Northpoint News
Friday October 13, 2023
#PHMExcellence
Per PHMEF’s naming rights fundraising initiative, 80 percent goes into the Foundation’s endowment, which is used to fund teacher and classroom grants. The remaining 20 percent directly funds professional development for P-H-M teachers.
Important Dates to Remember
October 17, 18-Parent Teacher Conferences
October 17-Bus Evacuation Drills
October 19-All School Dance Celebration
October 20-PTO Fundraiser collections due
October 20/23 FALL BREAK NO SCHOOL
October 24-Blessing Boxes Donations Due
October 25- Cub Scouts sponsored Trunk or Treat 6:30
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Bookfair
PTO News
PTO Donation Drive Ends 10/20
Thank you to the 83 families who have donated to our fall PTO donation drive so far! We're currently at 60% of our goal and appreciate every donation. Make a donation of any amount by Friday, October 20th to be entered into our Northpoint swag drawing. A recommended donation of $25 per student helps to cover the many amazing programs funded by the PTO like Art Smart, teacher stipends, staff appreciation, computer software, and field trip assistance.
Northpoint PTO Fall Break Giveback
Kona Ice and Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck are coming to a neighborhood near you! Whether a cold treat, coffee, or hot chocolate sounds good, check them out!
When: Monday, October 23 (no school, fall break)
Where: Saddlebrook: 14516 Old Farm Rd. from 1-2 pm
Covington Shores: 51809 Caledonian Dr. 2-3 pm
Covington Shores: 14930 Boswell Ct. 3-4 pm
**A portion of sales goes directly back to your Northpoint PTO!**
Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon week will be celebrated from Tuesday October 24th through Tuesday October 31st. This week is a national event to promote living a positive, drug-free lifestyle. Northpoint will be having the following spirit days to celebrate this event. Feel free to go as "crazy" as you want within reason. Dye your hair, wear a hat, a simple costume, fun slippers, etc... There is no charge to dress up for these spirit days so we encourage everyone to participate as a way to celebrate making smart choices!
- Tuesday 10/24: Rally in Red - Wear red to make positive choices
- Wednesday 10/25: Follow Your Dreams - Pajama day
- Thursday 10/26: Team Up Against Drugs - Wear your favorite team colors/gear
- Friday 10/27: Northpoint Chooses to Be Positive - Wear Northpoint spirit wear or school colors blue and silver
- Monday 10/30: I am too Bright for Putdowns - Wear neon or bright colors
- Tuesday 10/31: Say boo to bullying - Wear Halloween shirts or colors
Bowling with Beaus
Save the Date: Bowling with Beaus is Thursday, November 9th from 5-8 pm. Look for the registration flyer to come home next week.
Help Needed
PHM Forum
The PHM Forum met on October 4th. Please see the link below for the presentation of Intentional and Structural Supports for Learners in Need presented by Heather Short, Lavon Dean-Null, and Ryan Towner.
Presentation link:
Cub Scouts Trunk or Treat
Picture Retake Day
Picture Day is: Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Order Code is: 79452FT
Website: https://inter-state.com/
Your Unique Web link to order is: https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/79452FT
Retake picture day is coming soon! We will not be sending paper forms or reminder notices for retakes but we want to provide you with the information your parents will need to place an order.
Above is your picture date, order code & one click link to online ordering for your retake picture day. THIS CODE IS DIFFERENT FROM THE ORIGINAL ORDER CODE.
Students who ordered a package on original picture day but are choosing to get their picture retaken MUST bring their original picture package with them on retake day to give to the photographer. They DO NOT need to place a new order. If they forget their package on retake day, we will take their photo & write their name down but we won’t order a new package until the old one is returned.
Stars In Stem
Mrs. Mondy's 3rd graders
Mrs. Mondy's 3rd graders
STEM bins
IMC STEM BINS
3rd graders in Short Circuits
3rd graders in Short Circuits
St. Joseph Health System
It is time for Saint Joseph Health System to administer its annual Community Health Needs Assessment. This is a voluntary survey for parents where the community shares information about their family’s health and the health of the community. The results will guide St. Joseph Health System in creating 3-year implementation strategies to impact identified health needs in the service area. Just click the link and select the English or Spanish survey.
Link: Community Benefit | SJHS (sjmed.com)
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. Watch for the traffic ushers who will be wearing orange vests to direct you when in the curb lane.
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
https://www.signupgenius.com/index.cfm?go=s.signup&urlid=10c0e49afa82da5fdcf8-lunch1&view=calendar
Consent Forms
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