The Weekly Words
May 25, 2026
Team,
As we approach the last week of this academic year, I wanted to take a moment to celebrate the incredible journey we have undertaken together. This year has been filled with both challenges and triumphs, and I am immensely grateful for your unwavering dedication and hard work!
Your commitment to supporting and nurturing our students has been truly remarkable. The joy and excitement you have infused into their learning experiences have created a vibrant and engaging environment for them to thrive. Your efforts have not only enriched their education but also instilled in them a love for learning that will last a lifetime.
As we reflect upon the past year, I want to emphasize that your leadership has made a significant difference in our students' growth and development. I’m proud to share that Noble students grew on this year’s EOY Acadience, EOY MAP, as well as Math, Science, and ELA Ohio State Tests. These achievements are a clear reflection of your dedication, high expectations, and the culture of perseverance we’ve built together.
It has been an honor to serve as your Principal this year. Our theme, “Restoring Noble Pride," was not just a mantra; it became a reality. Despite every obstacle, we grew stronger and wiser as a school community.
Mr. Walker, M.Ed.
Principal
Hi team,
Now, here we are at the final week of school, and while our Allstar assemblies, assessments, Field Day, eyc. are behind us, our work is far from finished. We are dangerously close to our OnePlan goal of staying below 400 referrals for the year, while our chronic absenteeism rate has unfortunately crept back over 25%. Now more than ever, we need a strong collective push to lean into our culture by proactively connecting with students, tightly managing behavior, and making those vital caring calls home.
If you are facing any challenges navigating any EOY activity planning or need assistance troubleshooting any matter, please do not hesitate to reach out. Finally, please consider signing up for one of our four open Dojo Store volunteer slots this week so we can celebrate our students and cross the finish line strong!
Ms. Barrett
Assistant Principal
To Ms. Barrett: Huge shout-out for beautifully ironing out the logistics for our end-of-year events to keep us all on track.
To Ms. Murray: Thank you for holdin' down the fort in the main office and keeping everything running smoothly during this chaotic time of year.
To Ms. Burkey, Mrs. Ohlinger, Mr. Johnson, and Ms. Barrett: Thank you for being among the many reliable faces who always answer the call whenever support is needed around the building.
To Mr. Crawford, Ms. Rucker, and Mr. Carter: Deepest gratitude to our custodial rockstars for holding down the building’s cleaning and custodial needs as things wrap up.
To ALL Teachers and Staff: Thank you for your relentless drive, passion, and energy from day one all the way to the finish line. You are the heartbeat of Noble!
Born and raised in Washington state, Ms. Larson has fallen completely in love with Cleveland, proudly calling the Noble neighborhood home. Coming from a family that deeply values education, she turned her lifelong dream into reality by earning a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Miami University and a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Ashland University, alongside licensures in early childhood and reading instruction.
When she isn't in the classroom, she is an avid reader who loves getting cozy with her e-reader, as well as letting her creativity shine through knitting and diamond painting. To recharge, Ms. Larson enjoys staying active by taking long walks with her two beloved pups, Astrid and Walter Bishop. A true lover of the color pink, her vibrant personality shines through in everything she does, right down to her favorite icons, Dolly Parton and Daisy Duck.
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May Birthdays
Mr. Johnson - May 1
Mrs. Hui - May 15
Ms. Sisto - May 28
June Birthdays
Ms. Miller - 6/12
Ms. Larson - 6/18
Mrs. Boyles - 6/27
July Birthdays
Ms. Mazzone - 7/19
To the teachers with the dark circles and gray hairs who are chanting "I need health insurance" just to make it to the bell—this one is for you.
Mrs. Nalepa and her special committee are collecting the stories that made this year truly unforgettable. We want the funny, the wild, and the "only in a classroom" moments. Nominate yourself or a fellow teacher for a Golden Sponge to commemorate the madness.
It’s a judgment-free zone, so don't hold back! :)
All District employees are cordially invited to attend the annual Staff Awards Ceremony on Friday, May 29 at Cleveland Marriott East. Tickets are $25 per person and include a dinner buffet and dessert. A cash bar will also be available.
Award recipients receive a free ticket for themselves and one guest. Use this form to RSVP and find payment instructions.
This year, you will continue to submit your Noble TAP concerns using a secure Google Form. You may be asked to include your name, which will be visible only to Daniel Hershman-Rossi and Kimberly Holyk, our 795 Building Stewards.
If you prefer to remain anonymous, simply indicate this in your submission. However, please keep in mind that providing your name allows for more effective follow-up and resolution of your concern. Thank you for your attention to this process. Please be on the lookout for the updated form below.
Mrs. Holyk
Mr. Hershman-Rossi
Noble Elementary
Building Stewards
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.
With this year's leftover science materials, please keep whatever you have. The materials can be used in future science instruction and can supplement the kits you are receiving with Studies Weekly.
If there are class sets of workbooks left over, you can send them home with the students. After sending them home, if there is anything that is left over in large numbers, please let me know and I will arrange with business services for them to be picked up.
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.
I just sent an update out to our chaperones and wanted to keep this group in the loop as well.
So far, we have under 101 student permission slips returned. I would love for us to make one final push this Tuesday so we can get as many students to join us as possible!
Attached is the permission slip, and you can track who has already signed up on the second tab of the spreadsheet. Classroom teachers and chaperones, please print and deliver slips to any students who haven't turned theirs in yet. Remind families that if cost is an issue, they can reach out to me directly, as we have some funds available to support student participation.
If you have not yet participated in the Clarity Cohort and are interested in joining next year, please add your name to the interest form. You only need to do this once.
If you have already been part of the Clarity Cohort (last year or this year), you do not need to add your name here.
Permits for the 2025–2026 school year will expire on June 30. Please begin preparing to apply for your 2026–2027 paraprofessional permits, which are due on the first day of the new school year.
