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November 9, 2001
Life Skill: Friendship: To make and keep a friend through mutual trust and caring!
Upcoming Events
Thursday November 22 Thanksgiving Break NO SCHOOL
Friday November 23 Thanksgiving Break NO SCHOOL
Saturday November 24 Noblesville High School Dance Team
Thursday November 29 4th Grade Social Health Film
Friday November 30 Jazz Enrichment program..half time
at NHS basketball game
Miller Dance Team
Attention: Parents! The NHS Miller Dance Team is having a "Mom and Dad's Day Out" on Saturday, November 24th from 8am to 3pm in the high school cafeteria and commons. This is the perfect opportunity to get some Christmas shopping done without the kids! The day's activities will include arts and crafts, games, animated videos, a little excercise, and much more! The cost is $15.00 and includes lunch. Call 523-1973 for more information.
Music News
Our fourth grade students who have participated in the jazz enrichment program will be performing at Noblesville High School basketball game on November 30. It will be "North" night at the ballgame. Please come and support our students!
Winter Sing
It is time again for the first and second graders annual winter program. The two dates for this event are first graders on December 12th and second graders on December 13th. However, Mrs. Hornsby (aka Ms Wade) needs help with some light sewing and scenery/props. If you are interested in helping, please send a note to school with your child and the way to reach you. Mrs. Hornsby also needs the following items donated:
White sheets
Artificial trees
Big baskets or boxes with handles that could be decorated, ones that first and second graders can handle)
Watering cans
garland
(if you would like them returned, please put your name on it).
Thank you for your help!
Reading Late Night Announcement from PTO
In October your children will be encouraged to begin a reading program called "Book It!" The program is sponsored by Pizza Hut and runs for 6 months. If, and only if, your child completes at least 5 months of the program, he/she will receive an invitation to a fun Friday evening celebration called "Reading Late Night" for their accomplishment. This is a fun evening, but is by invitation only. To ensure that your child receives an invitation, you must submit all reading logs to your child?s teacher. This is their record of how much your child has read at home, and this is what they use to determine who will receive an invitation. We hope everyone at North will qualify. See you there! Julie Matern RLN Chairperson
Parenting Support Group
For parents with children of all ages.
Fourth Monday of each month ( exceptions: August and December)
7PM
Union United Methodist Church
191st Street at DeShane Avenue
Three (3) miles east of SR 37 on 191st Street
Handicap accessible
For information call 317/984-2392
Child care provided with one week notice.
School Attendance Policy
School attendance is essential for school success! There have been significant changes to the Noblesville Schools' attendance policy this year. Those changes can be found in the Noblesville Elementary Schools' Handbook (sent home with children the first week of school).
Please be reminded that students brought to school by parents, sitters, or walkers should not arrive at school until 8:30AM.
Students who are eating school breakfast may arrive at 8:25AM. and should report directly to the cafeteria. Students who arrive before this time cannot be properly supervised by adults. Teachers and staff are obligated to committee work and lesson planning until 8:30.
Also, you are required to call in to school whenever your child is going to be absent or tardy from school (including doctor or dental appointments). If we do not hear from you, we will utilize the phone numbers that our office has on file to contact you regarding your child?s absence. This if to insure the safety of your children. Please call 773-0482 to report an absence or tardy. Note: When leaving a message, please be aware there is a slight pause before the message begins.
October 26, 2001
Upcoming Events
Tuesday October 30 Staff Development Day dismissal 12:50
lunch served for grades 1-4 and Nova Kindergarten
Tuesday November 6 PTO Meeting 7 PM Child care provided
Thursday November 8 Market Day pick-up 5-6PM
Friday November 9 T-shirt day (American shirts)
Monday November 12 Staff Development dismissal 12:50
Staff Development Day
Tuesday, October 30 is our first staff development day (waiver day). All elementary students will be dismissed at 12:50 pm. Lunch will be served on this day before dismissal. Please take a moment to mark your calendars with other staff development dates for the 2001-02 school year.
Tuesday, October 30, 2001
Monday, November 12, 2001
Wednesday, December 5, 2001
Tuesday, February 5, 2002
Wednesday, February 27, 2002
Tuesday, April 30, 2002
Early Dismissal Days
Does your child know what to do after school when we have early dismissal?
