Principal Duckworth's Notes

Earlier I requested caregivers of bus #64 speak to their children about bus safety and how students should behave on the bus. Well I am proud to say that Ms. Shelley, the bus driver, wanted to thank the caregivers for speaking with your students. She is happy to report that they are now having much safer rides to and from school. I too, would like to thank you for speaking with your students about bus safety. Please continue to stay on top of this situation and ask questions regarding the bus rides. You cooperation is appreciated.

Caregivers, I need your help again. The last couple of weeks, there has been bad words, curse words, written on the bathroom doors and stalls of the boys bathroom. Also, there has been wet paper towel and toilet paper being thrown on the ceiling in the girls bathroom. I have spoken to the students and let them know that these things are both unacceptable. We have reviewed the Northglade Golden Rules are, we will respect ourselves, we will respect others and we will respect the environment. Unfortunately, these rules are not being followed.

I am requesting that caregivers speak to your students. If students are caught doing any of these or any other inappropriate activities, they will be suspended. Therefore, please have a conversation and make sure that your student is following the Northglade Golden Rules.

It's not too late to get your Friendship Grams. These grams will be delivered at the end of the week. Each gram is $1.00 and will come with a friendship bracelet. You can buy them from the E2 School Store or the office. Hurry before they're all gone! All funds will go to the E2 Sherman Lake Fund.

We will have our E2 Spelling Bee take place on Wednesday, February 11 in the cafeteria. This will determine our Northglade representative to go on to represent school. The families of the contestants have been sent an invitation to come watch and cheer their students on during the spelling bee.

This Wednesday, February 11, is Winter Count Day!

Please make sure that your students are in school on this day to be counted as a KPS student. Count Day happens twice a year. The count days and school funding are mandated through the State School Aid Act.

If students are absent, please call the office or send in a note with information regarding your approved absence. Below is a list of absences that are approved by KPS.

What is an excused absence?

• Student illness and/or appointment verified by the parent/guardian or medical professional

• Medically verified extended illness or hospitalization

• Attending a funeral

• Religious holiday

• Absence due to a subpoenaed court appearance

• Any time missed due to KPS school transportation issues

Please join us on February 11 at 8:15 - 9:00, to our winter Breakfast Buddies. This event is sponsored by our amazing P.T.O. This is a great time for caregivers to come into Northglade, have breakfast and coffee, and spend time with our Northglade Community. There will be coffee for adults, along with a breakfast treat for all. We hope to see there.

We will have a Girls Scout Troop meeting on Wednesday, February 11 from 4:00 - 5:30 in the library.

Please click below to view the flier.