Community Unit School District 303
Dear District 303 Families,
As you know, the current situation surrounding COVID-19 is changing rapidly. Each day, District 303 officials are in contact with the Illinois Department of Public Health, the Kane County Health Department, and the Illinois State Board of Education in an effort to gather the most accurate and up to date information and communicate with you.
For the last several weeks we have been working on how we would respond if schools closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak. This afternoon, we have made the decision to cancel classes for students on Monday, March 16 and hold an Institute Day for staff. This will allow staff members the time to work on plans for classes that can be delivered remotely. Beginning on Tuesday, March 17, the district buildings will be closed to students through the end of Spring Break. All school activities are also cancelled.
At this time, we will use eLearning days beginning March 17 through March 27. Spring Break will still be observed March 30 through April 3. The tentative return date for on-campus classes is April 6.
Starting Tuesday, March 17, students in grades 3 through 12 should look for communication from their teacher(s) with assignment information. Assignments will be posted by the start time of each regular school day. Preschool, Kindergarten, First, and Second grade teachers will communicate directly with parents regarding eLearning materials. Teachers will be available during the school day online to answer questions for students and assist as needed. For more information about how our e-Learning days will operate, please visit our FAQ online.
As you know, all students were asked to take home any necessary materials including Chromebooks, reading materials, and books in preparation for eLearning days this afternoon.
If your child was absent today, he or she will have the opportunity to pick up their materials at the school on Monday. Only students will be allowed in the school to pick up their belongings.
Please continue to watch for information from the District. Communication to families will continue to be distributed by email and posted on the website.
Thank you.
Illinois High School Art Exhibition Winners
The Illinois High School Art Exhibition believes the visual arts are a powerful force in culture and education, enriching the lives and endeavors of humankind. Their mission is to advance art education for young people by providing art exhibition and education opportunities that celebrate students' artistic achievement, promote mastery and ingenuity in learning, and facilitate post-secondary opportunities. We are proud to announce that three of our students were IHSAE winners!
Congratulations to Elizabeth Melton IHSAE Best in Show for Pottery, Caroline Gendron IHSAE Top 20 Senior Scholarship Winner, and Machelle Acurio IHSAE SCAD Rising Star Award!
Illinois Youth Survey
On April 9, St. Charles North will participate in the Illinois Youth Survey run by the Center for Prevention Research and Development at the University of Illinois. Students in the 10th and 12th grades will take this brief survey in their English classes. Detailed information about the Illinois Youth Survey was emailed out to parents on March 1, 2020. Attached to that email are forms to opt-out if parents prefer their students to not participate in the survey. Additional copies of the opt-out form are available in the St. Charles North Main office, and opt-out forms will be accepted through 2:21 PM on April 8. Additional information about the Illinois Youth Survey can be found at https://iys.cprd.illinois.edu/about.
High School Summer School 2020 Registration Information
The Summer School Program is offered through Community Unit School District 303. Students will register with their school counselor using the form attached to the Summer School Brochure. Online payment via PushCoin is available upon course acceptance. Classes will be held at St. Charles Noth High School. Session I is June 1 - 18, Monday - Thursday, from 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Session II is July 6 - 23, Monday - Thursday, from 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM.
Driver Education Summer School
May 28 - July 9, 2020
Classes to be held at St. Charles North HS
Enrollment Deadline - May 1
District Residents $400
Registration information is available in all school offices.
2020 St. Charles North Summer Athletic Camps
Registration for the 2020 St. Charles North Summer Athletic Camps must be done online via Pushcoin. There will be NO walk-in registrations accepted at St. Charles North High School. Check out the camp brochure at the bottom of the newsletter.
St. Charles North High School Summer Swim Camp Registration
Registration should be completed online via PushCoin and the D303 Webstore. Walk-in registrations and cash payments will not be accepted. Current D303 families should register using their existing Pushcoin account. For families without a current D303 student, Guest registration is available via PushCoin.
- Visit the D303 Webstore and find the session and class that you wish to register.
- Fill out the required information and add it to the cart.
- Once finished, click on the checkout button.
- Select “I don’t have an account” and provide the necessary information to create an account.
- Enter payment information and submit your registration.
If the class you are looking for does not appear in the Webstore or you are not able to register all of your children for the same class, please reach out to Coach Rooney for clarification and direction.
You can reach Coach Rooney at robert.rooney@d303.org or 331-228-6375 at any time with questions, concerns, or for further assistance registering for Summer Swim Lessons.
Commencement
The Class of 2020 Commencement Ceremony will take place at 7:30 PM on Thursday, May 21, at the NIU Convocation Center. Participating students must attend the Graduation Group Meeting after school on May 19 and Graduation Practice on the morning of May 21. More information can be found on the CCR Website.
St. Charles North High School
