Northpoint News
Friday February 9, 2024
Important Dates
February 5th- NWEA testing begins
February 16th-19th- NO SCHOOL (President's Day)
February 16th-Giveback night at Panera
February 24th-Circle the State with Song
March 1st- Lucky Stars Spring PTO fundraiser
March 2nd- Books and Bots
#PHMExcellence
Penn Head Football Coach Cory Yeoman announced his retirement after 40 years of service with P-H-M. Coach Yeoman spent his first 19 years as an Assistant Coach under Hall of Famer Coach Chris Geesman, and the past 21 years as Head Coach. Since 2003, he compiled a 208-56 record overall. Coach Yeoman has been a mentor and guiding force not only to his Kingsmen players, but to future Kingsmen as well through summer football camps. Click here to learn more about Coach Yeoman contributions to the P-H-M community.
Bowling with Girls
Our PTO sponsored our annual Bowling with Girls event at Strikes and Spares last night. Our NP girls and their dads, uncles, grandpas or other family members enjoyed an evening filled with pizza, bowling, mini golf, go carts and arcade games. The smiles and giggles were abundant as they had a blast hanging out at this event. A huge thank you to Mrs. Jones and all of the other PTO parents that helped organize this event. Thank you to our families to taking the time to attend this function!
I Love To Read Challenge
February is one of our favorite months at Northpoint because we participate in WSBT's "I Love To Read Challenge" Our school has participated in this reading initiative ever since the news station invited schools from across the region to read more in February. So far we have reached a total of 439, 994 minutes which means we are almost half way to a million with a few more weeks left in February! Thank you for encouraging your student to read more this month!
WSBT I Love to Read Challenge "Winning" School Visit
On Thursday Northpoint earned enough votes to win WSBT's school of the Day for the I Love To Read Challenge. Julianna Furfari stopped by to read the book, "Harry the Dirty Dog. Our students were so pumped and engergized to continue the reading challenge. Check out the video that aired on the news yesterday.
Celebrating Black History Month
Mrs. O'Connor, our media aid, has taken the time to decorate our library with facts about famous African Americans who have made important contributions to our country. Students can read those during their library time.
PTO Funding Spotlight
Teacher Stipends
Our PTO funds teacher stipends each year to help cover some additional expenses for classroom learning. Teachers have been able to purchase a variety of supplemental materials for their classes each year thanks to the generosity of our families.
Staff Appreciation
Our dedicated Staff Appreciation committee uses parent donations to show appreciation to our staff at Northpoint throughout the year with encouraging gift and notes. Over he holidays, our staff received Northpoint gloves.
Save the Date! Our Spring auction fundraiser is March 1st. Parent donations create exciting opportunities for our students and school.
PHM 2024 Online Major Savor Fundraiser
Our parents are welcome to purchase peelers to help Northpoint and the PHM Education Foundation. All sales for our school will be online, please be sure to check the box "credit student?" and choose Northpoint as the school to receive kickback funds. All of the peelers ordered will be sent directly to the address you provide. Please call the office if you have any questions. Click on the link below if you are interested in purchasing a peeler that saves you lots of money.
https://www.majorsaver.com/cards/
Books and Bots
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.
Get ready for some friendly competition. We are looking for the elementary school with the highest percentage of attendees. This school will win a collection of the author's books that are currently in print for your school library. Information about our author can be found here. Carolyn Crimi has written a wide variety of books including: Weird Little Robots, Secondhand Dogs, Don’t Need Friends, Henry and the Buccaneer Bunnies, Where’s My Mummy?, There Might Be Lobsters, and I Am The Boss of This Chair. We can't wait for her interactive presentation.
Registration opens January 30, 2024.
GIve Back Night
Please help our PTO raise money for our school by participating in our February Give back night at Panera on February 16th. See Flyer below for more information
Kids Heart Challenge
Kids Heart Challenge™ is HERE! Northpoint Families, Kids Heart Challenge has officially kicked off!
Our kids will feel good by doing good, knowing they made a difference for kids just like them!
Watch the official kick-off video HERE to get to know our heart heroes! PLUS, this Online Envelope will show you all the thank you gifts your student can earn.
AHA is teaming up with NBA Pacer Basketball Team
As a special thank you for our school participating in Kids Heart Challenge this year, the American Heart Association is inviting you and your family to celebrate with us and the Indiana pacers on April 14th at 1:00PM. The promotions we have planned include:
- Ticket pricing starts at $17 with no box office fees!
- 25 students will be chosen at random to be on court during the Player Introduction.
- 20 students will be chosen at random to high five the players at halftime.
Hope to see you there!
Camp Invention Registration
Every year Northpoint hosts Camp Ivention which is a week long, hands-on STEM challenge program during the summer. If you are interested in registering your child please click on the flyer below. Spots go quickly as this is one of the popular camps during the summer.
PTO NEWS
Lucky Stars Auction - 3/1, 6-9 pm, Knollwood Country Club
Tickets are now on sale for our biggest fundraiser of the year. This adult-only event is always a great time! Spend time with Northpoint's staff and parents while enjoying food, live and silent auctions, entertainment, and a cash bar. Purchase your tickets by 2/22.
Volunteers Needed
Northpoint PTO needs help with the following upcoming events:
Lucky Stars Auction, 3/1
Book Fair, 3/18-22
Galaxy Gallery (art and talent showcase), 3/21
Staff Appreciation Week, 5/6-10
Multicultural Night, 5/9
Please email northpointpto@phm.k12.in.us if you have any questions or if you are able to volunteer some of your time.
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