Northridge Elementary Weekly Blast

September Dates:

25 - SAC Meeting 8:45am - 10:15am

27 - Multicultural Fair 5:00pm - 7:00pm

October Dates:

Sept 30 - Oct 4 - Book Fair

4 - Popcorn Friday

7 - 11 - Conferences - Use Sign-up Genius

9 - Picture Retakes

11 - End of Quarter

14 - 18 - No School / Fall Break

23 - PTO Executive Board Meeting 8:45-10:15

25 - Halloween Parade and Class Parties

28 - 30 - 6th Grade Outdoor Ed (overnight)

Book Fair Homepage

Selling Hours:

Mon: 3:00- 5:00

Tues: 8:00- 9:00 & 3:00-5:00.

Wed: 8:00- 9:00 & 3:00-6:00 (late day for BASE)

Thurs: 8:00- 9:00 & 12:00-5:00

Friday: 8:00-4:00

Online shopping: Shopping Days: 9/28 - 10/11

E-Wallets- Families can sign up for E-Wallets as well. This allows the kids to buy within their budget and not lose their money. Any leftover money will roll over to their account and they can use it at the next fair or the online fair, but parents will have to transfer it. E-wallet info

Volunteers

Please consider volunteering for a spot or two!

Book Fair Volunteer Sign Up

Multicultural Night

It's tonight (Friday) from 5pm - 7pm; we hope you can come celebrate diversity with us!

Upcoming Events

Teacher Conferences Snack sign up: Week of Oct 7-11

As a way to express our gratitude for our wonderful NRE teachers, PTO is coordinating a snack sign up for conference week. During conference weeks, teachers have longer days at school - having some snacks and treats around during these days help them. Please check out the signup genius for opportunities to help.

Veterans Day Celebration Breakfast: Friday, November 8 - 7:45-8:25am

Please invite any US Military Veteran that is connected with your family to our very own Veterans Day Celebration Breakfast. It will be a very special morning. More details will be coming soon, and RSVP will be required for accurate food counts - for now just save the date!

Ongoing Impact: Year - Round Fundraisers

Pride Rock

Paint the Rock to recognize birthdays or other special occasions for $20.

• To make a reservation, you must FIRST signup here

• Submit $20 through MySchoolBucks or by check. Happy painting!

Restaurant Nights

October 9th 4-8pm Lansdowne Arms - 20% back to NRE PTO

October 10th 3:00-4:30pm Kona Ice Truck @ NRE - 25% back to NRE PTO

King Soopers Rewards

Enroll into the King Soopers rewards program - every time you shop at King Soopers Northridge will receive a small donation! Please read the program enrollment directions in the flier below.

Stay Connected

Sign Up for Text Message Reminders

• Opt in to receive text message reminders about NRE events and happenings. Scan the QR in the flier below to sign up!

Volunteer Opportunities

• Teacher Appreciation Week - October 7-11 - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844AFAD2EA3F8C61-51385095-teacher

Thank you for the thoughtful discussions around our schools data, the CO UIP plan, and all the wonderful questions around our data. If you missed the meeting, we hope the GoogleSlides and the recording of the meeting will help inform you of our data.

SAC Agenda

SAC GoogleSlides

SAC Recording of the meeting

Join us for our next SAC meeting on November 6th at 8:45am.

Please reach out to our SAC Chair David Emge at nre.sac.email@gmail.com with any questions.

Dear NRE Families,

We’re excited to remind you that Multicultural Night is happening tonight from 5 PM to 7 PM! If you’re reading this during those hours, I hope you’ll put this message aside and head over to the school to join us in celebrating all of the wonderful families that make NRE special. I can’t wait to share pictures of the event in next week’s blast.

In other news, our cafeteria team has been doing an incredible job. Last year alone, they served a staggering 28,241 breakfasts and 62,272 lunches. It’s hard to imagine the amount of preparation, care, and hard work that goes into feeding so many students and staff every day. We couldn’t do it without the help of parent volunteers, and together, this team makes NRE an even better place to be. It’s moments like these that remind us how strong our community truly is.

Speaking of going above and beyond, I received a little hair makeover this week thanks to Layla, one of our wonderful 6th graders. If you’ve seen me around school, you know I like to have fun with my hair. Layla gave me five stripes of blue tinsel, and I love it! Layla is a natural leader, always with a smile on her face, and she’s consistently helping others. Just this week, after Taylor Swift Club baked cookies, she stayed late to help clean up all the dishes. Thank you, Layla, for your kindness and leadership!

