Upcoming Important Dates

▪ Monday, January 18 - No school - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
▪ Tuesday, January 19 - LSC meeting
▪ Tuesday, January 26 - FON meeting
▪ Miércoles, Enero 27 - Hora de Conversación en Español
▪ Monday, February 1 - AP Payment Deadline
▪ Tuesday, February 2 - NCP College Night

Additional Info Below

2020-2021 Annual Appeal Campaign Has Two Weeks Left!! Please Donate Now!!

We have raised $109,000 from approximately 180 families who have generously donated. About 18% of Northside families thus far have donated to the campaign.

We are far below our fundraising goals to help maintain over the long-term funding for services and items not covered by the CPS budget. This includes areas supporting the counselors' office, administration, athletics, clubs and social services.

Northside is annually ranked one of the top schools both in Illinois and the United States by U.S. News and World Report. Donations to Friends of Northside help fund activities to keep Northside the great school it is.

Employer and Stock Donations

Please check with your employer about company matching donations. It can often double your support to Northside.

Friends of Northside also graciously accepts donations of stock, which we convert to cash upon receipt. FON can easily provide information for Wintrust Bank to make a stock donation.

Contact Friends of Northside at info@friendsofnorthside.org with any questions.

AP Exam Payment Info: Deadline to Pay is February 1, 2021

Students currently enrolled in AP courses may now pay for their exams. AP exam fees have been added to student accounts in ASPEN. The amount shown is the exact amount owed for those exams specifically. Please follow the instructions below to make payments by Monday, February 1, 2021.

Students currently enrolled in AP courses may now pay for their exams. AP exam fees have been added to student accounts in ASPEN. The amount shown is the exact amount/total owed for those exams specifically.

To Pay:

Please sign in to your ASPEN account.
1. Click on Family.
2. Click on Transactions.
3. Click on Fees. There you should see the AP Exam(s) for your student.
4. Click on Pay Online. This will take you to the e-Pay website.
5. Select AP Classes/exam and the correct cost based on the total amount owed for AP exams in your ASPEN account.

At this time, we are not able to take cash or physical check payments. This is a CPS policy for this year.

The NEW AP PAYMENT deadline is Monday, February 1.
*Fees have been waived for students who have an approved fee waiver for the 2020-21 school year.

If you have questions about payment, please contact the main office during school hours at 773-534-3954 or the school business manager, Ms. Espinoza at arespinoza@cps.edu.

Hora de Conversación en Español

Para los padres interesados en conocer a otros padres, hacer preguntas, y hablar de temas de interes relacionados con Northside College Prep, los invitamos a participar en una conversacion informal el miercoles 27 de enero a las 7 pm. Pueden conectarse por Zoom o por telefono.

Sandra Morales-Mirque, nueva miembra del Consejo Escolar Local, estará facilitando la conversación. Otros miembros de Amigos de Northside estarán disponibles para contestar preguntas.

Zoom Enlace:
https://uic.zoom.us/j/87525634935?pwd=VDZwckVYR1BwaDJSZG92UnRUL3UvUT09

Reunión ID: 875 2563 4935
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)

Si tiene alguna pregunta puede enviarla con anticipación a: sandra.mirque@gmail.com.

Custom NCP Brick With Your Personalized Message for Your Student!

Struggling to find one last gift for your child this year? Consider buying a custom NCP Brick. 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 that can be given during the holiday season. 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.

Any Questions About NCP Communications Sent Via CNXT?

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 uses SchoolCNXT to communicate important information to parents and the school community. All families should have received a text message and/or email communication about signing up. If you did not receive that communication or need access to your student's account, you can gain access by using this tool on Northside's website.

Virtual College Planning Night: Tuesday, February 2 at 6:00 pm

Junior Students and Parents,

On Tuesday, February 2 at 6:00 pm, the Northside Prep Counseling Department will facilitate the annual College Planning Night. (Click here) to register for the upcoming College Planning Night. Once we receive your registration, you will receive a Google Meeting invitation no later than Monday, February 1.

