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Important October & November Dates

Tuesday, October 27 - Friends of Northside meeting (online)
Thursday, October 29 - Workshop on student mental health (online)
Tuesday, November 3 - No School - Election Day
Friday, November 6 - No School - School Improvement Day

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Additional Info Below:

▪ Workshop on Student Mental Health
▪ Annual Appeal Letters are in the Mail
▪ School CNXT: Parent-NCP Communication
▪ Friends of Northside Google Meet
▪ AP Exam and Payment Information
▪ Financial Aid Workshops
▪ College Representative Visits
▪ Photo Submissions Requested for NCP Stampede!
▪ Ways for Parents to Stay in Touch
Workshop on Student Mental Health
Annual Appeal Letters are in the Mail
School CNXT: Parent-NCP Communication
Friends of Northside Google Meet
AP Exam and Payment Information
Financial Aid Workshops
College Representative Visits
Photo Submissions Requested for NCP Stampede!
Ways for Parents to Stay in Touch
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Mental Health

Save the Date: Evening Workshop on Student Mental Health

Thursday, October 29 at 7:00 pm
Google Meet link HERE

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. There will also be time for questions and discussion.

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The 2020-2021 Annual Appeal is Under Way

Hopefully, you received a letter from Principal Mest this week. Unfortunately, our school faces continued funding challenges. Funding from CPS does not support all the work done at Northside. With your help, Friends of Northside has been able to pay for:

▪ Staffing for college counseling
▪ Uniforms and equipment for our athletic teams
▪ Wellness center support
▪ Funding for student clubs
▪ Professional development for teachers
Staffing for college counseling
Uniforms and equipment for our athletic teams
Wellness center support
Funding for student clubs
Professional development for teachers

The funding NCP receives from CPS does not cover these important items. Friends of Northside continues to need your support more than ever to allow our school to continue offering these essential programs and services to your student.

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!

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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.

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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

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AP Exams

AP Exam and Payment Information

AP Exams will take place the weeks of May 3-7 and May 10-14. AP Exam fee payments will be due by Friday, December 4, at 3:00pm.

There is currently a technical issue with the collection of AP Exam fees, which are completely separate from your school fees. The counseling department asks for your patience as they continue to work through the problem. If you have any further questions regarding payment, please contact Mr. Hughes at Achughes2@cps.edu.

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NCP Counseling Updates

Northside Prep Counseling Department is offering daytime and evening financial aid workshops. Please note, the workshops are only recommended for the class of 2021 students and parents. The financial aid workshops will offer NCP families an opportunity to receive support with completing the FAFSA, RISE application for undocumented and transgender students, and the College Scholarship Service Profile (CSS Profile). To register for the upcoming financial aid workshops click here.

NCP Financial Aid Workshops

▪ October 28 (1:25 pm - 2:10 pm)
▪ October 28 (2:15 pm - 3:00 pm)
▪ October 28 (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, English & Spanish)
▪ November 5 (1:25 pm - 2:10 PM)
▪ November 5 (2:15 pm - 3:00 pm)
October 28 (1:25 pm - 2:10 pm)
October 28 (2:15 pm - 3:00 pm)
October 28 (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, English & Spanish)
November 5 (1:25 pm - 2:10 PM)
November 5 (2:15 pm - 3:00 pm)

If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact Ms. Moore, NCP College Counselor, at mcmoore6@cps.edu.

Upcoming Virtual Financial Aid Presentations

▪ ISAC Virtual Financial Aid Events (click here)
▪ University of Michigan Weekly Financial Aid Sessions (click here)
▪ Illinois State University Virtual Financial Aid Session (click here) - Thursday, November 12, 2020, at 12:00 pm
ISAC Virtual Financial Aid Events (click here)
University of Michigan Weekly Financial Aid Sessions (click here)
Illinois State University Virtual Financial Aid Session (click here) - Thursday, November 12, 2020, at 12:00 pm

Additional Financial Aid Resources

Presentations
* ISAC English Financial Aid Presentation (click here)
* Northwestern Virtual Financial Aid Presentation (click here)

Net Price Calculators
* Net Price Calculators (click here)
* National Center for Education Statistics: College Navigator (https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/))

FAFSA and RISE Application Checklists: English and Spanish (click here)
* FAFSA Website (click here)
* Create FAFSA ID (click here)
* FAFSA 2021-2022 Worksheet (click here)
* The FAFSA Process (click here)
* 8 Things to Do After Filing the FAFSA (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)
* CSS Profile Checklist (click here)

Avoid Student Scams (click here)

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College Representative Visits

The NCP Counseling Department is offering virtual postsecondary visits for Northside Prep students and parents. We are offering virtual postsecondary visits to ensure all families have the opportunity to explore various postsecondary pathways, engage with the postsecondary representatives, and obtain answers to pertinent questions or concerns. Virtual postsecondary visits are offered after school from 3:15-4:00 pm, and during Flex Blocks 1-4 on Wednesdays.

To date, college, military, and GAP Year representatives are scheduled to connect with NCP students virtually and the list is growing every day. Click HERE to view the list of upcoming and past postsecondary visits. Also, check out the messages from the admissions representatives and the additional resources they shared during their visits.

▪ Please note, all virtual visits will be conducted via CPS Google Meets and no email addresses outside CPS will be permitted into the virtual postsecondary visits. To protect the privacy and safety of students, parents will only be permitted to access virtual visits if their respective student is present and the student will be required to log in via their CPS Gmail account. All postsecondary visits will be managed and monitored by an NCP staff member.
Please note, all virtual visits will be conducted via CPS Google Meets and no email addresses outside CPS will be permitted into the virtual postsecondary visits. To protect the privacy and safety of students, parents will only be permitted to access virtual visits if their respective student is present and the student will be required to log in via their CPS Gmail account. All postsecondary visits will be managed and monitored by an NCP staff member.
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Photo Submissions Requested for NCP Stampede!

Submissions
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Bragging Rights

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

Click HERE to submit information.

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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).

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Follow Us on Social Media

▪ NCP's Official Facebook Page
▪ Northside Prep Parents Facebook Page, a closed group for parents, by parents, to share their knowledge of Northside
▪ NCP's Twitter Page
▪ Friends of Northside Facebook Page, for news everyone can view
NCP's Official Facebook Page
Northside Prep Parents Facebook Page, a closed group for parents, by parents, to share their knowledge of Northside
NCP's Twitter Page
Friends of Northside Facebook Page, for news everyone can view
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