Northpoint News

Saturday, November 11 is Veterans Day, but on Friday, November 10 P-H-M students across the district learned not only about the history of Veterans Day, but why we honor our nation's men and women who served in the armed forces. Having students participate in academic experiential learning experiences broadens the scope of their education. Thank you to all those in our community who've served.

November 16- Veteran's Day Concert for 3rd at 5:00p.m. and 5th at 6:00p.m.

November 22-24- NO SCHOOL -Thanksgiving Break

November 27 & 28- Club Invention Begins

December 1- Cereal Train

Last night our moms, grandmas, autie's and the Northpoint boys spent the evening bowling, go karting, eating pizza, playing arcade games and having a great time. Each year our PTO sponsors this event, and it is very well attended. Thank you to all who worked on organizing another exciting event for our students.

November and December are the months where we turn our efforts on ways to help our community. Every year in November, we collect cereal for local Food Pantries and in December we adopt families in need within our PHM community and purchase clothing items for gifts during the holidays. This year we also are collecting gently used or new winter boots for The Christ Child's Society Charity. More information will be sent out soon on ways to adopt a family for the Giving Tree initiative. We are so grateful for your continued support for those less fortunate.

This testing impacts all kindergarten students and many second and fifth graders*

In accordance with Indiana law, we are required to have an identification process in place to identify High Ability students. According to the Indiana Department of Education, ‘“High ability student” means a student who: performs at, or shows the potential for performing at, an outstanding level of accomplishment in at least one domain when compared to other students of the same age, experience, or environment; and is characterized by exceptional gifts, talents, motivation, or interests.’

Indiana requires the screening of all kindergarten, second grade, and fifth grade students who are not previously identified as High Ability. A student may be labeled as High Ability in Language Arts and/or Math.

PHM uses two nationally-normed assessments to identify High Ability students: CogAT and NWEA. CogAT - Cognitive Abilities Test - testing will be done during the month of December. CogAT is an aptitude test that measures a student’s problem-solving skills and thinking abilities. There is no preparation that can be done for this test. Students will participate in a practice test to familiarize them with the type and format of the questions.

Depending on your child’s results and grade level, he/she may participate in NWEA testing in February. That information will be forthcoming.

Please view the PHM High Ability website if you have questions about our identification process. Any additional questions can be sent to Cassie Scarsella at cscarsella@phm.k12.in.us.

Register today for the Independent Feeder Program! Penn Volleyball for grades 3rd-8th will host rec league volleyball teams through NIVA, the local volleyball club.

Tryouts are Sunday, Nov. 19. Games will be held on Sundays at local schools and each team will practice once a week. Click here for more information. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Kaitlyn Hickey at khickey@phm.k12.in.us.

It's that time of year again for the Annual P-H-M Education Foundation's Thank-a-Teacher. This is a wonderful way to say a special thank you to your child's teacher, or any P-H-M staff member that has made a difference in their lives. Your donation will go into our Grant Fund, which is returned to the schools in the form of Teacher Grants that include programs and projects that cannot be funded through school budgets. The nominee will receive a note with your special message, a pin for their lanyard, and the first 125 will receive a free Gold Car Wash courtesy of Drive & Shine. See phmef.org for more details or to download a form.

There are a number of books that have not been returned to the library yet. Please help your child find any overdue books at home. Students with overdue books do get notices from the library when they become overdue and they could be fined if books are not returned. Thank you for your helping to encourage your child to return their checked out library books.

Please Click this link for more PTO news and events coming https://northpointpto.membershiptoolkit.com/newsletter/03149-20231102001522-006998700-1699079

Culver's in Granger is giving a percentage of all sales from 5-8pm on November 14th back to Northpoint! Please tell your friends and family! No flyer necessary

We could use some helping hands during this event to help things run smoothly. Please sign up for a volunteer time slot of 45 minutes to help deliver orders to tables and to the drive-thru. This is something you can do with your kiddo!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BABA822A1F8C61-45718107-culvers

PHM Forum

The Forum met on November 1 to discuss School Safety.

