January-February Newsletter
Teach. Learn. Care
A Word from Mr. Mowen
The months of January and February are packed from a school perspective. It is important to continue to push each child to do their best every day. We have seen some huge growths already and want to continue to work with our students to improve their skills and strategies. This is a time that we will review the expectations we have at Northside, set goals with each student, and continue to focus on the positive behaviors of our students. Thank you for partnering with us to provide the best possible educational experience. It really makes a huge difference.
Important Dates to Remember!!!
- Thursday, January 9th - Board Meeting @ 5:00 P.M.
- Thursday, January 9th - Preschool Child Protection Parent Night @ 6:00 P.M.
- Friday, January 10th - Used Book Exchange
- January 13-22 - Map Testing
- Friday, January 17th - 1 hour Early Dismissal
- Monday, January 20th - No School
- Tuesday, February 4th - PTA Meeting @ 6:30
- Friday, February 14th - 11:30 Dismissal for School Improvement
- Monday, February 17th - No School - Presidents Day
- Thursday, February 27th - Music in Our Schools for 4th and 5th Grade Students 7:00 P.M.
Used Book Exchange
5 Essential Survey - We value your opinion
We greatly value your opinion as parents about Northside. This is an opportunity for you to share how you feel about Northside. Your feedback will be compiled by the state and it will be something that I will look closely at to continue to make Northside a great place.
Inspirational Video
Bad Weather Protocol
- The district will send out information regarding any snow days/late starts/early dismissals because of the weather. It will not come specifically from Northside. The district uses School Messenger, TV, and Radio to inform families about these decisions.
- There will be no morning preschool on days when we have a 2 hour late start. Afternoon preschool will continue as normal on late start days.
- In case of a 2 hour late start, Northside will open its doors at 9:30 AM. School will start at 10:00 AM on those days.
- In case of an early dismissal, bus riders will be released 1st at the assigned dismissal time. Car riders will be released 2nd, approximately 5 minutes after the assigned dismissal time. Walkers will be released last, approximately 8 minutes after the assigned dismissal time.
Students in Action
Meeting Schedule: All meetings are held in the Northside Collaboration Lab unless otherwise noted.
2-4-20 - 6:30 - Collaboration Lab
3-10-20 - 3:30 - Collaboration Lab
4-7-20 - 6:30 - Collaboration Lab
5-5-20 - 3:30 - Collaboration Lab
*Babysitting is provided*
For questions please contact: Prairie Meis - psmeis@hotmail.com, (309) 489-0101
Craft Club
Northside Elementary School
Email: jmowen@geneseoschools.org
Website: geneseoschools.org
Location: 415 North Russell Avenue, Geneseo, IL, USA
Phone: 309-945-0625