Husky Happenings

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• February 13-NPTO General Assembly Meeting 6-7pm
• February 14- Spirit Day- Valentine's Colors
• February 17- No School- Presidents' Day
• February 21- Spirit Day- North School Spirit Day

Please make sure that your child has weather gear as we will go outside if the temperature permits.

North Elementary's production of The Lion King Kids! will be on Thursday, February 27th. All students will have an opportunity to watch the performance during the school day, however if you are interested in seeing the show in the evening, please use this link to reserve your tickets. We hope to see you there!

Student Use of Electronic Devices- Per D47 Student Handbook

Students are prohibited from using electronic devices, except as provided herein. An electronic device includes, but is not limited to, the following: cell phone, smart phone, smart watch, audio or video recording device, personal digital assistant (PDA), ipod©, ipad©, laptop computer, tablet computer or other similar electronic device. Pocket pagers and other paging devices are not allowed on school property at any time, except with the express permission of the building principal. (Note: District 47 treats any electronic device with the capability to call, text, connect to the internet, or take photos as an electronic device. If a student needs to make an emergency call during the day, the student should request permission to go to the main office and use the phone. If parents need to contact their child during the day, they should call the school’s main office.)

During instructional time, which includes class periods, passing periods and lunch/recess, electronic devices must be kept powered-off or silenced and in the student’s locker unless: (a) permission is granted by an administrator, teacher or school staff member; (b) use of the device is outlined in a student’s individualized education program (IEP); or (c) it is needed in an emergency that threatens the safety of students, staff, or other individuals.

SAVE THE DATE:

When: April 9, 2025

Time: 6:00-7:30 pm

Are you interested in ordering a yearbook for your child this year?

Please view this flier. Yearbook orders are due April 7 and can only be purchased online through the TreeRing website.

Remember to enter North’s code: 1016033011854924

Families can create two custom pages for their child’s yearbook for free. Please follow the directions on the flier to design and upload your unique memories.

Yearbooks will be shipped to the school in May.

Winter 2025 FastBridge results for students in all grade levels are now available for viewing in ParentVue. After logging in, please look under the Documents tab. If you need help with ParentVue, please email the parent help desk at hd@d47.org or call 815-788-5080.

District 47’s online kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now open! To register, visit the D47 website at d47.org/registration where you’ll find step-by-step instructions. Families who submit online kindergarten registration before March 21st will get a free T-shirt for their incoming kindergartener!

Kindergarten Dual Language Meetings

Informational meetings about District 47's Dual Language program will be held for parents who have an incoming kindergarten student for the 2025-2026 school year. If you are interested in placing your child into the program and you do not have a child currently enrolled in the dual language program, attendance is required at one of these meetings. For more details and the Zoom link, visit: d47.org/duallanguage.

• Wednesday, Mar. 5, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

• Tuesday, Mar. 11, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

• Families who currently have a child enrolled in the dual language program MUST complete the registration process for their incoming kindergarten student by Friday, March 21 to guarantee their place in the program. Students with siblings in dual language registered after this date will be added to the waitlist.

Attention young chefs! Students in grades 3-5, it’s your chance to submit your favorite main dish recipe for a spot in the 2025 Sodexo Future Chef Competition! Kindergarten-2nd graders, join the culinary fun by entering the coloring contest! Click here for more information.

The application for early entrance to kindergarten/first grade and accelerated placements is now open. Parents/guardians must complete the application form on or before March 21, 2025. For information, eligibility, and application links, click here.

Join Us for Our Next NPTO Meeting!
Mark your calendar for Thursday, February 13th, at 6 PM in the North Elementary LMC! We’ll be discussing exciting topics like Husky Quest, committee updates, Family Nights, Savers donations, and more! Don’t miss this chance to connect with other parents, share ideas, and help make a difference for our school. We’d love to see you there—your voice and participation matter! Childcare provided. See our Facebook for more details!

🐾 Special Guest Alert! 🐾

A LCC K-9 Comfort Dog will be visiting our NPTO meeting! This friendly Golden Retriever is trained to bring comfort and joy to those around them. Whether you're a kid or a parent, you're sure to love this special visitor. Don't miss the chance to meet this pawsome pup!

STAR Reading Volunteers Needed!

Our STAR Reading program is looking for more volunteers! Parents can spend time reading one-on-one with students, encouraging a love of reading in the classroom. Some classrooms still need support, and we’d love to fill those spots! Volunteers can help weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly.

Open slots include:
Multiple openings in Lopez, Nava, Ferguson, Meyer, Margiotta, Cue, and Sromek’s classrooms! If you’re already a STAR Reader, we’d love for you to consider helping out in another classroom or grade level that could use extra support! If you’d like to help, contact Lauren at laurenvbacke@gmail.com. We’d love to have you!

Save the Date: Savers Fundraiser Coming in March!

We’re excited to announce that our Savers Fundraiser is returning this spring! Start gathering your donations of clothing, shoes, and small household items. Clothing donations help us earn the most, so clear out those closets and make an impact! A U-Haul truck will be in the school parking lot to collect items—stay tuned for exact dates and times. Thank you for supporting our school!

North Huskies Spirit Wear!
Gear up for Spirit Fridays—or any day! Show your school spirit and Husky pride all year long by ordering your favorite North Huskies Spirit Wear at 1stPlaceSpiritWear. 2/10 - 2/16: Water Bottles 25% Off!

Who Are We?

The NPTO is a non-profit volunteer organization of parents and educators from North Elementary who want to support staff and students at North and continue to build a wonderful place to learn, grow, have fun, and work! We do this by volunteering our time inside and outside of the school building, fundraising, appreciating, supporting, and advocating for our students and staff! Please join us here NPTO Volunteer Form

How To Connect With Us

Feel free to email the NPTO at any time: d47npto@gmail.com

Or follow us on Facebook D47NPTO

Attend our next meeting on February 13th 2025 at 6pm at North

Look out for our NEW newsletter “Social-Mailia” coming home with your student!

You can also join Remind (text message app) by sending a text message 81010 with the message @NorPTO

The District 47 app has gotten a fresh, new look but still offers all the same features and resources! Please accept the one-time popup of the privacy statement, it is something all apps have and once acknowledged it will not show up again. Thanks for your cooperation!