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First Day/Start and End Times

We are excited to welcome our first and second-graders back with the rest of the Midview campus on September 3! Kindergarten parents/guardians, please note the soft start schedule below that we will follow to allow our youngest learners to adjust to the school day more comfortably:

• ONLY kindergarteners with last names beginning with A-L will attend on September 3.
• ONLY kindergarteners with last names beginning with M-Z will attend on September 4.
• ALL kindergarten students will attend together on September 5.

North Elementary School begins at 8:20 a.m. and dismisses at 3:15 p.m. As a reminder, students are permitted in the buildings 20 minutes before the start of the day!

Supply Lists

Have you done your back-to-school shopping yet? Please view our North Supply Lists to ensure your student has all the necessary supplies and materials for the upcoming school year!

Busing/Pick Up & Drop Off

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about busing or our pick-up and drop-off procedures, please click on the links below. This information and more will also be shared at the Open House.

• Busing
• Pick-up and Drop-off

FinalForms

If you haven't done so yet, please log into your FinalForms account to finalize all required information. If you believe you have already completed FinalForms, please double-check as additional forms have been added recently. All forms MUST be reviewed, updated as necessary, and signed prior to the start of the school year.

Breakfast & Lunch

Cafeteria menus and information regarding student meal accounts can be found on the Midview Local Schools Food Services web page.

Free & Reduced-price Meals

This school year, the State of Ohio biennial budget includes funding to cover the cost of providing no-cost breakfast and no-cost lunch to students qualifying for reduced-price meals. This means all families eligible for free OR reduced-price meals will receive breakfast and lunch at NO CHARGE, provided they complete the required application. Families may submit applications:

• Online through PaySchools Central. Step-by-step directions can be found here.

• By downloading and completing a paper application. Applications may be turned in to your building's front office.

Building Contact Information

Please do not hesitate to contact North Elementary should you have any questions regarding your child or the start of the school year.

• North Main Office: (440) 748-6869
• Sharon Novak, Interim Principal: snovak@midviewk12.org
• Danielle Ockuly, Student and Family Liaison: dockuly@midviewk12.org

A BIG thank you to our custodians, Mrs. Whitesel and Mr. Taylor, who made sure our Sensory Walk was ready for the first day of school! A sensory walk is a pathway that helps children explore different sensory experiences. By following the series of guided movements and interacting with educational components such as numbers, colors, and letters, students can regulate their emotions and get the wiggles out in a fun and engaging way! Different textured items will soon be added to the walls along the path to provide additional sensory stimulation.

Years in the district: 8 years

What excites me most about my job: I look forward to the fact that every day is a new day. Having the opportunity to see children excited about coming to school and learning and gaining confidence is the most rewarding part of my job.

Three adjectives students would use to describe me: Patient, funny and hard-working

A few of my favorite things include: I love boating and vacationing especially when it is with my family and children.

What is most important to me in my role: Keeping children excited about coming to school and knowing they can accomplish their goals as well as supporting my staff. I feel when both the adults and children within your building feel it is a safe and welcoming environment you will see them take risks and excel.

Years in the district: 7 years

Reason(s) I chose to pursue my position at Midview Local Schools: Prior to this role, I taught at Midview Middle School, 8th grade math and intervention. My son was born in May 2022, and I took the following year off to spend time with him. After that year, North was looking for a Liaison, and it felt right! The role allows me to better understand early childhood developmental needs while also pursuing a career in educational leadership.

Some of my hobbies/interests outside of my career:I enjoy spending time with my husband and my two-year-old son, Jackson.

I am not a big fan of: Unloading the dishwasher, spiders, and onions

What is most important to me in my role: It is very important to me that all students feel safe and loved while at school. As the Student and Family Liaison, my office is a safe space for students and adults to be themselves.