Tiger Beat
April 7, 2024
Fraction mazes!
Upcoming Dates
- April 8: Solar Eclipse (see Superintendent's message)
- April 9: Grade 4 Assembly from the DA's Office on Preventing Bullying
- April 10: North PTO Jersey Mike's Fundraiser
- April 15-19: April Vacation
- May 6 & 7: Grades 4&5 Math MCAS
- May 8 & 9: Grade 3 Math MCAS
- May 14 & 15: Grade 5 Science & Technology/Engineering MCAS
Solar Eclipse
On the afternoon of Monday, April 8, there will be a solar eclipse. This will be a rare and exciting opportunity, but will also involve taking safety precautions to protect everyone's sight. Somerset Public Schools has generously purchased glasses for all students and staff. Please see the memo sent by Superintendent Schoonover for more information.
Jersey Mike's Fundraiser
Support the North Elementary PTO by grabbing a meal at Jersey Mike's on April 10. This requires a donation card. Please see attached flyer.
Autism/Neurodiversity Walk
The 6th Annual Autism/Neurodiversity Walk will take place on May 25 from 9-11 AM at Somerset Berkley Regional High School. See the registration link here.
MCAS Dates
Save the Date: Family Fun Day
The North Elementary PTO will be hosting Family Fun Day on May 18 from 12:00-3:00. Save the date so you can join us!!!
April Lunch Menus
Lost & Found
Clothing Donations
We are looking for clothes for our back-up bin in case of accidents here at school. You can send any new or gently used and washed preK-5 clothing into the main office. Thank you for your help!
- Make sure the front office is notified of any dismissal changes, early dismissals, or absences. You can send in a note with your child or email birgit.fogg@somersetschools.org
- If you are picking up your student at the end of the day, please have your QR code displayed on your dashboard.
- Label any outerwear, water bottles, etc. that are sent in with your child.
PTO Corner
- PTO Facebook Page – Be sure to follow the North PTO Facebook page to stay informed on upcoming fundraisers, events, and school activities. North Elementary PTO Somerset
- Box Tops: Please consider using box tops to help fund our PTO. See the linked flyer for more information.
- Family Fun Day May 18 from 12:00-3:00
News from the Nurse
A few reminders from Nurse Stephanie in our Health Office to help keep all of our students safe and healthy:
Students with active vomiting, diarrhea, open rashes, crusty/inflamed eyes and/or temperature > 100 are asked to remain home from school.
Students may return from school when their temperature is < 100 for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medication.
Illness Specific:
Strep: Must be on antibiotics for 24 hours before returning to school. Students need a note to return.
Pink eye: Must be on antibiotics for 24 hours before returning to school.
Hand Foot Mouth: Fever free for 24 hours and no open skin lesions. All areas must be scabbed/closed over
Vomiting/Diarrhea: May return when tolerating good amounts of food/water and no vomiting/diarrhea for 24 hours
Please do not send medication to school in your child’s backpack. Anything with an active ingredient is designated a medicine in school. This includes cough syrup, cough drops, ointments, nasal sprays, vitamin gummies, etc. If you would like to have any medications available for your child at school, please notify the Health Office.
Students after surgery, for hurt or broken limbs, sprains, strains or any student with assistive devices (splints, casts, boots, crutches, etc.) must have a note to be in school as well as MD clearance or restrictions for recess/PE.
Please notify the Health Office if your child has RSV, Covid, Influenza, or Strep.
Grade 4 physicals are due to be updated! Please send in your student’s most recent physical if you have not done so already.
For more information about the AlphaBest program that can provide before and after school childcare, as well as childcare on early release and full days off of school, please see the attachment below.