Northridge Elementary Weekly Blast

Feb 16 - No School/President's Day

Feb 18 - SAC Meeting

Feb 17 to Feb 20 - Book Fair

Feb 20 to Feb 25 - Read-a-Thon

Mar 05 - Second Grade Aesop Play

Mar 06 - PTO Family Dance

Mar 09-13 Conferences

Mar 13 Popcorn Friday

Mar 16-20 Spring Break

Mar 25 - DBC Meeting

Our next SAC meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 18th from 8:45-10:15. If you would like to join in person we meet in the library. We also offer a virtual option for these meetings. Please use the QR code for the meeting link.

Congratulations to our two teams who attended the Brain Bowl.

Team 1 - Will be attending the championships in March. Well done Owen, Asher, Austin and Spencer.

Team 2 - Champions of the North Tournament. Well done Duncan, Layla, Patrick and Luke.

We have some incredible student news to share! Two weeks ago, Elias emerged as the champion of our Northridge Elementary Spelling Bee after an impressive display of focus and determination.

Following his win at NRE, Elias moved on to represent our school at the District competition, where he faced off against the top spellers from across the region. We are thrilled to announce that Elias placed 4th in the District! Because of this fantastic achievement, Elias has officially qualified to compete at the State-level Spelling Bee. Please join us in congratulating Elias on his hard work and wishing him the very best of luck as he prepares for State. We are so proud to have you representing Northridge, Elias!

The Harry Potter Club is off to a great start. The students joined Professor Levi and Professor Peck on Monday to make their own 'Book of Monsters'.

The students certainly had some creative ideas.

Join us for Book Fair!!!

NRE Book Fair Homepage

Did you know?!
NRE’s Library budget is based primarily on the Book Fair earnings!
Mrs. Peck continues to work hard to bring our NRE Library collection up to a Proficient Level this year!

We have already ordered and received over 400 new books this year and more will be on the way!
You can help by coming to the Book Fair! Every book purchased Helps Raise money for our Library!

Our Spring Book Fair is coming up soon!
Dates: February 17-20th.
Book Character Day is Friday, Feb 20th.

Help your kids dress as their favorite Book Character and start the Read-a-thon off RIGHT!

Book Fair SellingTimes (for families):
Tuesday- 3:00-5:00
Wednesday- 8:00-9:00, 3:00- 6:00 * late day for BASE kids
Thursday-8:00-9:00, 3:00- 5:00
Friday-8:00-9:00, 12- 4:00 (Book Character Day!)

E-wallets: This is a good way to ensure that your student has a budget they can spend and will also make sure they don't lose their money. EWallet Sign Up
Teacher Ewallets: If you would like to donate towards your child's classroom ewallet, please use the QR code on their bin located in the Book Fair or check their classroom communication. Teachers then can purchase books for their Classroom Library!

We would also love your help at the Book Fair!
Book Fair Volunteer Sign Up

Thank you so much!

PTO In Action

New PTO Board Members Needed!

PTO is searching for some NRE parents who are interested in serving the community as a PTO Board Member for the 26/27 school year. PTO Board Members serve from May to May. Several positions will be open, please email PTOpresidentNRE@gmail.com if you are interested in learning about the opportunities! It’s a fun and rewarding experience!

Lost and Found

Please stop by the lost and found next time you are at NRE - the collection of hoodies and jackets is quite large!

Upcoming Events

Read-A-Thon

It’s almost here!!! Planned in partnership with the DBC, the Read-A-Thon kicks off on Friday, February 20th and ends Thursday, February 26th! With this event kids can turn the minutes they read into prizes as well as donations to our school! This event is even happening right on the heels of our spring book fair! Please plan to pick up some new books at the fair in February to read the following week for Read-A-Thon prizes! The deadline to get an extra registration prize is getting close! Register your account on Pledge It here by SUNDAY, February 15th!

We have some special shirts available to celebrate the Read-A-Thon too! A portion of these shirt sales will go to the DBC! Check them out at the link below, they’re so cool! Click here to order!

The Read-A-Thon kicks of with “Book Character Day” on Friday, February 20 where students are encouraged to dress like their favorite Book Character.

Students can ask friends and family to sponsor them for the minutes they read. Our school goal is to raise $10,000 - if every classroom raises around $350 we can do it! If we do raise $10,000 Mrs. Lehnert and Mrs. Armijo have agreed to GET SLIMED!!! Each classroom that raises $350 will earn a Pajama and Stuffie day!!

Get those reading minutes logged in Pedge-It by March 1st to win some great prizes!

• 20 mins: Vinyl Reading Sticker!

• 120 mins: Eileen’s Cookie Voucher!

• 240 mins: Grex 3D Fidget and a Lazy Dog Kids Meal Voucher

• 480 mins: Choice of: SweetPlay Admission, Rocky Mountain Sister Bear Plush, or a Candy Prize Pack!

• The top 3 readers will earn a $25 Gift Card to Tattered Cover!!

Let’s get ready to read!!!!

