Talk203 E-Newsletter

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• e-Learning Survey: Naperville 203 is seeking parent/guardian feedback on the use of e-Learning days as the District continues planning for future emergency closures. Take the survey.
• Honoring Our Veterans: Schools across the district honored our Veterans on Wednesday. Watch the video.
• IEP Parent Group Board: Parents and caregivers of students who have or have had an IEP are invited to help shape a new districtwide parent group. Interest forms are due Friday, November 20. Join the Board.

With winter weather in the forecast, now is a good time to review Naperville 203’s Inclement Weather and School Procedures.

When weather could affect school, the District considers factors including safe transportation, current forecasts and updates from local municipalities, the National Weather Service, transportation providers and neighboring districts. Families should plan for school to be open unless an official District notification is sent. Any schedule change or closure will be communicated as early as possible, typically no later than 6 a.m.

Students should also continue bringing their District devices home each day in case an eLearning Day is needed.

Naperville 203 is seeking parents and caregivers of students who have or have had an IEP to help launch a new IEP Parent Group Board.

Board members will help set priorities, plan meetings and events, and support a welcoming community for families navigating the IEP process. No special experience is needed, just a willingness to listen, share and help shape the group.

Please submit your interest by Friday, November 20.

Please note: information submitted through the form will be shared with other parents in the IEP Parent Group. Only provide information you are comfortable sharing.

• November 16: Board of Education Meeting
• November 21: FIRST LEGO League Tournament
• November 23: Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
• November 25-27: NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Holiday

📅2026-2027 School Year Calendar

📅Calendar of Culturally Significant Days

This week, schools across Naperville 203 came together to honor the brave men and women who have served our country. Through assemblies, special tributes and meaningful moments with local veterans, our students had the opportunity to learn about service, sacrifice and gratitude.

NCTV17 hosted their annual Morning Show benefit breakfast, with this year’s theme of Hometown Heroes. We were thrilled to see Seth Brady, Illinois Teacher of the Year, highlighted at the event, where he was interviewed on stage by NBC 5’s Stefan Holt!

See the interview here!

Naperville North hosted its third annual Career Takeover on November 5th! This exciting event brought in over 110 professionals to share their knowledge and expertise with students. Every NNHS student participated in breakout sessions with the career speakers, and Juniors then attended the Career Fair in the Field House. Notable speakers included Naperville Mayor Scott Wehrli and Illinois State Representative (and former 203 board member) Janet Yang Rohr. Congrats to the wonderful team at Naperville North for another successful year of this wonderful experience!

Some students at both high schools participated in the Health Sciences Career Conference on Monday. They attended sessions with speakers from a variety of businesses and disciplines within the Health Sciences field and explored college and career booths, where they could talk with professionals or colleges with notable Health Sciences programs.

As the holidays approach, there are two ways to support Naperville 203 students and families in need.

Giftmart Family Charities is collecting new toys for preschool through fifth-grade students, with donations accepted at Naperville 203 elementary schools or directly through Giftmart.

Holiday Blessings is raising funds to provide $75 grocery gift cards to more than 400 Naperville 203 families.

Adults, learn strategies to support adolescents 6-18 facing mental health or addiction challenges. Blended program combines online learning and an in-person class from 9 am to 2:30 pm Monday, Nov. 23 at the District Administration Center (203 Hillside Road, Naperville).

Click here for more info and to register.

Through our partnership with 360 Youth Services, we’re sharing upcoming opportunities available to families in our community.

If your teen or young adult is struggling, 360 Youth Services offers counseling for youth ages 11–25 and their families, including individual, family and group therapy. Services address concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma and other mental health challenges.

Learn More About Counseling Services →

Make Kindness Part of Your Season!

Looking for meaningful ways to help your child build character, practice gratitude and give back? Inside Out Club offers hands-on service opportunities and programs that help kids and teens make a difference in their communities.

Coming up:

• November 14: Blankets for Teens in the Hospital
• December 5: Kindness Kits for the Homeless

Explore upcoming events: https://www.insideoutclub.org/events

Bring Inside Out Club to Your School!

We partner with schools to bring age-appropriate character development, leadership and service-learning experiences directly to students.

Give students the opportunity to grow in character, discover their strengths and become changemakers in their communities!

Interested in bringing a program to your school? Contact Brittany at brittany@insideoutclub.org.

This week's Virtual Backpack has been updated with new information on community programs.

Want to submit a flyer? Visit our website to learn more!