January 2020
Winter Announcements & Reminders
Mark Your Calendars!
Spring 2020 Program Guide Online Monday, January 20 & Registration Opens Monday, January 27 

Complete registration information can be found here:   How to Register

The Spring 2020 Program Guide will be available at NSSRA's office and at partner agency locations this week and published online Monday, January 20.

NSSRA relocated its central transportation pick up/drop off point from its offices to Northbrook Sports Center (1730 Pfingsten Rd). This change was effective with the start of Winter programs on Monday, January 6, 2020. Click here for details.
Remember, if your child is too sick to attend school they are too sick to attend program. Read below for a refresher on NSSRA's Participant Wellness policy. 

In consideration of other participants and the NSSRA staff, to prevent the spread of contagious illnesses, it is requested that participants refrain from attending programs when any of the following conditions exist:

  • Did not attend school due to illness that day
  • Fever of 100 degrees or higher (when this occurs, participants must stay home for one whole program day - 24 hours from time sent home)
  • Vomiting within the last 24 hours
  • Persistent diarrhea in conjunction with other symptoms
  • Contagious rash or rash of unknown origin
  • Persistent cough and/or cold symptoms
  • “Pink Eye” (conjunctivitis) or discharge from eye
  • Symptoms of mumps, measles, chicken pox, strep throat, flu, impetigo or coxsackle virus
  • Runny nose with yellow or green discharge
  • Lice/mites present
  • Fatigue due to illness that will hinder participation and enjoyment in the program
News

After over a decade, it's finally time! We are excited to unveil the ELA Program's new logo! This new logo more accurately reflects the friendships and bonds of connection that participants share with each other, staff, families and the community, not to mention ELA participants’ energy and zest for fun. We are excited to have a much more vibrant identity to roll out this year!

Congratulations to Jeanne Cook on her new position as Registrar!

Jeanne has a Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing and spent many years as a case manager and pediatric nurse. She has worked for us for the last several months as a Program Assistant, and is already familiar with so many NSSRA participants and families. We are thrilled to have Jeanne on the team full-time, so make sure to give her a warm welcome whether you meet her over the phone or in the office.
Thanks to your generosity, NSSRA Foundation's 2019 Holiday Appeal raised over $40,000 to support NSSRA programs and participants!

We are so thankful for your support! Thanks to you, participants like  Luke, Katie  and Chloe have a place to belong in our community!
Gators Defeat NSSRA Foundation Associate Board at December Fundraising Event

The newly-formed NSSRA Foundation Associate Board bravely took on the undefeated Gators in December for a fiery, good-spirited-trash-talking
match-up on the courts! While they were not successful in defeating the Gators, they did raise over $1,000 to support NSSRA! See photos here.


This was the Associate Board's first event, and it's only the beginning! For more information about the Associate Board, or to join, click here.
Did you catch our winter "Big Top Boogie" dance and annual staff celebration in December? Click the links below to see what a grand time we had together!
Come Out and Cheer on the Gators! 
Did you know that you are welcome to attend Gator games? Come on out and cheer on our Gator basketball teams over the next few months, we'd love to have you! All home games are from 7:00 - 8:00 pm on select Tuesday evenings in Northfield (401 Wagner Road). Click each game for details.

Tuesday, January 21 • 7:00 pm

Tuesday, January 28 • 7:00 pm

Tuesday, February 4 • 7:00 pm

For more information or with questions, contact Recreation Specialist Katie James at (847) 509-9400 x6833 or  kjames@nssra.org .

Did you set a new year's resolution to de-clutter? Don’t ditch those fancy clothes in your closet! Send them our way and help our participants look and feel their best for our 2020 Shining Stars Banquet, when we’ll be celebrating our 50th anniversary as an agency!

New and gently used cocktail and formal dresses, suit coats and ties may be dropped off at the NSSRA office or to  D&R Autoworks  through April 1, 2020.  Click here for details.

NSSRA participants join with Creative Companions and Northbrook Park District Theatre staff to present a professional production of “I, Phone." Show Synopsis: It’s the twenty-second century. Modern technology no longer requires human input. Cell phones run the world and humans have been turned into portable solar charging stations. Then one day it rains and rains, and the phones stop working. Watch the fun unfold as humans struggle to learn how to communicate without electronics, and discover that they are never too young to learn old tricks! Tickets will be available Friday, January 31 at www.nbparks.org and the Northbrook Leisure Center Box.

You are cordially invited to attend the 2020 Shining Stars Awards & Recognition Banquet, a night celebrating NSSRA’s 50th anniversary and honoring NSSRA's participants, families, supporters and community.  Invitations and sponsorship materials will be mailed early February.  Sponsored by NSSRA Foundation. Click here for details.
Join  #teamnssra   in just a few easy steps: 

1. Complete an application at  www.nssra.org/jobs .
2. We’ll email you to set up an interview.
3. Come on in and show us why you’d be a great teammate! 
4. Join the team!
Community Events
Sunday, February 16 • 9:30 - 11:30 am

An exclusive event for children with special needs and their families, attendees will have access to all exhibits and may return for regular hours on the same day at noon. Museum staff and volunteers will be available for play support and guidance.   Click here for details and to register.
NSSRA Board of Directors
Thursday, February 13 at 10:00 am

NSSRA Foundation Board of Directors
Monday, February 17 at 7:00 pm

NSSRA Associate Board Meeting
Monday, February 3 at 7:00 pm

As part of a program through Amazon called Amazon Smile, when you shop online through  smile.amazon.com , Amazon gives NSSRA Foundation a portion of the profits from your purchase. Click here for details.
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