• Spring Break: March 27-31
• Reminder: April 4 e-Learning Day
• Board Approves Purchase Of Electric Buses
  
• Congratulations To Our National Board Certified Teachers
  
• Naperville Schools Named 'Best In America'
  
• Take The Illinois 5Essentials Survey

• Summer Learning
  

• Chocolate Walk To Benefit NEF

• Grow with Me T-shirt
  

• From the Kitchen: Turkey Burger Waffle Sandwich

Spring Break is next week! All Naperville 203 students will be on Spring Break from Monday, March 27, through Friday, March 31, with classes resuming on Monday, April 3. The District Office will be open from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. during the week of Spring Break.

*Please note, there will be no Talk203 E-Newsletter next Thursday, March 30.

Tuesday, April 4, will be an e-Learning Day for all Naperville 203 schools. It is an Election Day in our community and many of our school buildings across the district will be used as polling locations. Additionally, please note that there is no school on Friday, April 7.

Some Naperville 203 students will be riding electric buses to school next year. The Naperville 203 Board of Education approved the purchase of four electric buses at its Monday, March 20 meeting, marking the first time in history that the school district has purchased non-fueled buses.

Congratulations to Naperville 203's 2022 National Board Certified Teachers. Those who achieve the status of National Board Certified Teacher have met rigorous standards through intensive study, expert evaluation, self-assessment and peer review.

Naperville ranks No. 1 in Niche's latest rankings of the "Cities with the Best Public Schools in America." Naperville also ranked No. 1 in "Best Cities to Raise a Family in America," No. 3 in "Best Cities to Buy a House in America," and No. 4 in "Best Cities to Live in America."

As a parent or guardian of one or more students attending a Naperville 203 school, your feedback is requested via participation in the annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. The purpose of this online survey is to understand your perceptions in the areas of connectedness, satisfaction, interaction, involvement, and quality. The deadline to complete the survey is Friday, March 31.

All information regarding the 2023 Summer Learning Programs can be found on the Naperville 203 Summer Learning Website. The registration deadline for summer transportation and all 1st semester summer classes is May 19. If you have any questions regarding our summer programs, please contact the site specific director(s) on the program pages. If you have questions regarding registration or payment, please email us at summerlearning@naperville203.org or call 630-420-6486.

Thank you to all of the families who have already registered for our 2023 Summer Learning Programs. Please use the following link to Verify Your Registration.

Tickets are on sale now for the eighth annual Downtown Naperville Chocolate Walk on Saturday, May 13, benefitting the Naperville Education Foundation (NEF)! This fun event on Mother’s Day weekend is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!

Order a Class of 2036 Grow With Me T-shirt for your incoming kindergartner today. This is the perfect T-shirt for your future graduate to wear for pictures on the first day of school each year. Order the size you think your child will be as a senior in high school and watch as they grow into their shirt from year to year. Available in sizes L and XL. The price of the shirts is $22, which includes shipping.

The online shop closes April 1. All orders will be shipped in early May. Proceeds benefit the Naperville Education Foundation. Questions? Contact Amy or Wendy at nef@naperville203.org .

This week, Chef Natalia shares with us the upcoming Limited Time Offer, a Honey Sriracha Turkey Burger Waffle Sandwich! It’s like breakfast and lunch all rolled into one delicious entrée choice. We hope you find time to relax and enjoy yourself during Spring Break and we look forward to offering this when you return!

At the top right of the newsletter you will find accessibility features including an ability to translate, increase contrast and text size.

En la parte superior del boletín, encontrará funciones de accesibilidad que incluyen la capacidad de traducir, aumentar el contrate y el tamaño del texto.

在newsletter的右上角，您可以找到辅助功能，包括翻译、增加对比度和文本大小的功能。

Tue, Apr 4 @ 7:00 pm CDT - 8:00 pm CDT

This event will be presented virtually. The link to log in to this webinar from your computer, tablet or phone is https://glenbard.zoom.us/j/87394186178

Tue, Apr 11 @ 12:00 pm CDT - 1:00 pm CDT

This event will be presented virtually. The link to log in to this webinar from your computer, tablet or phone is https://glenbard.zoom.us/j/84102438315

Tue, Apr 11 @ 7:00 pm CDT - 8:00 pm CDT

This event will be presented virtually. The link to log in to this webinar from your computer, tablet or phone is https://glenbard.zoom.us/j/83543798712

High School: Spring Operation Snowball 2023- True Colors registration closes March 31st.

The spring Snowball retreat is April 22-23 at Camp Henry Horner! This Teen-led/adult-guided retreat offers the opportunity to discover something about yourself, make friends, have fun, and learn ways you can impact your peers. Spend a weekend focusing on self-care and celebrating your True Colors with us! Register NOW!

Spring T(w)een Programs and Activities for 5th - 12th Graders The ALIVE Center is open Mon - Fri from 3 - 7 pm. Registration open for the following clubs; Building Bridges, Robotics, Makerspace Mondays and Growing Green! *FREE with $10 registration fee. Scholarships available to cover fees, call 630.778.6093.

FREE Tutoring in Every Subject at Every Grade Level The ALIVE Center is here to help kids grades K-12 with FREE tutoring from high school students every Wednesday and Thursday from 4 - 6PM in partnership with Merry Tutors. Just drop in at the ALIVE Center behind Naperville North High School.

Linden Oaks is hosting free mental health webinars for parents with teens. Webinars will take place on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6:30 - 7:30 PM. Register Here