Family Dance

“Wassup” Northridge! Our Family Dance is happening Friday, March 6th from 6:00-7:30pm in the NRE Gym!! This blast from the past, 90’s theme dance promises to be “all that and a bag of chips!” In addition to dancing in the gym, there will be several other activities in the Cafeteria and Library.

Admission for the Dance will be $5 per family. Admission includes desserts and drinks. Tickets will be available to purchase on MySchoolBucks very soon.

DEADLINE EXTENDED - PREORDERS are now being accepted through Monday, February 16th!! “Rocky Mountain Sister Bears” will be selling custom NRE stuffies at the Family Dance that kids can fill with stuffing and a wishing star. Each large plush also comes with a birth certificate, backpack and custom NRE Pride T-shirt! Pre-orders are encouraged to ensure accurate quantities. A limited quantity of additional stuffies will be available for purchase at the Family Dance, but pre-order to be sure your kids get one! Please see the flier below for details or click here to order.

Restaurant Nights

Local restaurants host “spirit nights” where a designated portion of the proceeds from your order will be generously donated back to NRE PTO. All you have to do is mention NRE when ordering. It’s a win-win-win: you get a night off from making dinner (or treats), local restaurants get our business, and PTO receives a donation. Stay tuned for more dates - we are adding more to the calendar all the time!

3/12/26: Fujiyama

3/13/26: Desert Donuts

3/13/26: Kona Ice

Volunteer Opportunities

Family Dance Volunteers - signup genius coming soon

Ongoing Fundraisers

Celebrate Your Artist!

Do you have piles of amazing art from your student at home and nowhere to display it!? Would you love to have it all in a beautiful and convenient book to enjoy? Plum Print has given Northridge the opportunity to support our school while we transform our children’s artwork into custom books! Not only will they donate 20% of the sale back to Northridge but they have also provided a $25 off code for us! Please take a look at the flyer below and use the code NORTHRIDGE when you place your order. This will give you $25 off your order and send 20% back to NRE!

NRE SWAG!!

NRE PTO is partnering with a company called “Mostly For Nerds” (MFN) to provide NRE Swag! You can now purchase tshirts, hoodies, hats, etc. MFN is also generously donating $5 per item sold back to NRE PTO. More items will be available in the future, and if you have a request for items that you’d like to see available, please let us know. Check out the online store now!

Paint the Rock - Reserve the Rock to celebrate a special occasion. First sign up for your date here, then make your $20 donation to PTO through MySchoolBucks.

Additionally, PTO has volunteers who are willing to paint the rock for you if you’d like! Follow the steps above, then email PTOpresidentNRE@gmail.com to inquire about volunteer availability. When we find a volunteer who can paint for you, then you can make an additional $50 donation to PTO.

King Soopers - Did you know!?

King Soopers donates back to the community through their Community Rewards Program. Through September 30th, there were 45 families enrolled in the program to direct their King Soopers Community Rewards to NRE PTO. Between January 1 and September 30, 2025, the rewards generated by those 45 families totaled over $2200!! That is FREE and EASY money for NRE! There is no cost to families to participate and it takes 1 minute to link your King Soopers account to NRE PTO! We are really hoping to take full advantage of this great community partnership! See the very easy steps in the flier below.

Dear Northridge Families,

It has been another incredible week here at Northridge! From academic milestones to some furry visitors for the teachers, our building is buzzing with energy. As we head into the weekend, I wanted to share some of the highlights that make our school such a special place to learn and grow.

❤️ Valentine’s Day Celebrations

The halls were filled with laughter and kindness on Thursday as our classrooms held their Valentine’s Day parties. It is always a joy to see our students celebrating friendship and the "Northridge Way."

On a personal note, I was quite sad to miss the festivities on Thursday, as I was called away for a mandatory district leadership meeting. While I wasn't there to see the creative crafts and treats in person, I’ve heard from the teachers about what a great time the students had. Thank you to all the parent volunteers who helped make these parties a success!

🐶 Puppy Love

Our staff was in for a bit of a surprise this morning! I may have pulled a small prank, letting everyone know we were heading to the gym for a mandatory one-hour "team building activity." While there was certainly team building involved, it looked a bit different than expected, the gym was filled with puppies! Okay maybe not filled, we had 5 and they were precious!

To support our professional well-being and provide a much-needed mid-winter "reset," these furry visitors spent time with our staff to start the day. There is truly nothing like a few puppy cuddles to relieve stress and bring smiles to our teachers' faces. The best news of all? One of the pups found a forever home right here at Northridge—congratulations to Ms. Irma on her new adoption!

💡 6th Grade Genius Hour Success

Our 6th Grade Discovery students reached a major milestone this week as they presented their Genius Hour Projects. For those who aren't familiar, Genius Hour is a time where students are empowered to explore their own passions and questions, following their own "High Growth" path. This year, we challenged our students to go a step further: each project had to demonstrate a positive impact on a community.

The level of research, creativity, and public speaking skill on display was truly impressive. A key part of the assignment involved students interviewing an expert in their chosen field, which added incredible depth and real-world perspective to their work. We saw projects ranging from making hats for babies in the NICU to deep dives into AI. We are so proud of these young leaders for demonstrating such ownership over their learning and for their commitment to making a difference!

