Noble Family Newsletter

At Noble Elementary, we believe that every student has the right to learn and grow in a safe and respectful environment. We also believe that every student has the power to make positive choices, learn from mistakes, and become stronger leaders in our school community. Noble Elementary empowers all students for college and career readiness through AVID’s schoolwide focus on WICOR, student success skills, and a growth mindset.

Welcome back! We hope you had a restful break and enjoyed meaningful time with your family and loved ones. As we begin the new year, we are excited to refocus on supporting our students, strengthening learning experiences, and continuing to grow together as a school community.

Noble Families,

As we begin a new year together, we invite you to reflect on how we can all recommit to supporting our children and helping them show up as their best selves each day. A new year often feels like a fresh start, full of possibility, but it also calls for intention and consistency.

As partners in your child’s education, we share a responsibility to encourage strong habits, positive attitudes, and a belief that effort matters. This year will bring moments of celebration, challenges that help us grow, and meaningful connections between students, families, and staff.

Together, let’s remind our children that every day matters and that what they do, both at school and at home, has impact. When we work together with purpose and care, we create the conditions for our students to succeed.

Mr. Walker, M.Ed.

Principal

Noble Families,

The New Year offers a natural reset. When students return to school after winter break, they often come back with fresh energy, new perspectives, and readiness to grow. This time of year is an important opportunity for students to reconnect with routines, expectations, and the sense of belonging that supports learning.

As we begin the second half of the year, our teachers will spend time reviewing and practicing classroom routines with clarity and care. This helps students feel confident, supported, and prepared for learning. We will also continue reinforcing our Big 4 expectations, which guide how students learn, interact, and grow, both at Noble and beyond the classroom.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We are excited to move forward together and make the most of this next chapter in your child’s learning journey.

Ms. Barrett

Assistant Principal

1/5 - School Resumes

1/5 - 1/23 - Winter Acadience Window

1/5 - 1/23 - Winter Interim Window Resumes

1/6 - Board of Education Regular Meeting, 7 p.m.

1/8 - Quarter 2 Ends

1/8 - Annual Storybook Ball - Noble Public Library, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

1/8 - Cleveland Food Bank School Market, 2-4 p.m. at Gearity

1/9 - Record's Day - No School

1/12 - Smiles Program will come to Noble Elementary School - Free Dental Care

1/14 - January PTA Meeting, 7 p.m.

1/19 - MLK Day - No School

1/26 - Data/PD Day - No School

We know how much effort our teachers and staff put into creating a positive and inspiring learning environment for our students. To celebrate their hard work and dedication, we invite you to share a shout-out for a teacher or staff member who has made a difference in your child’s education!

Your words of appreciation can really brighten someone’s day and reinforce the wonderful community we’re building together. Please take a moment to fill out the form linked below to recognize the amazing contributions of our teachers and staff!

Romina Berardinelli, our Spanish Teacher, is originally from Argentina, she brings over nine years of experience teaching Spanish to students. She joined Noble in 2018 and is passionate about helping students develop language skills while building an appreciation for Spanish-speaking cultures.

Sra. Romina holds a Bachelor of Physical Education from INEF Enrique Romero Brest in Buenos Aires and a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Concordia University. Outside the classroom, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, swimming, reading, traveling, and staying active. Her favorite things include mate, the color blue, visiting family in Argentina, and T.J. Maxx.

You’re invited to the Annual Storybook Ball! Join us for an enchanting evening of storybook magic inspired by tales of the forest! Enjoy art, STEM activities, interactive stations, costumes, stories, and snacks, fun for all ages.

• Noble Neighborhood Branch
• Thursday, January 8
• 5:30–7:30 p.m.

There will be no school for students on Friday, January 9, due to a Records and Professional Development Day. During this time, staff will be engaged in records review and professional learning to support instruction and student success.

Congrats to our monthly attendance winners for December (see below)!

December Best attendance: Mrs. Nalepa

December Most Improved:

• Mrs. Futchi
• Mrs. Woofter
• Mrs. Bruce

Strong attendance matters. Being present every day builds routines, strengthens relationships, and directly supports student learning and success. As we move into the new month, let’s keep the momentum going by continuing to encourage daily attendance and working together to reduce chronic absenteeism. Every day counts, and our collective efforts truly make a difference for our students.

The Smiles Program will be visiting Noble Elementary School on Monday, January 12, 2026. Consent forms were sent home to each classroom this week. The dental team will be set up in the STEM Lab to provide services to participating students.

More information will be shared once consent forms are returned.

Noble Elementary is in partnership with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank’s (GCFB) Backpack Weekend Meal Program which provides nutritious and easy-to-prepare food to children to take home on weekends. The bags of food are sent home with each child at the end of the week to sustain them through the weekend. The program is operated with respect for the children’s confidentiality.

If you would like to participate in this program please complete the questions found on this form.
Link to form https://forms.gle/4yncYEdQ7RYF5veH6

Meals will be distributed during the school day on Fridays.

*Students who participated in this program in the 2024-25 school year will automatically receive meals this 2025-25-26 school year. If you no longer want to participate, contact Ms. Threatt.

