
North Star News
January 28, 2022
North Elementary
440 N. 10th Street Noblesville, Indiana 46060
Phone: 317-773-0482 Fax: 317-776-6274
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Principal's Point
Hello Parents and Families,
This week we marked our one-hundredth day of school. Hard to believe, I know!
Some of our younger students celebrated by counting items to 100. Dressing up for this day and exploring the number 100. As I reflect on what we have accomplished so far this year, I am so proud of our students. I will look forward to the 80 school days we have left this year to achieve so much more.
We are heading into the testing season with IREAD and ILEARN. Look for information from our 3rd-grade staff explaining what will be assessed and how to help your students be prepared for the testing.
Next week North's PTO will host our annual Savor Noblesville fundraising event. This is our 3rd annual indoor food experience in Noblesville, Indiana. We are selling 300 tickets to samples from vendors to benefit North Elementary, Noblesville's oldest elementary school.
Proceeds from Savor Noblesville will be donated to the PTO to support students, teachers, and families at North. This event has been a huge success in the past. This year we have vendors such as The Nesst, Rise n Roll, The Grindstone, Greeks Pizza, Chuy's and many more. You can see all of our vendors, purchase tickets, and participate virtually in the silent auction at www.savornoblesville.com
Thank you for your support which has made the last 100 days possible. Thank you in advance for the support that will help us multiply that success in the next 80 school days.
Thank you for continuing to trust and believe in us and our abilities to educate your children.
We appreciate you and your support at North.
Sincerely,
Mr. Lugo
Principal
North Elementary
Mr. Lugo's Brainbuster
No winner for the brainbuster this week! Remember to bring your answer to the office on a piece of paper with your name and teacher name.
Upcoming Activities and Reminders
2/1 PTO meeting
Topic: General PTO meeting
Time: Feb 1, 2022 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/85048868390?pwd=T1NScVpPRyt2TFB6RjRLWDRqajcrdz09
Meeting ID: 850 4886 8390
Passcode: Na5P6P
2/2 Late arrival - school starts at 8:15
2/3 SAVOR Noblesville 6pm-8:30pm
2/7-2/11 Staff Appreciation Week - School Counselors/Social Workers
2/9 eLearning Day
Counselor's Corner
Helping Kids Cope with Stress
Kidshealth.org
To adults, childhood can seem like a carefree time. But kids still experience stress. Things like school and their social life can sometimes create pressures that can feel overwhelming for kids. As a parent, you can't protect your kids from stress, but you can help them develop healthy ways to cope with stress and solve everyday problems.
Kids deal with stress in both healthy and unhealthy ways. And while they may not initiate a conversation about what's bothering them, they do want their parents to reach out and help them cope with their troubles. But, it's not always easy for parents to know what to do for a child who's feeling stressed.
Here are a few ideas:
Notice out loud. Tell your child when you notice that something's bothering him or her. If you can, name the feeling you think your child is experiencing. ("It seems like you're still mad about what happened at the playground.") This shouldn't sound like an accusation (as in, "OK, what happened now? Are you still mad about that?") or put a child on the spot. It's just a casual observation that you're interested in hearing more about your child's concern. Be sympathetic and show you care and want to understand.
Listen to your child. Ask your child to tell you what's wrong. Listen attentively and calmly with interest, patience, openness, and caring. Avoid any urge to judge, blame, lecture, or say what you think your child should have done instead. The idea is to let your child's concerns (and feelings) be heard. Try to get the whole story by asking questions like "And then what happened?" Take your time. And let your child take his or her time, too.
Comment briefly on the feelings you think your child was experiencing. For example, you might say "That must have been upsetting," "No wonder you felt mad when they wouldn't let you in the game," or "That must have seemed unfair to you." Doing this shows that you understand what your child felt, why, and that you care. Feeling understood and listened to helps your child feel supported by you, and that is especially important in times of stress.
Put a label on it. Many younger kids do not yet have words for their feelings. If your child seems angry or frustrated, use those words to help him or her learn to identify the emotions by name. Putting feelings into words helps kids communicate and develop emotional awareness — the ability to recognize their own emotional states. Kids who can do so are less likely to reach the behavioral boiling point where strong emotions come out through behaviors rather than communicated with words.
Help your child think of things to do. If there's a specific problem that's causing stress, talk together about what to do. Encourage your child to think of a couple of ideas. You can start the brainstorming if necessary, but don't do all the work. Your child's active participation will build confidence. Support the good ideas and add to them as needed. Ask, "How do you think this will work?"
