Talk203 E-Newsletter
January 19, 2023
A Message From The Superintendent
I wish you and your family a wonderful New Year! Thank you for all the ways you have partnered with us in your student’s education. We are proud of the learning and growth we have accomplished in the first half of this school year and are looking forward to the development coming.
Next week, I will be sharing more details about our strategic blueprint, Focus 203, and will be asking for your participation in providing feedback. I hope you will consider participating. I am excited about our future as a school district and the opportunity to continue to partner with you in providing an excellent education that inspires a love of lifelong learning.
2023 Summer Learning
General information regarding the 2023 Summer Learning Program can now be found on the Naperville 203 website, Naperville203.org/SummerLearning. Registration for all programs will begin on March 1, 2023. All registration documents will be posted by February 1, 2023.
5Essentials Survey In Naperville 203
Beginning January 23, 2023, students in fourth through 12th grade will be participating in the annual Illinois 5Essentials Survey, as mandated by the Illinois State Board of Education. If you would like your student to not participate, please complete and return the linked PDF to your school’s main office.
PACK THE GYM: 203 Fire Special Olympics Basketball
Naperville Team 203 Fire Special Olympics Basketball invites you to the annual Pack the Gym game at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28, in the main gym at Naperville Central. Come out and support Naperville 203's Special Olympics athletes during a fun night of competition. Entry is free and concessions will be open. We hope to see you there!
Visit Dominic Republic Over Spring Break 2024
Current 8th-11th grade students have a unique opportunity to travel to the Dominican Republic over Spring Break in 2024! International travel encourages students to get out of their comfort zones, and develop the interpersonal and leadership skills necessary to navigate new experiences confidently.
A parent information session and enrollment meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 30, in the Learning Commons at Naperville Central. If you cannot attend, a virtual session will be offered at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 31, on Zoom. Questions? Email Brian Glasby at bglasby@naperville203.org.
Kindergarten Enrollment For 2023-24 School Year Opens February 1
Welcome Class of 2036! Kindergarten enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year opens on February 1, 2023. Information can be found on our website at www.naperville203.org/Kindergarten.
Kindergarten Preview will be held at all elementary buildings on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Questions regarding Kindergarten enrollment for 2023-2024 can be directed to Maureen Dvorak, School Services Manager at mdvorak@naperville203.org or (630) 420-6446.
Help Us Celebrate #203Day
In partnership with the Naperville Education Foundation, we are excited to launch #203Day on February 3rd – the second month and third day of the year. We plan to use this day as an annual day of gratitude, giving, and celebration of the people, places and things that make Naperville 203 so special.
From The Kitchen: Fuel Your Day With Breakfast
This week Chef Natalia talks about how important breakfast is to start your day. By eating breakfast every day, studies show that students are more engaged, have improved concentration, and better test scores. Join us for breakfast at any of our schools!
S.U.C.C.E.S.S 2023 Black History Month Showcase
S.U.C.C.E.S.S is excited to announce the 2023 Black History Month Showcase on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Naperville North High School! This year’s theme is "Celebrating Black Success: The Black Professional".
This year’s program will include networking and light refreshments from 1-2 p.m., an entertaining, interactive and educational program from 2-3:30 p.m. and a SUCCESS Resource Fair from 3:30- 4:30 p.m. Contact Jasmine Gilliam or Stephanie Hebron at successinnaperville203@gmail.com if you have any questions.
