North Star News
May 29, 2026
Principal's Letter
Dear North Star Community,
We had another fabulous week at North Star! This week, our scholars participated in a bicycle safety presentation from the Redwood City Police Department to help equip them with the knowledge needed to make safe and responsible choices over the summer. As a school community, we also came together to create an incredible chalk mural at the front of the school, a colorful display of creativity and collaboration!
On Thursday, we were thrilled to welcome families to campus for Open House and celebrate our scholars’ hard work, accomplishments, and growth throughout the year. The evening was a wonderful opportunity for scholars to proudly demonstrate all they have learned and contributed this year. In addition to visiting classrooms, families enjoyed our art display, enrichment showcase, chalk mural viewing, and lost & found area. If you did not have a chance to look through the lost & found, please make sure to do so before Wednesday, after that, all remaining items will be packaged for donation.
Looking ahead to next week, our 8th graders will begin preparing for their graduation ceremony. We will also have Field Day (please sign up to volunteer if you are able!), a free book swap (donations are being accepted now), and our final Gryphon Gathering on Friday.
I cannot believe we are approaching the final week of the 2026–2027 school year. I am filled with immense gratitude that you have entrusted us with your most precious gift, your scholar. It has been a true privilege to partner with your family and be part of your scholar’s journey this year. Wishing everyone a wonderful final week together!
Sincerely,
Erin Kekos
Principal
ONE LAST BASH!
8th Grade Grad Party
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WHO: 8th Grade Students
WHAT: Grad Party
WHEN: TONIGHT, June 29
WHERE: Red Morton Community Activities Building (CAB) | 1400 Roosevelt Ave
A reminder that 8th graders are invited to a very special graduation party tonight at the Red Morton Community Activities Building. The party runs from 6:30 to 8:30. Just remember to walk your child or car pool children into the CAB to sign them in first! Kids must also be be signed out to leave. See the 8th grade group on Konstella for more info!
FIELD DAY IS FINALLY HERE!!
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WHO: All Families
WHAT: Field Day
WHEN: June 1
WHERE: School Field
- MONDAY JUNE 1ST. We are looking for parent volunteers to help make the day a fun and successful event for our students!
- Runs from 9:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Students will get to enjoy a variety of activities, including carnival games, bouncy obstacle courses, slime making, snow cones, and popcorn.
- We have a variety of volunteer slots available throughout the day.
🔸Contact: Eric Perkins
TALENT SHOW!!!
Celebrate Our Stars: The NSA Talent Show!
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WHO: All Families
WHAT: NSA Talent Show!!!
WHEN: June 2nd
WHERE: McKinley Auditorium
COST: FREE
Kick off the last week of school and support our North Star scholars as they perform musical acts, dances, comedy routines and more.
Bring the whole family to cheer on our amazing elementary and middle school performers and celebrate incredible talents as we wrap up the school year!
🔸 For more details about the show, visit nsaparents.com/events.
RESCUE MISSION: Lost & Found
Claim Your Gear Before It Goes on a New Adventure!
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Please remind your scholars to check the Lost and Found, or feel free to stop by the front office yourself to hunt down missing items!
- DEADLINE: All items must be picked up by Wednesday, June 3rd.
- Items left uncollected will be donated to those in need.
POSTER CONTEST
Relational Kindness Poster Contest (Grades 3–8)
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WHO: All North Star Scholars
WHAT: Poster Contest
WHEN: Completed posters must be submitted by the end of the day on Friday, June 5th.
WHERE: Ms. D’s mailbox in the NSA office.
COST: FREE!
Scholars in grades 3–8 are invited to join North Star's Relational Kindness Poster Contest, using art and creativity to celebrate inclusion, empathy, friendship, and what it means to be an upstander when others are left out. Posters should reflect positive messages that help build a caring, connected school community where everyone feels they belong.
Entries may include original drawings, color, slogans, or creative messaging. Completed posters should be submitted to Ms. D’s mailbox in the NSA office by June 5th, end of day.
The FREE BOOK FAIR is coming June 3rd!
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WHAT: Donate books!
WHEN: Collection starts on Tuesday, May 26 (after Memorial Day).
WHERE: Drop off books at the NSA office or during the car line.
- Please donate your outgrown/unwanted books at the NSA office or car line starting Tuesday, May 26.
- Books should be age-appropriate (no adult or picture books) but otherwise anything goes: graphic novels, comic books, National Geographic magazines, non-fiction - anything to get kids reading.
- We need parent (or 7th-8th-grade student) volunteers to collect books during car line, set up for the fair, and help supervise the fair itself.
🔸Contact: Susan Vargas at energygirl@gmail.com
SUMMER ENRICHMENT!
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Looking for summer plans, want your child to continue a favorite activity, or hoping for a second chance at a missed opportunity? Check out these amazing summer programs offered by our very own enrichment teachers!
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