Northpoint News
Friday January 12, 2024
Important Dates to Remember
January 8th- DIBELS testing K-2 and Clearsight testing 3-5 begin
January 15th-NO SCHOOL MLK Jr. Day
January 16th- WIDA testing for ENL students begins
January 16th-Kindergarten Registration begins
January 18th-Learning Sphere Night
January 19th-Report Cards will be posted to Skyward
January 19th-Cute, Cuddley and Comfy Day-$1 Donation for animal Shelter Charity
January 23rd-PTO Parent Meeting
January 29th-Grandparent's Night
#PHMExcellence
It's that time of year to spread some holiday cheer, thank your students' favorite school staff member and/or teacher, and contribute to the P-H-M Education Foundation. Friday, Dec. 8 is the last day you can give to the "Thank-a-Teacher" initiative and have your special gift delivered to your favorite PHM staff member or teacher. Click to make your donation right now!
Happy New Year!
We enjoyed welcoming our staff and students back to begin our second semester together this week. We hope everyone had a restful and relaxing time during break, and that everyone feels refreshed and ready to get back to learning and growing. Some of your child's growth will be noted on report cards, which will be available for you to view next week. In addition, all students are taking either DIBELS or Clearsight assessments to show their growth for the middle of the year. Please be sure to help them come to school rested and ready for testing. As we move forward into the winter season, please help your students come prepared to play outside in the cold weather and snow covered play areas. Make sure your family is ready for an E-Learning Day, if school is closed due to inclement weather.
Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day
School will be closed on Monday January 15th in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's birthday.
Learning Sphere
Our next all school event is our annual Learning Sphere on Thursday, January 18th from 5:30-7:00 p.m. We invite our NP community to come out and enjoy a night of STEM activities as well as a display of all of the projects students have been working on.
Kids Heart Challenge
Northpoint along with a few other PHM elementary schools will be participating in the American Heart Association fundraiser during the month of February. More information will be coming soon.
PTO News
Happy New Year, Northpoint Families!
We hope everyone had a wonderful winter break and that 2024 is off to a great start.
What's Coming This Month
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - NO SCHOOL - Jan. 15
- Learning Sphere - Jan. 18
- PTO Parent Meeting - Jan. 23
- Grandparent's Night - Jan. 29
- Save-the-Date - Lucky Stars Spring Auction: Mar. 1 (Volunteers Needed!)
Check out our calendar to stay in the loop about PTO events and happenings at the school.
Reminder: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No School
JANUARY 15
We hope everyone has a meaningful Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as we honor his legacy of equality and justice for all.
Learning Sphere
JANUARY 18, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Families will be able to view students' learning sphere projects and participate in a variety of STEM-related activities and demonstrations hosted by various local groups and organizations.
PTO Parent Meeting
JANUARY 23, 11 a.m.
You are invited and encouraged to attend a parent PTO meeting on Tuesday, January 23 at Northpoint in the LGI. Find out about upcoming events and how you can get involved - it's parents like you who make our school so amazing!
Grandparent's Night
JANUARY 29, 6 - 8 p.m.
Bring your Grandparents or other special family member or friend (aunt, uncle, neighbor, etc.) for a movie night in the school gym! Concessions and other special activities will be available.
More information coming soon.
Save-the-Date: Lucky Stars Spring Auction
MARCH 1
You're cordially invited to join us for our annual Lucky Stars Spring Auction! This year it will be held at Knollwood Country Club right here in Granger. You won't want to miss a great evening of dinner, mingling, entertainment, and most importantly, the chance to bid on some AMAZING auction items, experiences, and class baskets to raise money for our school.
HELP NEEDED!
We are currently looking for a few more volunteers to help in various roles, some immediate and others closer to the time of the event. In addition, we’re now collecting items for our auction—which will feature live, silent, and online bidding—and we are wondering if you have an item, service, or experience to contribute to this worthy cause. We have a form to fill out for strictly donations, here.
If you can give in either way, please contact:
Rachel Felice, PTO Vice President and Event Chair ∙ 812-340-5531
northpointsilentauction@gmail.com
Jenny Moller, PTO Vice President and Event Chair ∙ 317-402-2260
northpointsilentauction@gmail.com
Membership Toolkit
Northpoint PTO's website is northpointpto.membershiptoolkit.com
This school directory and email system is essential for getting PTO news and updates. Even if you had kids at Northpoint last year, you MUST confirm your information and update your kids' teachers in order for us to send you emails about school events and PTO news.
For added convenience, download the Membership Toolkit app for Apple or Android. You'll have the school directory, calendar, and helpful links right at your fingertips.
Volunteering in the School
Before parents can volunteer in the school, a current background check must be on file. Please visit https://www.phmschools.org/volunteer-information for information on the process.
Learn more here.
Questions?
Send us an email at northpointpto@phm.k12.in.us
Lost and Found
All lost and found items unclaimed by Tuesday Jan. 16th will be donated to charity.
Procedures for Car Pool Line
Due to an increased amount of car riders this year, we need to change our car pool procedures to provide a safer environment for our staff and students. Please be sure to pick up a car tag number in the office if you don't have one yet. We would appreciate your patience and cooperation as we implement the following new procedures;
1. Once you have entered the curb line up, please wait until you have been ushered forward to begin exiting the car pool line.
2. DO NOT pass around cars at any time while you are in the car pool line.
3. Cars will be stopped at the entrance to the the curb line to allow for all students to enter vehicles and exit safely.
4. Your child will be directed to walk safely to their vehicle that should be stopped along the curb.
5. If you are stopped at the entrance to the car pool line, you will be the lead car that should pull all the way up to the first cone . DO NOT STOP WHERE YOUR CHILD MIGHT BE STANDING.
6. PLEASE STAY OFF YOUR CELL PHONES DURING CAR POOL PICK UP.
7. If you need to help buckle in your child, please pull into the parking lot to do so and don't do so while driving in the carpool line as it holds up traffic flow.
8. Watch for the traffic ushers who will be wearing orange vests to direct you when in the curb lane.
9. IF THE BELL RINGS AND THERE ARE NO LONGER ANY ADULTS AT THE CURB, PLEASE PARK YOUR CAR AND WALK YOU CHILD INTO THE BUILDING.
We understand that waiting in a long line is frustrating, but we have to think of the safety of our students and staff members. We appreciate your support with these new procedures. Please call Mrs. White at 574-271-8598 or email her at lwhite@phm.k12.in.us if you have any questions.
Lunch with your child
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Other Helpful Links
Safe School Helpline
The Safe School Helpline® is a confidential way to report student concerns about threats, suicide, drugs, bullying or anything that threatens the safety of our schools. It's Available 24/7. Click to watch a video on how to get in touch with Administration anonymously 24/7/365.
Four Ways to Report to the Safe School Helpline®
Call: 1-800-418-6423 ext 359
Text: TIPS to 66746
Online: SafeSchoolHelpline.com
Mobile App: Download the FREE app from the GOOGLE PLAY STORE and the APPLE APP STORE
- The app makes it easy to anonymously report a safety or mental health concern using your mobile device to text, call, or submit an online form.
Northpoint Contact Information
Email: lwhite@phm.k12.in.us
Website: www.northpoint.phmschools.org
Location: 50800 Cherry Road, Granger, IN, USA
Phone: 574-271-8598
Twitter: @NorthpointStars