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Submit your event for our calendar via our event submission form.
Find school open house and tour dates in our School & Daycare Directory.
Please join NPN volunteer, Cathy, who leads a Zoom chat for moms 40+ to connect and talk about the unique challenges and joys you face as moms.
Please sign up for this group to attend one or all of these meetups and drop in for as long as you can! This group will meet at 12:15 - 1:45 PM. You will receive a Zoom upon RSVPing and the link again before the meeting.
NPN members only. Please register once for you and your child(ren). You will receive an email confirmation after you register. Questions? Contact Cathy at giantjumperee@gmail.com.
Thank you to our presenting sponsor, Erikson Institute. NPN is proud to share information about Erikson Institute's Fussy Baby Network:
The Fussy Baby Network offers a range of parent support services around crying, sleeping, and feeding issues for babies and toddlers up to age 3. We provide free phone support through our warmline, staff by our warm and caring family/infant specialists. We also offer free virtual home visits to families no matter where they live. Finally, we provide support groups for parents to talk together about the challenges they face and how they cope. All of our services are available in English and Spanish.
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Be sure to reserve a space at one of our Coffee Information Sessions and hear from our parents and students. Attendance at a tour is a required step in the admission process. At this time, Coffees will be in-person and all attendees must be fully vaccinated; proof of COVID19 vaccination will be required upon arrival. At this time, we intend to hold Admissions related meetings in-person, including Prospective Family Meetings (scheduled December - February). Be sure to select a Coffee Information Session date before the respective application deadline for your child.
Register here for NPN's Preschool & Elementary School Fair to receive the link for this virtual coffee session.
NPN New Moms Groups meet every Wednesday from 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM via Zoom. We encourage you to attend every week!
These chats are for NPN members only. Please login to RSVP for free. You will receive an email confirmation with the Zoom link immediately after registering. Not a member of NPN? Join now and enjoy everything NPN has to offer!
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Please join NPN volunteer, Cathy, who leads a Zoom chat for moms 40+ to connect and talk about the unique challenges and joys you face as moms.
Please sign up for this group to attend one or all of these meetups and drop in for as long as you can! This group will meet at 8:00 - 9:00 PM. You will receive a Zoom upon RSVPing and the link again before the meeting.
NPN members only. Please register once for you and your child(ren). You will receive an email confirmation after you register. Questions? Contact Cathy at giantjumperee@gmail.com.
Thank you to our presenting sponsor, Erikson Institute. NPN is proud to share information about Erikson Institute's Fussy Baby Network:
The Fussy Baby Network offers a range of parent support services around crying, sleeping, and feeding issues for babies and toddlers up to age 3. We provide free phone support through our warmline, staff by our warm and caring family/infant specialists. We also offer free virtual home visits to families no matter where they live. Finally, we provide support groups for parents to talk together about the challenges they face and how they cope. All of our services are available in English and Spanish.
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In this CPS 101 Questions & Answers session, Grace Lee Sawin of Chicago School GPS will give a short presentation that walks you through the recent updates to the preschool and elementary school application and admissions process. The rest of the time will be dedicated to answering your questions. Come with a list! We will get through as many of your questions as possible.
We highly recommend you watch this CPS 101 video recording before attending the live Questions & Answers session.
- Watching this video beforehand will allow us time to answer your more complex questions in the live event.
- You may also want to watch CPS Preschools Decoded and CPS 101: Understanding Tiers in preparation for the live Q&A.
- NOTE: These recorded videos are for NPN members only. To access the videos, join NPN now for $25 using promo code school21 (new members only) and enjoy all of the benefits NPN offers.
This event is FREE and exclusive to NPN's Preschool & Elementary School Fair registrants.
- To attend this event, register for the fair here.
Questions? Email Amy Johnson: amy@npnparents.org.
Thank you to our media partner: Crain's Chicago Business.
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NPN New Moms Groups meet every Wednesday from 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM via Zoom. We encourage you to attend every week!
These chats are for NPN members only. Please login to RSVP for free. You will receive an email confirmation with the Zoom link immediately after registering. Not a member of NPN? Join now and enjoy everything NPN has to offer!
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Going beyond the basic information given at our popular CPS 101 seminars, CPS 201 covers CPS Selective Enrollment Elementary Schools (SEES). This CPS 201 Questions & Answers session, presented by Grace Lee Sawin of Chicago School GPS, will include:
- Updates on the selective enrollment elementary school application process
- New information about selection criteria and admissions process
- Dedicated time to answer your questions. Come with a list! We will get through as many of your questions as possible.
We highly recommend that you watch this CPS 201 video recording before attending the live Questions & Answers session.
- Watching this video before hand will allow us time to answer your more complex questions in the live event.
- You may also want to watch CPS 101: Understanding Tiers in preparation for the live Q&A.
- NOTE: These recorded videos are for NPN members only. To access the videos, join NPN now for $25 using promo code school21 (new members only) and enjoy all of the benefits that NPN offers.
Please note: This event covers elementary school programs beginning at kindergarten and first grade in great depth. We will also touch on Academic Centers (7th and 8th grades). CPS preschool, magnet, and neighborhood/open enrollment options will NOT be covered in this discussion. If you are just beginning your research on Chicago Public Schools, we recommend viewing the CPS 101 webinars available in our NPN Video Library.
This event is FREE and exclusive to NPN's Preschool & Elementary School Fair registrants.
- To attend this event, register for the fair here.
Questions? Email Amy Johnson: amy@npnparents.org.
Thank you to our media partner: Crain's Chicago Business.
This year's fair consists of smart, organized, and one-of-a-kind resources and virtual events. FREE for NPN members! (Members, login to register).
