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Caregivers;
Thank you to everyone who made it to conferences last week. Your involvement in your child's education is what makes us so successful. Even though conferences are over - don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Partnering with you is important to us at North.
We have wrapped up all our mid-year testing and are using that data to form WINN groups in both Math and Reading. That directed instruction is important in making sure students fill in any gaps and make gains in their learning.
Check the schedule below for the week up ahead. It is mid-winter break, so we have no school on Monday. Friday is Spirit Day, and we will be celebrating Valentine's Day as well. Make sure you check Rooms for plans for that day.
We were able to get out side on Tuesday for some time in the snow. I snapped the pictures below of the 3rd graders playing on the gigantic snow pile during recess. That's one good thing all this snow has done. I can't remember the last time we've had some a huge pile to play on. All 3 grade levels made good use of it. It looks like we'll be able to go out next week as well, so it will get plenty of use then too.
Just a reminder - we go outside for recess until the feels-like temperature is under 15 degrees. Please make sure your students bring appropriate clothing to be outside for 30 minutes. We have a few items that can be borrowed, but students need to bring their own coats and boots. If you need help getting winter clothes, please contact myself or Mrs. Davis.
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
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
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.
FYI
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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