Note! Spring Break is March 27-31, 2017
Talk 203 was sent via email to subscribers by NAPERVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT 203 with events taking place in April 2017.
KINDERGARTEN – Class of 2030 – ENROLLMENT for 2017-2018
Though it’s only March, it’s time to enroll your Naperville School District “Class of 2030” (kindergarten) student for the 2017-2018 school year!
Kindergarten Previews at our elementary schools are all within the next three weeks! To find the date for your school: Kindergarten Preview Dates.
Naperville School District 203 policy and the School Code of Illinois require that all students enroll and provide proof of residency. If you have not already done so, please visit District 203’s Centralized Enrollment Office at 203 W. Hillside to enroll your student soon.
The following is required to enroll your kindergarten student.
Proof of Residency within District 203 Boundaries and Enrollment Documents
Documents accepted as proof of residency are posted on the District 203 website, along with the required enrollment forms: Kindergarten 2017-2018 Residency & Enrollment Guidelines.
Birth Certificate
Your child must be five years of age on or before September 1, 2017 to be eligible to enter kindergarten in August 2017. Please bring an official, certified copy of your child’s birth certificate when you enroll.
Hospital certificates will not satisfy this requirement. We will copy and return your original birth certificate to you that day.
Regular office hours for the Centralized Enrollment Office, located at the District 203 Administration Center, 203 W. Hillside Road, Naperville, are Monday thru Friday – 8AM – 4PM.
If you have any questions regarding enrolling your kindergarten student, please contact our Centralized Enrollment Office at 630.548.4320 or Maureen Dvorak, School Services Manager @ mdvorak@naperville203.org or 630.420.6446.
Whether you are a current District 203 family or you are enrolling your first child, we look forward to welcoming you and your kindergarten student for the 2017-2018 school year!
Summer School Registration
You can also register for Summer School online anytime! Online registration for all summer programs can be found at https://www.studentquickpay.com/naperville203. Click here for online registration and payment account setup instructions.
eLo Summer Course Registration
Expanding Learning Opportunities (eLo) summer registration is now open. Register on the eLo website at http://www.eloconsortium.org/summer.html. Registration will close on April 30 and costs $185 per semester course.
Chinese Language Immersion Program
Become immersed in Chinese culture this summer through the STARTALK Nurture Program, a vigorous but fun Chinese Language Immersion Program. Students will learn the richness of Chinese culture through an array of cultural activities such as reading, writing, speaking, listening, and typing Chinese in an environment designed to achieve the best learning results.
Beginner and Intermediate courses run June 3-23 at MJHS and are available to students having completed 4th grade through 8th grade in Naperville 203. Register today and begin a lifelong interest in learning Chinese.
Dual Language Fair
The District 203 Dual Language Fair will be held on Saturday, April 29 from 1PM to 3PM at Jefferson Junior High School. This will be an opportunity to showcase some of the Spanish-speaking cultures represented in our Dual Language community and celebrate our children’s emerging bilingualism. In this inaugural year, the Fair will rely heavily on the support and help of our D203 Dual Language families, teachers, and administrators.
La Feria de la Comunidad del Programa de Lenguaje Dual del Distrito 203 se llevará a cabo el sábado, 29 de abril de 1PM a 3PM en Jefferson Junior High School. Esta será una oportunidad para exhibir algunas de las culturas de habla hispana que están representadas en nuestra comunidad en el Programa de Lenguaje Dual y celebrar a nuestros niños en el desarrollo de sus habilidades bilingües. En este año inaugural, la Feria dependerá enormemente en el apoyo y ayuda de las familias, maestros, y administradores del programa de Lenguaje Dual del Distrito 203.
Speaker- Extracurricular Activities and College Admissions
How do you know if your child is doing too many or too few extracurricular activities?
Sonia Lal, M.Ed of ivyleaguepotential.com, is a former Harvard interviewer with several years of experience as an independent college counselor. She will be providing a step-by-step roadmap to help your children navigate extracurricular activities and college admissions. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 7:00-8:30PM, NCHS LITTLE THEATRE DOOR #3.
NCHS Drumshow
Join Naperville Central HS as it presents Drumshow 2017: Evolution! In a style of Blue Man Group and STOMP, NCHS Drumshow features a cast of 14 NCHS students displaying high-energy drumming and engaging musicianship on a variety of percussion instruments.
