Husky Happenings
February 14, 2023
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PBIS
Our February power word is KINDNESS! Kindness is showing generosity, consideration or concern for others without expectations or rewards. North School will be celebrating Kindness Week February 13-17th. Please take a minute to talk to your child about what kindness is and how they can show kindness both at school, as well as at home.
Kindness Week
Parents and guardians: Be sure to ask your Husky what they did each day as part of Kindness week!
- Monday 2/13: Mindful Monday
- Tuesday 2/14: Valentine's Day
- Wednesday 2/15: What can I do to help Wednesday?
- Thursday 2/16: Thankful Thursday
- Friday 2/17: Friendship Friday
Important Days
- February 15- NPTO General Assembly Meeting 6:00-7:00 PM (In-person and virtual)
- February 20- Presidents' Day- No School
- February 21- D47 Board Meeting 7:00-8:00 PM
- February 22- Early Release at 2:00 PM
Spirit Days
- February 17- North School Spirit Day
- February 24- Mismatched Day
Virtual Parenting Series with Jackie Rhew
All District 47 families are invited to attend the third of a four-part virtual parenting series with Jackie Rhew on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 @ 7pm via Zoom. Jackie Rhew is a clinical consultant, author/speaker, and co-founder of the Center for Emotional Wellness in Crystal Lake and Arlington Heights. This discussion will focus on the number one reason young people seek counseling, anxiety. But what exactly is anxiety? And how do you recognize it and help a child who suffers from it? In this in-depth workshop, parents/guardians will learn the difference between stress and anxiety and how to support a child who is struggling. They will also learn how to help their child(ren) build resiliency and if/when to seek professional help. Translation will be available in multiple languages via captioning in Zoom. Click here for the Zoom link and directions on how to enable captions for language translation.
2023 5Essentials Parent Survey
The 5Essentials parent survey, administered online by UChicago Impact, is designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of schools. It is intended to help school districts understand the conditions at each school and to help guide improvement. The survey gathers data related to five indicators that can predict important student outcomes, including improved attendance and larger test score gains. Parents are encouraged to take the survey for their child's school by visiting https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/. Parent identity and survey responses will be kept confidential and will not be connected to their student(s). Families can submit one survey for each child. The 5Essentials survey window will be open through March 31, 2023.
2023-2024 District Calendar
The 2023-2024 district calendar is now available and on our website in English and Spanish: https://www.d47.org/Page/1557.
Upcoming Events
- NPTO Meeting Virtual and In-Person is February 15th from 6-7 pm! Here is the virtual link: Join Zoom Meeting https://d47.zoom.us/j/5524195773
- Please make sure to attend this important meeting where we will:
- Vote on new outdoor equipment!
- Talk about upcoming events like APEX fun run and Field Day!
- Talk about Exec Board roles - we have 3 openings for next year!
- Calling all parents of 5th graders!
- Did you know that we will be hosting a 5th grade breakfast where we will have a slideshow of photos of the 5th graders? We are asking ALL parents to send a baby/kindergarten photo and one taken during 5th grade. Please use this link to upload your photos: 5th Grade Photo Form You can also turn photos in to your child’s teacher. We need this ASAP!
Don't Forget
- Staff Appreciation Committee wants you to make sure that you know about a Valentine’s Day flyer that was sent home with your kiddo on Thursday - did you complete one for the special staff member in your child’s life? Parents can fill one out too! Staff love to get kind words from students AND parents!
- North Art Volunteers will be presenting about the famous Italian artist Michelangelo. Parent presenters will focus on teaching about his unimaginable feat of painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome, Italy. Students will actually experience how it may have felt to paint a ceiling upside down! Get ready to see your child's art come home in February or March.
- Artsonia! Did you know that you can purchase items like notebooks, ornaments, magnets, and t-shirts with your child’s artwork on them? North parent volunteers have been working hard to upload your child’s artwork into the Artsonia website where you can purchase the perfect Valentine’s gift for loved ones that is personalized with your child’s beautiful artwork! Proceeds go back to the North PTO to use for your kids’ field trips and fun fairs! Check out the app or go online to Artsonia — The Largest Gallery of Student Art Portfolios in the World!
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- Facebook: D47 NPTO
Remind app: Text @a8h3dk6 to 81010. You’ll get occasional texts and ways to get involved with just ONE thing!
For any questions please email us at d47NPTO@gmail.com