Northpoint News
Friday December 22, 2023
Important Dates To Remember
December 25- Winter Break Begins
January 8-Classes Resume
January 18-Learning Sphere Night
January 30-Young Author's Conference Registration opens
#PHMExcellence
As this calendar year comes to an end, we reflect on all the accomplishments of our students, teachers and staff this past year. Please click to watch 2023 - A Year of #PHMExcellence!
We wish all of our families a wonderful Holiday Season, Merry Christmas, and a Happy & Safe New Year! See you in 2024!
Happy Holidays
There was so much excitement in the air this week as students and teachers wrapped up the first semester of the school year and prepared for winter break. Students took assements, participated in several holiday celebrations, and had some fun with mini-ecomony activities. We ended the day today with our annual holiday sing-a-long that included songs from different winter holidays celebrated around the world, a human Christmas Tree decorating contest, and a minute-to-win-it Cookie on the face challenge. We are so grateful to work with our amazing students each day, and we would like to thank all of our Northpoint families for their support as we continue to work to help our shining stars grow. We hope that you take some time to relax, and enjoy your time together over break. Happy Holidays to all celebrating and a very Happy New Year!
Young Author's Conference
The Young Authors' Conference and Next Gen Conference are teaming up. They will run back to back at the high school, rather than having two separate events on the same day. We are calling the event "Books & Bots" and you can find the flyers attached.
Lost and Found Items
Our lost and found pile has grown wide again. Please plan on stopping in the office to claim your child's clothing items. The items will be donated on the 16th of January. Thank you for those who labeled their child's clothings with names as we were able to return those to the rightful owners.
PTO News
Please Click this link for more PTO news and events coming https://northpointpto.membershiptoolkit.com/newsletter/03149-20231102001522-006998700-1699079
PTO Forum
The PHM Forum met on December 6th to discuss an update on the PHM Education Foundation and Title I schools.
- Guest speakers: Jen Turnblom, Director; Mr. Ryan Towner, Director of Literacy
- The PHM Foundation announced a total of $42,819 was distributed during the fall grant cycle
- Presentation on Title I schools: https://www.phmschools.org/sites/phmschools.org/files/forum_federal_grants_and_title_1_12-6-23.pdf
- 21st Century Scholars program provides up to 4-years of paid tuition at eligible Indiana schools.
- This is a program that has to be applied for while in middle school to be eligible. https://www.phmschools.org/parents/21st-century-scholars
Yearbook Update
The Northpoint Yearbook just about has all of the classes covered, except for two. If you have students in either Mrs. Paynes class or Mrs.Kalil’s we would love for you to volunteer to work on the candid portion of your student’s class. For Kindergarten, the theme is then (baby pictures) and now being their class picture. For fourth grade, the theme is “Four Legged Friends”. If you have ever done a Shutterfly or similar project, then this will definitely be in your wheelhouse. Please click on this link to sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMkv80Qa3hm_s_NnJGLzJCswcC0kV3IOEcpqMI5CyHnz1gJg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Spring Auction Update
PTO is looking forward to celebrating Northpoint’s 25th Anniversary with a spectacular Spring Auction, on March 1st, 2024 at the Knollwood Country Club. We will be having a buffet dinner and live band entertainment to dance the night away to. Please make sure to put this event on your calendar today, where we aim to help Northpoint attain in all its future endeavors.
We are still looking for parents to join our team of volunteers to support everything that needs to be accomplished in order to make this event a success. If you are interested in volunteering, please email either Jenny Moller (moller.jennifer@gmail.com) or Rachel Felice (rachel@davefelice.com).
For more information please contact either:
Jennifer - moller.jennifer@gmail.com or Angela - angelasaoud@gmail.com
E-Learning
As we approach the winter season, we have to think about the possibility of bad weather and school closings. Please read the attached letters below regaridng how our district handles E-Learning Days. There are also directions on how to log into Google Classroom for your students to obtain their assignments.
Procedures for Car Pool Line
Dear Parents of car riders,
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
If you would like to have a lunch date with your child, please sign up for a spot in our Sign-Up Genius form. Availability is limited, so please plan accordingly. Below is the link to sign up.
https://www.signupgenius.com/index.cfm?go=s.signup&urlid=10c0e49afa82da5fdcf8-lunch1&view=calendar
Consent Forms
Below is a link to all of the consent forms that need to be signed. You will not be able to access until August 11.
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
Our office hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. You can make an appointment if you need assistance with anything else or you can email Mrs. White.
Email: lwhite@phm.k12.in.us
Website: www.northpoint.phmschools.org
Location: 50800 Cherry Road, Granger, IN, USA
Phone: 574-271-8598
Twitter: @NorthpointStars