Northridge Notebook Newsletter
October 2026
As we wrap up the month of September and head into this new month, I wanted to celebrate the great turn out at our Back to School Bash on Thursday, Sept. 17th. Thank you Northridge families for coming out and enjoying the evening with us. A special thank you to our PTO, volunteers, and Northridge staff for coordinating this fun night for our school and to Family Fare for the donation of food items for this event. There was much joy and excitement by all and close to 500 people were in attendance. Congratulations to the grand prize winners, the Matthews family and the Stecher family, for winning the family fun game night bundles!
Our next school events are just around the corner...The NOR PTO meeting on October 13 @ 6:45 PM where we will host our Annual Title 1 Fall Review meeting & Conference Nights on October 19 & 20. Steps for signing up for conferences are available later in the newsletter. We hope to see you there!
Shine bright!
Fees can be turned in to the office at Northridge School or to Mr. Wolf on the first day of camp. Checks should be made out to Todd Wolf. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Wolf at 701-426-3768 or Northridge secretary, Brandi Sonneson at 701-323-4210.
Helping Kids Learn to Regulate Emotions at School
Emotional regulation is a vital skill for children’s growth, learning, and relationships. When kids learn to manage big feelings, they are better prepared to succeed in school and life.
Why It Matters:
- 📚 Supports Learning – Helps kids focus, follow directions, and stay engaged.
- 🤝 Builds Friendships – Makes it easier to share, cooperate, and resolve conflicts.
- 💡 Encourages Problem-Solving – Kids can pause, think, and choose better solutions.
- 🌱 Reduces Stress – Calms worries and frustrations so school feels safer.
- 💪 Boosts Resilience – Helps children bounce back from challenges and mistakes.
- 🌍 Life-Long Benefit – Emotional skills grow with them into adulthood.
How Parents Can Help:
- Model calm behavior during stressful moments.
- Name emotions out loud (“I feel frustrated because…”).
- Teach simple calming strategies (deep breaths, taking a break, counting to 10).
- Praise effort when your child manages big feelings in positive ways.
- Work with teachers to support consistent strategies at home and school.
When kids learn to recognize and manage emotions, they build confidence, strengthen relationships, and create a strong foundation for learning.
Flu and cold season is upon us…
Attendance is important but not as important as your student’s health please remember to:
Let your child stay home if they have a fever of 100.4 or higher, don’t have them return to school until they have been fever free for at least 24 hours without medication.
Leave your child at home if they have been vomiting or have had diarrhea. Keep them home for at least 16 hours to allow them to gain strength and be ready to participate in school again.
These are just some tips to keep your super stars healthy this FALL.
For the safety of our students and to ensure staff can access their designated spots, we kindly ask that families do not park or drop off students in the staff parking lot before and after school. Please use the designated drop-off and pick-up areas. Thank you for helping us keep arrival and dismissal safe and smooth!
Our BPS Mission: "Empower every learner to thrive."
Our BPS Vision: "Together, our strong relationships build inclusive, collaborative, and innovative environments that create agency and inspire a passion for learning, excellence, and discovery."
Our BPS Values: Inclusion, Excellence, Innovation and Leadership