POLARIS EXPRESS
September 30, 2022
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT NORTH.....CLICK ON THESE ICONS TO FIND OUT!
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DATES TO REMEMBER
October 4, 2022--411 Bell Schedule
October 4, 2022--PTO Meeting 6:30-7:30pm LRC
October 5, 2022--Tutorial Bell Schedule
October 6, 2022--Parent Teacher Conferences 11:00-7:00pm--No Students
October 7, 2022--High School Teacher's In Service Day-- No Students
October 10, 2022--Holiday--No School
October 11, 2022--School Board Meeting 6:00pm
October 12, 2022--PSAT/NMSQT/PSAT 8/9
OCtober 12, 2022--Early Release
October 13, 2022--Breakfast with the Stars 6:45am
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National Merit Semi-Finalist
Andrew Nesterov
An additional 34,000 students were named as Commended Students. Although they will not continue in the 2023 competition they have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success and deserve to be recognized. The following St. Charles North students have earned this distinction:
Skyler Bell
Alexandra Bryner
Stephen DelBello
Hayley Giancaterino
Adeline Grimm
Nikhil Gupta
Robert Kemp
Kane Kriz
Anatoliy Lynevych
Kayla Menough
Hanna Rey
Cameron Ring
Mia Rodriguez
Ella Roth
Joshua Wahl
Emily Watanapongse
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Graduation Information
To help prepare for this day we need some information from all seniors. Please complete this survey by the end of September. There are two parts. First of all, we need to know how you would like your name to appear on your diploma. The second part will give us information about sizing for your cap and gown. All students need to complete this regardless of their intent to participate in the graduation ceremony. These items are paid for by the district as part of your graduation fee.
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Self-Care For Students
There are additional ways to lessen the daily stress on our minds and bodies and improve our overall health:
*Unplug from technology
*Practice deep breathing for five minutes
*Journaling: writing can help you process your feelings
*Practice self-compassion : treat yourself like you would treat your best friend
*Spend time with your loved ones!
For more information, including worksheets to help you determine your needs or to create your own Self-Care plan, please click this link to: How to Practice Self-Care: 10+ Worksheets and 12 Ideas
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Hard Pivot: Embrace Change. Find Purpose. Show Up Fully. By Apolo Anton Ohno
“With Hard Pivot, Apolo combines practical guidance, personal stories, and deep insights from the psychology of success… [and] shares his most valuable lessons and tools, condensed into the Five Golden Principles including:
• Gratitude: A daily practice to help you maintain perspective, cultivate empathy, and alleviate stress.
• Giving: How to elevate your life’s purpose by offering your time, attention, and resources to others.
• Grit: Exercises to build mental stamina, resilience, and toughness to persevere through hard times.”
Read the full review at: GoodReads
Why We Sleep By Matthew Walker, PhD.
“Within the brain, sleep enriches a diversity of functions, including our ability to learn, memorize, and make logical decisions. It recalibrates our emotions, restocks our immune system, fine-tunes our metabolism, and regulates our appetite. Dreaming creates a virtual reality space in which the brain melds past and present knowledge, inspiring creativity.” Read the full review at: Simon & Schuster
Am I There Yet? By Mari Andrew (Graphic Novel)
“In the journey toward adulthood, it is easy to find yourself treading the path of those who came before you; the path often appears straight and narrow, with a few bumps in the road and a little scenery to keep you inspired. But what if you don’t want to walk a worn path? What if you want to wander? What if there is no map to guide you through the detours life throws your way? Read a full review at: PenguinRandomHouse
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PHOTO RETAKES
PHOTO RETAKES FOR UNDERCLASSMEN
All Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior students will have the opportunity to have their yearbook photo taken on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. Photographers will be available from 7:15 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. in the LRC.
- Underclassman students who are retaking their photo - please visit the photographer in the LRC whenever it is convenient for you (please do not visit during your instructional time).
- Students who have not taken a yearbook photo this year - a schedule is being created by Mrs. Sutherland in the Student Life Office, and it will be shared with students soon!
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SENIOR PHOTOs - FINAL OPPORTUNITY
There will be a final opportunity for Seniors to take a 2022-2023 yearbook photo on Tuesday, October 25th in our LRC. The yearbook advisor, Mrs. Boynton, is creating an appointment schedule that will include all Seniors who have not yet taken a photo. She will share this schedule with Seniors soon!
After your Senior takes their photo, please make certain to quickly visit rootseniors.com to choose the photo that you wish to appear in the yearbook. You may also order photos if you wish!
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Kick-A-Thon Fundraisers
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Get fired up for HOMECOMING! The PTO is looking forward to providing all refreshments and drinks at the Homecoming dance on October 1. WE ARE STILL COUNTING ON YOUR SUPPORT – no time commitment, just $30/family in annual dues. Please help us continue supporting all our students, teachers, staff and parents.
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Star Kids Preschool Enrollment is now open
Star Kids Preschool taught by the Child Development students of St. Charles North High School is open for enrollment! Join us for a session of creative and engaging lessons to prepare children for Kindergarten. Literacy, math, science, art, dramatic play, group games and more incorporating fun and learning.
Contact laura.absolon@d303.org for questions or registration.
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Changes to the District Website
- The Department of Instructional Interventions will now be the Department of Student Services
- Staff, Family & Student Services will now be Student Programs
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St. Charles North High School
Email: christine.desmet-carter@d303.org
Website: north.d303.org
Location: 255 Red Gate Road, St. Charles, IL, USA
Phone: 331.228.4400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StCharlesNorthHighSchool/
Twitter: @StCharlesNorth