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Residency Verification Process
The district is again contracting with a third party vendor to automatically verify student address information. As was the case last year, we anticipate the overwhelming majority of our families will be electronically verified.
If your residency is electronically verified, you will receive a letter of confirmation and there will be no need to submit any additional paperwork to certify that you live within the district’s boundaries.
A letter will also be sent to families whose residency we are unable to verify electronically. The letter will provide details on additional information you will need to provide during online registration in order to register your child for the upcoming school year.
Verifying residency is an effort to protect taxpayers and district resources by identifying non-residents attending District 204 schools. Illinois law mandates that parents demonstrate residency prior to enrollment in school and allows for periodic verification to validate compliance with the law.
Please contact your school principal with any questions or concerns.
March A+ Award
The Indian Prairie Educational Foundation and District 204 recently presented the March A+ Award to three outstanding educators. Joyce Louis, 1st grade teacher at Steck Elementary, Maria Santoyo, science teacher at Gregory Middle School, and Don Dvorak, art teacher at Waubonsie Valley High School were surprised with the news of their award. You can watch the A+ Award Surprise Squad’s visit to recognize each for "Making a Difference."
Steck Elementary School parent nominator, Sudhir Chivukula shared that Ms. Louis is “very connected with her students and provides the perfect balance of academics and fun.”
The middle school winner was nominated by Gregory Middle School parent Jasmina Oconnor. “In the times when everyone struggles and everyone is anxious, Ms. Santoyo is the shining lighthouse who brings our teens safely to adulthood, and for this, I as a parent will be forever grateful,” Oconnor said.
The high school winner was nominated by student Lorelei Trzupek. “Mr. Dvorak is extremely kind and helps his students with their projects or even their math homework. He is a great friend and I am so happy that he is my teacher,” Trzupek shared.
Wells Fargo Advisors is partnering with IPEF and District 204 for the eighth year to help recognize three staff members each month for making a difference for students. To celebrate these staff members that go above and beyond, Wells Fargo Advisors is donating $200 for each staff member to use in his or her school.
Nominations are welcome from parents, alumni, community members, and students. Share your story about a teacher, secretary, bus driver, crossing guard or custodian and how they made a difference for you or your student. Nominate a staff member by visiting A+ Award.
Team IPEF 2022 – All Welcome!
Walk or run – come join the fun by registering for Team IPEF 2022! Discover why 2,347 parents, community members, staff and students have made the choice since 2014 to wear the Yellow in our Team IPEF video! Join us for the Naperville Healthy Driven 5K or half-marathon taking place on October 16, 2022 by registering here. This is a great opportunity for families to train and participate together. Ages 6 and up are eligible to participate in the 5K. Get fit while helping make a difference for our schools!
First Student Hiring Eggstravaganza
April 15
First Student will hold a hiring event on Friday, April 15 from 10 am – 3 pm at Waubonsie Valley High School located at 2590 Ogden Avenue in Aurora. First Student offers paid training, $20/hour starting wage, and a $5,000 sign-on bonus. The event includes an Easter Egg Hunt and raffle giveaways.
First Student Hiring Event Flyer
Meet and Greet Your Local Officials
April 20
The Naperville League of Women Voters and Indian Prairie Parents’ Council invite middle school students to come and meet their local officials on Wednesday, April 20 from 7 - 8:30 pm at Naperville City Hall (400 S. Eagle Street, Naperville).
Get your passport stamped at the various stations. Learn about what these people and organizations do and how it affects you!
This youth-oriented meet and greet is open to students in grades 6-8 and their parents/guardian or adult guests. This is a non-partisan event. There will be no electioneering. None of the participants will be current candidates for public office.
Registration is not required to attend.
Parent University: Becoming a Middle School Parent
April 21
Parents and guardians of fifth grade students are invited to attend “Parent University: Becoming a Middle School Parent” at 7 pm on Thursday, April 21. The session will be held in the Forum Room at Fischer Middle School located at 1305 Long Grove Drive in Aurora.
Attendees will learn what to expect as their child enters the adolescent years, including brain development, puberty, normal adolescent behavior, challenges, and causes for concern. Most importantly, there will be a discussion on ways parents and guardians can support their child’s development throughout these years.
Current fifth grade students are welcome to attend this event with a parent or guardian. Students will participate in a variety of fun community building activities and games led by District 204 high school students.
For more information and speaker bios, click here. For registration, click here.
Operation Snowball
April 23 & 24
Spring 2022 Operation Snowball: Courage Is Contagious will be a two-day, in-person event with speakers, workshops and small group discussion April 23 & 24, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. The event will be held at NIU's Naperville Campus, and the registration fee includes a t-shirt, two lunches, two dinners and a choice of workshops. The weekend retreat registration is open now through April 8. This program is teen-led and adult-supported and all area high school students and invited. Operation Snowball is a fun, engaging and popular leadership development program from 360 Youth Services in partnership with Districts 203 and 204. Presented in a safe and respectful environment, teen Snowball staff members will lead the group on what it means to be courageous, and how to share your courage with others. Financial Aid is available for the event.
Information about Operation Snowball and registration materials are available by visiting Operation Snowball.
Power of Choice News
Parents of Middle School Students: You helped your child learn the importance of nutrition. As a teenager, they still need your guidance making healthy choices, including about alcohol. Be sure you're talking about the risks of underage drinking. March PSA - Keep Showing Up. They're Still Growing Up. To learn more, visit thepowerofchoice.info.
Ayudó a su hijo a aprender la importancia de la alimentación. En la adolescencia, todavía necesitan su orientación para tomar decisiones saludables, incluso sobre el alcohol. Asegúrese de hablar sobre los riesgos del consumo de alcohol entre menores. PSA Marzo – Siga presente. Todavía están creciendo. Para más información, visite thepowerofchoice.info.
Naperville Park District Offering Referral Bonus for Summer Positions
The Naperville Park District is in search of summer positions and you can help! Adequate staffing levels assist the Park District with meeting the needs of our program participants, Centennial Beach goers, golfers and residents.
All you need to do is have the person you refer include your name and phone number on the job application! That’s it! The Park District will call you to ensure delivery of the gift card after the applicant’s first day of work.
In order to receive the referral gift card all applications must be received by May 1, 2022.
DuPage Children’s Museum Resources
The following resources are provided by DuPage Children’s Museum:
Sign up to receive a weekly text message, tailored to your child’s age, with suggestions for an activity, link to a resource, or snippet of developmental information.
DCM’s Adaptive Play Time provides a modified environment for play and learning for children and their caregivers. This program is intended for families with disabilities and/or those who may need a calmer environment to experience the Museum.
This Week's e-Folder
This week's e-Folder has been updated with information on community programs. For more information about the programs listed below, visit the 204 e-Folder.
- OPUS Music Experience
- STEMCON
- Wheatland Athletics 2022
The following companies have rented space in our schools to offer an after-school educational program for students. These programs are not affiliated with District 204 and the distribution of this material is in no way an endorsement of programs, services, activities or products by District 204. For more information, visit programs.
- Fry: Chess Club at Fry - 2022
- Spring Brook: Chess Club at Spring Brook 2022
- Welch: Spring 2022 Beginner Suzuki Group Lessons – Violin, Viola, Cello
- White Eagle: Suzuki Beginner Strings Spring 2022 – Violin, Viola, Cello
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Next Board of Education Meeting
The next regular Board of Education meeting is at 7 pm on Monday, April 4, 2022 at the Crouse Education Center, 780 Shoreline Drive, Aurora. Meeting agendas and documents will be available online prior to the meeting. Video of the regular meeting can be streamed live or viewed the following day at the District’s YouTube channel.
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