 | Upcoming Important Dates ▪ Monday, May 31 - No School (Memorial Day)
▪ Tuesday, June 1 - LSC Special Meeting
▪ Friday, June 18 - Graduation at Soldier Field All senior events/dates are listed below. | News from the Counseling Office ▪ NACAC’s College Openings for the Class of 2021
▪ UChicago, Northwestern, and Illinois State Virtual Information Session
▪ Coast to Coast Virtual College Tour
| ▪ | NACAC’s College Openings for the Class of 2021 | | ▪ | UChicago, Northwestern, and Illinois State Virtual Information Session | | ▪ | Coast to Coast Virtual College Tour | Annual Benefit Info, Graduation Events, Mental Health Help, Sports, & More ▪ Commencement & End of Year Information for Seniors - Graduation Fee, Senior Banquet, Calendar of Events
▪ Mental Health Resources
▪ Donations Needed for Student Resource Closet (Kato's Corner) - Items Can be Shipped
▪ Jersey Mike's Fundraiser: June 4-June 6
▪ Ice Cream Chase Coming Up: June 12
▪ Help Needed for Next School Year: FON Board, Website Assistance, and Email Communications
▪ NCP Weekly Updates via SchoolCNXT and via Email
▪ NCP Sports Schedule for This Week
▪ NCP Car Magnets and Window/Yard Signs Available
▪ Ways for Parents to Stay in Touch/Volunteer/Support NCP/Social Media Links
| ▪ | Commencement & End of Year Information for Seniors - Graduation Fee, Senior Banquet, Calendar of Events | | ▪ | Mental Health Resources | | ▪ | Donations Needed for Student Resource Closet (Kato's Corner) - Items Can be Shipped | | ▪ | Jersey Mike's Fundraiser: June 4-June 6 | | ▪ | Ice Cream Chase Coming Up: June 12 | | ▪ | Help Needed for Next School Year: FON Board, Website Assistance, and Email Communications | | ▪ | NCP Weekly Updates via SchoolCNXT and via Email | | ▪ | NCP Sports Schedule for This Week | | ▪ | NCP Car Magnets and Window/Yard Signs Available | | ▪ | Ways for Parents to Stay in Touch/Volunteer/Support NCP/Social Media Links | | Help Needed: FON Board, Website Assistance, and Email Communications Friends of Northside is seeking volunteers to:
▪ Join the Friends of Northside Board;
▪ Handle Website Administration;
▪ Maintain our Parent and Donation Management Database;
▪ Assist writing the "This Week at Northside" Sunday E-Blast;
▪ and many more positions. No experience necessary and not all positions require you to be on the board. If you're interested in joining the board or helping with any of the positions listed, please email Matt Schechter, president of FON, at matthew.d.schechter@gmail.com. Become a FON Board Member Friends of Northside (FON) is a parent organization that works to support the Northside community through fundraising and volunteerism. All parents and guardians are automatically members of FON. Board positions are available for those who would like to take a more active role. FON's fundraising seeks to raise money with the goals of replacing lost funding from CPS, supporting the school’s mission, and maintaining and enhancing the learning experience for all NCP students. FON efforts include the Annual Appeal, Spring Benefit, and Cubby Walk Walk-a-thon, among others. FON also provides volunteers and hospitality to the NCP community. It plans social/educational programs, recruits volunteers for various NCP events such as the Open House, distributes this weekly email communication, and maintains the student directory. To see all the volunteer opportunities listed for 2020-2021 please click HERE to view them on the Friends of Northside website. | Commencement & End of Year Information for Seniors COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY - GRADUATION FEE INFO Friday, June 18, 3:00 pm: Graduation will be at Soldier Field. Students will receive four tickets, and families will be assigned to zones for entry and exit. The graduation fee is $75.00 and can be paid online. The fee must be paid by Friday, June 4. For questions regarding fees, please contact our Business Manager, Ms. Espinoza at arespinoza@cps.edu. SENIOR BANQUET Tuesday, June 15, time TBD: The Senior Banquet is an optional event and is an opportunity for our seniors to come together to enjoy a meal, an awards reception, and most importantly, to spend time with their classmates and teachers in person! The banquet will be held at Navy Pier during the day and students will have the option to meet at Navy Pier or ride a school bus from Northside. SENIOR EVENTS ● Monday, June 14: Senior Picnic
● Tuesday, June 15: Senior Banquet at Navy Pier
● Wednesday, June 16: IDay (Virtual)
● Thursday, June 17: Graduation Rehearsal
● Friday, June 18: Graduation | Mental Health Resources With finals and AP Exams right around the corner, it is natural for our students to experience testing anxiety. Some things you can do to help your student cope if they are experiencing anxiety are help them plan their time appropriately, so they do not find themselves cramming the night before for anyone exam, encourage them to get plenty of rest in the upcoming weeks, and to make sure they are eating well and getting some exercise. For more tips and help surrounding testing anxiety, please check out this resource. | Donations Needed for Student Resource Closet (Kato's Corner) Friends of Northside has a resource closet available to NCP students. We are in need of: ▪ $10 gift cards to local restaurants for kids who have to stay late and don't have money for supper (McDonald's, Subway, Jimmy John's, etc.)