Show times are:
- Friday, April 7 at 7:30PM
- Saturday, April 8 at 3PM
- Saturday, April 8 at 7:30PM
Tickets cost $8 for students and $10 for adults. To purchase tickets, see any cast member or visit www.nchsdrumshow.com.
Don’t forget the Instrument Petting Zoo! Come out on Saturday April 8th from 12:30 – 2:20PM for an opportunity to ‘pet’ and play the instruments that you’ll see on stage from the show. This is fun for all ages! Happy Drumming!
Naperville North Swing Dance – 6-9PM April 6 in the Large Café
Join NNHS Jazz Bands and select choral students for this fun evening of great music and dance! This 29th annual event is for music lovers of all ages!! Learn new moves from professional Swing Dance instructors and enjoy some dessert as you mingle with students and parents. A silent auction to benefit NNHS Band programs will also on hand.
Tickets are available in advance for $20 for adults. At the door price is $25. All students are $15. Contact Lise Nauman at lisenauman@att.net or Beth Frees at brfree@comcast.net.
FREE Parent Conversation Circles Start week of April 3
ParentsMatterToo A KidsMatter Initiative is offering FREE Parent Conversation Circles. As a parent, what do you need to KNOW, SAY and DO to keep your kids on the right track? Connect with parents of elementary, middle school or high school students in small groups led by a trained facilitator. Conversation circles are curriculum-based and meet for 5 weeks starting the week of April 3rd. Participation is free. Find the session that works for you and register at:www.parentsmattertoo.org/circles Need more info? info@parentsmattertoo.org
Alive – A Teen Center
Spring Break Hours We will be closed Monday, March 27 and Friday, March 31. We will have drop in hours from 1-4 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Alive’s Student Advisory Board Alive is looking for dedicated teens that are looking for a unique opportunity to learn real life leadership skills. Our Student Advisory Board is made up of Naperville teens from each high school, and they help plan events, lead fundraising activities, and organize programs here at Alive. The application can be found here.
Dress it Up Again Alive’s newest Teen Initiate program is holding its first event on Saturday, April 1 from 1-3PM. Bring in a new or gently used pillowcase and learn how to turn it into an adorable dress for a little girl in Uganda. We are also accepting donations of needles, threads, and ribbons.
Student Success: Thriving in High School Camp! This June, Alive is hosting a camp focused on helping students going into 7th -9th grade. We’ll cover topics such as study skills, self-awareness, navigating social situations, and job skills. For more info, send an e-mail to rwatson@edward.org or call (630) 527-6363.
Teen Leaders We’re looking for TEEN LEADERS for the following Alive Teen programs: an upcycled clothing club where we will make and sell upcycled clothes, a boy empowerment club, a high school girl empowerment club and a photography club. If interested, contact Jared Mason at jared@alivenaperville.com
Power of Choice Newsletter
Parents of High School Students: Parents often take becoming independent to mean that their teen must “separate” from them and give in to peer influence. A more realistic, healthy and developmentally appropriate way to view autonomy is to see it as the parent and the teen figuring out together a new relationship which is based on the teen becoming more mature. March’s Power of Choice newsletter looks at ways a parent can help their teens to become more independent.
Learn parenting strategies from The Power of Choice in this month’s conversation. A high school and a middle school parenting expert in the field of substance prevention talk about some parenting steps for guiding adolescents toward increasing independence so they grow into healthy adults. Click on this link to learn more https://soundcloud.com/user-523795201/parenting-adolescents-toward-independence/s-NYmxV
Parents of Middle School Students: An important part of moving our children toward independence is helping them to begin to take control of their lives. Sometimes, in an effort to protect our children and show them how much we love them, parents can move in and “take control” of our children’s lives. Use this month’s Parents Use Your Power newsletter to guide you.
Un componente importante de guiar a nuestros adolescentes hacia la independencia es ayudarlos a tomar control de sus vidas. A veces, por medio de intentar a protegerlos y mostrarlos cuanto los aman, los padres toman control de sus vidas. Aqui hay algunos consejos.
Adolescence is a time for exploring individuality. Parents have the responsibility of providing safety and boundaries for their children as they move toward independence. Use this month’s PowerTalk activity to help your child Move Toward Independence by involving them in the process.
News post submitted by Naperville School District 203 Talk203@naperville203.org.
