Northland Vikings
Aspire, Achieve, Adapt! That's the Viking Way!
March 11, 2024 - March 22, 2024
Women’s History Month is finally here! This month we celebrate the contributions women have made to education, business, innovation, culture, and the arts!
The SEL Calendar for March (below) is full of useful and fun information, activities, and inspiration for all of your Women's History Month projects and events.
After School Building Sweep
After School Building Sweep!
Administrators will be conducting after-school building sweeps to safely secure the building.
At 2:40 pm a warning bell will ring indicating that it’s time for all students to report to their assigned location. The after school tardy bell will ring at 2:45 pm.
All students participating in winter sports teams, spring conditioning groups, spring sports, Stem Club, Chess club, Boys and Girls club and tutoring groups will need to be in their assigned location by 2:45 pm or they will be asked to leave the building. If a student is removed from the building, they will not be able to participate in the after-school activity or re-enter the building unless approved by a staff member.
Car riders will report to the vestibule or outside at 2:45 pm. It is strongly encouraged that car riders have their rides pick them up no later than 2:45 pm.
Students attending afterschool extracurricular activities will need to leave the building at 2:45 pm and return at 5:00 pm to be properly scanned in by safety and security.
Ramadan is the Muslim Month of Fasting
Practicing Muslim students will be fasting from dawn until dusk (approximately from 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.) Fasting means NO FOOD and NO WATER. Ramadan celebration often involves prayers late into the night. (It is not unusual to be up past midnight for prayers and then get up around 5:00 a.m. to eat before dawn and pray). Ramadan 2024 will last approximately from March 11 - April 11. Ramadan is scheduled on the lunar calendar so the date changes each year. MUSLIM STUDENTS MAY BE TIRED, HUNGRY AND DEHYDRATED IN YOUR CLASSES. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE REASON.
Upcoming Solar Eclipse
Although it's a month away, and school will not be in session, the solar eclipse is a fascinating event. After this one, another solar eclipse will not occur until August 23, 2044. Protective glasses are necessary, if you want to try to view the eclipse, and the necessary glasses will be available (free of charge) at all Columbus Metropolitan libraries, starting March 18, 2024.
Northland High School Graduating Class of 2024!!!!!
Our Senior Team has an FAQ to address many of your questions about year-end activities and graduation. Please visit and bookmark http://tinyurl.com/NorthFAQ to find answers to your questions. The Senior Team will send updates via Remind when things change on the FAQ.
NSBE 50th NATIONAL CONVENTION March 20th - 24th Atlanta, GA
National Society of Black Engineers
***Parents, you MUST attend 3 meetings between October and March if your student is traveling to NBSE Nationals! ***
Please be on the lookout for Sign-ups to bring snacks, help with lunch, or with basketball concessions. Thank you.
NSBE 50th National Convention
Students will be competing in Try-Math-A-Lon, VEX Robotics, Ten80 Racing, and other contests!!! They will also participate in workshops and college and career fair!
Viking Ship Awards!!!!!!!!!!
Each quarter students are nominated for the four Viking Ship Awards. The qualities that make up our Viking Ship are: Scholarship, Citizenship, Relationship, and Leadership. The nominees for this quarter are:
Scholarship (adapts and persists through obstacles in order to achieve academically)
Abigale Balkus; Amely Valoy Castellanos; Ediel Gonzalez; Sariah Logan
Citizenship (aspires to serve, and add value to Northland (class, school or surrounding community)
Olabanji Lameed; Mohamed Jalloh; Kennedy Walker; Abhash Biswa
Relationship (aspires to build, repair, and/or maintain productive relationships with peers and staff)
Roshni Rai; Mishell Marin Alberto; Kai Pham; Lindsey Wallace
Leadership ( adapts in order to show initiative in any situation where positive leadership is absent, and needed)
Eshay Fields; Afia Houndito; Abish Bhattarai; Tiffany Nguyen
Pictures of our nominees will be displayed on the wall, across from the Main Office, for this entire quarter! CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR NOMINEES!!!!!!!!!!!!
CCS SUMMER EXPERIENCE IS NOW REGISTERING
The 2024 Summer Experience is FREE to all Pre-K through 12 Columbus City Schools students! Summer Experience for Pre-K through 8 students kicks off June 17. We're excited to provide CCS students and families with a summer of exciting school and community-based learning experiences.