Please send a note to the teacher if your child does not follow the usual dismissal routine on early dismissal days. It is very important that we know exactly what you want your child to do each day after school. Last minute instructions and phone calls may not get delivered efficiently. A note to the teacher is a better choice.
Show your patriotic spirit on November 9
In observance of Veterans Day, Noblesville Schools has designated Friday, November 9, as a day for all of students and staff to show their patriotic spirit by wearing their USA shirts or other red, white, and blue clothing.
We do have some USA shirts in stock in different sizes and styles. If you would like to purchase one of these, please visit our Central Office at 1775 Field Drive. We also are still taking orders for these shirts. For information about the shirts, please visit our website at www.nobl.k12.in.us or call Sharon Trisler, public relations coordinator for the school district, at 773-3171.
Reading Late Night Announcement from PTO
In October your children will be encouraged to begin a reading program called "Book It!" The program is sponsored by Pizza Hut and runs for 6 months. If, and only if, your child completes at least 5 months of the program, he/she will receive an invitation to a fun Friday evening celebration called "Reading Late Night" for their accomplishment. This is a fun evening, but is by invitation only. To ensure that your child receives an invitation, you must submit all reading logs to your child's teacher. This is their record of how much your child has read at home, and this is what they use to determine who will receive an invitation. We hope everyone at North will qualify. See you there! Julie Matern RLN Chairperson
News from the Media Center
New Birthday Club members
Kindergarten - Alaina May and Molly Hopper
Grade 1 - Kyle Ferriell
Grade 2 - Elizabeth Gerke
Grade 3 - Rachel Cox
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL!
Student Homework Policy
North Elementary School's policy for homework is as follows. On the second day in a row a student is sick, homework will be available for pick up in the school office at 3:30PM if the parents call in before 11:00AM that day. Students will have the same number of days to make up missed work as the number of days absent. (Example: If a student is absent from school three days, he/she will have three days to complete the homework.)
For both excused and unexcused absences, no homework will be sent with the student in advance of the absence. All work will be made up when the child returns to school. Please remember that absences not approved through state law or Noblesville School policy must be approved by the principal at least five school days prior to the absence. Family vacations do not qualify as excused absences.
CHAMPS - Children Achieving a More Peaceful School
Congratulations to our 2001-2002 CHAMPS who were selected by their classmates: Emily, Hannah, Jacob, Aaron, Michael, Hillary, Jackson, Kalen, Rachel, and Kelsey. They have participated in a one-day training session to learn how to help other students solve conflicts peacefully. Students may be referred to a CHAMPS help session by teachers, recess aides, counselor, principal or themselves. They will also serve as peer mediators during second grade lunch recess. This program will run through the entire school year.
Update on Noblesville Schools Supporting the 911 Victims' Children's Fund
Noblesville Schools has now taken in about $33,500 in shirt sales so far. It is anticipated that the profit on those sales to be between $11,000 and $12,000, and all of that amount will go to the 911 Victims' Children's Fund. Thank you to all that supported this cause. Wonderful job!
Noblesville High School Blood Drive
There will be a blood drive at NHS on November 27. This drive is open to everyone interested in giving blood. The drive will start at 1:30PM and end at 7PM. Please help keep our nation's blood supply at a safe level.
Parenting Support Group
For parents with children of all ages.
Fourth Monday of each month ( exceptions: August and December)
7PM
Union United Methodist Church
191st Street at DeShane Avenue
Three (3) miles east of SR 37 on 191st Street
Handicap accessible
For information call 317/984-2392
Child care provided with one week notice.
Do you wonder why your children act the way they do, when you have "taught them better"? Why are children in the same family different? Why do my spouse and I disagree on child rearing practices? How do I manage good child rearing in a single parent household? How can I help my child do better in school? These and many other questions can be answered. Solutions can be found for the many family-life issues faced by today's families.
Union United Methodist Church in Noblesville, IN has a new support group. We are inviting parents of children of all ages to attend a group designed to enhance parenting skills. The group will be a resource for gaining knowledge through shared experiences...you are not along!
