Noble Family Newsletter
September 21, 2026
Noble Families,
Did you know that one of the strongest predictors of a child’s long-term success isn't test scores—it’s GRIT (perseverance, effort, and passion for long-term goals)? This week, we are helping our students build grit by giving them the mic! Great school cultures thrive when students encourage one another, hold each other accountable, and celebrate growth together.
What’s Happening at School This Week: At the end of lessons and morning meetings, we are setting aside time for student-led shout-outs. Our students will publicly recognize peers who show grit, push their own learning, and uphold the Noble Big 4. Learning to give and receive positive feedback from peers helps students see that revision, effort, and perseverance lead to excellence.
How You Can Help at Home:
Ask your child: "Who did you shout out today, or who gave you a shout-out for working hard?"
When your child faces a challenge with homework or a new skill, remind them: "Mistakes are just part of the process—keep pushing through!"
Thank you for partnering with us to build confident, resilient learners!
Mr. Walker, M.Ed.
Principal
The Scholastic Book Fair is returning October 5–9! Please begin promoting the event to families now, especially highlighting the Scholastic eWallet for cash-free shopping and the call for parent volunteers. Behind the scenes, we need to begin organizing key logistics to ensure smooth execution, including securing the setup space, building the master classroom shopping schedule, and planning teacher preview hours. Keep an eye out for detailed schedules and volunteer sign-up links arriving soon as we prep for a fantastic reading week!
Our Kindness Fundraiser is off to a great start! If you haven’t yet, please take a few minutes TONIGHT to share your fundraising page with 10 or more friends and family via email or text on your Personal Donation Page at: RaiseAboveIt.com/Noble
Don’t forget to write the Completion Code on your students Boarding Pass and return it Tuesday to receive a FREE participation prize and a Kindness Passport. It’s not too late to help our school. Thank you for your continued support!
P.S. The Boarding Pass flyer is attached. Need help? Click here: https://vimeo.com/1096078462/50d03afe2f?share=copy to watch a short how-to video!
Our First Noble All-Star Assemblies are Friday, September 25!
Pre-K, K-2: 2:35 - 3 p.m.
Grades 3-5: 9:20 - 9:50 a.m.
If your student is named an All-Star, then, families of that student will be contacted in advance for an invitation to attend!
To support an optimal learning environment and protect instructional time, Noble Elementary strictly enforces district policy regarding personal items that cause distractions in the classroom.
Cell Phones & Smart Devices (In Adherence to Ohio Law):
In accordance with Ohio law (HB 250) regarding student cell phone use in schools, all cell phones, smartwatches, and personal electronic devices must be turned off and stored out of sight during the entire school day.
Other Distracting Personal Items:
To ensure student safety and minimize disruptions, the following items are not permitted in instructional areas:
Toys, trading cards, and electronic games
Large handbags, oversized purses, and extra bags (All necessary items should fit in a standard backpack)
Any non-permitted items brought to school that distract from learning will be safely held by administration until they can be retrieved by an adult. We appreciate your partnership in helping our students stay focused on learning every day!
How It Works:
Students are photographed at school on Picture Day.
- Visit mylifetouch.com to pre-order today.
- Log in or create an account, then enter our School Picture Day ID: EVTZNJMPK
- When: Wednesday, October 7
- Who: All Noble Elementary students & staff
- Order Online: mylifetouch.com
- Picture Day ID: EVTZNJMPK
Tips for Picture Day:
- Dress to Impress: Bright, solid colors photograph wonderfully! Try to avoid large graphics or logos.
- Order Early: Pre-ordering online ensures you get to pick your favorite background and picture packages ahead of time.
Let’s bring those big Noble smiles!
We need volunteers to join our Noble Elementary float for the CH-UH Homecoming Parade on Friday, October 2! We will be marching down Lee Road together en route to Heights High School to show our school spirit.
When: Friday, October 2, 2026
Time: 5 p.m.
Where: Coleridge Rd. to Cleveland Heights High School
Route: Marching down Lee Road to Heights High School
Game: Staying for the homecoming game afterward is optional, but highly encouraged!
Whether you'd like to walk with us, help decorate, or keep our scholars organized along the route, we would love your support. Please reach out to Mr. Walker at c_walker@chuh.org to sign up and join the fun!
