North Star News
October 24, 2025
Principal's Letter
Dear North Star Community,
Our 8th graders have been busy putting their engineering skills to the test—designing and building egg drop apparatuses! Their first round of testing took place while our 3rd graders were at recess, and it was such a joy to watch our youngest Gryphons cheer on and be inspired by the creativity and excitement of our oldest ones. Moments like these truly capture the spirit of our learning community.
As we head into Halloween week we know there’s been a lot of information floating around, and we’ve worked hard to pull everything together in this newsletter edition in one clear, concise place. Our elementary students will enjoy a parade toward the end of the day and a super-fun dance after school. Middle school students can look forward to a campus-wide scavenger hunt (keep an eye out for hidden skeletons!) and a dance on Saturday evening. Tickets for both dances will go on sale next week. More details below!
Please also be on the lookout for messages from your child’s teacher or grade-level team about any classroom-specific logistics—like costume changes or other special details. We’re looking forward to a week full of fun, creativity, and community!
With gratitude,
Erin Kekos
Principal, North Star Academy
After School Boba Sale!
Another 8th grade DC/NY trip fundraiser is happening next Thursday 10/30 in front of the office after school.
Flavors:
(1) Mango Peach Passion green tea with mini boba 24oz
(2) Brown Sugar Lychee black milk tea with honey boba 24oz
(3) Plain black milk tea with honey boba 24oz
Preorder for $6 - To skip the lines and get a discount, please place your preorder before midnight on 10/29 by sending a Venmo payment to Jill. Be sure to include your scholar's name and preferred flavor (Mango, Lychee, or Plain) and a payment of $6 for per boba.
Day of Sales $7 - Boba will also be available for cash or Venmo sales on 10/30 after school for $7 each.
Limited quantities are available so order now before we sell out!