▪ Hair Products for a variety of hair/gender
▪ Shampoo
▪ Conditioner
▪ Dandruff shampoo/conditioner
▪ 2-in-1 shampoo/conditioner
▪ Toothbrushes
▪ Women's specific products
▪ Shave gel
▪ Deodorant
▪ Underwear
▪ Socks
▪ Body wash
▪ Lotion
▪ Non-perishable food items individually wrapped (i.e. granola bars)
▪ Pants / shorts (gender-neutral)
▪ School supplies
▪ Highlighters
▪ Compasses
▪ Scissors
▪ Colored pencils
▪ Rain gear (umbrellas/ponchos/raincoats)
▪ Calculators
▪ Index cards
▪ Notebooks
▪ Reusable water bottles
| ▪ | $10 gift cards to local restaurants for kids who have to stay late and don't have money for supper (McDonald's, Subway, Jimmy John's, etc.) | | ▪ | Hair Products for a variety of hair/gender | | ▪ | Dandruff shampoo/conditioner | | ▪ | 2-in-1 shampoo/conditioner | | ▪ | Women's specific products | | ▪ | Non-perishable food items individually wrapped (i.e. granola bars) | | ▪ | Pants / shorts (gender-neutral) | | ▪ | Rain gear (umbrellas/ponchos/raincoats) | All items can be shipped directly to Ms. Mathews at NCP, 5501 N. Kedzie Ave., Chicago IL 60625. Contact Kristen Werries Collier with any questions. | Jersey Mike's Donating 15% of Purchases to NCP Jersey Mike's, located at 4054 W. Peterson Ave., is coordinating a fund-raising event with FON/Northside Prep from June 4- June 6. They will donate 15% of the purchase price on any orders in their store that weekend. Orders can be placed through their app, website, or in the store. | The Ice Cream Chase is Coming Up — Register Today! The 3rd Annual Ice Cream Chase 5k is on June 12! Due to the pandemic it is a virtual 5k, complete it between June 12-19 wherever you want—on a treadmill, on a trail, or on the sidewalks of your neighborhood. Once completed, go to the Race Results page and submit your finish time, share a photo which we will post on our website, and download a finisher’s certificate. The Ice Cream Chase 5k is a memorial event that celebrates Brian McManus' (NCP Class of 2017) love for ice cream and running. All proceeds benefit the Brian McManus Scholarship Fund which awards an NCP graduate. For more info and to register go to icecreamchase5k.org. Questions to Elizabeth McManus at icecreamchase5k@gmail.com. | NCP Weekly Updates to Parents NCP now sends a consolidated update to parents every Friday with important information. Parents should be on the lookout for these updates, which will be posted via School CNXT and emailed to families. You can gain access by using this tool on Northside's website. If you are having problems with SchoolCNXT, please contact the main office from 7:30 am - 3:15 pm at 773-534-3954, or you can email the NCP school clerk, Mary Grasz, at mtgrasz@cpu.edu. | NCP Sports Schedule for This Week Girls Soccer
▪ Tuesday, June 1 vs. Northtown (Away @ Skokie Sports Park East ) (V at 5:00 pm)
▪ Tuesday, June 1 vs. Niles North (Away) (JV at 4:30 pm)
▪ Friday, June 4 - IHSA Sectional Playoffs vs.TBA (If NCP wins on 6/1) @ TBA at 5 pm Boys Baseball
▪ Friday, June 4 vs. Montini (IHSA playoff game at Montini) at 4:30 pm Girls Softball
▪ Wednesday, June 2 vs. TBA (IHSA regional playoff game) @ Triton College at 5:00 pm Boys Lacrosse
▪ Tuesday, June 1 vs. Taft @ Winnemac Stadium (V) at 5:00 pm
▪ Thursday, June 3 vs. Hillcrest @ Winnemac Stadium (V) at 5:00 pm Girls Lacrosse
▪ Thursday, June 3 vs. Highland Park @ NCP (V) at 4:30 pm | Update on Outdoor Attendance At this time, CPS is not allowing spectators for indoor sports, however, limited spectators will be allowed for outdoor activities. Per CPS guidelines: For games held outdoors, student-athletes and coaches may add the names of no more than two spectators to an approved pass list. Spectators are restricted to family members only (i.e., parent/guardian, grandparent, sibling). Schools may ONLY allow entrance to individuals listed on the APPROVED pass list. If you would like the opportunity to attend your NCP athlete's outdoor games, please identify the names of TWO family members for the NCP Spectator Pass List by completing this form. Any spectators NOT on this list will NOT be allowed admission to NCP games. In addition to this list, spectators will also need to: 1. Complete the required CPS Health Screener BY 2:00 pm on weekdays and 8:45 am on weekends.
