Noble Family Newsletter
Summer Edition
Noble Families,
I hope you and your children are soaking up every bit of the summer and enjoying time to relax, recharge, and make wonderful memories together!
While there are still plenty of summer days left to enjoy, we wanted to reach out and share a few key updates as we prepare for the upcoming school year. Below, you will find important information regarding our staff, building operations, and upcoming back-to-school events to help your family prepare for a smooth, successful start.
I am so excited to step into year two alongside all of our amazing students and families. Reflecting on everything we accomplished together last year, I cannot wait to build on that momentum, energy, and community spirit that makes Noble such a special place to learn and grow. Thank you for your partnership and dedication to our school family. Enjoy the rest of your well-deserved summer break, and please take a moment to review the updates below when you have a chance!
Mr. Walker, M.Ed.
Principal
I am thrilled to announce that Dr. Michelle Watson will be joining Noble full-time this fall as a building administrator to support our leadership team!
Dr. Watson is certainly no stranger to CH-UH or to educational leadership, bringing years of administrative experience to our building. Having worked with her previously at Baumgardner (formerly Monticello Middle School), I can personally share what a absolute delight she is to partner with.
Dr. Watson comes to us most recently from Fairfax Elementary, where she served during the 2025–2026 school year. She is well-versed in our CH-UH Student Code of Conduct, deeply understands PBIS as it relates to our students and families, and is constantly analyzing academic, cultural, and operational data to proactively strengthen our school-wide systems and structures. While Fairfax was a wonderful home for her this past year, Dr. Watson is thrilled to join the Noble team, and we could not be more excited to welcome her!
As we count down to the first day of school, now is a great time to sit down with your child and review the CH-UH Student Code of Conduct. Clear expectations and consistent routines help ensure a safe, focused, and positive learning environment for all of our Tigers!
At Noble, we utilize a progressive discipline system where choices have clear consequences. We believe in "sweating the small stuff" so that minor distractions don't turn into bigger disruptions. Please take a moment to review these key expectations with your student:
Punctuality: Arriving at school and class on time sets the tone for a successful day.
Cell Phones & Personal Electronics: All phones, smartwatches, and headphones will continue to be collected safely upon arrival each morning and returned at dismissal.
Distraction-Free Attire: Articles of clothing or accessories that create a distraction—such as large purses, bags in class, and ski masks—are strictly prohibited.
Safe Conduct: Horseplay, roughhousing, and unsafe behaviors are not permitted in hallways, classrooms, or on school grounds.
I am excited to announce that Sonya Sims will be joining us as our new Administrative Assistant in the front office, working alongside Ms. Murray!
Sonya brings years of invaluable administrative experience to our team, coming to us most recently from the Delisle Center. We are beyond excited to welcome her aboard.
I will be working closely with Sonya over the coming weeks to help her get acclimated to Noble. The front office will re-open Monday, August 3 at 8 a.m.! Please join me in giving Sonya a warm welcome when you see her!
We are thrilled to officially welcome our new PTA leadership team for the 2026–2027 school year! Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Irene Fischer as our incoming PTA President, alongside Marie Weston (Treasurer) and Joanna Cregan (Secretary). We are beyond excited to collaborate with this team and launch an amazing year of community, family engagement, and support for our Tigers.
Please save the date for our Back to School Ice Cream Social on Friday, August 21 at 6 p.m. and for first PTA Meeting on Wednesday, September 9 at 7 p.m. in the Noble Media Center. We look forward to seeing you there!
There is always a virtual option for those who cannot attend in person:
Kindergarten Support: Cashmir Ferguson joins our Kindergarten team as a Kindergarten Paraprofessional!
Facilities & Operations: Jeremiah Jacobs joins our facilities crew to support building operations, cleaning, and maintenance, keeping Noble running smoothly!
Welcoming Back: Lola Sims returns home to Noble as a Paraprofessional!
Second Grade: Kimberly Holyk joins our Second Grade team, bringing energy and knowledge to our students!
Special Education & Intensive Support: Mr. Kevin Horter joins our Intervention Team to lead and support our new Intensive Classroom (Room 210)!
Fourth Grade: Antoinette Battle transitions to our Fourth Grade team!
Fifth Grade: Erik Rozsa joins our Fifth Grade team to help guide our oldest Tigers!
Building Leadership: Dr. Michelle Watson joins us full-time as a Building Administrator!
Pre-K STEM: We are excited to welcome Karlene Sa’ad to lead our Pre-K STEM instruction!
Lunchroom Team: Brenda Brown joins us as a Lunch Monitor, and we are in the process of welcoming back Qua’Asha Miller to the lunch team as well!
Main Office: We warmly welcome Sonya Sims as our new Administrative Assistant!
Gifted Education: Eric Cohen will now serve Noble full-time as our Gifted Intervention Specialist!
Fond Farewells & Best Wishes
Pre-K Spanish: We wish Katherine O’Keeffe-Swank all the best in her future endeavors! We are currently finalizing the hire for our next Pre-K Spanish teacher and will share updates soon.
Gifted Support: We extend a warm farewell and gratitude to Sonia Cencic as she moves on to support another CH-UH school this year!
