Talk203 E-Newsletter

• #PartnersInGrowth Family Resource Fair
  
• Spring Online Annual Update
  
• Summer Learning
  
• NCHS Drum Show
  

• Month of the Military Child
  

• From the Kitchen: Ramen Bowl - Customize it
  

• Public Notice: Special Education Services for Parents of Home-Schooled Students

Join us at the #PartnersInGrowth Family Resource Fair from 10 a.m.-noon on Saturday, May 6, at Naperville Central High School.

Naperville 203 is surrounded by several community resources which benefit our students and families. The goal is to provide a “one-stop location” for families to access, speak with, and gain knowledge of resources, programs, services and supports that benefit families within our community. More than 40 organizations have already signed up to support our families. Hope to see you there!

If your organization would like to get involved, please email Jacque Clermont, Director of Community Relations, at jclermont@naperville203.org.

Naperville 203 will run its Online Annual Update from May 1-26 for the 2023-2024 school year, for all returning students entering preschool or Grades 1-13. To access the Online Annual Update, you will need your Campus Parent username and password. If you do not have a Campus Parent Account, contact Parent Support at parentsupport@naperville203.org. More information will be shared in the coming weeks.

If you have any questions, please email Maureen Dvorak, School Services Manager, at mdvorak@naperville203.org.

We still are accepting registration for Summer Learning 2023. Click below for details on:

• Summer Learning Registration
• Summer Driver Education
• Summer Learning Course Verification
• Summer Fees
• KidsMatter SpringBoard Summer Series

If you have questions please email us at summerlearning@naperville203.org or call 630-420-6486.

The Naperville Central High School Drumshow is one of Northern Illinois’s premiere high school percussion ensembles (i.e. drums, etc.) in a style of Blue Man Group and STOMP.

Showtimes

Friday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 15th at 3 p.m.

Saturday, April 15th at 7:30 p.m.

This week Chef Natalia talks about an exciting new menu offering starting tomorrow, Friday, April 14.

The high schools will feature a customizable Ramen bowl! Students will start with noodles in a savory vegetable broth. Then, add-in your favorites, mixed sautéed fresh vegetables, diced chicken, fried egg strips and choose your toppings. Fresh chopped cilantro and fresh chopped green onion. Add a fruit or vegetable side and make a meal!

April is designated as the Month of the Military Child, underscoring the important role military children play in the armed forces community.

Naperville Community Unit School District 203 will hold a meeting on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 to discuss the district’s plan for providing special education services to students with disabilities who attend private schools or who are home schooled within the Naperville District 203 boundaries.

At the top right of the newsletter you will find accessibility features including an ability to translate, increase contrast and text size.

En la parte superior del boletín, encontrará funciones de accesibilidad que incluyen la capacidad de traducir, aumentar el contrate y el tamaño del texto.

在newsletter的右上角，您可以找到辅助功能，包括翻译、增加对比度和文本大小的功能。

Tue, Apr 18 @ 7:00 pm CDT - 8:00 pm CDT

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/88517321774

High School Snowball True Colors Retreat Registration Extended Through April 7th

The spring Snowball retreat is April 22-23 at Camp Henry Horner! This Teen-led/adult-guided retreat offers the opportunity to discover something about yourself, make friends, have fun, and learn ways you can impact your peers. Spend a weekend focusing on self-care and celebrating your True Colors with us! Register NOW!

Middle School Parent, High School Student Surveys

Your input is needed on the Power of Choice campaign! The Power of Choice is a project of 360 Youth Services and works collaboratively with Districts 203 & 204 to provide campaigns for youth, parents and the schools, one focused on supporting parents in talking with their middle schooler about not using alcohol, and another focused on supporting high school students in making healthy choices regarding alcohol and other substance use. The Power of Choice is asking middle school parents and high school teens to participate in one of the two quick surveys below, to provide feedback regarding where they receive information.

Middle School Parent Survey Link

High School Student Survey Link

The deadline to take these surveys is by Friday, April 28.

Spring has Sprung at ALIVE: And we are busy…Join us next week for Smash Bros tourney and Hula Hoop Tic Tac Toe during FREE Drop-in for 5th - 12th grade from 3 - 7 pm along with our Teen-Led, Teen-Driven™ Clubs MakerSpace Mondays (engineer-focused) and Growing Green Fridays.

ALIVE Mardi Gras FUNdraising Gala: Our Annual Mardi Gras FUNdraising Gala to support our youth will be held on May 12th from 6-11 pm at Hotel Arista! This is a great event filled with carnival games, 4-course dinner, LIVE auction and so much more. Get your tickets today!

Thirty students will be awarded acceptance in each program. All costs will be covered including books and fees. Please indicate on the application if transportation assistance is needed.

1. Survey of Health Care Careers – Including Mental Health/Behavioral Health Career Exploration. College credit and teen Mental Health First Aid Certification. Job Shadowing Opportunities, Experiential Learnings, and Field Experiences in Mental Health/Behavioral Health.
2. Pharmacy Technician Prep Course – State license and prep/qualification for national certification exam. Job Shadowing Opportunities, Experiential Learnings, and Field Experiences in various Healthcare settings.

The classes are sponsored by the Edward-Elmhurst Community Investment Fund and other generous partners. This program is a collaboration between KidsMatter, KidsMatter Senior High Board, College of DuPage, Naperville Community Unit School District 203, Indian Prairie School District 204, Edward-Elmhurst Health, Linden Oaks Behavioral Health, and other key partners.

The application process will close on April 28th. The week of May 8th 30 students will be awarded acceptance in each program.

Click HERE to find more information and the application links for both classes.

Linden Oaks is hosting 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