May

2nd- 4th Grade Field Trip to the former Governor's Mansion

2nd- Kindergarten Open House for incoming 2024-2025 students

6th-Teacher Appreciation Week- Give a staff member a compliment today

7th-Teacher Appreciation Week- Wear Neon Clothing

7th- All City Wide 4th & 5th grade Orchestra Concert at Bismarck Event Center 7:00pm

8th-Teacher Appreciation Week- Give a note of thanks to your favorite teacher, past or present

8th- 5th Grade Field Trip to Bismarck Airport

8th- Kindergarten Field Trip to the Dakota Zoo

9th-Teacher Appreciation Week- Wear Northridge Gear or school colors today

9th- 4th Grade Field Trip to Garrison Dam & Fish Hatchery

10th-Teacher Appreciation Week- Wear a Hat today

10th- 2nd Grade Field Trip to Capitol Grounds to Read

10th- City Wide Band Parade 6:00-8:00pm

13th- PTO Bearscat Fundraiser

13th- Teacher Appreciation Week- Wear PJ's today

13th- All library books are due back today

15th- 5th grade city wide track meet at Community Bowl

16th- 4th Grade Field Trip to Capital building and grounds

20th- CHS Graduates Walk through celebration

20th- Field Day fun school-wide

20th- 3rd Grade Field Trip to Midway Lanes

21st- Kindergarten Field Trip to the Park 9:00-10:30am

21st- 3rd Grade Field Trip to Theo Art School

21st- 5th Grade Award Ceremony at 2:00pm (5th grade families invited to attend)

23rd- LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

23rd-1st Grade field trip to Jaycee Park

23rd- 3rd Grade field trip to Central Park

23rd- 4th Grade field trip to Fort Lincoln

23rd- 5th Grade field trip to Superslide Amusement Park

29th- Camp Edventure Starts

End of Year Reminders

• Please pick up any medications at the end of May that you may have left with the office this year or they will be disposed of.
  

• If you move or change personal contact information (address, phone number, email, ect.) please notify the office as soon as possible so you can receive important information from us.

• You will receive your child’s last progress report electronically on the last day of school.

• You will be notified about your child’s classroom placement in the middle of August for the 2024-2025 school year.

• Money in your child’s lunch account will automatically transfer to the next year, even if your child is moving to another elementary school or to a middle school in our district. If you are leaving the school district and wish to receive a refund, please contact the school office.

Camp Ed/Summer Hours Info

• The school office will be open for Camp Edventure starting May 29th – June 28th from 7:45 to 1:00pm.

Fall School Information

• Northridge’s fall open house will be determined please watch for more information coming in early August on date and time.

• Updated K-5 school supply lists will be posted by mid-June on our school website.

• The first day of school is Wednesday, August 21st.

Happy May from the PTO!

May 13th the North Bearscat will be giving back 25% of all proceeds to the Northridge PTO so indulge in some donuts to help our school!

Teacher appreciation week is May 6-10th so please see flyer below for the fun pto sponsored dress up days and activities for that week. Be sure to give extra appreciation to the wonderful Northridge staff that week!

We are excited to announce the PTO board for the 2024-2025 school year. Brandi Sonneson - President, Amber Estabrook - VP, Amanda Godfread - Secretary, and Calli Scheller - Treasurer. Thank you for donating your time to the PTO!

Have a great month!

Email- northridgepto1@gmail.com

Summer is around the corner! Students that are on free/reduced lunch program qualify for free/reduced parks and rec sports like summer soccer and swimming patches. Last Day for this is May 22nd, 2024.

For info, please call Stacey Leben at 323-4210 or 527-4148.

All stakeholders are invited to attend the Northridge Title 1 Annual Spring Review on May 22nd. Staff will report school results on reading, math, and behavior goals as well as discuss the Title 1 plan for the 24-25 school year. If unable to attend, the Spring Meeting minutes will be available in the office for review.

In time for summer reading, take advantage of the Buy one get one free book fair!

Thursday April 25th 7:45am - 8:30am & 3:05pm - 4:00pm

Friday April 26th 7:45am - 8:30am

Tuesday April 30th 7:45am - 8:30am & 3:05pm - 4:00 pm

Wednesday May 1st 7:45am - 8:30am & 3:05pm - 4:00 pm

Thursday May 2nd 7:45am - 8:30am & 3:05pm - 7:00 pm

Friday May 3rd 7:45am - 8:30am & 3:05pm - 4:00 pm

Monday May 6th 7:45am - 8:30am

Our BPS Mission: "Empower every learner to thrive."

Our BPS Vision: "Together, our strong relationships build inclusive, collaborative, and innovative environments that create agency and inspire a passion for learning, excellence, and discovery."