St. Charles North High School Campus Closed
On March 31, Governor Pritzker announced an extension of the shelter in place order for all residents of Illinois. At St. Charles North High School, we are doing our part to encourage social distancing by closing our athletic fields and track to the public until further notice. We are asking that students and parents help slow the spread of COVID-19 by staying away from the public areas of our campus and not meeting in large groups. Over the last several days, members of the community have climbed over fences to gain access to the athletic fields on our campus. We are working with law enforcement to keep people from gathering on our campus. We appreciate your help in keeping our community safe during this pandemic.
Yearbook Information
If you would still like to purchase a 2019-2020 Yearbook, please do so by Wednesday, April 29. The Yearbook company gave us an extended deadline due to the current school closures, so there is still time to purchase. The cost of the yearbook is $45.
To purchase, please follow the Pushcoin directions listed below:
1. Log onto Pushcoin
2. Below the student’s photo, click “webstore”
3. Type “yearbook” into the search box at the top of the page
4. Add “NHS - 2019-2020 Yearbook” to cart
5. Click cart at top of page and checkout/pay for a yearbook
If you are interested in purchasing a senior recognition in the yearbook, please find the link here. This is an opportunity only available to seniors each year, and families often use this to share another senior photo or a favorite childhood photo with a message of congratulations or best wishes for the future. Senior recognitions are due by Friday, May 22nd.
If you have any questions about the Yearbook or Yearbook purchases, please contact the advisor, Ms. Lindsay Boynton, at Lindsay.Boynton@d303.org.
PTO News
Thank you to all those who purchased Butter Braids this year; we hope you enjoy them during this “stay at home” time period! A huge thanks to the chair Jenny Montgomery for coordinating and running an efficient and safe delivery method for all.
District 303 Information
Student Survey on Remote Learning and SEL: D303 is partnering with Northern Illinois University to gain insights from students (grade 4 and up) related to remote learning. This jointly created survey will be sent to students on Tuesday, April 21. All aspects of student information will remain confidential. If you would like additional information on the survey, please contact David Chiszar, Executive Director Assessment & Accountability (david.chiszar@d303.org), or Patti Palagi, Director of Instructional Interventions (patti.palagi@d303.org). The survey will capture student insights connected to remote learning, social-emotional well being, and coping strategies/supports accessed during this unique time. NIU has established a partnership with D303 through their federal Project Prevent and Address Bullying grant. We are excited to gain additional insights into students' perceptions of remote learning in order to assist us in directing our academic and social-emotional programming.
SEL Lessons: We hope parents/guardians and students engaged in last week's SEL lesson focused on the use of positive self-talk. As we continue to adjust to remote learning and community health expectations, we realize adults and children alike are experiencing a sense of loss. Our efforts to support student growth and development include both academics and social emotional learning (SEL) standards. Both are critical to a child’s success and during times of stress, recognizing feelings and having strategies to deal with those feelings are essential. Each week, parents/guardians and students will be provided SEL information and lessons aligned with the five core competencies. This information will come to you through your principal's weekly newsletter. This weeks competency is:
Self-management: The ability to regulate one’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors effectively in different situations. This includes managing stress, controlling impulses, motivating oneself, and setting and working toward achieving personal and academic goals.
We are asking students to identify and use strategies to manage emotions. Video clips and text is embedded to foster conversation. The challenges and uncertainty facing families and children are impactful on overall mental health and well being. We are hopeful the resources shared will be a support to parents/guardians and children. If you have any questions on the information provided or are seeking additional support for yourself or child, please contact Patti Palagi, Director Instructional Interventions (patti.palagi@d303.org or 331-228-6457).
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