The group will meet on the fourth Monday of each Monday of each month at 7:00pm. There will be adequate time for sharing. The facilitator for the support group is Dr. James W. Wity. Dr Witty is a licensed marriage and family therapist with the state Indiana, and clinical member and approved supervisor with The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT).
Knowledge is your best friend when it comes to child rearing. Join us. You do not need to be a member of Union UMC, or any other church. We welcome any parent or grandparent who wishes to become the best they can be in child rearing to attend. If you have any questions, please call 984-2392. Outreach Coordinator, Sandy Witty
October 5
UPCOMING EVENTS
October 11 Thursday Market Day Sales 5-6PM
October 16 Tuesday Parent Teacher Conferences Early Dismissal 11:40 (no lunch served) October 17 Wednesday Early Dismissal 11:40AM (no lunch served)
October 18 Thursday Fall Break-NO SCHOOL
October 19 Friday Fall Break-NO SCHOOL
October 22 Monday All contractual book rental is due
October 22-26 Food Service Staff Recognition Week
October 23 Tuesday Joseph Spiller Convocation at 9AM, "Just Say No to Drugs"
October 26 Friday Fall Parties 2:30PM
Market Day Orders Due
October 30 Tuesday Staff Development Day-Dismissal 12:50 (lunch is served)
Red Cross Relief Fund
We would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to all the students, parents, teachers, and staff that helped make Friday, September 21st an overwhelming success. Student Council proclaimed the September 21st as "Hat Day" and students contributed fifty cents to wear a hat for the day. By the end of the day, our one day total was $930.15. Scott Plumbing of Noblesville matched our collection. We all send a huge thank you to Scott Plumbing-Heating-Cooling. What a wonderful opportunity this is for our students to learn about helping others in need.
Visitors to North Elementary
Please assist us in maintaining a safe environment for our students and teachers by stopping by the office FIRST when visiting our school. Visitors are always welcome, but we require that you inform our office staff of your purpose of visiting immediately upon arrival, and pick up a VISITOR badge before proceeding to other areas of the building.
Staff Development Day
Tuesday, October 30 is our first staff development day (waiver day). All elementary students in grades 1-4 will be dismissed at 12:50pm. Lunch will be served on this day before dismissal. Please take a moment to mark your calendars with other staff development dates for the 2001-02 school year.
Tuesday, October 30, 2001
Tuesday, February 5, 2002
Wednesday, February 27, 2002 Monday, November 12, 2001
Tuesday, April 30, 2002 Wednesday, December 5, 2001
Reading Late Night Announcement from PTO
In October your children will be encouraged to begin a reading program called Book It! The program is sponsored by Pizza Hut and runs for 6 months. If, and only if, your child completes at least 5 months of the program, he/she will receive an invitation to a fun Friday evening celebration called "Reading Late Night" for their accomplishment. This is a very fun event, but is by invitation only. To ensure that your child receives an invitation, you must submit all reading logs to your child's teacher. This is their record of how much your child has read and this is what they use to determine who will receive an invitation. We hope everyone at North will qualify. See you there! Julie Matern RLN Chairperson
Noblesville Fire Department
Fire Prevention Week is October 7-13, 2001
In the month of October the Noblesville Fire Department and fire departments across the United States celebrate Fire Prevention Week. It is a week in which fire department's have fire drills at schools, conduct inspections, and provide an Open House for the community to visit their fire department.
The Noblesville Fire Department is having its open house, Sunday, October 7, 2001 from noon to 4pm at the Public Safety Building-Station #71, 135 S 9th Street in Noblesville. The Open House welcomes all. Come and visit the fire department. Come and see the trucks, firefighters, fire station, and participate in the activities for young and old. You are also welcome to tour the Fire Safety Trailer. Be sure you attend our Open House to receive information on fire safety for your home or office. It will be fun for all!
Student Homework Policy
North Elementary School's policy for homework is as follows. On the second day in a row a student is sick, homework will be available for pick up in the school office at 3:30 p.m., if the parents call in before 11:00 a.m. that day. Students will have the same number of days to make up missed work as he/she was absent. (Example: If a student is absent from school three days, he/she will have three days to complete the homework.)
