North Star News
April 24, 2026
Principal's Letter
Dear North Star Community,
If you have not yet had a chance to read my email from earlier this afternoon, I ask that you please take a few moments to do so. We recognize that grief impacts each individual differently, and we want to ensure that all of our scholars feel supported during this time. Our NSA counselors are available to meet with students in a safe and confidential space. If you would like to request a check-in for your child, please do so here.
As a community, we will continue to support one another with care and compassion. Should there be an opportunity to support the affected family, we will share additional information as it becomes available.
Sincerely,
Erin Kekos
Principal
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WHO: ALL FAMILIES!!
WHAT: Lap Run with Color
WHEN: Friday, May 1st
WHERE: School Field
Our Color Run is coming up on May 1, and we’d love your help to make it a bright, fun, and smooth event for all students! All scholars whose parents volunteer to help with the Color Run receive an extra raffle ticket! Raffle tickets can win scholars tickets to Red Door Escape Room, Robux, Sephora gift card, and more!!
Day-of roles are split into four time blocks, so it’s easy to jump in where you can. You can sign up as a lap logger, help at the water table, hand out Otter Pops, or be part of the chalk-blasting fun!
WINNER WINNER!
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Congratulations to Dave Pearce, dad to Natalie in 7th and Aaron in 3rd! There were 15 contestants this week, with most guesses correctly identifying this photo of a young Ms. Pinto! 1 of you thought it was Ms. Baltay, 1 guessed that it was Ms. Snyder, while 1 thought Ms. Defouw.
Check back next week for a new contest!
Congrats Dave, enjoy your Starbucks!
NSA's CELEBRATION OF CULTURES
Celebrate our diverse school community!
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WHO: ALL FAMILIES!!
WHAT: MUSIC, FOOD, ACTIVITIES and FUN
WHEN: Friday, May 8th | 5:00 - 7:30pm
WHERE: On the school blacktop
COST: FREE to attend!
- CULTURAL DISPLAYS and ACTIVITIES! Representing Argentinian, Australian, Celtic, Chinese, Greek, Guatemalan, Indian, Jewish, Polish, Scandinavian, Venezuelan, and Vietnamese cultures. Hosted by NSA families!
- CULTURAL PERFORMANCES! Chinese Lion Dancers, Argentine Tango, Filipino Tinikling, Venezuelan Dancers, and Hawaiian Hula.
- FOOD TRUCKS! Daniel's Kitchen (Tacos), MoBowl (Rice and Noodles), and Creative Sips (Boba).
- VOLUNTEERS needed! If you have 30 minutes or more to spare please sign-up HERE!
🔸Questions? Contact Keri King at events@nsaparents.com
JOIN PARENT CLUB LEADERSHIP NEXT YEAR!
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Have you been thinking about getting more involved at North Star? THIS IS YOUR SIGN!! We're planning for next year and need your help. Do you have any of these skills?
- Party/event planning
- Knowing what kids are into these days
- Extrovertedness and sales
- Photography/graphic design
- Marketing & fundraising
- An eye for beautiful host(ess) gifts
- Project management
- cAt WrAnGlinG 🤪
We have a job for you! Most volunteer needs are at-home, often in the evening or on weekends, and flexible to your schedule. Please reach out to Elle at president@nsaparents.com to discuss how you can help the NSA community continue to shine brightly!
The NSA Parent Club is a nonprofit, parent-volunteer organization. Our objective is to enrich the lives of all students at North Star Academy by funding and managing fantastic programs that enhance our children’s educational experience.
🔸Contact: Elle at president@nsaparents.com
START STRONG: Making the Most of College Before You Get There
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WHO: Parents, caregivers, & educators
WHAT: Educational Presentation
WHEN: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | 5:30 TO 6:30PM
WHERE: Virtual (live)
COST: Free
In this session, Louis E. Newman, PhD, former Dean of Academic Advising at Stanford University, will explore how you can take advantage of the opportunities that college offers—before you even get there!
🔸Questions? Contact Charlene Margot at cmargot@parentventure.org.
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