Northrop Newsletter
November 2023
Dear Northrop Families,
It's hard to believe that we're at the end of October and Trimester 1, it feels like October flew by in a
blink! We've had the privilege of working with your students for the past 12 weeks and it's
incredible to see the growth that's already happening! Students have gained new skills in all areas
since the start of the year and this is what makes being an educator truly rewarding!
As the temperatures begin to drop (and snow begins to fall ALREADY!), please remember to send your students to school dressed appropriately for the weather. Students will enjoy outside time as long as the temperatures are 20 degrees or above. If you are in need of coats, hats, or gloves, please email me as we often receive donations of these items and are happy to help!
I'm also asking for your help with the drop-off and pickup lines. Drop off in the morning is going pretty well, however we have had several occasions during pickup where cars are making a 2nd lane in the driveway, causing a bottleneck. Preschool dismisses from 3:15-3:25 and then we begin our K-5 dismissal. PLEASE DO NOT "double up" in the driveway under ANY circumstances. It's an issue for safety and ultimately only delays dismissal. Thank you for your attention to this!
Mrs. Dodez
Picture Retake Day - Monday, November 20th
We anticipate having pictures from our October picture day sometime the 2nd week of November and will send those home as soon as they arrive. If you are not satisfied with your photos from the original Picture Day, return the entire package to receive your retake photos.
Save time and preorder your photographs online by clicking on the "Order Online" Button below. This online ordering option is available only to students who plan to have their picture taken on Retake Day and will be purchasing for the first time.
Mark Your Calendars!
November 6th - PTO Read-A-Thon begins - Bedtime & Books at Northrop from 6-7pm
November 8th -Coats for Kids Express at Northrop 11:15am-12:15pm
November 9th - Veterans Day Assembly
November 9th - PTO meeting, commons and Zoom - 7pm
November 10th - Trimester 1 ends
November 13th - NO SCHOOL - Teacher work day
November 14th - Stay In The Game spirit day - wear your shirt to school!
November 17th - Trimester 1 report cards sent home; Last day for PTO Read-a-Thon
November 21st - Early Release Day - school begins at the same time; dismissal is at 2:20
November 22nd-24th - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving break
December 7th - PTO sponsored Cookies & Ornaments with Santa
Northrop Proud Moments from October
October's Celebration Cafe
Amazing Art & Magical Music!
Halloween Fun!
5th Grade Water Conservation & Beach Cleanup Field Trip
Early Release Schedule
Our first Early Release of this school year will be on Tuesday, November 21st.
K-5 arrival and tardy times are as normal. Dismissal is 1 hour earlier and begins at 2:20pm.
For preschool students, session times are as follows:
AM Session Time: 9:00-11:10
PM Session Time: 12:10-2:20
In addition to the early release on 11/21, we have early release dates on: 12/20/23, 3/6/24,
5/23/24
Bond & Levy Info
School Safety
We continue to be committed to safety at school. Exterior doors remain locked at all times as do classroom doors when students are in the building. Anyone coming to sign a student out must wait in the vestibule and must show an I.D. Only adults who are added into Final Forms as a student contact are permitted to pick up a student.
PBIS
You may hear your student talking about being in the "green zone" or the "red zone". We utilize the Zones of Regulation to help students put colors and words to their feelings. Before students are able to regulate their emotions, they need to be able to identify them, from the youngest of our students. By using colors and words that range from simple to complex, students develop an emotional vocabulary. We connect that to our Portrait of a Bee competencies and our 3R's to help build strategies with students when they are feeling blue, yellow, or red. The goal is green...ready to learn! Ask your student about the Zones and take a few minutes to check in with everyone in your house to see how they're feeling!
Counselor Corner with Mrs. Wielgus
Stacey Wielgus, M.A., LPSC
Eliza Northrop Elementary & Garfield Elementary
wielguss@medinabees.org (330) 636-4607
As an elementary school counselor, I am committed to supporting the social and emotional needs of our students and the families of the students we serve. In addition, I am also committed to supporting our staff here at school to ensure that we are meeting the individual needs of each student during the school day. By addressing social and emotional needs as well as academics, we work together to increase learning and academic growth for each student here at Eliza Northrop and Garfield Elementary Schools. As a school counselor, my typical services include small groups and/or individual meetings with students, as well as in the whole group, which is often in a classroom setting. I teach students new skills that can assist them with positive and appropriate emotional expression as well as in learning coping skills and the use of coping tools.
PTO News
Join the next PTO Meeting on Thursday, November 9th at 7pm! There are 2 ways to join:
- Come to the Northrop cafeteria (enter through the main doors in the front of the building)
- Join via Zoom - email elizanorthroppto@gmail.com for the link
COVID FAQs
Do kids have to stay home if someone in the family has COVID?
In general kids can come to school as long as they are feeling well unless they have tested positive for COVID. If a student tests positive for COVID, they have to stay home 5 days from symptom onset (symptom onset is day 0). On Day 6, as long as the student is feeling well, and has been fever-free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication, they may return to school.
Are masks required days 6-10?
No, they are recommended and encouraged. Per the CDC, individuals should wear a well-fitting mask if they have symptoms of COVID-19, if they had a positive SARS-CoV-2 test in the past 10 days, or if they had recent exposure to someone with SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Community Events
General Northrop Information
SCHOOL DAY
School Day
Office Hours: 8:00-4:00
Student Hours: 8:45-3:30
Tardy Bell: 8:55
Visit us on the web at https://www.medinabees.org/Domain/11
Connect With Us!
Principal - Amanda Dodez, dodeza@medinabees.org
School Psychologist - Bryan Thompson, thompsob@medinabees.org
School Counselor - Stacey Wielgus, wielguss@medinabees.org
Northrop Attendance Line/Clinic - (330)636-4604
Northrop Office - (330)636-4600
Amy Brewer - brewera@medinabees.org
Elaine Klafczynski - klafczynskie@medinabees.org