Husky Highlights

Hello North Star Families,

We want to take a moment to thank our wonderful North Star families for your continued support and partnership. We appreciate all you do to help make our school such a special place for our Huskies.

As we prepare to honor Veterans Day tomorrow, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our veterans and their families. We are grateful for your service, sacrifice, and dedication to our country. We hope everyone takes a moment to recognize and appreciate those who have served.

Thank you for being part of our North Star community!

Mrs. Rederick & Mrs. Keel

Dress Like a Book Character Day Guidelines:

• No masks, fake weapons, or items that portray violence or are inappropriate for school.
• No anime, comic, or manga characters.
• No capes or face paint.
• No harmful objects or unsafe items may be used as accessories.
• Costumes must be based on a children’s book character, and students should be able to name the book their character is from.
• Movie or TV characters are not permitted.

As we continue working together to keep our Huskies safe, please be mindful of our crosswalks during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up. Please do not stop or park on the crosswalks, as they need to remain clear for students and families to safely enter and exit our school.

We appreciate your patience, attention, and support in helping keep everyone safe!

Get ready, Huskies! The Apex Leadership program is coming to our school next week! Get ready for some great leadership habits, FUN at recess, and an epic final FUN RUN Event! This PTA FUNdraiser supports so many programs for ALL of our students! We NEED and APPRECIATE your support of our awesome students and school!

The program starts Thursday, NOVEMBER 12, 2027!

Pre Arranged absence forms should be used for absences of four (4) or more consecutive days. Absences aligning with one or more of the criteria established by WAC 392-401-020, 392-401-030 and Policy 3122 (see reverse) will be excused. Studies reveal that absenteeism often has an impact on a student's education experience and overall achievement.

Forms can be found online at https://www.bethelsd.org/resources/pre-arranged-absence-forms once filled out please return to the office.

Hello North Star Families,

Picture Retake Day is scheduled for Monday, November 30th!

If your student missed our original picture day or you would like to have their school picture retaken, this is a great opportunity.

If you previously purchased pictures and would like a retake, please have your student bring their original picture package back to school on November 30th.

We look forward to seeing all those wonderful Husky smiles!

The Elementary and Middle School Battle of the Books titles for 2026/27. Whether you want to compete or are simply looking for your next great read, these links are for you!

Book Lists:

• Elementary: LINK to Book List

• Middle School: LINK to Book List

Throughout November, our Huskies are focusing on Empathy. Students are learning the importance of understanding how others feel, listening to different perspectives, and showing care and respect. We are encouraging students to think about how their words and actions impact others and to look for ways to make everyone feel included and valued.

As we move into December, our next Core Quality will be Kindness. We will be reminding students that even the smallest acts of kindness can make a big difference. A friendly smile, an encouraging word, helping a classmate, or including someone in an activity are all ways our Huskies can spread kindness throughout North Star.

Families can help reinforce these qualities by talking about empathy and recognizing acts of kindness at home. Together, we can continue building a school community where every Husky feels welcomed, supported, and cared for.

As we head into the winter months and the seasons change, if students are in need of warmer clothing this is a great local resource.

Life Center Rainier Clothing Bank

• FREE clothing bank open every Saturday 10am-2pm & 1st Tuesday 3:30pm-5:30pm
  
• Donations accepted 1st & 3rd Thursday 10am-1pm
• Life Center Rainier Campus- 17708 28th Ave E, Tacoma, Wa

~Ms. Omlin

Regular attendance is one of the most important ways families can support their child’s success at school. Every day a student is here is another opportunity to learn, practice new skills, build friendships, and be part of our classroom community.

We understand that students will occasionally need to be absent, and we appreciate families keeping us informed when they do. When absences become frequent, however, students can miss important instruction and fall behind academically.

Thank you for partnering with us to make sure our Huskies are at school, ready to learn, and connected each day!

The North Star PTA has been busy supporting our school community. Please see all of their upcoming event information below.

Do you want more information: linktr.ee/northstarpta5317

At North Star, we want every student to feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. Our school wide behavior expectations are called the North Star Way. We are STARS:

Safety First
Teamwork
Always Respectful
Ready to Learn
Strive for Success

Throughout the year, staff will teach, practice, and recognize these expectations in classrooms and throughout the school. When mistakes happen, we will help students reflect, repair relationships, and make a better choice next time. Families can support the North Star Way by talking about these expectations at home and celebrating the positive choices their children make each day. By working together, we can create a welcoming school community where every student can learn and grow.

Monthly Menu's can be found here: https://www.bethelsd.org/programs-departments/meals

• No School: November 11th & November 25th-27th

• Late Arrivals: November 2, 9, 16, and 30th