• Guest Speaker: Tommy Teeter, Director of Safety & Student Services
• Click here to view the presentation

Yearbook Orders

It's that time of year once again, Yearbook is in need of volunteers for each of our classrooms to help make the classroom pages portion of the yearbook. Much of this yearbook assignment can be done from the comfort of your computer or if you are so inclined, you can be as involved as you like; such as going into the class and taking student's pictures, designing a theme, creating props- the opportunities are wide open.

We would love to have multiple volunteers for each classroom, as they say many hands make lighter work. Please fill out this Google form and we will contact you soon! Thank you!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMkv80Qa3hm_s_NnJGLzJCswcC0kV3IOEcpqMI5CyHnz1gJg/viewform?usp=sf_link

For more information

please contact either:

Jennifer - moller.jennifer@gmail.com.

or

Angela - angelasaoud@gmail.com

This year our big initiative is "Growing In Stem" our teachers are committed to incorporating STEM educaion into our curriculum throughout all content areas. Each week we will feature a small section in the newsletter dedicated to showing how our students are engaging in STEM based activities. If you are interested in partnering with us to provide opportunities for our students to have experiences with STEM education, please contact your child's teacher.

Dear Parents of car riders,

Due to an increased amount of car riders this year, we need to change our car pool procedures to provide a safer environment for our staff and students. Please be sure to pick up a car tag number in the office if you don't have one yet. We would appreciate your patience and cooperation as we implement the following new procedures;

1. Once you have entered the curb line up, please wait until you have been ushered forward to begin exiting the car pool line.

2. DO NOT pass around cars at any time while you are in the car pool line.

3. Cars will be stopped at the entrance to the the curb line to allow for all students to enter vehicles and exit safely.

4. Your child will be directed to walk safely to their vehicle that should be stopped along the curb.

5. If you are stopped at the entrance to the car pool line, you will be the lead car that should pull all the way up to the first cone . DO NOT STOP WHERE YOUR CHILD MIGHT BE STANDING.

6. PLEASE STAY OFF YOUR CELL PHONES DURING CAR POOL PICK UP.

7. Watch for the traffic ushers who will be wearing orange vests to direct you when in the curb lane.

8. IF THE BELL RINGS AND THERE ARE NO LONGER ANY ADULTS AT THE CURB, PLEASE PARK YOUR CAR AND WALK YOU CHILD INTO THE BUILDING.

We understand that waiting in a long line is frustrating, but we have to think of the safety of our students and staff members. We appreciate your support with these new procedures. Please call Mrs. White at 574-271-8598 or email her at lwhite@phm.k12.in.us if you have any questions.

If you would like to have a lunch date with your child, please sign up for a spot in our Sign-Up Genius form. Availability is limited, so please plan accordingly. Below is the link to sign up.

https://www.signupgenius.com/index.cfm?go=s.signup&urlid=10c0e49afa82da5fdcf8-lunch1&view=calendar

Below is a link to all of the consent forms that need to be signed. You will not be able to access until August 11.

The Safe School Helpline® is a confidential way to report student concerns about threats, suicide, drugs, bullying or anything that threatens the safety of our schools. It's Available 24/7. Click to watch a video on how to get in touch with Administration anonymously 24/7/365.

Four Ways to Report to the Safe School Helpline®

Call: 1-800-418-6423 ext 359

Text: TIPS to 66746

Online: SafeSchoolHelpline.com

Mobile App: Download the FREE app from the GOOGLE PLAY STORE and the APPLE APP STORE

• The app makes it easy to anonymously report a safety or mental health concern using your mobile device to text, call, or submit an online form.

Our office hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. You can make an appointment if you need assistance with anything else or you can email Mrs. White.

Email: lwhite@phm.k12.in.us
Website: www.northpoint.phmschools.org
Location: 50800 Cherry Road, Granger, IN, USA
Phone: 574-271-8598
Twitter: @NorthpointStars