Our 2nd grade students had a fantastic time visiting the Highlands Ranch Mansion, where they continued learning about our local community. The students listened to tour guides explain the history of the mansion, which dates back to 1884, and saw details preserved from the last owner in the 1970s. If you’d like to visit, the mansion is open to the public and hosts a variety of events throughout the year. Check out their website for more information.

The PTO also found a fun way to show appreciation to our staff this week with a scratch-off event! It’s been a busy start to the school year, and this is just one of the many ways PTO lets our teachers know how much they are valued. Staff got to scratch off a card (think lottery ticket) and they either got "you are loved" or that they won a gift card. Staff loved the fun we had in the middle of the week and even our SRO Ben got to participate (see picture below).

Lastly, I want to share a heartwarming story. A 1st grade student recently drew a beautiful picture and her parent emailed me, saying, “I attribute this to you and your dedication to kindness at NRE. It’s making a lasting impression on my daughter, and we’re so thankful.” Hearing this really touched me, and it’s a reminder that when we talk about kindness, our students are listening. In fact, this parent also shared that during a recent Virtual Community Chat with Superintendent Kane, their daughter saw me and said, “That’s Ms. Lynch! She’s so kind!” It’s moments like these that make all the difference. Let’s continue spreading kindness—it’s something we all need, now more than ever.

Wishing you a wonderful weekend!

~Katie

DCSD utilizes a research-based Suicide Assessment Protocol. The assessment protocol draws on the work from the American Association of Suicidology, National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), Applied Suicide Intervention Skill Training (ASIST 11) Manual and Protocol, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), The Trevor Project Model School District Policy on Suicide Prevention, and the work of Dr. Scott Poland. Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) is required training for all school psychologists, school social workers, and school counselors in DCSD. Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASIST) is an additional suicide training available to staff. The DCSD suicide assessment protocol provides clarity in procedures and documentation, and assures increased attention to providing services and ongoing monitoring to students at risk for suicide.

All schools have trained mental health professionals and nurses in suicide assessment protocol. With any suicide assessment or intervention, staff work closely with parents to develop a plan to keep the student safe when at home, and remind parents and guardians of the importance of:

• Calling 911 or law enforcement, if needed

• Removing the means to suicide

• Providing adult supervision until the student’s safety is established

• Providing crisis line information on a Parent Tip Sheet

• Tip Sheet for Parents

• Tip Sheet for Parents - Spanish Version

• Coordinating care with outside providers (if applicable)

Check out DCSD's Mental Health Resources

The Douglas County School District is beginning a new strategic planning process. Help us make sure that the voice of our school’s families is included in conversations about what we want our school district to look like in the next 5 years, 10 years and beyond. Your voice is critical in determining how we can best prepare our students for successful futures so they can lead the way in a world that is quickly evolving in terms of jobs and technology. Please attend an upcoming meeting to learn more and to provide your voice to this important conversation. Click here for a list of meeting dates, times and location and for an RSVP link. Dinner will be provided at the evening sessions.

Backpack Society is offering Thanksgiving Family Meal Boxes to our families needing assistance. Click the link below to sign up:

www.backpacksociety.org/thanksgivingprogram

To help Backpack Society reach their goal of providing 200 Thanksgiving Boxes, click the link above to learn more.

Bus #53

• Sept 23-27
  
• Nov 4-8
• Dec 16-20
• Feb 3-7
• Mar 10-14
• Apr 21-25

Bus #58

• Oct 21-25
  
• Dec 2-6
• Jan 21-24
• Feb 24-28
• Apr 7-11
• May 12-16

Below is a list of resources, should you have a concern that a loved one (or yourself) may be experiencing behavioral changes, mood swings, depression, or suicidal thoughts.

Call 911 if there is an immediate threat to the child or others

• 988 - Suicide and Crisis Hotline

  • Call or text “988” any time, 24/7 for free, confidential support.

• Colorado Crisis Services: 1-844-493-TALK (8255)

• Trained Crisis Counselor Hotline: (844) 493-8255 or text “TALK” to 38255

• Chat online (open from 4pm-12am daily): Click Here

• Walk-in Locations (open 24/7): Location List

• Information About Types of Services and Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About Colorado Crisis Services

• DCSD Mental Health Intervention website

• Mobile apps for wellness and recovery

• Let’s Talk Colorado

• iMatter (free virtual counseling sessions)

Douglas County has an anonymous reporting system available at all times. Anyone with a concern for someone’s well-being or safety can use Safe 2 Tell (1-877-542-7233) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.