North Elementary School/Carolina Community Academy

Link to Parent Newsletter : https://www.smore.com/j4q3v Here are important announcements from North Elementary School: Spirt Week: Monday--Athletic Wear, Tuesday--Festive Fall Flannel Day, Wednesday--Silly Sock Day, Thursday--Pink Out, Friday--Costume Day (no face masks) October 23rd--School Improvement and Parent Advisory--3:30pm October 25th--RTA TEST Select 4th Grade Students October 23-27--Parent Conferences--Our goal is to have 100% of parents participate! (Teachers will contact you to set up a date and time.) October 27th--1st Quarter AR Celebration October 31st--AWARDS DAY--Time 1:00pm (Grades 2-5) Let's have a GREAT WEEK!

Parents and Families, This is a reminder that there is no school tomorrow for students. October 20th is a REQUIRED TEACHER WORKDAY. Thank you and have a GREAT weekend!

National School Bus Safety Week

It's almost the end of the FIRST NINE WEEKS! Thanks for your support and for sending us THE BEST SCHOLARS! Watch us SOAR! Please review this week's Parent Newsletter for information and announcements. https://www.smore.com/vn4kp Attendance Blitz--September 18-October 20 UNITY DAY---Wear ORANGE! October 19-- END OF THE FIRST 9 WEEKS! North’s Sneaker Ball--October 19th 3:30-5pm (Students and Staff--Dress to impress with you FAVORITE sneakers!) Permission slip required. October 20th--REQUIRED Teacher WORKDAY October 23rd--School Improvement and Parent Advisory--3:30pm October 23-27--Parent Conferences--Our goal is to have 100% of parents participate! (Teachers will contact you to set up a date and time.) October 31--AWARDS DAY--Time 1:00pm (Grades 2-5)

Reminder: No School on Friday, October 20th - Teacher Workday! PECIL and PCC students still have classes.

Please review this weeks Parent and Family Newsletter! Let's SOAR!! https://www.smore.com/dkg0s OR https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cTqluFhc_R5AQACN2skvUhcEPIydhaVR/view?usp=sharing Fundraiser 1--Double Good Popcorn--September 28-October 13. Collection dates will ONLY be October 6th and October 13. Attendance Blitz--September 18-October 20 October 19-- END OF THE FIRST 9 WEEKS! North’s Sneaker Ball--October 19th 3:30-5pm (Students and Staff--Dress to impress with you FAVORITE sneakers!) Permission slip required. October 20th--REQUIRED Teacher WORKDAY October 23rd--School Improvement and Parent Advisory--3:30pm October 23-27--Parent Conferences--Our goal is to have 100% of parents participate! (Teachers will contact you to set up a time. 10-24--5th grade, 10/25--3rd grade, 10/26--2nd grade, 10/27--4th grade) October 27--AR Celebration October 31--AWARDS DAY--Time 1:00pm (Grades 2-5)

.https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/clients/north-elementary-school/fall-pictures-10-4-2023-48/optIn This link will allow parents to sign up to receive updates via email regarding their child's school portraits. These updates include promotions, additional deals and the ability to order more pictures at a later time. When entering student information, parents should be sure to enter the student's name as it is on file at the school. Here is the order form to view and place online orders. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pUda-sLm8WI1uYgj6W8DItcc03ad6YMT/view?usp=drive_link

October is National Principal's Month! Thank you to all of our outstanding principals for their commitment and hard work every day! You are greatly appreciated!

We're looking forward to an EXCELLENT WEEK. Thanks for helping us improve students' attendance--getting them to school on time, limiting check outs, and writing notes when students are absent. Thanks for ALL that you do! The ATTENDANCE BLITZ will continue through October 19th. There are prizes for individuals and class prizes! Attendance matters! Character Focus for OCTOBER--RESPECT October is also Bullying Prevention Month Here are few important dates for the month of OCTOBER: Fundraiser 1--Double Good Popcorn--September 28-October 13. Collection dates will ONLY be October 6th and October 13. Attendance Blitz--September 18-October 20 October 19-- END OF THE FIRST 9 WEEKS! North’s Sneaker Ball--October 19th 3:30-5pm (Students and Staff--Dress to impress with your FAVORITE sneakers!) Permission slip required. October 20th--REQUIRED Teacher WORKDAY October 23rd--School Improvement and Parent Advisory--3:30pm October 23-27--2-5 Parent Conferences--Our goal is to have 100% of parents participate! October 31--AWARDS DAY--Time TBA

October is Bullying Prevention Month! Visit http://www.pcsnc.org/page/bullying to report bullying, for policies on bullying, and for resources on bullying.