The District has adopted a plan for communications with persons with disabilities, which is available at the following link: Communication Plan. The plan establishes procedures to ensure that the District's communications with persons with disabilities, including applicants, participants, members of the public, and companions with disabilities, are as effective as its communications with others.
Please note that there will be no school for students on Thursday, October 22. Staff will participate in Records Day during the morning, followed by afternoon Parent-Teacher Conferences. There will also be no school for students on Friday, October 23. Morning Parent-Teacher Conferences will continue, followed by Professional Development (PD) for teachers in the afternoon. Be on the lookout for sign-up information from your child’s teacher to schedule your conference!
At Noble Elementary, we are deeply committed to ensuring every single student receives the exact support they need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
From September 29 to October 1, our teaching teams, literacy and math specialists, and support staff will be coming together for our Grade-Level MTSS Data Meetings.
What This Means for Our Students: During these dedicated sessions, our educators will:
Analyze Progress: Look closely at recent learning and growth data for every student.
Personalize Learning: Adjust and design targeted academic and behavioral supports tailored to individual student needs.
Collaborate as a Team: Work directly alongside our intervention specialists and reading/math leads to build unified action plans for our classrooms.
Our master schedule for these days has been thoughtfully designed to ensure all regular classroom learning, lunch, and recess routines run smoothly while giving our staff the dedicated time needed to plan for your child's success.
As we continue a strong start to the school year, our students will soon be participating in our Fall Interim Assessments. These assessments help our teachers measure student progress, celebrate growth, and tailor instruction to meet every child's unique needs.
Testing Schedule by Grade Level:
Grade 4: Monday, October 5 – Thursday, October 22
Subjects: Math, ELA, and Science
Grade 5: Monday, October 5 – Thursday, October 22
Subjects: Math, ELA, and Science
Grade 3: Monday, October 26 – Friday, October 30
Subject: Math
How You Can Support Your Student at Home:
Rest & Routine: Encourage a good night’s sleep before testing days.
Morning Fuel: Ensure your student eats a healthy breakfast at home or at school.
On Time, Every Day: Help your student arrive on time so they feel relaxed and ready to begin.
Positive Encouragement: Remind your student to simply try their best—we just want to see how much they know!
This week, we are continuing to build strong learning habits across our classrooms by focusing on how we ask and answer questions!
Through our AVID framework, we are using a tool called Costa’s Levels of Thinking. This simply means we are encouraging students to move beyond just memorizing or recalling facts, and pushing them to think deeply, explain their reasoning, and connect what they learn to the world around them.
What This Looks Like in the Classroom:
Level 1 (Gathering): Finding facts and defining ideas (e.g., "What is...?").
Level 2 (Processing): Comparing, analyzing, and explaining (e.g., "How does this connect to...?" or "Why did that happen?").
Level 3 (Applying & Creating): Evaluating, predicting, and applying knowledge to new situations (e.g., "What would happen if...?" or "How can we prove this?").
How You Can Help at Home: Try swapping out "What did you do at school today?" with one of these deeper questions over dinner or on the drive home:
"What was a problem you had to solve today, and how did you figure it out?"
"Can you explain why something you learned today is true?"
"How does what you read today connect to something in real life?"
The safety of our students, families, and neighbors is always our top priority during morning drop-off and afternoon dismissal. To ensure every child arrives and leaves school safely, please review these important traffic and parking guidelines:
Observe One-Way Traffic Zones: Please pay close attention to posted street signs on Ardoon, Montevista, and Parkdale Roads. These streets transition into one-way traffic during designated school hours to keep vehicles flowing smoothly.
Never Double Park: Double parking blocks sightlines for pedestrians, creates dangerous blind spots for crossing students, and causes heavy traffic backups. Please always park along the curb in designated spots.
Keep Conduct School-Appropriate: Arrival and dismissal are bustling times filled with young children. We ask that all drivers model positive, courteous, and school-appropriate behavior—including keeping speeds low, staying patient, and treating fellow drivers, staff, and neighbors with respect.
Free Vision and Hearing Screening
October 8 - Kindergarten and 1st Grade
October 19 - K-5th Grade (Vision to Learn)
October 21 - 3rd, 5th Grade
February 24- Pre -K
Free Dental Services
January 5
Please reach out to Nurse Lacey at r_lacey@chuh.org for more information!
