North Star News
NSN Volume 51 ⭐ April 1, 2024
-Here is your weekly North Star News-
North Star PTA Board Seat Nominations Are open!
We are gearing up for PTA elections for the 2-24-25 school year.
Are you interested in serving on our PTA board or do you know someone that would be a great fit?
Submit your nominations by using the link below,
https://forms.gle/QVApHHb8DNTBWsTL9
or you can drop a nomination slip into the jar in the front office.
Please email northstarptacommunity@gmail.com if you have any questions.
The next PTA meeting will be May 9th @5pm in the library.
5:00 to 5:30pm = Title 1 report and discussion
5:30 to 6:30pm = PTA end of year meeting and elections
Popcorn Friday 4/5 Hosted by Ms. Abby's Class
Note for popcorn days...
Please send money and orders with your students
in the morning to be sure they can get their popcorn. ❤️
We always do our best to accommodate late requests but just be aware
that we don't always have extra bags to do so.
Our popcorn volunteers are quick and efficient and amazing and
make your popcorn bags to order, so there isn't always enough leftover.
If you do need to put in a last minute order, please call it in to us by 9am.
Thank you for supporting our classrooms!
Brunch with Bunnies, this weekend!
Come hang out with some cute bunnies and have a delicious brunch
hosted by your NS Student Council.
All profit supports fun student council activities.
-You Are Invited to the Spring Concert-
-Title 1 Family Meeting and PTA Meeting-
Wow! This weekend's FAN was a huge success!
Thank you to our 5th grade families for showing up and creating such a fun day!
Your efforts, time and donations raised over $1500.00 for the Woody Island fund.
Amazing.
We are getting ready for Kindergarten!
Below is the new student enrollment link and requirements to start Kinder.
Please be sure to select the 2024-25 school year option.
If your child is currently enrolled in KIBSD for preschool this year and will be coming to North Star,
give us a call @907-486-7500 to let us know. We look forward to hearing from you!
-A Note From the School Nurse-
Healthy Schools Protocol Reminder
Ms. Maggie's Tips and Tricks
If you have questions or concerns please contact the North Star counselor -
Ms. Maggie @Maggie.salisbury@kibsd.org
TEAMS# +1 907-341-3617
Don't forget to re-enroll for 2024-25
Here are the Enrollment Links... Thank You!
April Breakfast and Lunch Menus
KIBSD Meal Program and Account Payments
If you want to deposit lunch money with a credit card through your PowerSchool parent portal,
please remember that you will need to access the online version.
You can find that link on the www.KIBSD.org website, under the FAMILIES tab.
We are always happy to accept cash or checks for student lunch accounts in the office.
Call us @907-486-7500 if you have questions or need any help with parent portal access.
⭐ North Star Fine Art Highlight ⭐
Correction! I credited the wrong artist last week.
I was so excited to share Ms. Leisure's carving and printing project last week but...
...I made a mistake!
Please know it was HAIDYN Hinkley's Spirit Taker Mask print.
Great work Haidyn and thank you for sharing it with us.
-Next PTA Meeting-
The next meeting will be May 9th @5pm.
5:00 to 5:30pm = Title 1 report and discussion
5:30 to 6:30pm = PTA end of year meeting and elections
Questions for your PTA? Want to become a member?
northstarptacommunity@gmail.com
or... use the handy QR code above.
Soccer Season!
WE LOVE OUR VOLUNTEERS!
Would you like to volunteer at school this year?
We'd love to see you.
All you have to do is email volunteer@kibsd.org and
and state that you would like to volunteer at ⭐ North Star. ⭐
They will send you an email to initiate your background check, so be sure to look for that.
(Background checks are valid for 3 years.)
Once approved, stop by the office to verify your ID, sign paperwork and you are all set!
See the KIBSD website link below for more info.
https://www.kibsd.org/volunteers/
We look forward to seeing you.
Check Out KIBSD Literacy Resources Below!
Smart Social for KIBSD Families
2024 Visitor Protocol for all KIBSD Schools
KIBSD Safety Drills and Protocol Info
-2023-24 Communication Pathways-
School Newsletter
Look for your weekly newsletter, The North Star News, in your inboxes every Monday afternoon.
General School Information
Emails from PowerschoolMessenger and Smore will be the main form of communication that you will receive for all general school information and updates outside of your student's classroom.
Urgent or Emergency Communications
All school emergency notices or alerts will be sent through
PowerSchoolMessenger emails or PowerSchoolMessenger automated calls.
Please take a moment to confirm that your phone numbers and emails
are up to date and correct in your parent portal or check with us in the office.
Individual Classroom/Teacher Communications
KIBSD Staff will only be communicating through district issued devices and applications.
Faculty and staff will no longer be texting or calling with their personal devices.
If you need to reach your child's teacher during the school day please
email, connect via SeeSaw or call the office to leave a message.
Need to speak with your principal?
Call the office to see if Ms. Morrow is available or to leave a message.
Ms. Morrow always tries to make time to speak with families
but scheduling an appointment time is recommended.
For appointments - please call 907-486-7499.
North Star Office is open 7:30am til 3:30pm - @907-486-7500.
We are always happy to help.
North Star Family Handbook for 2023-24
2024-25 School Year Calendar
Here is the revised 2023-24 School Year Calendar
23-24 KIBSD School Calendar in Spanish
23-24 KIBSD School Calendar in Tagolog
23-24 KIBSD School Calendar in English
NORTH STAR ⭐ HOURS OF OPERATION
Doors open for students that have breakfast @7:35am.
Doors open @7:50am for students to start lining up for class.