Norton Creek Elementary
E-News- October 10, 2025
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Elementary School Year start time 9:05am until 3:25
October-
10/13/2025- Columbus Day Holiday- (No Students)
10/14/2025- School Board Meeting 6:00pm
10/20/2025- Learning and Teaching Meeting 5:30pm
10/27/2025- Business Services Meeting 5:30pm
10/29/2025- Early Release Day at 2:35pm
November-
11/10/2025- School Board Meeting 6pm
11/12/2025- Business Services Meeting 6:30pm
11/24/2025-11/28/2025- Thanksgiving Break/No School
December-
12/01/2025- School Resumes
All district meetings have moved to the
Professional Learning Center
at Lincoln School (211 S. 6Th Ave)
SCHOOL DAILY SCHEDULES
Kindergarten thru 5th Grade-
9:05am-3:25pm
Students can be dropped off at 8:50am for the school day. If you arrive before that time please keep your child with you until 8:50 as there is no supervision outside until then.
The School Day ends at 3:25pm on all days except early release days which ends at 2:35pm. If you pick your children up by car please plan to be here prior to 3:25pm daily and prior to 2:35pm on those early release dates.
If you are arriving after 9:05am we do ask for your student's safety and security that you walk your student into the main office and sign them in.
If your student will be absent/late or need to leave early please call the attendance line at which is available 24 hours a day at 331-228-2700.
Our school office is open from 8:30 until 4:00pm on school days.
Early Release Dates 2025/2026 School Year
Early Release Days for this school year are below. Elementary Schools will dismiss at 2:35pm on the following dates below. Please plan accordingly.
Elementary Early Release Dates:
October 29th, November 19th, January 28th, February 25th and
March 25th.
SEPAC
Parent Empowerment Series
D303 is hosting a parent-empowerment series featuring Dr. Megan Schmitz of Vital Living Wellness Solutions. The series, titled “Guiding Students from Avoidance to Achievement,” includes three evening events at North High School and is part of D303’s student-attendance initiative.
Spanish translators will be available to assist parents.
El Distrito 303 le presenta una serie de empoderamiento para padres con la Dra. Megan Schmitz de Vital Living Solutions. La serie, titulada “Guiding Students from Avoidance to Achievement,” (Guiando a los Estudiantes de la Evasión al Éxito) incluye 3 eventos en North High School y forma parte de la iniciativa de la asistencia estudiantil del D303.
Tendremos intérpretes de español disponibles para asistir a los padres.
Festival de Espantapájaros
¡Celebra 40 años de Diversión este Otoño en el Fin de Semana del Espantapájaros!
Viernes, 10 de octubre 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Scarecrow Fest
Celebrate 40 years of Fall Fun at Scarecrow Weekend!
Friday, October 10 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday, October 11 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday, October 12 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Festival de Espantapájaros
¡Celebra 40 años de Diversión este Otoño en el Fin de Semana del Espantapájaros!
Viernes, 10 de octubre 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Sábado, 11 de octubre 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Domingo, 12 de octubre 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
scarecrowfest.com - Sitio web del Festival de Espantapájaros
D303 is supporting the St. Charles Public Library with their Community Cabinet Food Drive.
Podcast
New Episode
Listen Now!
Voices of District 303
Inside the Classroom: Talking English & Social Studies, with East HS Department Chairs
In this episode we stopped by Classroom B218 at St. Charles East High School to talk directly with the school’s Department Chairs Cara Drexler (English) and Andy Ehrhardt (Social Studies) about the classroom work they do and how they support other teachers in ensuring East students get a solid foundation in these core subjects to help put them on their pathway to excellence.
Podcast
Nuevo Episodio
¡Escucha Ahora!
Las Voces del Distrito 303
Dentro del Salón: Hablando de Ingles y Estudios Sociales, con los Jefes del Departamento de East High School
En este episodio, visitamos al salón B218 de St.Charles East High School para hablar directamente con los Jefes/as de Departamento de la escuela, Cara Drexler (inglés), Andy Ehrhart (Estudios Sociales) sobre el trabajo que hacen en clase y cómo apoyan a otros profesores para asegurarse de que los estudiantes de East adquieran una base sólida en estas materias fundamentales que les ayudar a crear un camino hacia la excelencia.
