North Star News
September 11, 2026
Dear North Star Community,
We have had another wonderful week at school! Our scholars are deeply engaged in vibrant learning activities across all grade levels: investigating local indigenous cultures, exploring worm habitats, tracing the hero’s journey through literature, analyzing Martian data to uncover the causes and effects of erosion, and examining the dynamics of medieval societies.
A huge thank you to the families who donated Legos! They have been an absolute hit during lunch recess. Our students are also thoroughly enjoying our outdoor yard games, including chess, cornhole, and Spikeball. If your family is ever looking to donate gently used yard games, our scholars are always excited to put them to good use!
Finally, September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, sharing vital resources, and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health. Here on campus, we are extraordinarily grateful to our Parent Club for funding two mental health counselors who are available five days a week. Caregivers can complete a referral form at any time to request support for their scholar.
As always, if your student needs anything, please know that we are here and ready to support! Wishing your family a wonderful, cool, and restful weekend.
Sincerely,
Erin Kekos
Principal, North Star
CALLING TECH CREW FOR THE FALL PLAY
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WHO: Middle School Scholars
WHEN: Apply by 9/30
COMMITMENT: 10/31-11/8
We're recruiting 6th-8th grade students for the tech crew for our fall play, "The Day the Internet Died." This is a great opportunity to be part of theater without being on stage.
Being a tech crew member is a significant but rewarding commitment. The time commitment includes rehearsals and performances over one busy week from Saturday, October 31st, through Sunday, November 8th.
For more information on the different roles and to apply, please refer to the Fall Play Tech Crew Information document. Application deadline is 9/30.
DADS CLUB MEETUP -- All are welcome!
When: Wednesday, Sept 16th | 7-9pm
Where: The Wild Rover, 2620 Broadway St, RWC*
What: We'll start w/ social hour, and break at 8pm for updates on the Sept 19-20 Night at North Star campout.
*Site of the former City Pub
Hope to see you there!
🔸Contact: Brian
REACHING OUT TO OTHER FAMILIES
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Who: All families
What: NSA phone/email/address directory
Where: DirectorySpot.net
Cost: Free
Our school directory, DirectorySpot, is a great way to get contact information for parent/guardians or teachers at our school. DirectorySpot is only available to North Star families. The details in DirectorySpot come directly from the school district, and are more comprehensive than Konstella, which is an opt-in only platform.
Log in at DirectorySpot.net or download the app from the App Store or Google Play. Use your email address on record with RCSD. Click “Reset Password," then follow the prompts. If you cannot log in after trying the steps above, please email Lydia.
🔸Contact Lydia
We’re Off and Climbing!
We’ve hit $100,000!
Thanks to our incredible North Star community, we’ve climbed to $100,000 toward our $300,000 direct donations fundraising goal — and we’re just getting started!
We’ve reached an exciting first milestone, but there’s still a mountain ahead of us. Let’s keep climbing together!
Think. Create. Climb!
🔸 Please reach out to the fundraising team with any questions. Thank you for supporting NSA!
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