Norton Creek Elementary
E-News- September 5, 2025
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Elementary School Year start time 9:05am until 3:25
September-
9/08/2025- School Board Meeting 6pm
9/09/2025- Curriculum Night (Kindergarten-2nd Grade and RISE Students) 6:00-7:00pm
9/10/2025- Curriculum Night (Grades 3-5) 6:00-7:00pm
9/22/2025- Learning And Teaching Meeting 5:30pm
9/24/2025- Early Release Day- Dismissal at 2:35pm
9/26/2025- Pick-A-Time Opens at 8am- Schedule Parent Teacher Conferences
9/29/2025- Business Services Meeting at 5:30pm
October-
10/09/2025- Parent Teacher Conferences(No Students)
10/10/2025- Parent Teacher Conferences ( No Students)
10/13/2025- Columbus Day Holiday- (No Students)
All district meetings have moved to the
Professional Learning Center
at Lincoln School (211 S. 6Th Ave)
SCHOOL DAILY SCHEDULES
Kindergarten thru 5th Grade-
9:05am-3:25pm
Students can be dropped off at 8:50am for the school day. If you arrive before that time please keep your child with you until 8:50 as there is no supervision outside until then.
The School Day ends at 3:25pm on all days except early release days which ends at 2:35pm. If you pick your children up by car please plan to be here prior to 3:25pm daily and prior to 2:35pm on those early release dates.
If you are arriving after 9:05am we do ask for your student's safety and security that you walk your student into the main office and sign them in.
If your student will be absent/late or need to leave early please call the attendance line at which is available 24 hours a day at 331-228-2700.
Our school office is open from 8:30 until 4:00pm on school days.
Early Release Dates 2025/2026 School Year
Early Release Days for this school year are below. Elementary Schools will dismiss at 2:35pm on the following dates below. Please plan accordingly.
Elementary Early Release Dates:
September 24th, October 29th, November 19th, January 28th, February 25th and
March 25th.
D303 Community,
St. Charles North is excited to host our first home football game of the season on Friday, September 5, against Homewood-Flossmoor! Our Blue Fan Group Theme for this week is Red, White & Blue! It’s also YOUTH NIGHT! All Youth Football players in uniform will get in for free and announced before the game!
Sophomore game: 4:30 p.m.
Varsity game: 7:00 p.m.
To help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all fans, please review these important reminders:
Gates open at 3:45 p.m.
Tailgating is not permitted.
Backpacks, bags, or outside food and drinks are not allowed. Small bags up to 8" x 6" are permitted and subject to search.
Students younger than high school age must be accompanied and supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.
No re-entry into the stadium.
The following are strictly prohibited: profanity, taunting (including racial or discriminatory remarks), throwing objects, or using items that block the view of others.
Ticket Information (available at the gate or via GoFan). Buy a Booster Pass and skip the lines for all SCN Home Games!
General Admission – $5.00
Students & Seniors 65+ – $2.00
Visiting Students (with school ID) – $2.00
D303 Middle/High School Students & Staff (with ID) – FREE
If you have any questions, please contact the Athletic Office at 331-228-6258.
We look forward to seeing you Friday night as we come together to cheer on our North Stars!
Zones Of Regulation
Parent Teacher Conference Scheduling information
Pick-A-Time will open for parents at 8am on Friday, September 26th and will close at 11:59pm on Monday, October 6th. Please click below to see instructions on how to schedule. Conferences may be scheduled between the hours of 8am-8pm on Thursday, Oct. 9th and 8am-Noon on Friday, Oct. 10th.
Author Sophie Blackall Is Coming To Norton Creek
Norton Creek Elementary is delighted to welcome award-winning illustrator
Sophie Blackall for a visit on Tuesday, September 16th. Ms. Blackall will talk
with students about her career as an illustrator and discuss her new book, If We
Were Dogs.
To guarantee a personalized, autographed copy of this book, please
return this order form with payment (check payable to Norton Creek PTO)
by Thursday, September 11th
If you miss that date, there will be a limited
supply of signed books available for purchase through September 23rd
Attention 5th-Grade Band Members!
Spirit wear is now available! Get your band t-shirts, sweatshirts, and drawstring bags now through September 7th. All items will be delivered to your child's school. You can order spirit wear HERE.
Volunteer Forms
If you plan on volunteering at Norton Creek this year please complete the volunteer liability waiver and turn it into the main office by September 19th. You must complete this form every school year.
West Chicago Before/Aftercare Program
The aftercare program is available for students before the school day starts and after school ends. Please reach out to West Chicago Park District if your child needs daycare prior to 8am or after 3pm. You can reach them at 630-231-9474 or www.we-goparks.org.
Friendly Reminders from The Main Office-
A few reminders to keep the school year going..... Please see new information regarding contacting the nurse at Norton Creek
How do I contact the nurse?
Please email the nurse at nor-nurses@d303.org or call 331-228-2704.
How do I contact the office?
Please email the office at nor-office@d303.org
What time can my student arrive to school?
We open the doors at 8:50am for student arrival every morning. Students should not be dropped off before that time as there is no supervision for students. If you arrive before drop off time please keep your child in your car until the appropriate time.
Arriving Late To School-
If your child is arriving after 9:05am please walk them into the school and sign them in. Please also notify the attendance line if you plan to arrive to school after 9:05am.
How do I report an absence?.
Absences should be called in by 8:45am if your child will be absent for any portion of the day. The number is 331-228-2700 and has voicemail. You can call during the evening or overnight and leave a message as it is available 24hours a day. Please leave your child’s name and the reason why your child is out. If they are ill, please indicate their symptoms.
Even if you notify your child's teacher of an absence via email, we ask that you please still notify the office at 331-228-2700. Please note that if your child is sick, they should be fever free and have no vomiting or diarrhea for 24 hours before returning to school. Of course, you can always email the teacher as well, but you need to formally notify the school of any student absence.
Is your child leaving school early?
Also, if you will be picking up your child early or taking your child out for an appointment, please let our front office know as early in the day as possible by calling the main number at 331-228-2700 and email your student's teacher. This can be very helpful should a pick-up time be when the child is in specials or at lunch. Kids can be indoors as well as outdoors depending on their schedule and it can take a few extra minutes to locate and get the child down to the office for an early pickup if they are not in their classroom.
What if my child has a change in dismissal/transportation?
Please let the school know as early as possible if there is a occasional change to your child dismissal calling office directly at 331-228-2700 and email your student's teacher. Dismissal time can be very hectic and to help ensure a smooth dismissal, getting any transportation changes for students early is very helpful. Simply call the school office at 331-228-2700 and let them know. We kindly ask that you notify the school and teacher by noon if there are any changes.
What if my child forgot an item at home?
If your child has forgotten an item at home and it is needed for that day please email the classroom teacher to notify them that you will be dropping an item off. Bring the item labeled with the name and teacher to the office and place the item in the bookcase by the front window.
What is my child lost/misplaced an item at school?
Please ask your child to check the lost and found table. You can also email the classroom teacher to let her know that your student is looking for an item. They will allow time for them to check the table in the Community Room.
Note: Save our school number in your contacts. Norton Creek Elementary: (331) 228-2700.
LUNCH SCHEDULES
LUNCH SCHEDULES:
Kindergarten- 12:00-12:20
1st Grade- 11:20-11:40
2nd Grade- 12:40-1:00
3rd Grade- 12:20-12:40
RISE- 11:40-12:00
4th Grade-11:40-12:00
5th grade- 1:00-1:20
If your student forgets their lunch please email the classroom teacher and drop off at the main office. Please label with the students full name.
