Bi-Weekly Newsletter

An optional student and staff 'special dress' day is scheduled for this Friday, January 17th. Celebrate the success of our Ohio State University football program as they participate in the National College Playoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA. Game time is Monday at 7:30 p.m. Wear scarlet and grey as the buckeyes take on Notre Dame.

The district is advocating for an MLK Month of Service approach for the next several weeks. Here at Northfield Elementary, our plan is to connect a number of initiatives to encourage selfless contributions to a number of programs, as well as celebrate the kindness of our students towards one another. In January, our staff will be promoting a kindness program whereby students are recognized for how they treat classmates. NF will be hosting a kindness bingo activity, as well as a "caught in the act of good service" initiative.

Please enjoy the updates from our co-curricular classes:

• Library, https://secure.smore.com/n/pgzq2
• Physical Education, https://secure.smore.com/n/rgq5b
• Music, Music Winter Newsletter 2025
• Art, https://secure.smore.com/n/fznbd

It's that time of year again when it becomes necessary to remind parents about a few items and policies. Please refresh your memories so that we can all work together effectively. Thanks.

• Smart watches, cell phones, or other personal electronic devices are prohibited at school. Quite simply, students don't have the skills in avoiding use during the school day. If your child needs to contact you, he/she is more than welcome to use the phone in our office.

• PJs are only permitted on announced, special days. Students should not be wearing pajamas to school overall. Slippers shouldn't be worn, either.

• If your child's dismissal plans change from routine, please send in a note or write on your student's planner. Don't email the teacher in isolation. If you do use email to communicate, please include the names of our office staff, too, particularly since substitutes don't have teacher access to email accounts. (Jill.Malone@nordoniaschools.org and Sandra.Morrison@nordoniaschools.org).

• The school day starts at 9:00 a.m. and concludes at 3:30 p.m. Try to avoid any additional appointments during these times. Your child tells his/her teacher and other staff members just about everything. Going for haircuts, early starts to the weekend 'just because,' and other miscellaneous 'fun' events really aren't appropriate. Instructional time is at a premium.

Month of January: 7 Mindsets Theme...100% Accountable

• Monday, January 13, Start of 3rd Quarter/Second Semester
• Wednesday, January 15, Second Quarter Report Cards Distributed
• Wednesday, January 15, Monthly PTA Meeting, 4:00 p.m., Annex
• Friday, January 17, OSU Celebration Day
• Monday, January 20, MLK Day, No School
• Friday, January 24, Coffee Chat, 9:30 a.m., Pre-Registration Required
• Friday, January 31, Spirit Day and January PAX Leaders of the Month
• Week of February 3, School Counselor Appreciation Week
• Wednesday, February 5, World Read Aloud Day/High School Visitors
• Friday, February 7, Ties & Tiaras Dance, Preregistration Required via PTA
• Monday, February 10, Teacher PD Day, No School for Students
• Tuesday, February 11, Kick-Off of American Heart Association Program
• Wednesday, February 12, Monthly PTA Meeting, 4:00 p.m., Annex
• Friday, February 14, Valentine's Day Class Parties