Zones of Regulation-Concept 6
REMINDER FROM THE HEALTH OFFICE
Illinois State code requires that all kindergarten students submit an eye exam completed by an ophthalmologist/optometrist by October 15, 2025. Please submit completed exams to the nurse as soon as possible. Thank you.
ART NEWS
Hello Norton Creek Families!
In art class, our students upload a photo of their work onto Artsonia, the world’s largest online student art museum. It's a free, safe, educational program designed to connect parents and families with their child's creative activities at school. Many of you are familiar with Artsonia because we have used it in the past.
Founded over 15 years ago, Artsonia has been recognized with the national distinguished
service award for outstanding contribution to the arts by the National Art Education Association, as well as the distinguished service award by the state art associations in New Jersey, Illinois, Michigan and Colorado.
Families in Kindergarten and those new to Norton Creek, please check your email for an invitation from Artsonia If you would like to grant permission for your child to join our exciting school art gallery or click on the link and enter your child's name and grade, along with an email address: https://www.artsonia.com/connect/J6SC62KW
We participate only for the digital gallery and it is not necessary to purchase anything that Artsonia offers. Thank you for your support! If you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at Joyce.Simkus@d303.org.
Lost and Found
The Lost and Found table is located in the Community Room. Students can check it regularly for lost items. At the end of each month all items will be donated. Please ensure that you have checked it prior to the last day of every month if your student is missing an item.
LUNCH SCHEDULES
LUNCH SCHEDULES:
Kindergarten- 12:00-12:20
1st Grade- 11:20-11:40
2nd Grade- 12:40-1:00
3rd Grade- 12:20-12:40
RISE- 11:40-12:00
4th Grade-11:40-12:00
5th grade- 1:00-1:20
If your student forgets their lunch please email the classroom teacher and drop off at the main office. Please label with the students full name.
Organic Life
Friendly Reminders from The Main Office-
A few reminders to keep the school year going..... Please see new information regarding contacting the nurse at Norton Creek
How do I contact the nurse?
Please email the nurse at nor-nurses@d303.org or call 331-228-2704.
How do I contact the office?
Please email the office at nor-office@d303.org
What time can my student arrive to school?
We open the doors at 8:50am for student arrival every morning. Students should not be dropped off before that time as there is no supervision for students. If you arrive before drop off time please keep your child in your car until the appropriate time.
Arriving Late To School-
If your child is arriving after 9:05am please walk them into the school and sign them in. Please also notify the attendance line if you plan to arrive to school after 9:05am.
How do I report an absence?.
Absences should be called in by 8:45am if your child will be absent for any portion of the day. The number is 331-228-2700 and has voicemail. You can call during the evening or overnight and leave a message as it is available 24hours a day. Please leave your child’s name and the reason why your child is out. If they are ill, please indicate their symptoms.
Even if you notify your child's teacher of an absence via email, we ask that you please still notify the office at 331-228-2700. Please note that if your child is sick, they should be fever free and have no vomiting or diarrhea for 24 hours before returning to school. Of course, you can always email the teacher as well, but you need to formally notify the school of any student absence.
Is your child leaving school early?
Also, if you will be picking up your child early or taking your child out for an appointment, please let our front office know as early in the day as possible by calling the main number at 331-228-2700 and email your student's teacher. This can be very helpful should a pick-up time be when the child is in specials or at lunch. Kids can be indoors as well as outdoors depending on their schedule and it can take a few extra minutes to locate and get the child down to the office for an early pickup if they are not in their classroom.
What if my child has a change in dismissal/transportation?
Please let the school know as early as possible if there is a occasional change to your child dismissal calling office prior to 12 noon directly at 331-228-2700 and email your student's teacher. Dismissal time can be very hectic and to help ensure a smooth dismissal, getting any transportation changes for students early is very helpful. Simply call the school office at 331-228-2700 and let them know. We kindly ask that you notify the school and teacher by 12 noon if there are any changes. Please try to keep a consistent schedule for you student as much as possible to avoid confusion.
What if my child forgot an item at home?
If your child has forgotten an item at home and it is needed for that day please email the classroom teacher to notify them that you will be dropping an item off. Bring the item labeled with the name and teacher to the office and place the item in the bookcase by the front window.
What is my child lost/misplaced an item at school?
Please ask your child to check the lost and found table. You can also email the classroom teacher to let her know that your student is looking for an item. They will allow time for them to check the table in the Community Room.
Note: Save our school number in your contacts. Norton Creek Elementary: (331) 228-2700.
