Noble Family Newsletter
January 12, 2026
Noble Families,
As we reflect on the challenges and opportunities in our work with students, this is also a time to find inspiration in the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. On Monday, January 19, we will celebrate MLK Day. We hope the extended weekend provides a chance for your family to rest, reflect, and consider how Dr. King’s teachings, about service, kindness, and caring for others, can continue to guide our daily lives.
Observing MLK Day through service is a meaningful way to honor Dr. King’s life, strengthen our communities, and connect students to experiences that matter. Throughout the week, we will provide students with background about the holiday and highlight some of Dr. King’s most important lessons, encouraging reflection, empathy, and action.
Dr. King reminded us that “everyone can be great because everybody can serve.” His life inspires us to make a difference through service, connection, and care for others. As your children learn about Dr. King, we hope they will be inspired to think about ways they, too, can serve and make a positive impact in their school, home, and community.
Thank you for partnering with us and supporting your child’s learning. It has been wonderful to welcome students back from Winter Break and see routines, learning, and engagement across the building. We look forward to continuing this momentum into 2026, keeping important learning milestones such as Acadience, Interims, and Spring OST on our horizon.
Mr. Walker, M.Ed.
Principal
Noble Families,
The New Year has offered a fresh start, and it has been wonderful to see it in action at Noble! In classrooms this week, teachers have been intentionally revisiting routines, modeling expectations, and creating space for students to practice, reflect, and re-engage. Learning felt purposeful, grounded, and calm as students settled back into their daily routines together.
We know returning from a break can be a big adjustment for students, and teachers have made thoughtful choices to slow down when needed, whether for a morning, a day, or a few key moments, to reinforce expectations and remind students of the “why” behind them. That investment pays off in student confidence, engagement, and a positive classroom community.
As the weeks continue, teachers are leaning on our school-wide expectations and shared routines to provide consistency and support for students. These practices not only help students succeed at school, but also prepare them with skills they will carry beyond the classroom. We are grateful for the care, focus, and consistency teachers bring each day, and we are excited to continue building on this strong start together with our students.
Ms. Barrett
Assistant Principal
Mrs. Beckles has been teaching in the Cleveland Heights–University Heights community since 2001 and is excited to continue her work at Noble Elementary. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of Dayton and her Master’s degree in Education from Cambridge College. With 28 years of teaching experience, she brings a strong commitment to student learning and growth.
Mrs. Beckles is married and has one daughter, as well as a grandson who will turn two years old this September. She enjoys spending time with her family and loves sharing stories with her students. Her favorite color is yellow, and she enjoys iced coffee, Mexican food, and reading Who Moved the Cheese!. She also enjoys Jurassic World Rebirth, loves Christmas, and is a proud cat mom to Eric.
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.
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.
We are excited to share an update on our students’ academic growth from Winter 2024 to Winter 2025! At Noble Elementary, we use the NWEA MAP Growth assessments to track student learning and growth throughout the year. These assessments help us understand each child’s unique learning journey and celebrate their achievements.
Our students take the following assessments:
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Math: Grades K–5
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Reading: Grades 3–5
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Science: Grades 4–5
Looking at national percentile rankings, we are thrilled with the progress our students have made. In all subject areas, student made tremendous strides and met not just minimum growth, but stretch growth targets! This growth reflects the impact of our intentional, student-centered teaching and the dedication of our students. We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments and look forward to continuing this momentum throughout the rest of the school year!
Shout-out to Mrs. Salvatore and Mrs. Holyk for leading Zearn at Noble and compiling these data points and celebrations! We will be communicating prizes to these winners this week!
Top Students by Grade Level
1st Grade - Kavion L & Arthur R - 18
2nd Grade - Emmanuel A - 31
3rd Grade - Darrien F - 27
4th Grade - Bradley H - 38
Top Student at Noble for 1st Zearn Challenge
5th Grade - Odin G - 49!
Top Class at Noble for 1st Zearn Challenge
2nd Grade - Mrs. Woofter - 12 students - 75% of the class!
4th Grade - Mrs. Boyles - 11 students - 61% of the class!
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 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:
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Chromebook Repairs
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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!
