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Upcoming Important Dates

▪ Tuesday, March 3 - Special LSC Meeting
▪ Friday, March 5 - First Friday
▪ Monday, March 8 - Deadline for Student Artwork for FON Spring Benefit
▪ Tuesday, March 9 - Financial Aid Presentation for Juniors and Sophomores
▪ Miércoles 31 de Marzo - Hora de Conversación en Español

News from the Counseling Office

Sports, Yearbook & General School News

FON Spring Benefit Call for Student Artwork: Deadline for Submissions Extended to March 8

Friends of Northside is looking for NCP students to help them visually illustrate their Spring Virtual Fundraising Event theme: "Together but Apart." The past year has been one like no other, and they would like to showcase the resilience, strength, and resourcefulness that our students, faculty, and parents have demonstrated and continue to make Northside a place that exemplifies what is possible in public education.

Students have been asked via NCP email to submit their creative interpretation of the event theme, “Together but Apart,” as a two-dimensional drawing, painting, computer illustration, collage, or other medium that can be scanned flat and sent as a high-resolution color 300dpi jpg, pdf, or eps file. Selected artwork will be featured in marketing materials and communications before and during the event.

The email contains a Google Form to submit their artwork. The deadline for submissions is now Monday, March 8.

Financial Aid Presentation Planned for Juniors and Sophomores on Tuesday, March 9

Hello, Junior and Sophomore Parents,

On Tuesday, March 9, from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, the Northside College Prep Counseling Department will host a virtual financial aid presentation for students and parents and/or guardians.

This presentation is being offered to help your family prepare to navigate the financial aid process. During the presentation, the presenters will outline the financial aid process for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), R.I.S.E. Application for undocumented and transgendered students, and need-based financial aid.

To ensure we are meeting the needs of the Northside Prep community, we are offering presentations in English and Spanish. Click here to register for the virtual financial aid presentation. Once we receive your registration, you will receive a Google Meeting invitation by Friday, March 6.

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

College Counseling Articles

Hello, Class of 2022 Parents,

As your family prepares for your upcoming college conferences, here are a few articles that will prepare you to support your rising senior to navigate the college applications and admissions process. Also, please review the College Planning guide that was emailed to your family and that is listed in the FON newsletter as well.

If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact Ms. Moore at mcmoore6@cps.edu or your student’s respective school counselor. We look forward to supporting your family with navigating the next steps in the college admissions process!

▪ The full story on admissions isn't just what you've been reading (click here)
▪ Common App adds questions for transgender students (click here)
▪ Common App Revises Application Questions on Sex and Gender (click here)
▪ 2021-2022 Common App Essay Prompts (click here)
▪ Evolving the App: Citizenship (click here)

Virtual College Fairs

Hello Northside Parents,

Due to the global pandemic and the CPS re-opening guidance, Northside College Prep will not host our annual Joint College Fair with Von Steuben High School and Disney II Magnet High School this year.

However, the counseling department compiled a list of virtual postsecondary events for your family to explore.

▪ Northside Prep Virtual Information Sessions
▪ Naviance Virtual College Events
▪ Virtual information sessions and tours (visit college websites for more details)
▪ In-Person College Visits
▪ Virtual College Fairs
▪ IACAC
▪ NACAC
▪ College Board: Big Future Days
▪ CPS College Virtual Field Trips
▪ Gap Year Fairs
▪ Study Abroad Fairs

Summer Enrichment/Pre-College Programs

NCP Parents,

Are you and your student interested in learning about enrichment opportunities or pre-college programs to engage in during the spring or summer? Would you like to build your resume and enhance your academic, personal, or social skills? If the answer is yes, consider reviewing the following resources to assist your family with identifying the best-fit enrichment opportunities for your student:

▪ Northside Prep Summer Program List
▪ Jobs, Internships, and Fellowships List
▪ Scholar Ahead
▪ IACAC Summer Programs

Counseling Department: ILP Naviance Curriculum

The CPS Office of School Counseling and Postsecondary Advising has created quarterly newsletters to continue to engage and support students and parents with their postsecondary planning, including: self-discovery, academic planning, and career and college exploration.

To view the newsletters for each grade level click on the links below. To access the counseling department college planning curriculum, students and parents can log into their Naviance account here to review and complete each task.

If you do not have access to your Naviance account, contact Ms. Sonia Fernandez at safernandez@cps.edu.

▪ 9th Grade Individual Learning Newsletters
▪ 10th Grade Individual Learning Newsletters
▪ 11th Grade Individual Learning Newsletters
▪ 12th Grade Individual Learning Newsletters

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.

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.

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.

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.

Update on School Portraits for 9th, 10th, and 11th Graders

This letter was sent in CNXT explaining the process for submitting your student's school portrait to be included in the yearbook. The NCP code is 21740 if needed. If you have any questions, contact Ms. McCreedy at mkmccreedy@cps.edu.

Today is the Last Day to Order a Yearbook for $45 - 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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