Husky Happenings

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• March 12-

Savers Fundraiser

• March 13- Savers Fundraiser
• March 14-North School Spirit Day

• March 19- Early Release @ 2:00 p.m.
• March 21- Spirit Day-Sports Day
• March 24-28- Spring Break-No School
• March 31- Classes Resume after Spring Break

We have many sweatshirts, coats, snow pants, boots and shoes in our lost and found bin.

If your child is missing any of their belongings, please check out the lost and found.

The 5Essentials Survey is now open for responses through March 28th. The 5Essentials parent survey is intended to help school districts understand the conditions at each school and guide improvement. Parent identity and survey responses will be kept completely confidential and will not be connected to their student(s). If at least 20 percent of families complete the survey, a parent supplement report will be generated for the district. To take the survey, visit http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/ and select the appropriate survey to begin. Families can submit one survey for each child.

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.

Kindergarten Dual Language Meetings

• There is one more Dual Language program informational meeting for parents who have an incoming kindergarten student for the 2025-2026 school year, Tuesday, Mar. 11, 2025, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm. 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.

• 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.

Savers Fundraiser: March 12-14th
Time to declutter! North Elementary’s annual Savers Fundraiser is happening soon! Drop off clothing, household items, and more at the U-Haul truck in the school parking lot from March 12-14, 3-5 PM. We accept most items, but clothing and linens bring in the biggest return for our school! Special thanks to U-Haul for donating the truck and Lowe’s for providing garbage bags—each student will be sent home with a flyer and a bag to help pack up donations! We also need volunteers to help unload at Savers—email d47npto@gmail.com if you can help!

Lucky Huskies – Share the Appreciation!

We’re celebrating the incredible teachers and staff who make North Elementary so special! Ask your child why they feel LUCKY at North—whether it’s a caring teacher, a favorite activity, or a special moment. Their responses will be displayed in the faculty dining room on March 17 as a surprise for our staff!

Submit your child’s quote here: Lucky Huskies!

Thank you for helping us spread some joy!

The Quest is Coming… Are You Ready? 🐾

The countdown is ON for North’s biggest fundraiser of the year! Get ready for an exciting obstacle course fun run on April 24th (Rain Date: April 25th).

How it works:
🏆 4 weeks of fundraising → Students earn individual prizes & compete as a grade-level team!
🎉 It all leads up to the Husky Quest celebration on April 24th!

What’s next?
💙 Fundraising packets go home March 20th!
🎁 Prizes, parties, and big fun ahead!
Volunteer information below!

We’re also welcoming local business sponsors to help support our Huskies!

Know a business that might be interested? Email huskyquestsponsorship@gmail.com

Follow @d47NPTO and check out our new website d47npto.org/husky-quest for updates!

Husky Quest Needs Volunteers! 🐾

Husky Quest 2025 is coming, and we need YOUR help!

Sign up for a variety of volunteer opportunities, including prize distribution, money counting, and event-day roles.

📅 Volunteer shifts available throughout March & April!
📝 All in-school volunteers must be verified in Raptor 1 week prior.
📩 Sign up here: HQVolunteerSignup!

Questions? Email nptohuskyquest@gmail.com

March Staff Appreciation Spotlight

This month, we recognize the incredible Social Workers and 3rd Grade Teachers at North! From providing invaluable support to guiding young learners, their impact is felt every day. We are so grateful for their dedication and the care they bring to our school community.

Social Workers: Ms. Wood, Ms. Skala, Mr. Getlin
3rd Grade Teachers: Ms. Helsdingen, Ms. Cue Badiola, Ms. Bolos, Ms. Sromek, Ms. Frantik

Thank you for all you do to support and inspire our Huskies!

NPTO Website is LIVE!

The North NPTO Website is here! The NPTO does so much for the North community—fundraising, events, school programs, and countless initiatives—so it was time to create a space where parents could easily stay informed and get involved.

This site will serve as Husky Quest HQ, where you’ll find everything you need leading up to our biggest event in April 2025. But beyond that, it’s a resource for all things NPTO—committee opportunities, school happenings, and ways to support our students and staff. This is just the beginning, and we’ll continue improving the site as we go.

Check it out here: https://www.d47npto.org/

Open Volunteer Positions

We're looking for volunteers for this year and next—there’s a role for everyone! No matter your experience or time at North, all are welcome. We work together in a supportive, team-focused environment. Visit our website for full descriptions and find the perfect way to get involved. Join us in making North a fantastic place to learn, work, and grow!

• Huskypalooza Chair (Open for next school year)

• Book Fair Chair (Open immediately, current chair will train you this spring)

• Family Night Committee Volunteer

• Husky Quest Chair (Open for next school year)

• Quest Crew 2025 Volunteer (HQVolunteerSignup!)

• Spirit Wear Chair

• Wee Deliver Committee Volunteer

• Supply Boxes Committee Volunteer

• Author Visits Committee Volunteer

• STAR Reading Volunteer (One-on-one reading with students, flexible scheduling)

• Committee Member at Large (Executive Board position, voting power, supports NPTO initiatives)

• Bilingual Committee Member at Large (Executive Board position, Spanish-speaking, represents dual-language families)

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!