The Weekly Words
May 3, 2026
Team,
I hope you all had a restful and restorative weekend. As we enter the final stretch of the school year, it’s hard to believe we now have just four weeks remaining. Last week marked the completion of OST testing for our students in grades 3–5—an important milestone for both our students and our school community. While we won’t receive official results until later this month, this moment gives us an opportunity to begin reflecting on the progress our students have made and how we can continue to support their growth. For our K–2 students, and select third graders, we now shift our focus to Acadience and MAP assessments, which provide valuable insight into student learning and help guide our next steps.
This is a critical time to continue building strong routines, reinforcing key skills, and fostering meaningful engagement in our classrooms. The work we do in these remaining weeks, both academic and relational, will set the tone for how students close the year and how they re-enter in the fall.
Our theme this year, “Restoring Noble Pride…”has taken on a deeper meaning. Even through change, uncertainty, and challenge, we have kept our focus where it belongs: on our students. That shared commitment is what defines us as a team and continues to make Noble such a special place. We still have time together, and I am committed to finishing strong alongside you.
Mr. Walker, M.Ed.
Principal
Hi Team,
We’re excited to celebrate you during Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week this week! TBTs will be optional, as we recognize that the gift of time is one of the most meaningful ways we can show our appreciation. Last week’s Highlight Reel captured the heart of our school, from classroom celebrations and library visits to staff supporting students and one another in powerful ways. We’re also proud to share that our PBIS team is applying for Red Ribbon recognition and that our students continue to show growth through positive behavior and engagement.
As we head into these final weeks, attendance and consistency remain critical, and we are so close to reaching our goals, thank you for your continued efforts with caring calls and daily routines. Congratulations as well to Mr. Walker for being named an Admin of the Year finalist, well deserved!
Thank you for everything you do each day for our students and school community, enjoy the time and appreciation this week!
Ms. Barrett
Assistant Principal
Mr. Crawford – For taking time to connect with and support a second-grade student in the hallway. A great example of building relationships in the moment.
Ms. Burkey – For helping a kindergarten student de-escalate with care and patience. Thank you for supporting our youngest learners!
4th & 5th Grade Students + Instrumental Music Team (Mrs. Sisto, Ms. Costanzo, Mr. Baker) – For an outstanding concert and all the hard work that went into preparing for such a wonderful performance.
Sunshine Committee – For hosting a thoughtful and joyful baby shower for Walker and Martiah—your attention to detail and care made it special!
Ms. Cencic – For an especially creative and generous baby shower gift—so appreciated!
Ms. McDonald – For fostering a love of reading through The Lemonade War and engaging students in meaningful conversations.
Ms. Futchi & Ms. Alexis – For creating a joyful classroom environment where students celebrated earning a pizza party and the first Golden Ticket chip party!
PBIS Team (Ms. Hagan, Mr. Rozsa, Mrs. Holyk, Ms. Burkey, Ms. Pettus, Mr. Walker, Ms. Ohlinger) – For their dedication and leadership in applying for Red Ribbon recognition and strengthening PBIS practices across the building.
Mr. Walker – Congratulations on being named an Admin of the Year Finalist! A well-deserved recognition of your leadership, communication, and commitment to the Noble community.
Mrs. Holyk has lived in Cleveland her entire life and is a proud graduate of James Ford Rhodes High School. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Education in Early Childhood Education from Baldwin-Wallace College and went on to complete two Master of Education degrees from American College of Education in Instructional Design & Technology and Curriculum & Instruction with a focus on Elementary Language Arts & Literacy.
She is currently in her 16th year of teaching and her third year at Noble. Throughout her career, she has taught 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade as a classroom teacher and has also provided K–5 ELA and Math support. Mrs. Holyk is married and the proud mother of two daughters, Mackenzie and Bailey, and is excitedly expecting her third child any week now; she also has a six-year-old Yorkie named Conner. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, staying active outdoors, and traveling.
Our May Staff Meeting takes place this Tuesday, May 5, in the Media Center. Our tentative agenda is below:
Celebrations - TOM/SOM/Chain
Quick Hits
Deep Dive - Team Time
May Survey
795 Union Time
Don't See you name? Please be sure to complete our Staff Interest Survey!
May Birthdays
Mr. Johnson - May 1
Mrs. Hui - May 15
Ms. Sisto - May 28
Mark your calendars! Our end-of-year Noble Cookout, sponsored by AVI, will take place on May 29 during lunch periods. Students will enjoy a summer cookout-style lunch served outdoors during regular lunch periods, supervised by our lunch monitor team. Additional logistical details to come. This schedule will also allow the 5th Grade Promotion and Brunch to take place inside the cafeteria from 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Additionally, the 5th Grade Clap-Out will also take place on May 29. The 5th grade team will finalize a time that works best for all grade levels—please stay tuned for details.
