Northside Elementary Newsletter

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Dear Northside Families,

What an incredible first week of school we've had! The energy and enthusiasm from both students and staff have been nothing short of amazing, and we’re thrilled to have launched this year with our exciting theme: Ready, Set, Glow! Our students have already embraced the spirit of the theme, shining brightly in their classrooms and setting the stage for a fantastic year of learning and growth.

We’re so proud of the positive start and the commitment to attendance. Thank you for your support in helping us keep the momentum going! Together, we will continue to glow brighter every day!

Remember to reach out to me with any questions or concerns throughout the school year.

Proud Principal,

Amy

Amy Timmerman

Principal

Direct Line: 608-328-7129

Email: amytimmerman@monroe.k12.wi.us

Dojo: Amy Timmerman

• School Hours

  Breakfast Begins 7:30 a.m.

  1st Bell 7:50 a.m.

  School Begins 7:55 a.m.

  Monday-Thursday Dismissal 3:10 p.m.

  Friday Dismissal 1:10 p.m.

  Breakfast, Lunch & Snack Breaks

  
  

  · Monthly breakfast and lunch menus are available on the district website.

  · The cost of breakfast for grades K-5 is $1.70

  · The cost of lunch for grades K-5 is $2.90

  · Breakfast is open to all students beginning at 7:30 a.m. each school day. When finished with breakfast, the students will go to their homeroom or the playground.

  · If your child brings a cold lunch, please include healthy, nutritious options.

  · Milk & Snack Break: Each grade level determines the best snack/milk break time. Students will have the choice of white (2% and low fat) or chocolate milk. In most grade levels, students will need to bring in a snack. Healthy snacks that do not include a lot of sugar are encouraged; cookies or candies are not allowed. Examples of appropriate snacks include dried fruit, fruit, pretzels, crackers, cheese, or vegetables.

  · Students taking cold lunch may purchase a milk for $.50. Students may bring money to purchase milk daily or it can be deducted from your child's lunch account.

  · Food Service payments can be turned into the Northside office or online through eFunds in Family Access. Please note there is a fee when paying online.

  
  

What is the PTO?

The Parent-Teacher Organization is a group of Northside parents who work to build our school community, support our teachers, enrich learning opportunities, and improve our facilities and educational resources. We hope you will join us! Members are able to participate in as little or as much as your schedule allows. Any help is appreciated!

The PTO helps to fundraise to support the school, including:

• New student t-shirts

• Teacher classroom requests

• Field trip bus costs

• Large building projects such as library shelving

• Teacher and staff appreciation

Many Ways to be involved!

• Attend PTO Meetings

• Held at Northside at 6pm on the third Monday of each month

• Help plan for and organize events throughout the year.

• Volunteer to help at events

• Donate items for events

• Donate items to the PTO Amazon Wish List

Upcoming Events:

• First PTO Meeting: Monday, September 16th, 6pm Northside Library

• Family Reading Night: Thursday, October 17th

• Papa Murphy’s Fundraiser: November 14th

1) Remind your children that they are not alone- almost everyone is anxious heading back to school. Encourage them to try their best.

2) Help your children know what to expect- review school policies, foreshadow any changes that happened with teachers & classrooms over the summer.

3) Praise all of your children's efforts! Life is more than just academics. Recognize curiosity, kindness, & bravery.

4) Food is fuel - start the day with a meal that contains at least one food that’s high in protein, another that’s high in fiber, & at least one fruit or veggie.

5) Prioritize sleep- preschoolers need 11-12 hours, school aged kids need 10 hours, & teens need 9-10 hours.

6) Schedule daily quality time together- just 1 hour of engagement makes a difference.

7) Encourage daily movement- children need 1 hour of physical movement a day.

8) Keep a routine- waking up & going to bed at the same time every day can improve mental health.

9) Identify ways to cope with stress- taking deep breaths, or holding something comforting in your hands quietly relieves stress.

10) Communication- be a good listener, encourage conversation & support your children.

The Backpack Buddies Program works to support families that do not have enough food to adequately support all members of the family. The program regularly delivers a pack of food to supplement the food source within the home and is completely funded with community donations. If you are interested in the program, please reach out to the school counselor, Mrs. Faucher, or the school nurse, Emily Smith. Please know that your family name and children’s names are kept confidential. Privacy is our top priority.

The program will start September 30th, 2024

608-328-7217; katlynfaucher@monroe.k12.wi.us

608-328-7134; emilysmith@monroe.k12.wi.us

About the Program:

Each Thursday a bag will be sent home containing some of the items listed below. If your child is sick on that week, you may pick the bag up in the school office during business hours or the bag will be sent home the next day your child goes to school.

Each bag will contain similar items but may vary due to the donations we receive, including:

• a breakfast item such as a bag of cereal or box of instant oatmeal
• a few cups of applesauce or fruit cups
• some crackers, pretzels or popcorn
• some variety of granola bars
• a protein such as peanut butter or packets of tuna fish
• a snack item such as pudding cups or fruit snacks
• Snack size bag of carrots
• Apple
• Cheese sticks