2. Pass a temperature check.
3. Wear a CFC (cloth face covering or mask) at all times.
4. Maintain social distancing of 6 ft at all times with spectators from different households.
| 1. | Complete the required CPS Health Screener BY 2:00 pm on weekdays and 8:45 am on weekends. | | 2. | Pass a temperature check. | | 3. | Wear a CFC (cloth face covering or mask) at all times. | | 4. | Maintain social distancing of 6 ft at all times with spectators from different households. | | NACAC’s College Openings for the Class of 2021 NACAC’s annual College Openings Update: Options for Qualified Students (click here) is a voluntary listing of NACAC member postsecondary institutions that are still accepting applications from prospective freshman and/or transfer students for the upcoming fall term. Now in its 34th year, the College Openings Update is designed as a tool for counselors, parents, and others assisting students who have not yet completed the college admission process. The list of colleges is updated daily, so please check back periodically to see additional colleges still accepting applications. Participation in the College Openings Update is limited to NACAC member colleges. | Join UChicago, Northwestern, and Illinois State for a Virtual Information Session You are invited to a virtual information session with the University of Chicago, Northwestern University, and Illinois State University to learn more about our respective schools! Student Panel
Wednesday, June 2 at 6:00 - Register here Join admissions representatives from the University of Chicago, Northwestern, and Illinois State University as they discuss the college admissions and financial aid processes. Learn about the college search process, essay writing, forms of financial aid, and the student experience at these universities, all from the comfort of your own home! Friends and family are invited to join, too! We look forward to seeing you on our (virtual) campus! After registering, you will receive a separate email with our Zoom webinar link approximately four hours before the session's start time. If you are unable to join us for a session, no problem! To view all of our virtual opportunities please visit collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu/visit. | Coast to Coast Virtual College Tour Welcome to Coast to Coast, a joint travel partnership among Dartmouth College, Northwestern University, Princeton University, University of California-Berkeley, and Vanderbilt University. Because each of our institutions practices holistic admissions within a highly selective environment, we have partnered to offer insight into the seemingly complex admissions process. We hope you will join us for the program most convenient for you.
▪ Sunday, June 6, 2:00 pm - Register here
▪ Monday, June 7, 4:00 pm - Register here
▪ Tuesday, June 8, 5:00 pm - Register here
▪ Wednesday, June 9, 6:00 pm - Register here
▪ Thursday, June 10, 7:00 pm - Register here
▪ Sunday, June 13, 2:00 pm - Register here
▪ Monday, June 14, 7:00 pm - Register here
▪ Tuesday, June 15, 6:00 pm - Register here
▪ Wednesday, June 16, 5:00 pm - Register here
▪ Thursday, June 17, 4:00 pm - Register here Please note, the Coast to Coast program is intended to be an introduction to each of our institutions and an opportunity to answer some of your questions. For more specific information about our institutions, please visit our websites or arrange a virtual visit. Questions? Contact us at questions@coasttocoasttour.org | NCP Car Magnets and Window/Yard Signs Available Friends of Northside is pleased to offer NCP car magnets for sale and to reopen orders for NCP yard/window signs. Show your school pride! If you are interested, please click the button below. Each time we reach minimums for each item we will send for production and notify you of pickup timing. We anticipate two print runs for magnets and at least one for signs this school year. Go Mustangs! Other swag is made available via the Saddle Shop directly via NCP; timing varies for their online pop-ups. | Custom NCP Brick With Your Personalized Message for Your Student! Consider buying a custom NCP Brick for your child this year. Your brick, engraved with a personal message, will become a permanent part of the Northside College Prep Celestial Garden Walkway. Your brick may be purchased in three sizes: ▪ 4" x 8" = $50
▪ 8" x 8" = $100
▪ 12" x 12" = $150 Friends of Northside will provide a gift certificate acknowledging the purchase. Janet Jasmer will assist with the process and can answer any questions at jjasmer@atproperties.com. Please click HERE and follow the payment and ordering instructions to have this lasting memory. | Support Northside - Shop AmazonSmile AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way to support Northside every time you shop. Click HERE to read about AmazonSmile. Click HERE for detailed sign-up instructions or skip the instructions and sign up HERE. Please note that our AmazonSmile name is Friends of "North" "Side" (North Side - two words at AmazonSmile). | To view this message in your browser, click HERE. Freshmen, click HERE for the Class of 2024 web page. Northside’s website can be found HERE. Friends of Northside's website can be found HERE. To ensure delivery of This Week at Northside, please add Thisweek@friendsofnorthside.org to your address book. Please do not reply to this e-mail. Send your questions or comments to Friends of Northside. | | |