"Beat Team Nalepa" Challenge
Noble Attendance
Best Overall Attendance Winner
The Noble Elementary Reading Rally was a huge success! Our students and staff did an awesome job, and the energy in the building was absolutely outstanding. Thank you so much for the incredible support and encouragement around our fundraising efforts. Together, we raised a final amount of $4,614! We will be sending out a special thank you to our various donors who were so generous in their giving and celebration of reading. Prizes for our participants have been delivered and will be distributed next week.
I also want to take a moment to individually recognize and celebrate the students and staff who went above and beyond in their fundraising efforts to support our school:
- Madisyn F. (Pre-K - Mrs. Hui)
- Miles S. (Pre-K - Mrs. Hui)
- Kaylani J. (Pre-K - Mrs. Hui)
- Nova J. (Kindergarten - Mrs. Futchi)
- Cruz I. (1st Grade - Ms. Monroe)
- McKinley E. (2nd Grade - Mrs. Elwell)
- Sterling Y. (5th Grade - Ms. Oberfield)
- Nyelle N. (5th Grade - Ms. Ward)
- Ms. Ward (Staff)
Thank you all for fostering such a wonderful love of reading and community spirit at Noble!
All District employees are cordially invited to attend the annual Staff Awards Ceremony on Friday, May 29 at Cleveland Marriott East. Tickets are $25 per person and include a dinner buffet and dessert. A cash bar will also be available.
Award recipients receive a free ticket for themselves and one guest. Use this form to RSVP and find payment instructions.
This year, you will continue to submit your Noble TAP concerns using a secure Google Form. You may be asked to include your name, which will be visible only to Daniel Hershman-Rossi and Kimberly Holyk, our 795 Building Stewards.
If you prefer to remain anonymous, simply indicate this in your submission. However, please keep in mind that providing your name allows for more effective follow-up and resolution of your concern. Thank you for your attention to this process. Please be on the lookout for the updated form below.
Mrs. Holyk
Mr. Hershman-Rossi
Noble Elementary
Building Stewards
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.
Acadience and MAP testing windows open Monday, May 4! This is an important opportunity for us to capture student growth and finish the year strong, so your preparation and attention to detail will be key. Please be ready to support with flexibility and maintain the strong systems and routines that have helped our students be successful all year.
If you need specific support with planning, scheduling, or student needs, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our admin or Title team—we are here to support you.
Literacy Night is coming up! Please join us on Thursday, May 14, at 5 p.m. at Noble!
The National Teacher Institute will be taking place June 21–24, 2026, in Orlando, Florida. This is a valuable professional learning opportunity focused on instructional excellence, leadership development, and culturally responsive practices.
The application deadline is May 5, and four teachers will be selected to attend. Additional information can be found below.
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.
Tuesday, May 5 is Primary Election Day, and the following five CH-UH buildings will serve as polling locations for the local community:
Canterbury Elementary School
Delisle Options Center
Fairfax Elementary School
Gearity Professional Development School
Wiley Building
Because school is in session that day, each school has a plan to ensure the safety of students and staff as they welcome voters into their buildings. These plans have been developed in partnership with District operations and security leadership, and have been shared with the families and staff at the 5 buildings. Here are some important things to know and expect on May 5 at each of the 5 buildings:
The school building will be used by election officials from 5 a.m. until vote counting is complete that evening. The polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Voters will enter through a designated door, walk directly to the voting area, and exit through a designated door right after they are done voting.
School security monitors will be present during voting hours (6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.) in addition to regular school hours. Security monitors will be responsible for ensuring that voters remain on the voting path.
Daily activities such as parking, student dropoff, student pickup, and after school activities will proceed as usual.
The voting equipment will be set up the evening of May 4 (after school hours), but will not impact after school activities.
The District looks forward to our schools being an important part of Election Day. You can find your own voting location here.
Please be advised of the following scheduled safety drills:
- May Fire Drill – Monday, May 11 at 2:45 p.m.
- May Tornado Drill – Monday, May 18 at 9:45 a.m.
These drills are an important part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring staff and student preparedness. Thank you for your cooperation and attention to these scheduled times.
If you have not yet participated in the Clarity Cohort and are interested in joining next year, please add your name to the interest form. You only need to do this once.
If you have already been part of the Clarity Cohort (last year or this year), you do not need to add your name here.
Permits for the 2025–2026 school year will expire on June 30. Please begin preparing to apply for your 2026–2027 paraprofessional permits, which are due on the first day of the new school year.
