Dear Parent(s),
We've a successful First Quarter at North! I am so proud of our scholars. I love watching them grow--they are eager to learn and strive to make good choices! I hope that you can attend our First Quarter Awards Ceremony. We are hosting all grade levels on October 31st at 1:00PM.

Report cards will be sent home with students on OCTOBER 25, 2023. At North, we have a goal to host Parent Conferences with ALL FAMILIES. Our preference is face to face meetings, but we can have conference calls/virtual meetings as well. You will be able to indicate what works best for you. Conferences will last approximately 20 minutes. Our goal is to have all conference by November 1, 2023. THE CLASSES WITH 100% OF ALL CONFERENCES WILL EARN A PIZZA PARTY.

In an effort to accommodate families with conference times, we are sending home SIGN UP sheets today. If you do not receive a sign up sheet by tomorrow, please contact me. If you are able, we request that you come this day. However, other dates/times may be requested. Please indicate your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choices based on the schedule below. Your child's teacher will notify you of your designated conference time.

10/24--5th Grade
10/25--3rd Grade
10/26--2nd Grade
10/27--4th Grade

Let's SOAR & EXCEL,

Nell Sydnor-Waugh, NES Principal

Dear Parents and Families,

Parents and Guardians have the AWESOME TASK of shaping the minds, attitudes, and beliefs of young people. How you demonstrate good character means a lot to your children. They look up to you! Talk to your child about the importance of respect, integrity, and trust. These short conversations can have a lasting impact for years to come. October's Character Trait is RESPECT, and it's Bullying Prevention Month.

• Lead by example by acting with integrity. What parent hasn’t been caught in the trap of, “Do as I say, not as I do?” We all make mistakes as parents, but the best way to teach your child character is to live a life of integrity yourself as much as possible.

• Be specific with your reasoning. When your child has a difficult homework assignment, say, “This is really tough but we’re going to keep working. You can look in this book for answers or ask me for help. You’re being persistent.”

• Offer examples of positive moral behaviors. Use real-life examples, books, and movies to help children develop character to point out positive behaviors and give an explanation to your child.

• Understand that outside influences will affect character development. It’s okay to say “We are friendly to everyone, but we choose our best friends carefully.”

• Talk gently with your child about a mistaken choice, but don’t let her off the hook. Follow up by discussing what to do next time. Small teachable moments will pay off over time as your child becomes an adult with integrity.

SOAR & EXCEL,

Nell Sydnor-Waugh, NES Principal

• • Attendance Blitz--September 18-October 20
    

  • UNITY DAY---Wear ORANGE!

  • October 19-- END OF THE FIRST 9 WEEKS!

  • North’s Sneaker Ball--October 19th 3:30-5pm (Students and Staff--Dress to impress with you FAVORITE sneakers!) Permission slip required.
    

  • October 20th--REQUIRED Teacher WORKDAY

  • October 23rd--School Improvement and Parent Advisory--3:30pm

  • October 23-27--Parent Conferences--Our goal is to have 100% of parents participate! (Teachers will contact you to set up a date and time.)

  • October 31--AWARDS DAY--Time 1:00pm (Grades 2-5)

Attending school each day and being on time to school are extremely important to a student’s academic development and achievement. Every day a student is in school is an opportunity to learn, build relationships, and access needed support.

Too many absences can cause children to fall behind and make it harder to learn to read. Students are expected to attend school at least 95% of the time. During a 180-day school year, that means students should miss no more than nine days. Each parent/legal guardian is responsible for regular and punctual attendance of any child in their charge within the compulsory age for school attendance. If possible, please try to schedule appointments after school or on Teacher Workdays when students are not in school.

If your child is sick, please send a note. It's recommended that students be symptom free for 24 hours for most illnesses or by the doctor's return date. Medical notes are recommended, especially for consecutive absences. Please contact the school if you have questions or concerns. Mrs. Rogers and Mrs. Shull can assist you. We're here to help!

We will give students who have not been tardy or absent during the weeks September 18-October 20 ice cream or a snack each Friday at lunch.