Talk203 E-Newsletter
September 22, 2022
September 22, 2022
- NEF Express Grants
- S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Back to School Cookout
- NCHS Homecoming Dance Outdoors on Saturday
- Naperville 203 Hosts National Social-Emotional Learning Summit
- NNHS Preschool Openings
- One Day Book Drive
Congratulations to NEF's September Express Grant Recipients
Express Grants are a quick and easy way for Naperville 203 staff and students’ great ideas to become reality in the current school year. This rolling grant cycle occurs monthly and provides up to $1,000 for immediate use. Congratulations to September cycle NEF Express Grant recipients:
- Engaging and Empowering Students Through Authentic Spanish Literature
- Eulalia Hernandez, Beebe Elementary
- Gaga Pit
- Kevin Quaid, Mill Street Elementary
- Games for Good: Bringing 7th Grade Science Alive
- Liza Palubicki, Jefferson Junior High
- Giant Word and Math Winder
- Kelly McGroarty, Beebe Elementary
- Master Math Minds Homework Club
- Tracy Pisarski, Kennedy Junior High
- Representation Matters - Learning Inclusivity through Play
- Reyna Nungaray, Elmwood Elementary
SUNDAY: S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Back to School Cookout
Join S.U.C.C.E.S.S for fun, food, games and raffles at our 2022 Back to School Picnic! S.U.C.C.E.S.S (School Using Coordinated Community Efforts to Strengthen Students) is a family-led organization, with the support of District 203 leadership, committed to empowering African-American/Black students and other students of color and their families to enhance academic performance, foster family-school connectedness, and ensure that everyone is welcomed, valued, and respected. We welcome anyone who supports our mission. RSVP requested by tomorrow, Sept. 23.
NCHS Homecoming: Outdoor Dance on Saturday
Naperville Central's neighbors may hear music as the students enjoy their homecoming dance on Saturday, Sept. 24. Please know that the music will stop promptly at 10 p.m.
Naperville 203 Hosts National Social-Emotional Learning Summit
Naperville 203 is hosting the AASA School Superintendents Association's Social-Emotional Learning Summit this week to support school district leaders from across the country as they develop and scale systemic SEL implementation plans to promote culturally-responsive, identity-safe and equitable classroom and school communities.
Naperville North High School Lab Preschool Spring Openings
Naperville North High School’s lab preschool has openings this spring! The NNHS Huskie Preschool is a lab-based preschool run out of Naperville North High School. The preschool is run completely by the Early Childhood Education 1 and 2 courses. High school students teach all preschool lessons which include small motor, large motor, music, math, and science activities. Spring preschool will begin March 20th through the end of the school year. Each registered preschooler receives a Huskie Preschool t-shirt. Please contact Sara Willard swillard@naperville203.org for more information and registration.
One Day Book Drive
Bernie's Book Bank is proud to partner with the Naperville Public Library and Naperville Rotary Clubs for a One Day Book Drive on Monday, Oct. 10. Please bring your gently used children's books to donate to under-served Chicagoland children.
ALIVE Center NEWS
FREE Drop-in Hours & Clubs for Teens: The Alive Center offers free Drop-in hours & Teen-Led clubs for teens in 5-12 grade! Register now for our fall clubs, including Media Magic, Python Programming, Dungeons & Dragons, Alive with Pride, & more! Or, #JustShowUp to Drop-in, Mon-Fri 3-7 PM.
Students in Grades 5-12 are invited to join the FREE Teen-Led, Teen-Driven programs! Clubs include Alive with Pride, Media Magic, a teen Book Club, Python Programming, & more! See the link for the schedule and age restrictions. Free, Register Today!