Register now to access:
1. Updated and new information in our School and Daycare Directory
- File downloads
- Videos
- Photos
- And more
2. An open house calendar
- No need to search all over for dates, we pull them together for you in one simple document
- Updated weekly as schools confirm/add dates
- Register now to receive the link to the calendar
3. Live, virtual coffee talks with schools
- Meet private school representatives
- Watch a short, live presentation by the school
- Ask questions
- Register now for the schedule and links
4. Breakout sessions that explain everything you need to know about Chicago Public Schools
10/8/21 12:00 - 1:00pm CPS 101: Questions & Answers (FREE with school fair registration, receive the Zoom link in your school fair confirmation email)
10/15/21 12:00 - 1:00pm CPS 201: Selective Enrollment Elementary Schools Questions & Answers (FREE with school fair registration, receive the Zoom link in your school fair confirmation email)
10/22/21 12:00 - 1:00pm CPS 301: Selective Enrollment High Schools & Choice Programs (FREE for NPN members, REGISTRATION REQUIRED, register here)
Registration required
> FREE for NPN members
> $35 non-members, comes with NPN membership to be activated November 1, for new members only. Does not apply to membership reactivations.
>> Or join NPN now for $25 using promo code school21 and access the school fair, and everything NPN has to offer, for free! <<
Questions? Email Executive Director Amy Johnson at director@npnparents.org.
NPN is a 501(c)(3) organization. We rely on the support of our members, partners, supporters, and sponsors to bring exceptional programming like this to parents. We would like to thank our Preschool & Elementary School sponsors for their support:
Thank you to our sponsors
Thank you to our media partner: Crain's Chicago Business Schools: Exhibitor registration is open. Click here to register.
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This is a moms ONLY event. Masks are required and social distancing respected. Meeting place with be near southwest side of Horner Park (look for colorful soccer cones). Day of contact info will be provided after registration.
Thank you to our presenting sponsor, Erikson Institute. NPN is proud to share information about Erikson Institute's Fussy Baby Network:
The Fussy Baby Network offers a range of parent support services around crying, sleeping, and feeding issues for babies and toddlers up to age 3. We provide free phone support through our warmline, staff by our warm and caring family/infant specialists. We also offer free virtual home visits to families no matter where they live. Finally, we provide support groups for parents to talk together about the challenges they face and how they cope. All of our services are available in English and Spanish.
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This is a free event, with fundraising within community encouraged.
RSVP Required. Please go here to register.
This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: walk@illinois.wish.org
NPN New Moms Groups meet every Wednesday from 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM via Zoom. We encourage you to attend every week!
These chats are for NPN members only. Please login to RSVP for free. You will receive an email confirmation with the Zoom link immediately after registering. Not a member of NPN? Join now and enjoy everything NPN has to offer!
1 user has RSVPed, including
Please join NPN volunteer, Cathy, who leads a Zoom chat for moms 40+ to connect and talk about the unique challenges and joys you face as moms.
Please sign up for this group to attend one or all of these meetups and drop in for as long as you can! This group will meet at 8:00 - 9:30 PM. You will receive a Zoom upon RSVPing and the link again before the meeting.
NPN members only. Please register once for you and your child(ren). You will receive an email confirmation after you register. Questions? Contact Cathy at giantjumperee@gmail.com.
Thank you to our presenting sponsor, Erikson Institute. NPN is proud to share information about Erikson Institute's Fussy Baby Network:
The Fussy Baby Network offers a range of parent support services around crying, sleeping, and feeding issues for babies and toddlers up to age 3. We provide free phone support through our warmline, staff by our warm and caring family/infant specialists. We also offer free virtual home visits to families no matter where they live. Finally, we provide support groups for parents to talk together about the challenges they face and how they cope. All of our services are available in English and Spanish.
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In this CPS 301 session, presented by Grace Lee Sawin of Chicago School GPS, you will learn about:
- Selective enrollment high schools
- Choice programs
- How to apply to both
- Selection criteria
- Managing acceptances, waitlists, and principal discretion
You may want to watch CPS 101: Understanding Tiers (available to NPN members only) in preparation for this live session.
This event is FREE and exclusive to NPN members only. Join now!
Thank you to our media partner: Crain's Chicago Business.
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Advanced registration is required. Please go here to register.
Cost starts at $10/per person.
Free street on Belmont Avenue and on Rockwell Street between Belmont Avenue and Elston. Additional parking in the neighborhood on Fletcher Street.
This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: reservations@guildrow.co
Our new moms group meets every Wednesday from 12:15 - 1:00pm. In this special meeting, pediatrician Dr. Allison Foster from Child and Adolescent Health Associates will join us and answer all of your baby-related questions.
This event is for NPN members only. Please login to RSVP for free. You will receive an email confirmation with the Zoom link immediately after registering. Not a member of NPN? Join now and enjoy everything NPN has to offer!
FEATURED PEDIATRICIAN:
Allison H. Foster, MD , Staff Physician
Dr. Foster joined CAHA in 2011. She is a graduate of the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign (BS) and Northwestern University Medical School (MD). She completed her pediatric residency at Children's Memorial Hospital. She is board certified in Pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
In her spare time, Dr. Foster enjoys spending time with her husband and children and is an avid runner!
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👉 This month's meeting will feature a special topic! Feel free to discuss this topic or just talk about what’s on your mind as usual.
October’s discussion topic is Developmental Differences and Extended Families: how having a child(ren) with special needs has affected our relationship with our (usually well-meaning😏) extended family members.
The Zoom link will be sent out about 2 hours before the meeting.
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Advanced registration required. Please email info@westloopsoccerclub.com to register.
Cost is $20 / child.
Free parking on both Adams and Monroe streets.
This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: info@westloopsoccerclub.com