| Important October Dates ▪ Sunday, October 18 - Last day to order NCP apparel ▪ Tuesday, October 20 - LSC candidates forum/meeting (online) ▪ Wednesday, October 21 - NCP virtual financial aid workshops for families of seniors (multiple options) ▪ Tuesday, October 27 - Friends of Northside meeting (online) ▪ Thursday, October 29 - Workshop on student mental health (online) | Additional Info Below: ▪ LSC Virtual Candidate Forum/Agenda ▪ Workshop on Student Mental Health ▪ Annual Appeal Letters are in the Mail ▪ School CNXT: Parent-NCP Communication ▪ NCP Counseling Updates ▪ Photo Submissions Requested for NCP Stampede! ▪ This Week in Sports ▪ Ways for Parents to Stay in Touch ▪ | LSC Virtual Candidate Forum/Agenda | ▪ | Workshop on Student Mental Health | ▪ | Annual Appeal Letters are in the Mail | ▪ | School CNXT: Parent-NCP Communication | ▪ | Photo Submissions Requested for NCP Stampede! | ▪ | Ways for Parents to Stay in Touch | | LSC Virtual Candidate Forum/Agenda Tuesday, October 20 6:00 pm Zoom Meeting A virtual forum for the 2020 Local School Council election will be held at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, October 20. We encourage and invite you to attend the forum to hear the candidates speak about their qualifications and their plans if elected (or appointed) to Northside's LSC. To join the Zoom Meeting, click HERE or call 1-312-626-6799 and enter PIN 095140. Tuesday's Agenda I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of Agenda IV. Approval of Minutes V. Public Comment VI. Student Report VII. Teacher Report VIII. Principal Report a. School Updates b. Monthly Financial Review IX. Chair Report X. Diversity Equity Inclusion XI. New Business a. Approval of fundraisers b. Budget approvals | Save the Date: Evening Workshop on Student Mental Health Thursday, October 29 at 7:00 pm (online) Join us on 10/29 at 7:00 pm for a workshop with Northside's social worker on how to support your student's mental health during remote learning. Anne Cooper, LCSW, will share an overview of adolescent mental health in the age of Covid, discuss the unique strengths of our community, and give concrete ideas for parents. We will also have time for questions and discussion. A link for the virtual event will be provided in next week's email blast. Please save the date on your calendar. | Annual Appeal Letters are in the Mail Please check your mailbox this week for the Annual Appeal letter from Principal Mest. Northside's excellent reputation is maintained in part by the generous donations made towards the Annual Appeal. The letter explains how those donations contribute directly to the educational experience of your child. The mailing includes a form that outlines methods and levels of giving. You have many choices: check, money order, online payment with credit card, gift of stock shares or securities, monthly giving. This year, we have added PayPal as an additional payment option. We also ask parents to consider company matching and corporate sponsorship, if possible. Nearly 20 parent volunteers worked hard to ensure your giving experience goes smoothly. Click HERE to read the appeal letter from Principal Mest. Click HERE (English) or HERE (Español) to download a paper form to return to the main office with payment. Questions? Email info@friendsofnorthside.org to contact Friends of Northside. Want to donate now? Click HERE. All donations are tax-deductible, and any amount is greatly appreciated! | All NCP Communications Now Being Sent Via CNXT NCP is now using 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. | Friends of Northside Tuesday, October 27 7:00 pm Google Meet Please join Friends of Northside for their upcoming meeting. To join the meeting on Google Meet click HERE. Link: http://meet.google.com/qic-pwca-ytm | NCP Counseling Updates Financial Aid Resources The FAFSA Application, RISE Application for undocumented and transgender students, and the College Board: College Scholarship Service Profile (CSS Profile) are now open! The class of 2021 parents and students can begin to submit their respective financial aid applications. Please review the information below for resources to assist your family with navigating the financial aid process. Virtual Financial Aid Presentations ▪ UChicago Financial Aid Session (click here) - Monday, October 19, 2020, at 11:00 am until 12:00 pm ▪ Illinois State University Virtual Financial Aid Session (click here) - Thursday, November 12, 2020, at 12:00 pm ▪ ISAC Financial Aid Process for Junior Parents Video (click here) ▪ | UChicago Financial Aid Session (click here) - Monday, October 19, 2020, at 11:00 am until 12:00 pm | ▪ | Illinois State University Virtual