Using donations from generous community members, Naperville 203 provides gift cards for junior high, high school and Connections families through its Holiday Giving Program (The elementary student program is already fully funded). To date, we are considerably short of the funds needed to provide gift cards to all of the families in need of support.

Are you able to help? If so, please click below and select “Holiday Giving” in the dropdown menu labeled “My donation is for...” Thank you for any support you are able to provide.

Connections student Ana Pohovey won state in her division for Special Olympics bowling! Congratulations to Ana, who is a multi-sport athlete!

As Naperville 203 continues to elevate its efforts to keep our community informed, we're proud to present a monthly video series that offers stakeholders a look into our school district's educational process. Please watch our third video on Establishing & Communicating An Inclusive Environment.

Kennedy Junior High students Astha S., Adeline T., Corinne R., and Olivia S. channeled their artistic passions into a project with a powerful message! They transformed a corner of KJHS with a mural masterpiece that sends a message on the importance of water conservation. The mural urges everyone to take responsibility over our oceans and do their part to keep the waters clean.

Naperville North's Huskie Preschool has openings for our afternoon session running next semester! The afternoon session runs M, T, Th, F during periods 6 & 7. If you or anyone you know is interested, please complete the registration form, or reach out to Dana Klen at dklen@naperville203.org with any questions.

Join the first meeting for the NRWIB 2023-2024 school year held this Saturday, December 9th from 10 AM to 12 PM at the Naperville Bank and Trust. We are thrilled to announce that our speaker for this event is Rebecca Malotke-Meslin. She will enlighten us on the critical aspects of first impressions, public speaking, memorability, and overall executive presence.

NRWIB enables early opportunities for teen girls to create habits and experiences to become the next generation of female leaders. Through interactions with prominent female business leaders in Naperville, teen girls will get insights on how to break barriers effectively to rise to the top

Please RSVP using the form linked below.

Huskie Youth Football Camp

Who: 3rd - 8th graders

When: December 29th from 3:30-5:30pm.

Where: Door 19 will open at 3:00pm at NNHS

$20 per camper (Each camper will receive a T-Shirt)

Huskie Youth Girls Softball Camp

Who: 3rd – 5th graders and 6th - 8th graders

When: December 27 and December 28 from 3:00pm-4:30pm

Where: Door 19

$25 per camper (Each camper will receive a T-Shirt)

Huskie Youth Girls Volleyball Camp

Who: 5th - 6th graders and 7th - 8th graders

When: January 3 from 1:00pm-2:30pm (5-6) and 2:30pm-4:00pm (7-8)

Where: Door 19

$20 per camper (Each camper will receive a T-Shirt)

NCHS Baseball Camp: The Naperville Central baseball staff has designed a 1 day camp that allows players to dust off their glove and bat to work on the fundamentals of baseball. The NCHS Baseball camp is coed for grades 1-8. The Redhawk Staff and Players will teach different drills that each player can work on during the camp and at home. Our goal is for the kids to have fun, break a sweat and leave with a greater confidence in their ability and love for the game of baseball. The drills will cover throwing, fielding, hitting and baserunning. Camp date is Wednesday, January 3rd.

SAVE THE DATE for the upcoming Building a Passion Breakfast: Tuesday, April 16, 2024.

Join hundreds of business, community and elected leaders, Naperville District 203 leadership, parents and members of the community to experience the impact your support of the Naperville Education Foundation (NEF) has on student learning.

You’ll have opportunities to network, enjoy a breakfast program and show your support for NEF. We look forward to seeing you there!

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。

Express Grants elevate Naperville 203 staff and students’ great ideas into reality. These grants provide up to $1,000 for immediate use and are available on a rolling monthly cycle. Congratulations to the November Express Grant Winners.

• Tue, Dec 12 @ 12:00 pm CST - 1:00 pm CST: 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/82797331561

• Tue, Dec 12 @ 7:00 pm CST - 8:00 pm CST: 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/83936821362

High school is about more than studies and sports. Students find meaning and fun by volunteering together! Fall semester, the Youth Advisory Committee tabled at our local high schools to spread the word about YAC. During winter, members begin brainstorming for National Prevention Week in May! If you are interested in implementing fun activities in the local community and schools, come to the next meeting! The YAC meeting will take place on Tuesday, December 12 from 6:30-8:00 pm at 360 Youth Services,1323 Bond Street, #119, Naperville. Email Sarah, the YAC Coordinator (sindlecoffer@360youthservices.org) before attending the meeting.

ALIVE Center Winter Break: The ALIVE Center will be closed for winter break (Dec 18 - Jan 5). We will welcome our youth back to the center for new programs and teen drop-in when we resume regular hours on Jan 8.

Empower Tomorrow's Leaders. Year-End Giving for the ALIVE Center: Elevate the future! Support the ALIVE Center’s year-end drive. Empower teens to thrive through mentorship, education, and community. Give the gift of opportunity and create brighter futures. Any amount is welcome.

Free Monthly Mental Health Webinars: Linden Oaks offers 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

Child and Parent Anxiety Program: Group therapy for children 8+ struggling with school anxiety. Monday-Friday from 8-11 AM for 3 weeks. Call 630-305-5027 for more detail and to enroll.

Need a gift idea? Share Cocoa & Kindness with Teachers: Purchase a Cocoa & Kindness gift box for teachers, staff, coworkers… It’s win-win-win: your donation helps kids learn and practice empathy, kindness & acceptance; the recipient receives a kind surprise; and, it just feels good to give to others!