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O.N.E. PARENT NEWSLETTER
Back to School Edition
North Elementary Assistant Principal Kristy Richart and Principal Dr. Zeb Wallace
A Message from Principal Dr. Zeb Wallace
North Families,
Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year! We are so excited to kick off the year and welcome our families back to North Elementary. We hope you have had a summer filled with rest, relaxation, and time spent with loved ones. Our theme for this upcoming school year is WORLD CHANGERS! We are thrilled to welcome our students and families back to North Elementary!
With the work of our teachers, custodians, faculty/staff, and volunteers, North has truly never looked better! From paint to floors and cafeteria to playgrounds, our crews left no stone unturned! Additionally, there were also several promotions, retirements, and transitions at the conclusion of the 2022-2023 school year. While we were sad to see members of our North family go, we are so excited for you to meet the incredible people who have stepped into their roles.
Please reach out if there is anything we can do to help your children be successful. Thank you for entrusting us with your children and we can't wait to see you at meet the teacher!
Meet Our Office Staff
Mrs. Barbie Dewey
I have worked as an administrative assistant for Ozark for 28 years and am looking forward to another great year!
Mrs. Becky Roesch
This is my tenth year as an elementary administrative assistant but my first year at North Elementary. I am excited to meet all of you! It's going to be a great year!
Mrs. Amber Martin
Nurse Courtney
I have been a registered nurse for 6 years and this will be my third year at North. Please contact me with any new or existing health concerns. I look forward to seeing you all and having a healthy school year!
Jamie Cook
I have worked in Special Education for 25 years and this is my 4th year as a process coordinator at North Elementary. I am excited about partnering with you for another amazing year!
Drop-Off & Pick-Up Information
Thank you for helping us keep your child safe!
Drop-Off:
- Use both lanes and wait to be directed into the single drop-off lane at the first entrance.
- Please have your child on the passenger side so they can safely exit onto the sidewalk.
- Do not allow your child to exit the vehicle until after you pass the crosswalk.
- Staff will be there to unload your student, however your child may exit on their own.
- We ask that you stay in your car. This will allow our line to move more quickly.
- Both parking lots in the front of North’s building are available for parent use if you need to park and walk in with your child. Please use the crosswalks if doing so.
Pick-Up:
- Use both lanes until zippering into the single pick-up lane at the first entrance.
- We have six colored loading zones marked with flags. Staff at each zone will help your students into your vehicle.
- Please be attentive and keep moving forward so we can load safely and quickly.
- Do not leave cars unattended in the pick-up lane after 3:15. Please use the parking lot if you need to enter the building.
Walkers / Bike Riders:
- All walker/bike riders must live in the McGuffy or Hillstone neighborhood. All others will need to use the carline or bus transportation.
- For security purposes the back door of North Elementary, South of the cafeteria door, will be designated only for students who walk or bike to and from school.
- Students will not be released without a completed release form designating them as a walker/bike rider. Kindergarten students must be picked up in person by an adult.
Tiger Care:
- The back parking lot will only be available for Tiger Care drop-off and pick-up. There are parking spots labeled for this use. Use the cafeteria door closest to the outdoor shed to enter the building.
North Updates
A couple of reminders:
- The school day is 8:40-3:55. Doors open at 8:15.
- Parents are welcome to walk in their student(s) on Monday and Tuesday.
- Please let your child's teacher know how he/she will be getting home.
- Bus routes and the carline may run a little longer than usual the first week, so please be patient.
- School lunch for the first day is choice 1: popcorn chicken with orange sauce and choice 2: beef fingers. A complete menu can be found on the district website.
We can't wait to see you!