Financial Aid Session (click here) - Thursday, November 12, 2020, at 12:00 pm | ▪ | ISAC Financial Aid Process for Junior Parents Video (click here) | Additional Financial Aid Resources ▪ FAFSA and RISE Application Checklists: English and Spanish (click here) ▪ FAFSA Website (click here) ▪ FAFSA 2021-2022 Worksheet (click here) ▪ The FAFSA Process (click here) ▪ FAFSA Tips & Common Mistakes to Avoid (click here) ▪ RISE Application Website (click here) ▪ RISE Alternative Application User Guide (click here) ▪ CSS Profile Website (click here) ▪ CSS Profile Tips & Resources (click here) ▪ | FAFSA and RISE Application Checklists: English and Spanish (click here) | ▪ | FAFSA Tips & Common Mistakes to Avoid (click here) | ▪ | RISE Alternative Application User Guide (click here) | NCP Virtual Financial Aid Workshops Northside Prep Counseling Department will offer daytime and evening financial aid workshops for students and parents. Click here to register for the upcoming financial aid workshops. The financial aid workshops will offer students and parents an opportunity to receive support with completing the FAFSA Application, RISE Application for undocumented and transgender students, and the College Board: College Scholarship Service Profile (CSS Profile). Please note, the financial aid workshops are recommended for the class of 2021 students and parents only. ▪ Wednesday, October 21 (1:25 pm until 2:10 pm) ▪ Wednesday, October 21 (2:15 pm until 3:00 pm) ▪ Wednesday, October 21 (6:00 pm until 8:00 pm) ▪ Thursday, November 5 (1:25 pm until 2:10 pm) ▪ Thursday, November 5 (2:15 pm until 3:00 pm) ▪ | Wednesday, October 21 (1:25 pm until 2:10 pm) | ▪ | Wednesday, October 21 (2:15 pm until 3:00 pm) | ▪ | Wednesday, October 21 (6:00 pm until 8:00 pm) | ▪ | Thursday, November 5 (1:25 pm until 2:10 pm) | ▪ | Thursday, November 5 (2:15 pm until 3:00 pm) | | Photo Submissions Requested for NCP Stampede! | Sunday, October 18 is the Last Day to Order From the NCP Saddle Shop Buy NCP spirit wear HERE! The Saddle Shop is open through Sunday, October 18. Each item ordered will be custom produced, so there are no returns or exchanges. Please note, orders will be shipped 15 business days after the store closes. | This Week in Sports Come out and support our student-athletes! Women's Swimming ▪ Saturday, October 24, TBD Varsity IHSA Sectional (V) vs. Glenbrook South High School at Glenbrook South High School ▪ | Saturday, October 24, TBD Varsity IHSA Sectional (V) vs. Glenbrook South High School at Glenbrook South High School | Women's Cross-Country ▪ Saturday, October 24, TBD IHSA Sectional (V) vs. Mather High School at Legion Park ▪ | Saturday, October 24, TBD IHSA Sectional (V) vs. Mather High School at Legion Park | Men's Cross-Country ▪ Saturday, October 24, TBD IHSA Sectional (V) vs. Mather High School at Legion Park ▪ | Saturday, October 24, TBD IHSA Sectional (V) vs. Mather High School at Legion Park | Visit the NCP Athletics website for additional information about Northside teams. | Fall Sports Women's Diving Team Triumphs at City Championships/Saturday's Meet (picture above) The City diving championships were held last week at NCP. Congrats to the three divers from NCP who finished in the top ten during last night’s city diving championships - second place - Veronica Skipper (So), third place - Eliza Salus (Jr), and seventh place - Rowan MacDonald-Hays (Sr). Go Mustangs! On Saturday, October 17, NCP girls swimming and diving team won their assigned dual meet against Jones/Payton Co-op. The Mustangs took first place in every event and had season-best times for every swimmer. The squad finished third in the city overall. Season Over for Golf Teams/Men's Softball Congratulations to our men's softball team and our women's and men's golf teams! Despite a challenging time with COVID restrictions, they persevered and finished their seasons. Women's Tennis Team Places Fifth at City Championships! Congrats to our tennis team, who placed fifth last week in the City Championships and did very well at State sectionals. Men's Cross-Country Team Coach Cobb is excited to see a competitive showing by the freshman/sophomore squad! He is hoping the varsity team will achieve a top-five finish at upcoming Regionals. Women's Cross-Country News After crushing the competition in the regular season, the cross-country team is looking to secure a Regional title next week. Standout runner Elia Ton-That currently posts the #3 time for CPS! | Do you have news or team results to share with the Northside parent community? Click HERE to submit information. | 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. 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