This year, we are offering the virtual College Planning presentation in English and Spanish to meet the needs of our families. Also, each counselor will facilitate the virtual presentation for their respective advisories. To identify your advisory or school counselor, refer to the list below:

Advisory/Counselor

During the virtual presentation, the counseling team will share an overview of the college admission process, application timeline, post-secondary resources, and information to assist your family with scheduling a college conference. Also, each family will receive access to the electronic College Planning Handbook, and parents will receive their registration code for Naviance, our college application management program.

Our goal is 100% attendance for juniors and their parents or guardians. College Planning Night will assist your family in successfully navigating the postsecondary process! This is an exciting time in your life and the NCP counseling team is prepared to assist you with your postsecondary journey.

If you have any questions or concerns, contact Ms. Moore at mcmoore6@cps.edu.

Sincerely,

The Counseling Department

Summer Pre-College Program Fair

The Association for Pre-College Program Directors is hosting fairs featuring summer programs at leading colleges and universities. Current high school students, parents, and guardians are invited to register for the 2021 Summer Pre-College Virtual Program Fairs, beginning this month. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with representatives from leading US colleges and universities to learn more about Summer 2021 academic programs for high school students.

Visit virtual booths, where you can ask questions via video or text chat with summer program representatives. View helpful webinars on how to choose a summer program, how to strengthen your application, how to make the most out of your summer program experience. Registration is FREE to all attendees. Limit one event registration per household.

Virtual Fair Dates

Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Saturday, February 20, 2021

Click the following link https://www.summerstudyintheusa.org/virtualstudentfairs// to register.

Air Force ROTC Scholarship Information Sessions

Hello,

I hope you all had a great holiday break! I'm Chris White, the Air Force ROTC Scholarships and Admissions Advisor for Northern Illinois, East Iowa, and Wisconsin. One large part of my job as an advisor is getting information about the AFROTC scholarship out to students.

If your students are interested in Air Force ROTC and want to compete for a scholarship, they can come to information sessions I have scheduled to ask questions and learn more about the program. The scholarship application deadline for graduating seniors is approaching on January 14, 2021!

There are information sessions about the scholarships, general program information, flight career preparation, as well as study abroad and other summer opportunities on January 21, and January 28 at 6:00 pm CST. Students can register by clicking on the dates on the flyer, scanning the QR code on the flyer, or by clicking the dates above.

~ Lieutenant Christopher White, USAF, Scholarship and Admissions Advisor, AFROTC

Verto Education Virtual College Fair

Wednesday, February 10
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm PT/ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm ET

Register HERE!

Join Verto Education for our first national college fair of 2021, with 50+ Colleges and Universities, and national education experts! We are limiting attendance for each fair to 5,000 students, parents, and counselors. Come meet with college admissions counselors from top colleges and universities, hear a Keynote and Q&A from national experts, hear from current college students about their experiences, and attend college readiness workshops!

Come ready with questions for the admissions representatives at our wonderful participating schools!

List of Participating Schools:

CPS Scholarship Notifications and College Events Around the City

For more details about upcoming events and to access the most recent updates, click HERE to view the College Calendar on the Northside Prep Counseling website. Also, for additional scholarship opportunities, click HERE to visit the Northside College Prep Counseling page.

Photo Submissions Requested for NCP Stampede!

2020-2021 Yearbook Ads for Seniors Now Available

Seniors now have the opportunity to place ads in the 2020-2021 yearbook by visiting the yearbook website. After clicking on "continue", click on "start your ad" to begin.

Order a Yearbook Today!

Interested in purchasing a copy of the 2020-2021 Stampede, NCP's yearbook? Click HERE to start your order! And if you didn't get a chance to purchase a copy of the 2019-2020 yearbook, you now have a change to buy one of those, too! Just email Ms. McCreedy at mkmccreedy@cps.edu after you've completed your 2020-2021 order.

Copies are $45 until March 1 and $55 afterwards.

Do you have news or team results to share with the Northside parent community?

Click HERE to submit information.

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