Listen and move on. Sometimes talking and listening and feeling understood is all that's needed to help a child's frustrations begin to melt away. Afterward, try changing the subject and moving on to something more positive and relaxing. Help your child think of something to do to feel better. Don't give the problem more attention than it deserves.
Limit stress where possible. If certain situations are causing stress, see if there are ways to change things. For instance, if too many after-school activities consistently cause homework stress, it might be necessary to limit activities to leave time and energy for homework.
Just be there. Kids don't always feel like talking about what's bothering them. Sometimes that's OK. Let your kids know you'll be there when they do feel like talking. Even when kids don't want to talk, they usually don't want parents to leave them alone. You can help your child feel better just by being there, keeping him or her company and spending time together. So, if you notice that your child seems to be down in the dumps, stressed, or having a bad day but doesn't feel like talking, then initiate something you can do together. Take a walk, watch a movie, shoot some hoops, or bake some cookies. Isn't it nice to know that your presence really counts?
Be patient. As a parent, it hurts to see your child unhappy or stressed. Try to resist the urge to fix every problem. Instead, focus on helping your child, slowly but surely, grow into a good problem-solver — a kid who knows how to roll with life's ups and downs, put feelings into words, calm down when needed, and bounce back to try again.
Parents can't solve every problem as kids go through life. But by teaching healthy coping strategies, you'll prepare your kids to manage the stresses that come in the future
Notes from the Nurse
MASKS. Parents, please make sure your student has a clean, fresh mask every day. If you know your student chews on their mask, please send a spare in their backpack. Continue to remind them the proper way to wear their mask too.
COVID Positives. If your student has tested positive for Covid, please contact Nurse Harrison directly either by phone or email (teresa_harrison@nobl.k12.in.us). She will contact you for further info and determine the student’s return to school date. If your student shows any symptoms and doesn’t feel 100% - please keep them home! Call the front office to report all student absences.
COLD Weather. Please make sure students are dressed appropriately for the cold winter weather. Put your student’s name on items to avoid them turning up in the lost and found.
Cognitive Abilities Test
Parents: Noblesville Schools relies on NWEA scores to identify students who achieve at exceptional levels for High Ability (FOCUS) instruction. To identify students with the potential for high achievement that is not reflected in NWEA scores, all students in kindergarten and second grade who are not already identified as High Ability in both math and English language arts will take an online screener called the Cognitive Abilities Test, or CogAT. Students who meet the benchmark on the screener will later take the remaining portions of the CogAT. All fifth graders who are not already identified as High Ability in both math and English language arts and who meet the benchmark will take the full CogAT without first taking the screener.
If you have questions about high ability testing and instruction, go to www.noblesvilleschools.org and click on Academics and then on High Ability. Questions may also be directed to the principal.
"All Means All" Artwork
Your Vote Chooses Our "All Means All" Artwork!
Before winter break students were invited to submit artwork representing what inclusivity means within our school community.
Three top pieces were chosen and now you get to vote on which art you think best says “all means all”!
Follow this link to vote by Friday, February 4.
The winning selection will become the inspiration for a professionally designed image used throughout Noblesville Schools.
Menu for the week of 1/31-2/4
Week of Jan 31- Feb 4
On the days with two options, one item is guaranteed, but it could be either option. Prepare to possibly have either option once one option runs out.
GREEN
Monday
A– Maple Glazed French Toast Sticks w/ Sausage
B– Yogurt Combo Pack (V)
Tuesday
A– Sweet Orange Chicken/ w Rice
B– Chicken Caesar Salad
C- Garden Salad
Wednesday
A– Hamburger or Cheeseburger
B– Deli Turkey Sandwich
Thursday
A– Chicken & Pretzel Bites /w Queso
B– PBJ Combo
Friday
A– Cheese Quesadilla (V) w/ Salsa
B– Deli Sandwich
Community News
Noblesville Youth Lacrosse
FREE learn to play lacrosse sessions
3rd grade - 8th grade
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Noblesville United Soccer Club
Spring 2022 Rec/Rec Plus Registration (Ages 4-18)
Registration closes March 1, 2022
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Purdue Extension Hamilton County
4-H enrollment (K-12)
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NYB 2022 Rec Baseball Registration (Grades K-6)
Registration opens January 1, 2022
http://www.noblesvillebaseball.org
Noblesville Strength and Speed Development Camp
4th grade - 8th grade
April and May 2022
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