Northridge Elementary School Update

• 2024-2025 School Calendar
• Final Forms registration updates/verification due NOW!! We are at almost 92%(39 kiddoes are NOW due) completion in Final Forms We want be to be at 100% completion now for safety for all. Many email reminders have been sent.
• September 24th- Our wonderful high school FFA students are coming to work our Kindergarten students in a fun classroom activity......poetry and leaf rubbing. Thanks FAA
• Friday, September 27th-School Sprit day- Northridge clothing and Hat Day to celebrate our awesomeness.

• Friday, September 27th- Gr. 4-5 Field Trip to Watts Miller Farms. Permission forms for the trip are due this week, please. Please be sure Final Forms is updated/complete before trip. Only children wil permission slips and FINAL FORMs completed will be able to attend.

Next month to look forward to: SAVE THE DATE!

• Mumkins to be delivered- October 1st. Will be so beautiful.

• P-T Conferences- Oct 15 & 17 -3:45-7:00- K-5...sign ups coming soon,

• NES Book Fair-week of October 14-17, 2024

• NES Donuts with Grown-ups….8:00-8:30 am

• Last name- A-F- Oct. 15, Last name G-P Oct. 16 and O-Z Oct. 17th

• Gr. 4-5- FAA AG sponsored Fall-o-ween will be Oct17th! We love FAA!!
• Kindergarten trip to the Pumpkin Farm- October 25th

• Halloween parties-November 1st--1:45- 3:00 w/parade

• Northridge Elementary Trunk or Treat- November 4th- 6:00-7:00 pm
  

Week of September 23, 2024

Hello Wonderful Northridge Elementary folks,

• Final Forms registration updates/verification due NOW!! We are at almost 92%(39 kiddoes are NOW due) completion in Final Forms We want be to be at 100% completion now for safety for all. Many email reminders have been sent.
• NES math and reading services/tutoring have launched in Gr. 4-5. We really appreciate the support in this very important intervention.
• On September 26th, NES librarian/Media Center teacher Rebecca Pollack will be honored by the Licking County Foundation for an Excellence in Education award, sponsored by Transcendia, in a very special ceremony. Mrs. Pollock's dedicated work to weaving STEAM into the library program is being recognized. Her dedication to progressive learning opportunities for children is commendable.
• The PTO Mumkin Sale was a huge success!! Thank you for your purchases. All proceeds will help our school with events and other special extras. We almost hit our goal....sooooo very very close!!! We will have our popcorn party soon to celebrate with the school community!! Thank you for taking care of our school!! Mumkins will be delivered October 1st.

We have folks wanting to volunteer in our school or perhaps attend upcoming field trips. Please complete these forms as part of our security process formality. Please complete both. Once we get the form back approved, we will get everyone board approved. :) All for the safety of our children.

https://www.northridge.k12.oh.us/parents/volunteer-information

https://securevolunteer.com/NORTHRIDGE-LOCAL-SCHOOL-DISTRICT/home

BIG, BIG, BIG, HUGE reminders for everyone:

-Please remember to supervise children at BUS STOPS to keep everyone SAFE! We have to have someone at the BUS STOP for the little ones please.

-Please always check into the office, when visiting school. We do this for security purposes. Have your ID ready please for check in! We have everyone doing this.

-Please follow the TRAFFIC rules when on campus. Watch for our children and families. Please drive 20 mph at the most. Watch for our children and families.

-Please DO NOT allow children to hang out car/van windows when dropping off children OR leaving school, as we are so concerned about safety. We do not want anyone to get hurt. We are concerned they may fall out.

-Please do keep a keen ear on your children during on-line game playing. Some games are very dangerous for children and children are bringing their disappointing results/losses into school and the conflict resolution is tough. We are asking for family help with this.

Safety Reminder:

1. BEFORE 9:00 am..........Please call us at 740-967- 1401 or email us at esattendance@nrls.org if your child will be out for illness or and appointment. We organize attendance early each day to be sure everyone is accounted for in school. Thank you for honoring this important contact.
2. Before 3:00....if you have a change in transportation for your child, please call us so we may announce and get word to them. Please call us at Phone (740) 967-1401
3. Check your email or ParentSquare each day. Loads of great treasures in there!!
4. Please have a system with your child so you are getting anything we send home from your child.

Please consider helping Northridge students and families in need by clicking this link:

https://www.neighborhoodbridges.org/.../northridgelocal-oh

Have a SUPER week!! Thank you for your partnership! We enjoy your family!

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are excited to introduce a new and efficient way of keeping you informed about your child’s attendance at school. Northridge has activated the School Attendance feature in ParentSquare. We believe this change will benefit you and your children.

Daily Attendance Notifications

Through ParentSquare, you will receive a prompt notification informing you of your child’s school absences. These notifications will help you stay up-to-date, ensuring you are notified if your student is not present at school. Northridge will send the notifications in both voice and text formats.

Attendance Notes from Parents and Guardians

One of the key benefits of this feature is that it allows you to send attendance notes back to the school through the Parent Square app if your student is absent. This feature significantly reduces the need for phone calls to the school and makes it more convenient for you to communicate important information about your child’s absence. Parents and guardians may still call the main office and send in a written note to notify us of an absence, but most will find using the Parent Square platform more convenient. The reason for the student’s absence must be reported to the school within two days, per district policy.

We are confident that utilizing this tool will significantly enhance communication, making it easier for you to stay informed about your student’s attendance.

ParentSquare is the premier fully unified product that engages every family with school communications and communications-based services—all the way from the district office to the classroom teacher, and all in one place.

Are you concerned about the many issues surrounding your

child’s use of smartphones, tablets, computers, video games

and other screens in your home? Do you wonder how much

screen time is appropriate and what types of guidelines to

establish for your child? Are you aware that screen-time

issues are quite different for children of different ages?

This September, Triple P offering three virtual programs for parents

with children of different ages. Parents may attend any or all

of the following programs – just please register at least four

days in advance of the program you wish to attend!

Triple P is a research-based, internationally-recognized,

multilevel parent support program funded by Licking

Memorial Health Systems and supported by Mental Health

and Recovery of Licking and Knox Counties and Our Futures

in Licking County.96 percent of parents who have tried some of the Triple P

strategies have seen an improvement in their child’s

behavior!

Here is a website connection:

Developing Screen Time Routines #1

It's a Great Day to be A Viking!

The Northridge Local School District is committed to ...

Mission: Empowering All Students To Reach Their Fullest Potential.

Viking Values: Trust, Leadership, Communication, Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity & Respect.

Safety: If You See Something, Say Something