Hello North Stars!

We had a great first week of school. The students are very excited to be sitting in groups and enjoy eating lunch in the cafeteria each day with their friends. It makes my heart happy to see the students eager to come to school each day. I love seeing them happy to get off the bus or out of the car each morning. Thank you for sharing your children with us.

Mrs. Watkins and I are looking forward to a great school year. We cannot wait to welcome parents and families into the building for events again - it has been a long time!

If you have questions or concerns about anything moving forward, please do not hesitate to reach out to either of us. We look forward to seeing each of you soon.

North Stars Always Shine Brightly!

Dr. Llewellyn, Principal

Mrs. Watkins, Assistant Principal

Teachers submit a name of a child in their class that exemplifies the Character Trait of the Month. Those students are invited to a special pancake breakfast at the end of the month to honor them. Students will receive a certificate and have their pictures taken by our Character banner.

Each morning we begin our day by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a brief moment of silence. We then recite the North Elementary School pledge. This routine helps to reinforce the expectations we have for our students and our staff. Please help your child to practice the NES Pledge. Starting at the end of the month, students will be selected to participate in the morning announcements.

Dress Code - Please be aware of the following:

1. No spaghetti straps
2. No crop tops (tummies should not be visible)
3. Skirts and shorts should be finger-tip length
4. Undergarments should not be visible through clothes
5. No profanity or weapons on t-shirts or clothing
6. No saggy shorts or pants

Students who wear any of the above will be provided with the opportunity to call home for a change of clothes or will be offered one of our stock t-shirts/pants.

Cell Phones -

• Students in grades pre-K through 3 are not permitted to carry cell phones (smart watches).
• Students in grades 4-12 will be permitted to possess a cell phone only with the permission of the parent/guardian.
• Cell phones (smartwatches) must remain OFF during the school day and OFF on the school bus.
• The student is solely responsible for his/her cell phone. The school and its staff are not liable for student's cell phones.

Consequences of Students in Grades 4 – 12 Violating Any Rule Relating to Cell Phone Use:

• First Offense: Warning by the teacher.

• Second Offense: Phone turned into the office, the student may pick it up at the end of the day.

• Third Offense: Phone seized and turned over to the parent.

Students in grades 3-5 will take the State mandated Student Growth Assessments during the week of September 12. Students will be tested in Reading and Mathematics. These assessments will provide us with a lot of great information about each child and how best to provide our instruction. Please encourage your child to his/her best for these assessments.

Our second graders will be participating in the Learn to Swim program this year! We are so happy to have this program back for our students! Dates are still being set and more information will go home in the coming weeks.

We’re excited to be able to allow parents back into our school this year! We are looking for volunteer room parents who are willing to help in each class. You will work directly with the teacher to help plan activities for your child’s class and help serve as a communication link for the other parents in your class. If you’re interested in serving as a room parent, please email us at Northpto@colonialhts.net to sign up.

To become a member of our North PTO you can complete this FORM. Once you complete the form, please send your dues to school with your child in an envelope marked PTO. Starting in October PTO meetings will be held on the fourth Tuesday of each month. More information will follow in the coming weeks.

We will host our first Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night on Wednesday, September 28 at the Southpark Mall location (inside at the food court) from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

School pictures will be taken on Tuesday, October 4.

Makeup day for pictures will be Thursday, November 3

Lunch

- We will invite parents/guardians to have lunch with their child starting in October.

- A special table will be set on the stage for the parent/guardian and their child during their

lunchtime.

Parent Portal, Bus Routes, Chromebooks, etc. Click HERE

Arrival & Dismissal Procedures

- Students may enter the building as early as 8:10 a.m. each morning

- The tardy bell rings at 8:25 a.m.

- Students are dismissed at 3:05 p.m.

If you are picking your child up early - please do so BEFORE 2:30 p.m. After 2:30 p.m. your child will need to wait for normal dismissal times and procedures.

North Stars Always Shine Brightly

Email: candy_llewellyn@colonialhts.net
Website: north.colonialhts.net
Location: 3201 Dale Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA, USA
Phone: (804) 524-3430
Facebook: facebook.com/NorthElementaryCHPS
Twitter: @NES_CHPS