Please contact Ms. Threatt at 216-353-2233 (call or text) or email t_threatt@chuh.org if you have any questions.

January Food Resources Coming Your Way! Our community is offering several convenient food market locations throughout January

Boulevard School Market
1749 Lee Rd
Tuesday, January 6th
2:30-4:30pm

Gearity School Market
2323 Wrenford
Thursday, January 8th
2:00-4:00pm

Oxford School Market
939 Quilliams Rd
Tuesday, January 20th
2:30-4:30pm

Church on the Heights Food Pantry
2706 Noble Rd
Friday, January 30th
3-5pm

Additional Resources
Heights Library Community Resources
https://heightslibrary.org/need-help-community-resource-list/

Noble Library Kids Cafe
Tuesdays & Thursdays 6-7pm

Greater Cleveland Food Bank Resource Community Resource Center
https://www.greaterclevelandfoodbank.org/get-help/community-resource-center

Greater Cleveland Food Bank
Food Resources Near You- 44121

Community Resource Center | Greater Cleveland Food Bank
https://heightslibrary.org/need-help-community-resource-list/
Each location is ready to serve our wonderful community with fresh food resources!

The District has adopted a plan for communications with persons with disabilities, which is available at the following link: Communication Plan. The plan establishes procedures to ensure that the District's communications with persons with disabilities, including applicants, participants, members of the public, and companions with disabilities, are as effective as its communications with others.

What: Read as many books as you like. Get the Elementary Reading Challenge Snowflakes sheet from your teacher and color in a snowflake for every book you read. Be sure to include the title of the book, and write or draw a picture answering the prompt, “I liked this book because…” Also be sure to put your name and your teacher’s name on the sheet.

Raffle: The first week of March, we will pull names to give out prizes from the raffle box. All students’ names will then be combined the first week of March to pull for our grand prize winner.

A huge thank you to Ms. Wallace for already launching the Elementary Reading Challenge with students during library time! Her enthusiasm and early start are helping students get excited about reading and setting them up for success as they track their books, reflect on what they read, and work toward raffle prizes and the grand prize in March.

We appreciate your initiative and commitment to fostering a love of reading—thank you for leading the way!

Grades are to be updated in Infinite Campus every two weeks. The following posting schedule has been created for the 2025-2026 school year for all teachers to follow.

Need homework help for your K-8 student? Reaching Heights offers in-person academic support!

• Grades K-8

• When: Tuesdays or Thursdays, 3:30-5:00 p.m.

• Where: Noble Neighborhood Library (Cleveland, Heights)

• Sign-Up: Parents must schedule a phone call first (by appointment only).

Connect: Email manyvillages@reachingheights.org or visit reachingheights.org!

Families of K–3 students can support learning at home by practicing Acadience Reading and Math skills. Acadience provides short, targeted practice activities that reinforce key skills and help students build confidence. You can learn more and access practice materials here: Acadience Practice Resources.

For families of students in grades 3–5, the Ohio Department of Education offers resources to practice for the OST (Ohio State Tests) and Interim Assessments. These resources include sample questions, practice tests, and guidance to support at-home learning.

Using these resources can help students feel prepared and confident while reinforcing skills learned in school.

The City of Cleveland Heights is excited to announce the prompt for its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration, now in its 30th year.

In 2026, we're joining with The King Center, a nonprofit dedicated to ensuring that the King legacy not only remains relevant and viable but is effectively leveraged for positive social impact.

The King Center's 2026 theme is: Mission Possible II: Building Community, Uniting a Nation the Nonviolent Way. According to the nonprofit, "This theme is more than a banner; it’s a blueprint for action...anchor[ing] our commitment to building the Beloved Community: a world where injustice ends, violence is replaced by compassion, and love becomes the prevailing force."

These are both large and complex ideas, and we encourage teachers and parents/guardians of our younger students to focus on the power of choosing kindness over meanness.

Students are invited to explore these ideas in essay form, in a poem, or visually in a poster.

We will review all submissions in preparation for the Tuesday, January 13, ceremony at the Cleveland Heights Community Center, 6 pm. All students, their families, and friends are invited to attend the event. A selection of students will be invited to share their work on stage and will be notified in advance if selected.

Please complete the form linked here and upload your submission.

If you'd prefer to submit a physical copy, please contact Jonathan Wilhelm at jwilhelm@clevelandheights.gov or (216) 291-3669.

Deadline for all submissions: January 7, 2026!

The IT Department at The Delisle Center is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to assist with all Chromebook-related issues! Don’t let tech troubles get in the way of your child’s success. Get any needed repairs or replacements done now, so your student is fully prepared for the start of year!

What’s Available:

• Chromebook Repairs

• Charger Replacements

Location:
The Delisle Center
14780 Superior Rd.
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118

Phone Number:
(216) 397-6000

All students in the Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District, from pre-K through 12, will receive free breakfast and lunch each day of the 2024-2025 school year.

Every student, regardless of family income level, in every district school building will receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at no charge each day. Students will continue to receive the same high-quality meals provided by AVI Fresh, the district’s food service partner. Families do not need to submit Free and Reduced Lunch applications.

Click the link below to access all meal menus!

Please click the link below for the 2025-26 Supply List!