📚 Read-A-Thon & Book Fair are Coming!

Get those reading logs ready! Our annual Read-A-Thon is just around the corner, and we couldn't be more excited. This is one of our favorite traditions because it celebrates our school-wide love of literacy.

To help our students prepare for the Read-A-Thon, the fun officially kicks off on Tuesday, February 17th with our Scholastic Book Fair! Students will have the opportunity to browse the fair during their library times and find their next favorite adventure to dive into. Stay tuned for more details on how your student can participate in the Read-A-Thon and help us reach our school-wide reading goals.

❤️ On a Personal Note

If you’ve been following along with my weekly updates, my weekend plans likely won't come as a surprise! We’re making our way back to the mountains for a few more runs in the snow. With my husband heading into work this Monday, I’m quite excited to have a rare day of solitude to reset and enjoy some peace and quiet before we start another great week.

Thank you for your continued partnership and for being such a vital part of our Northridge family. Have a wonderful weekend!

Smiles,

Erin

Grades 3-6 on Tuesdays

Grades K-2 on Thursdays

2nd Semester: February 10th & 12th through May 5th & May 7th

7:45 am – 8:20 am

Location: Library

(On meeting days, please meet at the front door of the school and

wait for a club leader to let you in at 7:45am.)

Please visit My School Bucks to sign up and pay the $30.00 fee.

The Lego Club provides a safe and challenging environment to promote creativity and critical thinking. Students will be invited to participate in weekly building challenges or are able to free build.

Please remember that participants should…

• Demonstrate PRIDEful behaviors

• Be a positive influence to others

• Listen and follow the directions of the club leaders

• Participate in cleaning up

• Be respectful of others and only work on another person’s project when asked

• Remember that Lego Club materials stay at NRE

***ATTENTION ALL 6TH/7TH/8TH GRADE ATHLETES***

Mountain Vista HS Middle school strength camp!!!

Open to all CURRENT 6th/7th/8th grade athletes

Presented by MVHS Boys Football and Girls Flag Football

Coached by Head football coach Garrett Looney (who is also the girls flag football OC) and Head Flag football coach Ken Ortega (who is also the DC for the boys football team)

Join us for a 10 week strength camp with sessions 2x per week!

Please see info below and please follow us on instagram @mvhs_gridiron

****LINK FOR REGISTRATION****

Registration & Payment

In Summer 2026, Stone Canyon will offer both Overnight and Day Camps. Stone Canyon offers a wide variety of activities and our dedicated staff is committed to ensuring your camper will learn new skills, make new friends, and be safe while at camp. Our goal is to create a community that will help campers become more confident and daring individuals, all while having the best time of their lives!

As always, we aim to provide the same connection and adventure that make our summer camp special. In this email we have shared important information, for more detailed information please visit our website. www.stonecanyonedge.org/summercamp

OVERNIGHT CAMP (Ages 9-15) - 6-day camp sessions with camper drop-off on Sunday afternoon and pick-up Friday evening

• Session 1: June 7 - 12

• Session 2: June 14 - 19
• Session 3: June 21 - 26
• Session 4: July 5 - 10
• Session 5: July 12 - 17

DAY CAMP (Ages 6-9) - 3-day camp sessions from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

• Session 1: June 29 - July 1
• Session 2: July 20 - 22

• One session of Overnight Camp is $1300, deposit due at registration is $430
• One session of Day Camp is $310, deposit due at registration is $160

We are currently accepting applications for Summer Camp Junior Counselors. Applicants must be rising Juniors or Seniors and volunteer for one session of camp during the summer to earn community service hours for volunteering. Apply here or email summercamp@stonecanyonedge.org for more information.

Know someone interested in working at camp this summer? We are currently accepting applications for Summer Camp Counselors, applicants must be 18 and graduated from High School to work at camp. Apply here or email jobs@stonecanyonedge.org for more information.

Please reach out if you have any questions, and we hope to see you this summer!

Amy Paulsen

Summer Camp Manager

summercamp@stonecanyonedge.org

How to Receive Emergency Messages from DCSD

Log into the Infinite Campus Parent Portal and click on the “person” icon in the top right-hand corner of the page. Navigate to “Contact Preferences” and review your contact information. If you see an incorrect phone number or email, please update it in Infinite Campus, or contact the registrar at your child’s school to request an update.

If one of your New Years resolutions is to "volunteer more",

I have some great opportunities for you! :)

Lunchroom Volunteer Sign Up

We are asking for volunteers in the lunchroom again this semester.

The Lunchroom staff is in need of another person in the

lunchrooms most days for the rest of the year.

Please look over the dates and see if you can help out! We would love to have you! The lunchroom staff appreciate you so much!

Please consider signing up for a regular weekly shift if you can or just sign up when you have a day free :)

*Please see the sign up genius for guidelines while

volunteering in the cafeteria.

Cancellation Week 10

March 9-13 Bus #58

Cancellation Week 11

March 23-27 Bus #53

Cancellation Week 20

May 26-29 Bus #58