Let's have a GREAT week ahead! There is no school tomorrow for students. It's a REQUIRED TEACHER WORKDAY. Here are few other important dates: 26--Parent Advisory and School Improvement Spirit Week--Sept. 26-29 Fundraiser 1--Double Good Popcorn--September 28-October 13. Collection dates will ONLY be October 6th and October 13. Attendance Blitz--September 18-October 20 Let's SOAR! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ylq1GF6hr69bvbr4cBOJoctN2_C4_RM1/view?usp=sharing

Reminder: No School on Monday, September 25th - Teacher Workday!

https://www.smore.com/p0cy7 Please review this week's newsletter. Let's have a GREAT week!

Please remember that Thursday, September 14th is Papa John's Night for North Elementary School. Use Code RSN001--North will receive up to 25% of the order total. Thanks in advance for supporting the school. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xf7j_evCP5NQGQ295ew7N4p4RUbkc-Sp/view?usp=drive_link

Parents and Families: Please encourage students to read every night for at least 30 minutes. We have launched Accelerated Reader at our school for this year. Students have personalized goals for each nine weeks in order to earn rewards and incentives. Upcoming Events: Papa John's Night is September 14th. Enjoy dinner and help earn money for the school! Please say North Elementary School when you place your order. September 25th is a Required Teacher Workday, so there is no school for students. We will also have Spirit Week, September 26-29, more details will follow. Thanks for getting your students to school ON TIME each day. Please send a note if your child is absent. https://www.smore.com/w1k0b

Parents and Families, We 've had a great start to the school year. Thank you for your patience and flexibility. Please review the attached newsletter with important details for the upcoming week. Have a good evening! 3rd Grade BOG testing Wednesday 9/6/2023 Continue BOY I-Ready Diagnostics PAPA JOHN’S NIGHT (SEPTEMBER 14TH) SPIRIT WEEK (SEPTEMBER 26-29) https://www.smore.com/ehd3c-the-eagles-nest

Welcome back to school! It's going to be a great year of reading, growth, learning experiences, and building relationships. At North, we expect students to SOAR (Safety, On Task, Act Responsibly, and Respect) and to EXCEL (Excellence through a Commitement to Engagement & Learning)! Our goal is to have 86% of students meet or exceed growth and a 15% reduction in office referrals for this school year. We are here for our students, but also for their families. Please do not hesitate to reach out to your child's teacher or the office or administration with any questions or concerns you may have. When we work together, students GROW! Let's SOAR, Nell Sydnor-Waugh NES Principal sydnorn@person.k12.nc.us 336-599-7262 Please review the SMORE NEWSLETTER FOR IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS. https://www.smore.com/7phuc

Greetings Parents and Families of North Elementary School (Grades 2-5)! Open House is tomorrow, August 23rd from 12pm-6pm. We look forward to seeing all of you! There are 5 stations for parents and students to attend to learn more about school, transportation, and your child's teacher. We will have FREE bookbags and school supplies at the last station. KONA ICE will be here with you favorite treats ($4-$6).

Person County Schools has a technology maintenance fee of $25. Parents can pay this fee online (https://osp.osmsinc.com/PersonNC/) or at the school. There is also a waiver form for families experiencing economic hardship. Please view the link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L6blzMlUnC_b6aAlv69k6qOWs3llqcYWjNGD3UYZDXA/edit?usp=sharing

Good Morning North Families, This is friendly reminder that parents must complete the online registration process before August 7th. This step is REQUIRED for bus transportation. If you need help, please call the school OR visit on Monday, August 7th from 8:30-11:30/1:00-3:00. We are here to help you! If students are not registered by August 7th, bus transportation will not be assigned until after Labor Day. The First Day of School for North's students (Grades 2-5) is Monday, August 28th. We will not participate in Carolina Community Academy's Staggered Entry Plan the week prior. Open House for Grades 2-5 is August 23rd from 12pm-6pm.