We wish Tarhonda Ward well in her future endeavors at Baumgardner Middle School! They are very lucky to have you!
We wish Mel Barrett success and well wishes as she leads Rox El this year! You will be missed greatly, but we are rooting for you!
We wish Andrea Clay, Jacqueline Thornton, and Sean Sullivan a restful and well-deserved retirement!
We wish Nina Woofter tremendous success in her new district and role!
Registration is open for the “Right At School” before and after school care programs in all CH-UH elementary school buildings. Options for the 2026-2027 school year include Early Adventures before school care starting at 7:00 a.m. and The Right Club after school care until 6:00 p.m. Flexible scheduling and drop-in days are also available for each program. There are no wait lists to participate in the programs.
To register, visit RightAtSchool.com/program-finder and select your child’s school.
2026-2027 Program Pricing:
The Right Club - After School Until 6:00 p.m.
5 days per week - $258 monthly
4 days per week - $258 monthly
3 days per week - $212 monthly
2 days per week - $156 monthly
1 day per week - $156 monthly
Early Adventures - Before School Starting at 7:00 a.m.
5 days per week - $162 monthly
4 days per week - $162 monthly
3 days per week - $133 monthly
2 days per week - $106 monthly
1 day per week - $106 monthly
Combo - Before and After School
5 days per week - $387 monthly
4 days per week - $387 monthly
3 days per week - $318 monthly
2 days per week - $237 monthly
1 day per week - $237 monthly
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Daily Drop-In Rate - $45
10-Day Punchcard - $405
View discounts here.
Church on the Heights is hosting a back-to-school book bag and school supply giveaway on Saturday, August 8 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. It's a wonderful opportunity for families in our community to gear up for the new school year! If you're looking to stock up on supplies or grab a fresh book bag, mark your calendar and head on over
Gear up for the 2026–2027 school year! Join us for the annual CH-UH Back-to-School Resource Fair to get everything your family needs for a strong, successful start to the year.
PLEASE NOTE: This event has been moved to Cleveland Heights High School!
Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: Cleveland Heights High School (13263 Cedar Rd)
What to Expect:
🎒 Free Backpacks & School Supplies
🩺 Health & Vision Screenings
🤝 Community Resources & Family Activities
🍔 Food, Fun, & Connections!
This FREE event is a wonderful opportunity to connect with amazing community partners, access valuable resources, and celebrate the upcoming school year together.
A special thank you to our partner, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, for helping make this event possible. Mark your calendars, share with your neighbors, and we’ll see you at Heights High! 🐯✨
Start the school year off on a bright note! Our friends at Noble Neighbors are coming to Noble Elementary on Tuesday, August 18, from 6:00 PM – 6:20 PM to draw pictures and leave encouraging sidewalk chalk messages for our returning students and staff.
All Noble families are warmly invited to come out, grab some chalk (provided by Noble Neighbors), and add your own bright designs and happy back-to-school wishes to our entrance walkways!
Let's work together to cover our school in Tiger pride and positive energy before the first bell rings on Wednesday morning!
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.
Join us for the CH-UH Kindergarten Kickoff as we welcome our newest Tigers to the district! This is a wonderful opportunity to get key information for the upcoming school year, meet leadership and staff from your child's school, and get all your questions answered.
📅 Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
⏰ Time: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
📍 Location: Cleveland Heights High School
We can't wait to partner with you as your child begins their elementary journey!
A reminder that the school year will begin with a staggered start for Kindergarten students.
Last Names A-I only in attendance - August 19
Last Names J-R only in attendance - August 20
Last Names S-Z only in attendance - August 21
All kindergarten students in attendance - August 24 and on
When will I find out who my child’s teacher is and get to meet them?
Class rosters are currently being finalized! Once you complete your Parent Annual Update in Infinite Campus, you will be able to view your child's teacher assignment by August 17.
We invite all 1st–5th grade families to join us for our Supply Drop-Off & Meet the Teacher Event:
Monday, August 17 | 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Noble Elementary Classrooms
Note: Pre-K and Kindergarten families will receive dedicated orientations (Kinder Kick-Off is Aug. 11 at Heights High; Pre-K Orientation is Aug. 24 and 25 at Noble).
If you can't make the event on August 17, don't worry! Supplies can be brought on the first day of school, and you are welcome to email your child's teacher directly to schedule a quick check-in. We look forward to seeing you soon!
As we plan for the first days of school in August, please note a quick update to our morning schedule: doors will open for breakfast and arrival supervision at 8:30 a.m. (just five minutes later than last year's 8:25 a.m. start).
Transition to classes will still begin at 8:45 a.m. and classes will begin promptly at 8:50 a.m. This 8:30 a.m. drop-off gives our kids the perfect amount of time to grab a warm breakfast, reconnect with friends, and ease into a wonderful day of learning!
Dismissal remains at 3:25 p.m.
Free Vision and Hearing Screening
October 14 - Kindergarten and 1st Grade
October 19 - K-5th Grade (Vision to Learn)
October 21 - 3rd, 5th Grade
February 24- Pre -K
Free Dental Services
January 5
Please reach out to Nurse Lacey at r_lacey@chuh.org for more information!
