Northrop Newsletter

Hello, Northrop families!

It's hard to believe that we're at the end of October and Trimester 1, it feels like October flew by in a

blink! We've had the privilege of working with your students for the past 12 weeks and it's

incredible to see the growth that's already happening! Students have gained new skills in all areas

since the start of the year and this is what makes being an educator truly rewarding!

As the temperatures begin to drop, please remember to send your students to school dressed appropriately for the weather. Students will enjoy outside time as long as the temperatures are 20 degrees or above. If you are in need of coats, hats, or gloves, please email me as we often receive donations of these items and are happy to help!

I am also asking for your cooperation with water bottles. Please keep WATER ONLY in student water bottles. When students bring other drinks, it makes for sticky floors and bigger messes when they spill. Thank you for your attention to this!

The next Counselor Chat is Nov. 19th 6-7 at Fenn Elementary. ALL parents and guardians are welcome to attend regardless of if you have attended before or had a chance to listen to the podcast beforehand.

*November Link: check out what we will be discussing together!
11 minute podcast

Please RSVP if you plan to join us; Chats with Schl. Counselors RSVP form

As the holidays approach, we recognize that this can be a special time of year but also a difficult one for families. We are fortunate to have support from community programs and generous donations, so if you could use a little extra help for Thanksgiving meals and/or Christmas gifts, please reach out to me via phone (330) 636-4600 or email dodeza@medinabees.org. We are here to help!

As some families may be experiencing a loss of SNAP benefits come November, if the government is shut down, we wanted to provide a resource to families:

https://feedingmedinacounty.org/

We are fortunate enough to have our own Little Free Food Pantry here at Northrop. Thank you to PTO for their funding and support to make this happen! Thank you to Mrs. McClintock and her dad, Mr. Humphal, for their hard work to build this and their attention to detail! More to come on the food pantry and how our Northrop students can help, but in the meantime, it's stocked and ready for use!

11/3-11/16 - PTO Read-A-Thon

11/5 - Author visit - Jonathan Miller; Coats for Kids Express at Northrop

11/6 - 2nd grade field trip to Oenslager Nature Center

11/7 - Trimester 1 ends

11/10 - NO SCHOOL K-5 (staff work day)

11/11 - Veteran's Day assembly

11/13 - PTO meeting - 6:00 (Northrop Commons or virtual)

11/14 - 5th grade trip to Camp Nuhop; Report cards sent home

11/17 - Picture retake day

11/21 - Celebration Cafe; Medina Candlelight Walk

11/24 - Stay In the Game spirit day

11/25 - EARLY RELEASE

11/26-11/28 - No School - Thanksgiving Break

Fall pictures should arrive the first week of November.

If your student missed fall picture day and/or you would like retakes, an email will be coming soon with the online ordering info. For retakes, students need to bring their original package back for an "exchange" retake picture.

4th graders had a chance to exercise voice and choice and showcase their learning from the Middle Ages CKLA unit. The knowledge they shared and the creativity they used were both outstanding!

4th graders also made pamphlets to teach others about Tsunamis, from their recent learning in CKLA. These are available in the kiosk in the Northrop main entrance. Check out a few examples:

At the October Board of Education meeting, our 3rd grade teachers and a few students presented their deeper learning work. The work they did in their classes was truly exemplary and their presentation was outstanding! If you'd like to see the clip, click the button below:

We are excited to welcome author Jonathan Miller to Northrop! His series, The Adventures of Sammy the Wonder Dachshund, includes several very entertaining stories for our students! Please have your student wear BLUE to school on that day as it's Mr. Miller's favorite color. If you'd like to order an autographed book, the order form is below (hard copies were sent home earlier this week).

As part of our work to support students with their social and emotional development, we teach lessons daily that cover a variety of skills. These lessons give students words to describe their feelings and strategies to use when they're feeling upset. Not only does it help the individual students when needed, but it also builds the classroom community and helps everyone understand how to handle things when they don't go as expected.

During the month of October students learned about having Body In the Group, Size of the Problem, and Thinking with Your Eyes to make a Smart Guess. Click on the pictures below to see more!

Stacey Wielgus, M.A., LPSC

Eliza Northrop Elementary & Ralph E. Waite Elementary

wielguss@medinabees.org (330) 636-4607

I am at Northrop on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays each week.

As an elementary school counselor, I am committed to supporting the social and emotional needs of our students and the families of the students we serve. In addition, I am also committed to supporting our staff here at school to ensure that we are meeting the individual needs of each student during the school day. By addressing social and emotional needs as well as academics, we work together to increase learning and academic growth for each student here at Eliza Northrop and Waite Elementary Schools. As a school counselor, my typical services include small groups and/or individual meetings with students, as well as in the whole group, which is often in a classroom setting. I teach students new skills that can assist them with positive and appropriate emotional expression as well as in learning coping skills and the use of coping tools.

We have an amazing PTO here at Northrop Elementary! You can connect with them via email , or on their Facebook page. You can get involved in SO MANY WAYS. Join us at the next PTO meeting on Thursday, November 13th at 6:00pm here in the Northrop commons or virtually:

To join the video meeting, click this link: https://meet.google.com/vfq-roue-yoc To join by phone instead, dial (US) +1 781-327-5828 and enter this PIN: 818 616 221#
If asked to enter a meeting code, it is: vfqroueyoc

Calling All Student Artists!

The Medina City Schools Foundation is excited to announce the 2026 Run.4.Fun T-Shirt Design Contest, open to all Medina City Schools students! This is your chance to show off your creativity and school spirit by designing the official logo for next year’s Run.4.Fun event.

Design Requirements

Your artwork should reflect the spirit of our Medina community, Medina City Schools, or the joy of running. Here’s what you need to know before getting started:

• Deadline: Submit your design to your art teacher by Friday, November 14, 2025.

• Format: Designs must fill an 8½ x 11-inch paper.

• Colors: Use no more than three colors — no blended or shaded colors allowed.

• Original Work Only: No computer-generated, traced, or licensed characters will be accepted.

• Labeling: Clearly mark your submission with your full name, school, art teacher’s name, and grade level.

The winning design will be featured on the official Run.4.Fun T-shirt and used in Medina City Schools Foundation promotional materials.

Prizes

The artist of the winning design will receive a $50 Target gift card and a plaque featuring their name and artwork—plus the pride of seeing their design worn by the entire community at the Run.4.Fun!

Deadline Reminder

All entries must be submitted by Friday, November 14, 2025, to your teacher.

For more information, contact the Medina City Schools Foundation at info@medinacityschoolsfoundation.org

Office Hours: 8:00-4:00

Student Hours: 8:45-3:30

Tardy Bell: 8:55

Visit us on the web at https://www.medinabees.org/Domain/11

Principal - Amanda Dodez, dodeza@medinabees.org

School Psychologist - Kelsey Klatka, klatkak@medinabees.org

School Counselor - Stacey Wielgus, wielguss@medinabees.org

Northrop Attendance Line/Clinic - (330)636-4604

Northrop Office - (330)636-4600

• Amy Brewer - brewera@medinabees.org
• Mary Jarstfer - jarstfem@medinabees.org