Twenty Fifth Week of School

Dear Families,

It’s hard to believe we’re already in March! I hope your students had a blast at Friday’s Beast performance — they brought so much energy, music, and excitement to our school family. It was a fun way to wrap up the week together!

Looking ahead, we have another great week planned. On Monday afternoon, students in grades 2–5 will enjoy a special performance in the gym featuring Yasu Ishida’s magic storytelling and origami — it’s always an engaging and creative experience for our students. We’re also celebrating our annual Read Across America Week with lots of fun activities focused on building a love of reading. Please remember there is no school for students on Tuesday so adults can do their civic duty and vote — North Ridge Elementary will serve as a voting site this year. We’ll end the week in the coziest way possible with pajama day and extra time for reading together! 📚

Wishing you well,

Travis Shillings and NRES Staff

Read Across America Week: We’re excited to celebrate Read Across America Week with lots of fun ways to grow our love of reading! Students are invited to participate in our themed days: Monday – Read My Shirt Day, Wednesday – Book Character Day, Thursday – Celebrate Reading Day, and Friday – Cozy Up and Read (PJ Day). Throughout the week, classes will do various activities to celebrate their love of reading and all the hard work they are doing to reach their reading goals. We can’t wait to share this joyful week of literacy with our students!

Letterland Parade: Families are invited to join us for our Letterland Parade! The parade will be on Thursday, March 5th and begin at 9:45 AM. Students will take two laps around the track. All visitors must sign in on the sign-in sheet in the front office upon arrival. In the event of rain, the parade will be held inside the building; however, due to space limitations, families will not be able to attend if we move indoors. We hope you can join us for this fun celebration of learning!

PTA meeting Thursday, March 5th at 9:15am outside before Letterland parade

• Chipotle Spirit Night: Tuesday, March 10th, 5pm-9pm

• Outdoor Learning Space: DocuSign agreement from district Planning and Construction expected soon; estimated 8–10 week lead time once equipment is ordered. Budget amendment to be voted on at March 5 General PTA Meeting.

• Community Night – April 17: Family fun on the playground with bounce houses, food trucks, music, and crafts. Need volunteer help, teens welcome to volunteer.

• Staff Grants: ~$6,000 awarded this year to support student learning and enrichment.

• Book Fair Recap: 135 books purchased for teachers, 40 new books added to the library (~$2,539 total). Planning underway for next year, need more co-chairs

• Hospitality: “Thanks a Latte” on 2/17 successful. Stock the Lounge continues; Soup Day rescheduled to 2/25, Baked Potato Bar planned for March.

• Treasurer's Note: Our PTA is in good standing and fully complies with all NCPTA financial reporting requirements. All income and expenses are reviewed by the Audit Committee, which works in partnership with the Treasurer to ensure appropriate financial controls and accountability. Treasurer’s reports are presented at each general body meeting and can be made available upon request by contacting pta.nretreasurer@gmail.com

A message from our school nurse : Families, it is that time of the year that we see an increase in flu, colds and illnesses. We want every student here as much as possible, but also want to make sure you are aware of how to keep you and your family healthy. If your student has a temperature of 100.4 or above, please keep them home until they are fever free for 24 hours with NO fever reducing medication in their system (do not give them tylenol/acetaminophen or motrin/ibuprofen). For diarrhea and vomiting, please keep them home the day they vomit and until the diarrhea or vomiting has not continued; then they can return to school the next day.

Please remind your student to:

• cough or sneeze in their arm/shirt instead of their hands.

• Use hand sanitizer or handwashing before and after eating and more often as needed

• Keep your hands away from your face

• Do not share food or drinks with anyone

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https://www.wcpss.net/p/~board/family-resources/post/sick-or-not-feeling-well

Please remember to send in all doctor's noted and reason for being absent as usual. Please let me know with any questions or concerns surrounding this.

Thank you!

Amy Kinkin, RN

akinkin@wcpss.net

919-524-4915

• Mar 2-6 Social Worker Appreciation Week & Read Across America Week

• Mar 2 - Performance: Yasu Ishida Magic Story/Origami

• 1:25-2:10 – Grades 3 & 5

• 2:25-3:10 – Grades 2 & 4

• Mar 3 - Workday

• Mar 4 - Statewide tornado drill on March 4 - at 9:30 a.m.

• Mar 4 - 5th Grade Planning Day

• Mar 5 - PTA General Meeting and Parent Meeting - 9:15 in the Cafe

• Mar 5 - Letterland Parade (9:45-10:15)

• Mar 6 - ​​1st grade field trip - Durant Nature Preserve (Robertson, Blaine)

• Mar 9 - 1st grade field trip - Durant Nature Preserve (Ligon, Currin)

• Mar 9 - 4th grade field trip - NC Legislative Building & Joel Lan Museum

• Mar 10 - Change Agent Student Meeting (2:30-3:15)

• Mar 10 - 1st grade field trip - Durant Nature Preserve (O’Ferral, Brunker)

• Mar 11 - First in Fitness Field Trip - Southeast Raleigh HS

• Mar 13 - 3rd grade Planning Day

• Mar 13 - Performance: Mike Wiley Productions Jackie Robinson (5th grade - 1:30-2:15)