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DECEMBER 20, 2023 - NEWSLETTER
Hello Northpoint Families!
It’s always a fun week leading up to winter break. Whether it’s the theme days this week, the energy of the season or the excitement for an extended break, it’s always fun to see the smiles all around the building!
Another round of Possip pulse checks went out last week. We appreciate the insights you shared in our latest pulse check. This week parents shared examples of praise, appreciation, and feedback/questions.
Praise to teachers and staff for creating a welcoming environment for students and families
Appreciation for making the school a fun and engaging place to learn
Feedback about the multiage instruction model
Comments about the communication tools being used school-wide
Comments that are made in the pulse check are shared with staff, and we are in the process of following up with some families who had questions. The positive comments always give everyone a boost and the feedback helps us improve. Thank you for taking the time to complete these each month.
This week is the final school week of the year, winter break officially begins on Friday. As a reminder, there is no school Friday, December 22 through Monday, January 1, 2024. We’ll see students back in school in the new year on Tuesday, January 2.
I hope each and everyone of you have a relaxing, rejuvenating and meaningful break!
Tyler Nelson
Principal
District Services Center - Winter Break
During winter break, December 22-January 1, the District Services Center will hold the following hours:
- Friday, December 22 - 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
- Monday, December 25 - Monday, January 1 - closed
- Normal hours will resume Tuesday, January 2
Have a question during this time? Please email SLPComEd@district16.org or enrollment@district16.org and we'll find you the answer.
Reading your child's report card (K-6)
Report cards for the first trimester went home with students on Monday, December 18. Because it is a newer format, we want to make sure families have information and support for understanding the report card. See this 1-page handout for some helpful information and you can also watch a brief video tour.
Your child's iPad can be used to translate the report card. We recommend you use the Google translate app found in Self Service. View this video or follow these steps for support:
- Get Google Translate. If the Google Translate app is not on the iPad, download it from Self Service.
- Open Google Translate. Find the Google Translate app and open it by tapping on its icon.
- Pick languages. There are two boxes at the top. Tap the first to choose English. Tap the second to choose the language you want the report card translated into.
- Select camera mode. Below the boxes, tap the option that looks like a camera to use it for translation.
- Allow camera access. When it asks for camera access, just say "OK" or "Allow."
- Take a Picture. Hold the iPad over the report card, with text in the frame, and take a picture.
- Adjust if needed. The words will be highlighted. To change the highlighted part, drag the corners of the box.
- Translate. After the text is selected, tap "Translate.” The words will change to the language you chose.
- Read the translation. If the translation is not right, you might need to fix it or try taking the picture again.
- Save or share. To keep the translated text or show it to someone, select the option you want.
Please reach out to your child's teacher with any questions.
Northpoint Lost and Found
With colder temperatures upon us, the Lost and Found at Northpoint accumulates much more quickly. Because of this, we will gather and donate items on a more frequent basis.
Please label coats, snowpants, boots, hats, mittens, lunch boxes, water bottles, etc. with your student's name. This will help get items back to their owners. Family members may also check in the Northpoint office for a visitor badge to check the Lost and Found.
- December 22-January 1 - Winter Break, no school
- Tuesday, January 2 - Return from Winter Break
- Monday, January 8 - Northpoint PTO Meeting 6:30-7:30 p.m./Nortpoint media center
- Thursday, January 11 - Native American Parent Advisory Committee event, Woodcrest Spanish Immersion School (in the Piña Room), 5:30-6:30 p.m.
- Monday, January 15 - No School
- Wednesday, January 24 -
- Westwood Welcome for 4th grade (virtual session) at 9 a.m., 1 p.m., 6 p.m. Please note this is a date change from last week's newsletter
- Caregiver Learning Event: Child Development Over Ages, Westwood Intermediate and Middle School (The Den), 6-7 p.m. RSVP
- Tuesday, January 30 - Northpoint Kindergarten Information Night
- Thursday, February 1 - Westwood Welcome for 4th grade (in-person event at Westwood), 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Thursday, February 8 - Live on 65: C. Willi Myles Comedy (Stand-Up Comic), Fine Arts Center, 7 p.m. Purchase tickets
- Saturday, February 24 - Northpoint PTO Sponsored Winter Skating Party, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
House greetings!
The Orange House, Glarea, was our house winner for November by earning the most points! Each house has an opportunity to earn points each month by showing their CARES (Cooperation, Assertion, Responsibility, Empathy, Self Control).
The team was rewarded by being the Greeting Committee in the hallway for students and by getting to decorate a portion of the media center in orange.
Students showcase ideas in 'Shark Tank’-style competition
An extendable baking pan, an electronic tracking tag for pets, a portable dugout roof, an app to learn music, a clothing solution for ticks, an app to get connected at college. Those are just a handful of the 29 different product and service business ideas that Spring Lake Park High School students pitched “Shark Tank style” to a panel of local judges.
Students were tasked with the challenge of developing their business idea, product or service and figuring out how to market it. After months of research and preparation, they had two opportunities to show business and industry leaders what they’ve learned and receive feedback on their pitches.
Five finalist groups have moved on to the final round. The winner will be announced before winter break. We caught up with the finalists to learn more about their product or service, how this class is helping them think about their future and what it’s like to pitch their ideas to business experts. Read more.
Multicultural Community Resource Fair - Thursday, January 11, 1-3 p.m. at the Blaine Human Services Center 2nd Floor (1201 89th Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55434)
- Child care information
- Community resource information
- Health and immunization information
- Help with paperwork and reading letters
- Home safety information
- Library information
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