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October 8 & 22 | Midview Compass Committee Marco's Pizza Nights

Take care of dinner plans while also supporting our schools! Throughout the year, grades K-6 will be invited to participate in a friendly grade-level competition as part of the Midview Compass Committee's Marco's Pizza Nights. Up first is kindergarten! The kindergarten class with the most orders will win a pizza party, and a portion of the sales will help fund scholarships, After Prom, PBIS, and the Backpack program through the Midview Compass Committee. To participate, family and friends can simply call the Grafton Marco's Pizza at (440)-926-0600 on the designated dates and mention the name of the kindergarten teacher who should receive credit:

• October 8: Feldmann, Nelson, Krajewski, Moore, and Eierdam
• October 22: Heestand, Mullenax, VanderSluis, and Zbydnowski

October 15 | North Picture Day

Say cheese! More details about ordering your child’s photos will be coming soon. Order forms will be sent home shortly, and an online pre-order option will also be available. Stay tuned!

October 17 | Nothing Bundt Cakes Fundraiser Order Pick-Up

Orders from the Nothing Bundt Cakes fundraiser by the Midview Compass Committee will be available for pickup at Midview Middle School from 4-7 p.m.

Fall MAP Assessments

North students concluded their fall MAP assessments for math and reading last week! These assessments measure students’ understanding and growth over time, providing valuable data that helps our teachers better support each student’s learning needs. Your student's MAP report will be sent home with their report card at the close of the first quarter.

North Shirt Fundraiser

Show your North pride with our new apparel! T-shirts, long-sleeved shirts, and crewnecks are available for purchase through this link.

• Sale Dates: September 9th - September 30th
• Delivery: Orders will be delivered to the school and sent home with your child in mid-October. Be sure to include the student's and teacher's name at checkout and select Midview School Fundraiser - Delivered to school.

All proceeds will benefit our Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program, which encourages our students to be Ready, Responsible, and Respectful.

Building Contact Information

Please do not hesitate to contact North Elementary should you have any questions regarding your child or the 2024-25 school year.

• North Main Office: (440) 748-6869
• Sharon Novak, Interim Principal: snovak@midviewk12.org
• Danielle Ockuly, Student and Family Liaison: dockuly@midviewk12.org

At North Elementary, Mrs. Bielawski and Mrs. Rowe work closely with our second graders to bring you special video news announcements throughout the school year. We're thrilled to share our first video of the year with you! Check out the video below to see our talented second graders in action!

Second graders in Mrs. Kiser's class recently enjoyed reading Elmer by David McKee, a story that celebrates diversity and individuality through the adventures of a patchwork elephant. To honor Elmer's colorful and unique character, the students participated in an Elmer's Day Celebration filled with a vibrant parade, classroom activities, and a special stuffed elephant for each learner. Additionally, they visited the classroom MeMuseum, where they explored exhibits highlighting their own unique interests and passions. Each learner displayed three special artifacts in his/her exhibit to showcase what makes them special. This engaging combination of storytelling, celebration, and self-discovery helped the children appreciate both Elmer's message and their own special attributes.

Kindergarteners in Mrs. Nelson's class worked on the letter F this week. Our youngest learners read Fifi's Ferret's Flute, collaborated on creating a word web for the letter F, and celebrated their new knowledge by creating the cutest Frogs! Great work Kindergarten!

Mrs. Hamm started her classroom lessons this week. She will visit each classroom every other week. The first graders learned that Whole Body Listening can help them pay attention and learn while Kindergarteners read a story about all the feelings living inside of us! All classes will review and practice the Zones of Regulation, a program designed to help students understand that all feelings are okay, while giving them the tools and strategies to help manage their feelings.

Last week, North Elementary participated in International Dot Day! This has become an annual event to celebrate the individual creativity inside ALL of our students based on the book, "The Dot" by Peter Reynolds. With help from staff and students, our Dot Day display is underway. The students love walking by and searching for their dot. We look forward to watching our students grow together this year in our Midview North community!

Years in the district: 21 Years

What excites me most about my job: The relationships I have with my colleagues and students.

Three adjectives students would use to describe me: Crazy coffee-drinking teacher

A few of my favorite things include: Elephants and positive quotes

What is most important to me in my role: I am an empathetic listener who tries to have a solution for every problem.

Years in the district: 13 Years

Reason(s) I chose to pursue my position at Midview Local Schools: I enjoy teaching and having fun with kids each day. I like that every day is different and the kids are excited to be here. Midview reminds me a lot of the district I grew up in and the family relationships I have built over the years warms my heart.

Some of my hobbies/interests outside of my career: My family - we are all involved in soccer, basketball and baseball so we are always at a field, court, or diamond. I enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, kayaking, running, etc. I also play the piano.

I am not a big fan of: Stress, pot stirrers, spiders

Working at Midview Local Schools has taught ME: I have gone through many phases at Midview and I have learned to trust my instincts and connect to positive people that want what is best for me. I am resilient and good at what I do.