sessions held during staff meetings, institute days, or designated collaborative times.
• Community & Families: Evening and out-of-school-day sessions hosted at local schools in partnership with Home & School (H&S) groups.

Forward Together is a community engagement and strategic initiative launched by Naperville Community Unit School District 203. For more information please visit HERE.

Schedule:

6PM - CORE Chats small group conversations / Light refreshments will be served

7PM - Scott H&S Monthly meeting

Here is a preview of the questions that will be discussed in small groups during the CORE chat:

1. Picture a 2032 graduate who is truly thriving out in the world. What does the Naperville 203 school environment need to look like to make sure our schools are delivering those specific skills and experiences? What should we stop doing to make room for it?
2. Trust is built or broken in the micro-moments. Think about a time when you or someone you know felt a disconnect or a breakdown in trust with the district or a school. Without naming names, what exactly went wrong in that interaction, and how could it have been handled differently to preserve the relationship?
3. Sometimes, what we want to preserve (like academic success or traditional programming) directly clashes with what we need to evolve (like student mental health, balance, and new pathways). When our community's desire for tradition collides with our need for future innovation, how should Naperville 203 navigate that tension?

The initially planned AI Family Guide Core Connection conversation is being rescheduled to January 20 due to team availability. In its place, families are invited to join Matt Langes, Director of Innovation & Learning, and Art Andersen, Director of IT, for a hands-on Core Connection focused on helping families better understand and use Lightspeed Parent Controls.

The session will include a brief overview of how the tool works, followed by workshop time for families to get set up, explore available settings, and ask questions.

Families are encouraged to bring their child’s District device, along with a personal phone or device they use at home. SAs and/or Technology Support Associates will be available throughout the session to provide individual support and help troubleshoot questions.

Outcome: Families will leave with a clearer understanding of Lightspeed Parent Controls, how to access and use available features, and how the tool can support conversations and expectations around technology use at home.

Event Details: October 21, 2026 from 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Location: Naperville North High School: Learning Commons

Please register for the event by clicking here.

Giftmart is a shopping experience for under-resourced families in our community. Parents can shop for children who attend K-5 school paying just $2.00 for each item. Free Giftwrapping is on site. Giftmart is happening December 5, 2026. If your family is experiencing financial hardship and you are interested in participating in Giftmart 2025 please complete the confidential form here: Giftmart Interest before November 6, 2026.

Contact Kimberly Stemm, School Social Worker with questions: kstemm@naperville203.org

A- Homestyle chicken tenders

B- Mac and Cheese

C- Sunbutter and Jelly

AND A MINI COOKIE BAG WITH LUNCH PURCHASE

Fall parties are coming up! Below is information about our parties and costume guidelines. Please watch for an email from Home & School on October 6th to sign up to volunteer at the parties.

School fees are now available for families to view and pay through SchoolCash Online.

You should have recieved an automated email from SchoolCash Online. Please check for a message from noreply@schoolcashonline.com and check your Spam or Junk folder if you do not see it in your inbox.

Families who have not yet created an account should do so to view and pay school fees online. Your SchoolCash Online account uses the email address the District has on file in Infinite Campus.

As we shared earlier this year, the October 1 timing allows the District to align fees with finalized class schedules and applicable fee-waiver information, helping provide families with a more accurate statement and fewer adjustments.

SchoolCash Online gives families a secure, convenient way to view and pay school fees online 24/7. All fee statements will be provided electronically; paper fee statements will not be sent home or mailed.

Thank you for your partnership as we transition to SchoolCash Online.

Scott Elementary School is proud to honor past and present members of the United States Armed Forces who are part of our Scott School family.

We invite each Scott School family to participate by submitting a photo of the veteran(s) in your family taken during their time of military service. These photos will be proudly displayed throughout our school for all to see and appreciate.

Important: If you have already submitted a photo in the past, there’s no need to send it again.

How to Submit a Photo:

Fill out the RSVP and

• Scan and email your photo to hruppenthal@naperville203.org

• Send the original photo to school. We will return all originals to your student.

Veterans Day Assemblies

We will hold two Veterans Day assemblies on Wednesday, November 11th:

• Kindergarten - 2nd grade: 8:45 AM – 9:30 AM

• 3rd - 5th grade: 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM

If your veteran plans to attend an assembly, please RSVP using the link below.

Veterans Day Reception

We will host a reception from 9:30 - 10:00 AM to celebrate and thank our veterans. There is only one reception for the school that falls in between the two assemblies.

The Home & School Newsletter is now available as a convenient link! Please click the link above to view the latest newsletter and stay up to date on upcoming events, important information, and ways to get involved at Scott School.

Thank you to everyone for following our arrival and dismissal procesdures in order to get students in and out of school in the safest way possible. It truly has made a difference. I just wanted to provide a few reminders that will help to keep our processes safe and efficient.

• Please remember to always keep pulling forward as much as possible, regardless of whether or not a staff member is waving your forward.
• Please adhere to the No Parking signs on Warwick Avenue.
• Please do not pull around other cars, regardless of whether or not the cones are there.
• The Naperville Police Department designed the flow of traffic years ago, recommending a one way traffic pattern on Warwick during arrival and dismissal. We are having a good number of cars not following the arrows in the picture below, which is decreasing safety.
• Students cannot play on the playground right after school. They either need to go home and check-in with a parent or a parent needs to meet them at the playground after school. Students cannot play on the playground while waiting for a parent to come and get them from school.

Elementary school families are warmly invited to participate in the Family Showcase, a monthly celebration highlighting the many traditions, stories, interests, and experiences that make our school community special. Each month, one family will be featured in the display case. The showcase is a wonderful opportunity to share meaningful parts of family life and help students, staff, and families learn more about one another.

A Family Showcase may include:

• Family traditions
• Holiday celebrations
• Photos
• Favorite books
• Favorite movies or shows
• Special objects or keepsakes
• Cultural items
• Meaningful stories
• Hobbies or interests
• Family recipes or celebrations
• Items that represent important memories

Click here to sign up to participate in the Family Showcase: https://forms.gle/ggZnLTbyEDaUPWtz7

3rd - 8th grade students are invited to attend the Naperville North High School Show Choir “Howl & Shake” day camp. Learn thrilling songs and choreographed dances Sunday, October 25th 11 AM - 7 PM. Please register at: https://gofan.co/event/6909050?schoolId=IL15599_1

Email: tratner@naperville203.org

Website: https://www.naperville203.org/scott
Location: 500 Warwick Drive, Naperville, IL 60565

Phone: 630-420-6477