Husky Happenings

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• January 29- Early Release @ 2:00 pm
• January 31- North School Spirit Day
• February 1- Husky Palooza
• February 3- Kindergarten Registration: Online Registration Opens
• February 7- Spirit Day- Jersey Day

HUSKYPALOOZA IS HERE! We're excited to bring back this FREE Family Fun Fair packed with excitement, games, and unforgettable memories for the whole family!

When: Saturday, February 1, 2025

Where: North Elementary

We’ve made it easy for everyone to join the fun with two suggested session times:

9:00–10:15 AM: Last names A–L

10:30–11:45 AM: Last names M–Z

Register now (so we know how many to expect): bit.ly/HuskyPalooza25

Don’t miss this amazing morning of adventure, laughter, and community spirit!

Mark your calendars, bring the whole family, and let’s make it a day to remember!

Volunteers Needed:
We need older students’ help to make North Elementary's HuskyPalooza a fantastic event this school year by helping run our carnival games to create lasting memories for our North families.To allow parents to enjoy this special time with their students, we’re inviting local middle and high school students or service organizations to volunteer for this fun-filled day.

Please have your student sign up today and help make HuskyPalooza a day to remember! Sign up here: https://bit.ly/HuskyPaloozaVolunteers25

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.

Listen in on this podcast episode as our very own kindergartners share their favorite parts of kindergarten!

2025-26 Kindergarten Registration

District 47 online kindergarten registration for the 2025-26 school year will begin February 3. At that time, families can register their incoming kindergartener by completing the steps on the District 47 website at d47.org/registration. Early registration helps with adequate staffing, placement in your home school preference, and appropriate class size.

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. Flyer. For more details and the Zoom link, visit: d47.org/duallanguage.

• Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

• Monday, Feb. 10, 2025 | 9:30 am - 10:30 am

• 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.

Staff Appreciation
This month, we’re shining the spotlight on our incredible First Grade Team as our January Staff Appreciation Honorees!

Ms. Nava

Mr. Lopez

Ms. Ferguson

Mrs. Meyer

Mrs. Margiotta

Thank you for your endless dedication and the love you show our first graders every day. You make North Elementary a brighter, better place to learn and grow!

We appreciate you!

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. More details to come!

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.

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!