North School News

Caregivers;

We are working hard through these weeks as we get closer to break. The teachers are finishing up units and chapters, and there is lots of testing going on. The kids are hanging in- doing a great job working and giving their best effort. Please continue to encourage bedtimes and routines all next week, as it makes our days run more smoothly.

Check out the schedule of Dress-ups days for next week. We are excited to show our school spirit and celebrate the coming holiday. I heard ad rumor we were going to be having a visitor this week, be sure to ask your students what she's up to this year!

The Board of Education is still looking for you thoughts and opinions on our new Superintendent. They are holding a Community Forum on Wednesday. Please attend and let them know what is important to you in the next leader for WPS.

Please note the the back parking lot is for staff parking and GRSP (preschool) drop off and pick up. It is not intended for pick up for 3-5 students. If you are in that parking lot, there is a good chance you will get blocked in. Preschool parents and staff have the right of way, and you will be asked to move if you are stopping those groups from getting where they need to be.

Please remember that we have added a section to our handbook that asks students not to bring coffee or energy drinks to school. If your student brings one to school, it will be left in the office until the end of the day. Thank you for your support in providing healthy choices for our kiddos.

Thank you for trusting us with your children.

Lori Pline

Principal, North Elementary

lpline@watervlietps.org

Watervliet Public Schools Superintendent Search

You're invited to participate in an important step in selecting the next Superintendent of Watervliet Public Schools.

Wednesday, December 17

Join Chris Rice, Executive Director of the West Michigan Education Research & Development Foundation and search consultant for WPS, as he meets with staff and community members to hear your thoughts and gather feedback.

Community Session
5:00 PM — HS Media Center

Your input is valued and appreciated.
We hope to see you there!

BUZZ IN SYSTEM

As we strive to make North School as safe as possible, please be aware that we utilize a "Buzz-In" system for all visitors. All people are asked to come to the front door and follow the procedure below:

Please press the button and wait for someone in the office to respond.
If you’re signing out your student, the sign out sheet will be available inside the first set of doors.
If you’re needing to come inside the office for any reason, office staff will buzz you in the second set of doors.

Please note that the front doors will lock at 7:50 am, anyone arriving after that time will have to use the new system.

PICK UP and DROP OFF

For car rider drop off and pick up at North School please use the following route:

Traveling North on M-140
- Turn LEFT onto N. Watervliet Road
- Quick LEFT onto W. Orchard Avenue
- Turn LEFT onto Forest Park Avenue
- Turn LEFT onto Baldwin Avenue into the car rider lane

Traveling South on M-140
- Turn RIGHT onto N. Watervliet Road
- Quick LEFT onto W. Orchard Avenue
- Turn LEFT onto Forest Park Avenue
- Turn LEFT onto Baldwin Avenue into the car rider lane

Please watch for the crossing guard who will direct bus and car rider lane traffic.

Bus riders enter North from the gym doors. Walkers enter the building from the front door.

For car rider drop off and pick up at North School please use the following route:

Traveling North on M-140
- Turn LEFT onto N. Watervliet Road
- Quick LEFT onto W. Orchard Avenue
- Turn LEFT onto Forest Park Avenue
- Turn LEFT onto Baldwin Avenue into the car rider lane

Traveling South on M-140
- Turn RIGHT onto N. Watervliet Road
- Quick LEFT onto W. Orchard Avenue
- Turn LEFT onto Forest Park Avenue
- Turn LEFT onto Baldwin Avenue into the car rider lane

Please watch for the crossing guard who will direct bus and car rider lane traffic.

Bus riders enter North from the gym doors. Walkers enter the building from the front door.

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FYI

If your student is absent and we have not yet received a phone call from you explaining the absence by 9 am, you will receive an automated message and an email asking you to call the school. If your student is tardy and does not check into the office they will be marked absent and you will receive a phone call/email. You can review the North Elementary School Attendance policies in our handbook at the link at the top.

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