November 2026

Students in Mrs. McCauley's ELA classes took part in a Spooky Story Contest last month. Students work on creative writing pieces during a 2-day workshop with a warm cup of hot chocolate, candlelight, and quill pens while sitting fireside. This is one of 4 special events the students take part in as a way to reward their hard work each quarter. Students look forward to this event each year!

As is tradition at North Middle School, students paraded around the auditorium during 11th period on Halloween in their costumes while judges narrowed down the field to a select group of the most creative and head-turning costumes. Winners were gifted a cafeteria treat!

Each month the teachers look to recognize students that exemplify various character traits. In October we honored students that exemplified Acceptance. The students also nominated a teacher starting in October. This month's honorees were ...

• Chase Coolbaugh

• Janelle Kehoe

• Anthony Cipriano

• Meadow Bradley

• August Steel

• Isabella Cassano

And the honored teacher was ...

• Mr. Hong, Chorus Teacher

FALL BEHIND HAPPENS OVER THE WEEKEND!!
Tuesday, 11/3, In-Service Day, No Students

Wednesday, 11/4, Magazine Drive Reward Bingo & Linc Trip

Wednesday, 11/4, Faculty Meeting

Thursday, 11/5, Picture Re-Takes

Friday, 11/6, End of Marking Period 1

Monday, 11/9, NCN Meeting @ 5:30 PM, Teachers' Lunchroom

Thursday, 11/12, Student of the Quarter Breakfast (invitation only)

Thursday, 11/12, STEM+M Ribbon Cutting Ceremony (invitation only)

Week of 11/16 - 11/20 -- American Education Week

Thursday, 11/19, After School Report Card Conferences (appt. only)

Monday, 11/23, Early Dismissal, Teacher In-Service in PM

Tuesday, 11/24, Early Dismissal, Teacher In-Service in PM

• students do not need their laptops this day!

Wednesday, 11/25, No Teachers & Students, Offices Open

Thursday, 11/26, Thanksgiving Day! No School!

Friday, 11/27, No School!

Parent-Teacher Conferences take place twice a year -- once in the Fall and once in the Spring. This Fall it is Thursday, November 19th beginning at 3:30 PM and running until 7:00 PM. These conferences are appointment only and are typically made by the teachers after the team prioritizes their concerns. Please reach out to your student's teachers if you, yourself, have a concern.

In November, we have a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the incredible educators who make a difference in our children’s lives every day. We invite parents, guardians, and students to share words of encouragement or express what you appreciate about one or more of your child’s educators—or even about the school as a whole.

Your kind words can brighten someone’s day and remind them how valued they are. We’ll gather all the messages and make sure these notes of gratitude reach the educators who inspire and support our students.

Thank you for helping us spread positivity and appreciation!

Link to the form for sharing!

When reaching out to our school nurses, please email BOTH Robin Young, ryoung@pennridge.org and Barbara Curtin, bcurtin@pennridge.org. This way if one of them is absent and the sub needs to get the message, we can accomplish that on our end in the Main Office.

Please keep your child home until fever free for 24 hours without fever reducing medications per PSD policy. Prevent the spread of cold and flu through good hand hygiene practices and covering coughing/sneezing. Yearly flu vaccinations can be helpful in preventing the flu and complications requiring hospitalization.

North Nurses, Barbara Curtin CSN and Robin Young RN

On Wednesday, October 21st, Ms. Hall and Mrs. Bradford hosted the first session of a New Student Group for all our students that are new to Pennridge School District. The group focuses on building student connections and providing support as students transition to North. We are excited to be welcoming these new students to our school community!

On Monday, December 14th, the Upper Bucks County Technical School (UBCTS) will be presenting to 8th graders to discuss opportunities at UBCTS that can begin as early as 9th grade. Students will be asked to select UBCTS programs they would like to visit during our tour of the tech school. The date of the trip to UBCTS has not been determined yet, but Ms. Hall and Mrs. Bradford will share additional information later on. For more information on UBCTS programs, families can visit their website at www.ubtech.org.

Ms. Hall – 6-8 Last Names A-K

shall@pennridge.org

Mrs. Bradford – 6-8 Last Names L-Z

kbradford@pennridge.org

When: Tuesdays & Thursday

Time: 3:00 PM to 4:00PM

Where: IST Room

Do NOT forget to secure transportation if you choose to stay! Sign-up for the Afterschool Bus on Canvas or make sure your adult can come and get you!

Canvas Calendar for Assignments

Did you know you can change how the calendar looks in Canvas? If you open your calendar, and click on the agenda view. It will show you the work that is due for each day. It is easier to read than the monthly view. You can even color code your classes to make reading it even easier! Click on the 3 dots by each class to do this.

If you need help, let Mrs. Vinci know. She would be happy to help!

Parents ... if you want more tips like this, join Mrs. Vinci's IST Canvas Course by clicking this link: https://pennridge.instructure.com/enroll/XAG978

This year, we will continue to offer a middle school ski and snowboarding club for 6-8 graders. We will take 4 chaperoned trips to Bear Creek Mountain, leaving North at 2:15. Dates for the trips are 1/28, 2/4, 2/15, and 2/25. These are all Thursdays! One make-up date has been scheduled for 3/4.

Unfortunately, students who are in drama or boys’ basketball may not participate due to scheduling conflicts. Four midweek tickets $165 with rentals $275. Six sessions $240 with rentals $399. Transportation cost is subject to change from last year and based on the head count.

Sign-ups will be on the Canvas Class of page and should be done before Tuesday, November 24th. This should open on Canvas on November 5th. Questions? msine@pennridge.org

Please join us in welcoming Mr. Jay Stadnycki to North MS!

Mr. Stadnycki is a father of an 8 year old daughter in the district. He and his daughter Violet love going on adventures. Mr. Stadnycki graduated from Souderton High School, class of 2015. While there, he participated in the Student Council and played 4yrs of baseball and 3yrs of basketball. After graduation, he went to Montgomery County Community College, and was the starting goalie for the soccer team.

Mr. Stadnycki spent 8yrs at Grand View/ St. Lukes Hospital working in Security and as a Nursing Assistant in the Emergency Room and ICU. He loves being outside, playing sports, and working out. His other hobbies are skiing and snowboarding. He loves the freezing and cold and the extreme heat!

Most of all, Mr. Stadnycki loves to help others and make a difference in someone's day!

Please use the Visitor Parking spaces in the lot if you are going to idle for a bit in the AM when dropping off your student as all of the other spots are numbered and assigned. There are times when our early bird educators throw off parking because someone is idling in their spot in the lot. Thank you for understanding!!