Family Connections

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce released its annual state report card this past Friday. The report cards are primarily based on assessments, school attendance, 'closing the reading gap,' and other educational data. For the third consecutive year since the state moved to a 'star-rating system,' Northfield Elementary School earned the highest score possible...5 stars out of 5 stars. CONGRATULATIONS! This impressive accomplishment shows what we collectively already know...Northfield Elementary School is a leader in providing a solid education in an environment that is engaging, safe, and supportive. The hard work, dedication, loyalty, and involvement of students, staff, and parents is appreciated beyond words. Prior to the 'star system,' the state used a letter grading system. During that pre-Covid era, NF consecutively earned A's, too.

Last Friday, your child(ren) should have brought home an 8.5 x 11 envelope with information for our largest fundraiser, Run 4 Fun. The actual event is scheduled for Friday, September 27th and the PTA will be sending out parent volunteer requests very soon. The goal of the PTA-sponsored event is $20,000. The monies earned will be combined with a portion of last year's earnings for playground improvements, including enlargement of the play area and some new equipment that the students will select via voting.

The state of Ohio has set this month as Attendance Awareness Month. As part of many programs and activities focused on the importance of attending school daily, the Cleveland Browns organization has provided our school with many give-aways and promos to support this message. Soon, we will be completing random drawings for a few weeks, recognizing students who have terrific attendance. Check below for a photo of our first set of winners!

Month of September: 7 Mindsets Theme: Everything is Possible

• Monday, September 16, After-School Gymnastics Club Begins
• Tuesday, September 17, Leadership Club Meeting, Select Students, 8:00 a.m.
• Wednesday, September 18, Young Rembrandt's Art Class, Select Students, 3:45 p.m.
• Friday, September 20, Run 4 Fun Special "Motivational" Activity
• Monday, September 23, Teacher In-Service, No School for Students, (Building PLC Process)
• Wednesday, September 25, Young Rembrandt's Art Class, Select Students, 3:45 p.m.
• Monday, September 30, Announcement of the first PAX LEADERS OF THE MONTH
• Monday, September 30, After-School Gymnastics Club
• Tuesday, October 1, District-Wide Kick-Off of the "Fill the Bus" Campaign
• Monday, October 7, New Fundraiser: Stoller Bakery and Holiday Treats
• Monday, October 7, After-School Gymnastics Club
• Wednesday, October 9, 4th Grade Panoramic Photo, School Candids, Club Pictures
• Friday, October 11, Teacher In-Service, No School for Students, (Building PLC Process)

• Student Success: Every spring, hundreds of students from all over the state audition for the Ohio All State Children’s Choir. This year, congratulations go to 4th grader, Asher Elberson, on being accepted into the 2025 Children’s Choir. Asher will be representing Northfield Elementary at the Ohio Music Education Conference in Cleveland.

• Visiting for Lunch: Parents are permitted to visit their child for lunch from October 1st through May 1st. Calls need to be made (24) hours in advance. Call the office to schedule at 330-467-2010.

• The Family Connections newsletter is a school-wide newsletter, published on the 1st and 15th of each month.