For excused or unexcused absences, no homework will be sent with the student in advance of the absence. All work will be made up when the child returns to school. Please remember that absences not approved through state law or Noblesville School policy must be approved by the principal at least five school days prior to the absence. Family vacations do not qualify as excused absences.
Hamilton County First Steps
Development Screening Schedule 2001-2002
Monday, November 5, 2001 at Carmel Elementary School in Carmel
Monday, April 15, 2002 at Hamilton Heights Elementary School in Arcadia
November and April screening appointments will be available from 4:10 p.m. until 6:20 p.m. To schedule an appointment, please call 317/776-1313
Infants and children up to kindergarten will be screened in cognitive development, social/emotional development, self-help skills, gross and fine motor skills, hearing, vision, and speech/language.
Early Dismissal Days
Does your child know what to do after school when we have early dismissal? Please send a note to the teacher if your child does not follow the usual dismissal routine on early dismissal days. It is very important that we know exactly what you want your child to do each day after school. Last minute instructions and phone calls may not get delivered efficiently. A note to the teacher is a better choice.
Sending Your Child's Lunch to School?
Be sure that you do not include any carbonated beverages in the lunch box. Can you imagine the problems that occur if children bring these to the cafeteria? Picture them hot. Picture them shaken. Also, it is a source of discontentment for other children who are drinking milk or juice and think the some empty calories provided by a cola is a better meal choice. This request includes lunches brought in by parents from a fast food restaurant. We would appreciate your honoring this request as we try to feed approximately 300 children each day.
School Attendance Policy
School attendance is essential for school success! There have been significant changes to the Noblesville Schools' attendance policy this year. Those changes can be found in the Noblesville Elementary Schools' Handbook (sent home with children the first week of school).
Please be reminded that students brought to school by parents, sitters, or walkers should not arrive at school until 8:30AM. Students who are eating school breakfast may arrive at 8:25AM. and should report directly to the cafeteria. Students who arrive before this time cannot be properly supervised by adults. Teachers and staff are obligated to committee work and lesson planning until 8:30.
Also, you are required to call in to school whenever your child is going to be absent or tardy from school (including doctor or dental appointments). If we do not hear from you, we will utilize the phone numbers that our office has on file to contact you regarding your child?s absence. This if to insure the safety of your children. Please call 773-0482 to report an absence or tardy. Note: When leaving a message, please be aware there is a slight pause before the message begins.
Pesticide Application Notice
Periodically throughout the year, it may be necessary that pesticides be applied to external or internal areas of the school building and grounds. If you wish to be given notice of such pesticide applications, please notify the principal of the building. You will be given a form to fill out and will be notified of any pesticide application with at least a 48-hour advance notice.
In case of emergency, pesticides will be applied and communication will be sent to those who had contacted the school requesting notification.
Hamilton-Boone-Madison Special Services Cooperative
Parent Awareness Committee 2001-2002 Meeting Schedule
The Parent Awareness Committee is sponsoring five parent awareness meetings for the 2001-02 school year. The meetings will be held at Tri-County Opportunity School from 7:00pm to approximately 8:30pm. Tri-County Opportunity School is located at 599 South Harbour Drive in Noblesville.
The following are the schedule dates and topics to be discussed:
October 11, 2001 - Fishing for an IEP (A positive approach to case conferences)
Presented by Ann Smith
The FISH video will be presented with specially designed activities designed to relate lessons from the video to positive caseconference experiences.
November 15, 2001 - Tackling Homework (Kickoff strategies for homework goals)
Presented by Kristie Lofland
January 17, 2002 - Time Management (Hunting for Time)
Presented by Carla Butorac
March 21, 2002 - Transition Fair (Noblesville High School)
Coordinated by Joyce Peters
NOTE: After the 10-11-01 meeting, more detailed program descriptions will be sent out prior to each program. The March 21, 2002 date for the Transition Fair has not received final approval and is considered to be tentative at this time. Final notice will be forthcoming.
For reservations and child care, please call 278-3752. Please identify yourself and leave a detailed message if you are requesting childcare. Please attempt to make childcare reservations one week prior to the actual meeting.
