North Ward News
May & June 2019
Walk-A-Thon
The Walk-A-Thon is Friday, May 17 from 9:15-10:30. Prizes will be given out on the basketball court at 10:30. The inflatable party will be 12:30-1:30 for lower elementary and 1:30 - 2:30 for upper elementary. If the goal is met, students will slime Mrs. Corbett in the afternoon during their inflatable party.
Teacher Retirements
Mrs. McDaniel has been a teacher for 39 years, 31 years in Allegan. She spent 7 of those years as a special education teacher. She looks forward to spending time camping and traveling with her husband in addition to visiting her daughter in Texas, one of her son's in Georgia, and enjoying quality time with her grandson.
Mrs. Lemons has been a teacher for 41 years, 31 in Allegan and 10 at St. Margaret's in Otsego. She is looking forward to time with her family, grandchildren, traveling, and time to herself.
Mrs. Cook-Harlan has been a teacher for 29 years, all of which were in Allegan. Prior to teaching in Allegan, She was an adjunct faculty at Davenport University Learning Center. Mrs. Cook-Harlan is looking forward to scuba diving, kayaking, and whale watching trips.
The Staff and Students at North Ward wish these 3 dedicated teachers many full and joyful years of retirement. They will be greatly missed.
Teacher Requests
Teacher Appreciation Week
Thank you to everyone who took the time to thank your child's teacher. The kindness and thoughtful words of appreciation were well received. We appreciate your support and partnership with us in creating the best learning experience for your child!
"A good teacher can inspire the mind, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning." - Brad Henry
Read, Read, Read
What is the Process for Volunteer Forms/Background Checks?
This process has been put in place to help keep all students safe. Please read your child's classroom newsletter to learn about upcoming events and plan accordingly. We appreciate and welcome everyone who can volunteer and help!
TrebleMakers Choir Performance & Art Show
Leadership Assembly
The last leadership assembly will be on June 12. The K-2nd grade assembly will be at 9:30 and 3rd-5th will be at 10:15. Leadership, Attendance, and Honor Roll (4th & 5th only) certificates will be presented.
Are you fed up with the drop off circle drive?
Do you want time with other parents to learn more about a specific topic?
The Last STAR Credit Union Date of the Year
Tentative Last Day
Family Picnic
Art Show
Lost and Found
Box Tops and Village Market Receipts
Please collect and turn in Box Tops and Village Market receipts. The North Ward APT uses them to help fund various events at school. Every penny helps! Learn more about Box Tops and how to earn extra Box Tops for our school by visiting https://www.boxtops4education.com/earn.
Upcoming Events
May 15 Early Release
May 16 4th Grade Field Trip; APS Art Show at the PAC; TrebleMakers Youth Choir Concert
May 17 Walk-A-Thon
May 18 AAESA 5K
May 21 5th Grade Track and Field
May 22 4th Grade Track and Field
May 23 3rd Grade Track and Field ; 1st Grade Field Trip
May 24 Talent Show at 9 am; Early Release
May 27 No School, Happy Memorial Day
May 28 2nd & 3rd Grade Field Trips; 5th Graders visit the MS; Hearing and Vision Screening
May 29 Hearing and Vision Screening
May 30 High School Graduation Night
May 31 Student Principal for the day (Top walk-a-thon fundraiser collector)
June 3 1st Grade Field Trip
June 4 5th Grade Field Trip
June 5 Retirement Open House for Superintendent Kevin Harness at the H.S. Conference Center from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
June 6 Pool Party in the morning for students who did not get an office referral from spring break on
June 7 Career Day
June 10 2nd Grade Field Trip
June 11 Service Workers Trip and 4th Grade Field Trip
June 12 Tentative Last Day: Awards Assembly K-2 at 9:30 and 3-5 at 10:15; Family Picnic 11:30-12:30; Early Release at 12:53
Get Connected
Texting @northwarde to 81010 (for NW updates)
Texting @alleganp to 81010 (for APS schoolwide reminders and school closures/delays
Email: bcorbett@alleganps.org
Website: https://alleganps.org/nw/
Location: 440 River Street
Phone: (269)673-6003
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Twitter: @Northwardelem