North Notes
Newsletter for September 21, 2020- October 4, 2020
North Elementary STEAM Academy
Email: cbitters@wsisd.net
Website: https://northelementaryschool.wsisd.com/
Location: 9850 Legacy Drive, Fort Worth, TX, USA
Phone: (817) 367-1323
Facebook: facebook.com/NorthElementaryWSISD/
Twitter: @NorthWsisd
A Note from the Principal
Our second week of school has been exciting and fun!! Our students have jumped right in as if they were never away!
We have welcomed many new students this week, so I will be leaving most of the beginning of the year information in this newsletter to ensure everyone has had a chance to see it. School may look a little different this year with some of our policy and procedural changes that have been implemented according to new guidelines, but I assure you we are dedicated to providing your child a high quality education in a loving environment.
Below, you will find our beginning of the year information as well as links to the WSISD and North Facebook pages and the WSISD website. These resources will provide up to date and valuable information.
Please do not hesitate to contact me, Mrs. Alexander, Mrs. Barber, or Ms. Bautista if you have any questions or suggestions.
Love, Mrs. Bitters
Principal- cbitters@wsisd.net
Assistant Principal- lalexander@wsisd.net
Assistant Principal- cbarber@wsisd.net
Counselor- jbautista@wsisd.net
Tuesday, September 22nd
Week of 9-21-2020 and 9-28-2020 ---- District and Campus Dates
Wed., Sept. 23- HOPE Day (Suicide Awareness)- Wear Yellow, Teal, or Green
Thurs., Sept. 24- GRIT House Color Day or Childhood Cancer Awareness- Wear Gold
Fri., Sept. 25- New Student House Reveal Day and Royal Revolution Blue Day
Mon., Sept. 28- Payment and order forms for student t-shirt and GRIT House t-shirt due
Tues., Sept. 29- In-person Student Picture Day (Virtual Student Picture Day is Nov. 9)
Thurs., Oct. 1- GRIT House Color Day
Fri., Oct. 2- Virtual Student Materials Pick-up Day and Royal Revolution Blue Day
Thursdays-GRIT House Color Day
Fridays-Royal Revolution BLUE Day
2. North student t-shirt and GRIT House t-shirt order forms were sent home last week. The forms say the due date to order is Sept. 23rd, but the deadline has been extended to Sept. 28th.
3. Students that are new to North this year will have their GRIT House revealed to them on Friday, Sept. 25th, so you will know which shirt to order this coming weekend.
4. When sending breakfast, lunch, or snack items to school with students, please send items that the student can open.
Virtual Learning is Going Strong
Families that prefer for their student to return to in-person learning will be allowed to do so on Monday, Sept. 28th. A form was emailed to all virtual families on Friday.
This is the email that was sent.
We have now completed the first full week of virtual learning. If you feel In Person learning would better suit your student please complete this form by Wednesday, Sept. 23rd. Once you complete the form your student can start In Person on Sept. 28th. The campus will follow up with you to let you know your child's teacher.
Birthday Celebrations
Welcome Back! Enjoy our North Elementary Virtual Tour!
Please help morning arrival move more quickly by having your child's backpack ready and mask on when arriving. Children should be ready to quickly exit the vehicle. Thanks!
Upcoming Birthdays!!!
Stay connected through Skylert and School Status.
Mrs. Tijerina, Receptionist
Donations Requested
Please join us on our North Elementary and WSISD Facebook pages for important information and to see all of the great things going on!
Students should not walk to school or be dropped off before 7:00 am. For safety reasons, we cannot have students outside on the campus before the school opens. Thank you for your cooperation.
Morning Arrival & Afternoon Dismissal Traffic Flow Maps
Friendly Reminder
Administration
Connie Bitters- Principal, cbitters@wsisd.net
Lynette Alexander- Assistant Principal, lalexander@wsisd.net
Carla Barber- Assistant Principal, cbarber@wsisd.net
Jessica Bautista- Counselor, jbautista@wsisd.net
Front Office Staff
Brenda Tijerina- Receptionist, btijerina@wsisd.net
Kristine Franco- Principal Secretary, kfranco@wsisd.net
Jen Tyler- PEIMS, jtyler@wsisd.net
Kasey Wright- Nurse, kwright@wsisd.net
Here's Your 2019-20 North Elementary Staff- We will update when COVID restrictions allow.
Looking for PTO Volunteers
We would still love to have more support and volunteers. Please reach out to a PTO Board Member if you are interested in helping.The PTO Board would love to meet you and include you in the discussion about the wonderful things that are planned for our students and staff this year. We would also love to have everyone join and participate in our PTO this year. Everyone can be a valued member and help make our school even better for our children.
Brenda Tijerina- President
OPEN POSITION- Vice President
OPEN POSITION- Secretary
OPEN POSITION- Treasurer
OPEN POSITION- Volunteer Coordinator
Email btijerina@wsisd.net for information regarding PTO.
School Schedule
Kindergarten- 4th Grade
Doors Open: 7:00 am
Grab and Go Breakfast can be purchased: 7:00-7:25
Breakfast in classroom: 7:20-7:40 am
First Bell: 7:30 am
TARDY BELL: 7:40 am
Dismissal: 3:30 pm
Skylert Messenger- Emergency Alert System
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