September 21
Upcoming Events
September 28 ISTEP+ ends
Market orders are due
October 2 School pictures
PTO Meeting 6PM at Noblesville High School cafeteria
Al Granowski presentation at Noblesville High School auditorium
October 30 Staff Development Early dismissal at 12:50
Visitors to North Elementary
Please assist us in maintaining a safe environment for our students and teachers by stopping by the office FIRST when visiting our school. Visitors are always welcome, but we require that you inform our office staff of your purpose of visiting immediately upon arrival and pick up a VISITOR badge before proceeding to other areas of the building.
Fall Testing for Grades 3 and 4 continues
The Indiana Department of Education has directed the annual ISTEP+ tests to be administered from September 10-28. These tests involve students in Grades 3. However, students in Grade 4 will take the Comprehensive Test of Basic Skills and an appropriate cognitive abilities test during this same time period.
Appointments must be scheduled around these dates, as make-up are nearly impossible. If you have further questions regarding ISTEP+ and/or other test, please contact Mrs. Ress or your child's teacher.
Student Homework Policy
North Elementary School's policy for homework is as follows. On the second day in a row a student is sick, homework will be available for pick up in the school office at 3:30PM, if the parents call in before 11:00AM that day. Students will have the same number of days to make up missed work as he/she was absent. (Example: If a student is absent from school three days, he/she will have three days to co mplete the homework.)
For excused absence requests, no homework will be sent with the student. All work will be made up when the child returns to school. Please remember that these requests must be approved by the principal at least five school days prior to the absence.
Staff Development Day
Tuesday, October 30, is our first staff development day (waiver day). All elementary students in grades 1-4 will be dismissed at 12:50pm. Lunch will be served on this day for grades 1-4 and all day kindergarten students. Please take a moment to mark your calendars with other staff development dates for the 2001-02 school year.
Tuesday, October 30, 2001 Tuesday, February 5, 2002
Wednesday, February 27, 2002 Monday, November 12, 2001
Tuesday, April 30, 2002 Wednesday, December 5, 2001
If you purchased a PTO calendar, please correc tyour calendar with the above dates. Thank you
Early Dismissal Days
Does your child know what to do after school when we have early dismissal? Please send a note to the teacher if your child does not follow the usual dismissal routine on early dismissal days. It is very important that we know exactly what you want your child to each day after school. Last minute instructions and phone calls may not get delivered efficiently. A note to the teacher is a better choice.
Confidentiality Agreement
School volunteers will, on occasion, have access to private information about students. Failure to respect and maintain student privacy will result in the loss of volunteer status.
Work
It is the practice of our schools to recognize, reward, and often display exemplary student work. If, for any reason, you do not wish to have your child's work displayed for such purposes, notify the teacher and building principal immediately.
Elementary Cross Country Race
What: Elementary and Intermediate School Cross Country Races
When: Saturday, October 6, 2001
Where: White River Elementary Chinquapin Ridge CC Course
Time: Registration 8:45AM, 9:00 walk the course, 9:30 Races begin
Race Order: Race 1: Kindergarten and 1st grade-600 meters
Race 2: 2nd and 3rd grade-1200 meter
Race 3: 4th grade-1200 meters (boys and girls separate)
Race 4: 5th grade-1600 meters (boys and girls separate)
Awards: Ribbons to all participates
Cost: Donations accepted to defray ribbon expense
Volunteer Data Sheet reminder to parents:
As part of Noblesville Schools' Policy #3121, an individual desiring to help as a volunteer in Noblesville Schools or go on a field trip with the children, must complete a "Volunteer Data Sheet." This information will be kept on record. This form will be used as a permission slip for your Criminal History Records check, required if you plan to volunteer in our schools for tutoring, field trips, and for other school activities when you might have sole care, supervision, or control over students. Please pick up a form in the office, then complete and return it as soon as possible. If you have completed a Noblesville Volunteer Form in the past, you do not need to fill this form out again. If you plan for any member of your family such as grandparents, aunts or uncles to participate in the activities described above, that person must have a volunteer form completed and the Criminal History Records check approved prior to participation.
Sending Your Child's Lunch to School?
Be sure that you do not include any carbonated beverages in the lunch box. Can you imagine the problems that occur if children bring these to the cafeteria? Picture them hot. Picture them shaken. Also it is a source of discontentment for other children who are drinking milk or juice and think the empty calories provided by a cola is a better meal choice. This request includes lunches brought in by parents from a fast food restaurant. We would appreciate your honoring this request as we try to feed approximately 300 children each day.
School Attendance Policy
School attendance is essential for school success! There have been signficant changes to the Noblesville Schools' attendance policy this year. Those changes can be found in the Noblesville Elementary Schools' Handbook (sent home with children the first week of school).
Please be reminded that students brought to school by parents, sitters, or walkers should not arrive at school until 8:30AM.
Students who are eating school breakfast may arrive at 8:25AM. and report directly to the cafeteria. Students who arrive before this time cannot be properly supervised by adults. Teachers and staff are obligated to committee work and lesson planning until 8:30.
Also, you are required to call in to school whenever your child is going to be absent or tardy from school (including doctor or dental appointments). If we do not hear from you, we will utilize the phone numbers that our office has on file to contact you regarding your child's absence. This if to insure the safety of your children. Please call 773-0482 to report an absence or tardy. Note: When leaving a message, please be aware there is a slight pause before the message begins.
Birthday Book Club
North's Media Center has had a wonderful response to the Birthday Book Club with 11 new members!
Grade K Elizabeth and Maggie
Grade 1 Jonathan, Megan, and Brandt
Grade 2 Hailey and Jacob
Grade 3 Stephanie and Casey
Grade 4 Noah and Caleb
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL !!!!
Parking
A Noblesville City Ordiance has required us to paint and mark fire lanes at our school. The police plan to ticket motorists who park in these lanes. If you need to leave your car unattended and come into the building, please park in the main parking lot behind our building.
Al Granowski Visiting Noblesville
Al Granowski-teacher, author, and educational consultant believes that the future of our nation is tied directly to how well we educate our children. Mr. Granowsky speak on Tuesday, October 2, 2001 from 6:30-8:30PM in the Noblesville High School auditorium (18111 Cumberland Road). The evening presentation is for adults only. This event is sponsored by Noblesville Title 1, Hamilton County Reading Council, and Step Ahead of Hamilton County, Inc. All Noblesville adults members of our community are invited to attend.
Step Ahead Program Announcements
Step Ahead of Hamilton County, Inc. is now scheduling their 2001-2002 parenting skills series entitled "Raising Children-Building Families." This program helps parents feel more confident in their parenting skills and to gain a sense of control over their lives. Child care may be available upon request. The series will meet one time per week for 6 weeks with the cost of $15.00 per person or $20.00 per couple. Scholarships are available. Possible topics will include: Discipline, Anger, And Self-Esteem, Abuse, Family Relationships, Communication, School and Family, and Child Descipline. The series schedule is as follows:
September 18-October 9, 2001 from 6:30-8:30PM for parents of children ages 0-5 at Stony Creek Play School, 15575 Stony Creek Way
January 8-January 29, 2002 from 6:30-8:30PM for parents of children ages 0-5 at Stony Creek Play School, 15575 Stony Creek Way.
Hamilton County First Steps
Development Screening Schedule 2001-2002
Dates Location
Monday, November 5, 2001 Carmel Elementary School
Carmel, IN
Monday, April 15, 2002 Hamilton Heights Elementary School
Arcadia, IN
November & April screening appointments will be available from 4:10pm until 6:20pm. To schedule an appointment, please call 317/776-1313
Infants and children up to kindergarten will be screened in cognitive development, social/emotional development, self-help skills, gross and fine motor skills, hearing, vision, and speech/language.
Super Skipper Informational Meeting for Any Noblesville Student 3rd Grade and up
White River Elementary School Gymnasium
Wednesday, September 26, 2001 3:45-4:45pm
Come learn expectations, see demonstrations, and get all the information needed to practice for tryouts.
Tryouts are set for:
Wednesday, October 3... 3:30-5:00pm approximately---former Skippers and new 4th grade or above
Thursday, October 4...3:30-5:00pm approximately---3rd graders
Practices are planned for Wednesdays 3:45-5:00pm. White River Students may stay after school and begin. Others should arrived as soon as possible.
You may bring your rope to this meeting so you have a chance to work on some skills in preparation for your tryout.
Ropes will be available for purchase at this meeting for $2.00.
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