This year’s Pre-K through 8, Summer Experience includes similar project-based learning students and families have been able to enjoy through our Pathway Express focuses, including Pathways such as Health and Fitness, Visual Arts, Urban Agriculture, World Languages and Cultures, and MORE!
Questions? Contact the Office of Extended Learning: 614-365-5010 or ExtendedLearning@columbus.k12.oh.us.
Click here for a Parent Portal registration walkthrough.
Learn more by clicking the link below.
Couldn't make it to the 2024 Summer Opportunities and Engagement Fair? Still looking for summer camps and experiences for your student? Click the link below to discover local camps, programs, and adventures just right for your student.
Family University Presents: Family College Tours
Fam U is headed to college! Join the Office of Engagement in exploring Otterbein University and Columbus State Community College for informational tours, conversations with admissions staff, and more!
Space is limited to students and family members, grades 8-12. Please register using the links below, or by scanning the QR code.
Community for New Directions College Tour
Community for New Direction (CND) hosts an Academic/HBCU College Tour each year during Columbus City Schools' spring break (March 31 - April 6 in 2024.) This year marks their 32nd tour, and this year they will be headed to New Orleans! High school students interested in attending this enriching experience can receive more information by visiting the link below or by calling: (614) 272-1464.
FAFSA Updates and Information for Class of 2024
The Ohio Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (OASFAA) would like to provide updated information related to the continued delay in processing 2024-25 FAFSA applications.
Federal Student Aid (FSA) announced on January 30, 2024 that processing submitted FAFSAs will not begin until the first half of March, regardless of when a form was completed and submitted. This means that colleges and state agencies will not receive processed FAFSA data until mid-March at the earliest. It also means that students will not receive their FAFSA Submission Summary until the same timeframe, when they will be sent out in batches.
With colleges not receiving FAFSA data until mid-March, it is expected that students will not begin to receive aid offers until April at the earliest. The vast majority of colleges are in the same situation and will work quickly to get aid offers out to students. Many Colleges have relaxed the May 1st commitment Deadline.
The rollout of the new FAFSA has been filled with a variety of challenges. FSA has created a webpage of "Known Issues" to help identify potential barriers, provide alerts, and give updates to known workarounds. Please continuously check the Known Issues page so that you can keep up-to-date with FAFSA challenges.
FSA Pro-Tips: https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/fafsa-support/pro-tips
NCAN Navigating the Challenges: https://www.ncan.org/page/fafsa-challenges
Students who have not started a FAFSA, are encouraged to do so immediately. Please contact your school I Know I Can representative for assistance.
I Know I Can Grant
Exciting news! The I Know I Can Grant has been boosted from $1,200 to $2,500 this year! You may have already received a postcard in the mail urging you to take advantage of this opportunity, along with other fantastic I Know I Can Scholarships. Take advantage of this free money that could powerfully support your college journey. APPLY NOW and seize this chance to lighten the financial load of your senior year! All CCS class of 2024 graduates with at least a 2.25 qualify for the grant!
ESL Assistance for Families
Did you know the ESL Department has a designated call center in over seven foreign languages? Please share the document below with your staff and families in the event that they need assistance in another language.
Community Updates
Well That Escalated Quickly.....Preparing for Spring Severe Weather in Ohio
This severe weather season has started fast, with the first tornado sirens of the year blaring earlier this week in late February. In Ohio, our most active severe weather months are typically May through July, but as we all experienced early this week, Mother Nature doesn't follow a calendar. Severe storms can occur during any month throughout the year and families in our schools and community may not be aware and prepared for the type of severe weather we encounter here in Ohio. Below you will find some useful tips and information to share with caregivers and families to help them prepare for all that Ohio (Spring) weather delivers.
For more information on tornadoes please visit: https://www.nssl.noaa.gov/education/svrwx101/tornadoes/
https://www.weather.gov/safety/tornado
SIRENS: WHAT DO THEY MEAN?
Sirens are part of the Public Alert System to make the community aware of a local or national emergency. Originally designed for civil defense (air raid, curfew), sirens are now more commonly used to alert people of severe weather (tornadoes). Here in Columbus, the siren also sounds every Wednesday at 12pm to test the weather alert system. When you hear the siren at other times, it is a good idea to check local news sources and follow any directions or guidelines given depending on the reason for the siren.
WATCH VS WARNING
TORNADO WATCH:
This means that conditions are right for tornado to form. The National Weather Service is monitoring the weather and will continue to share updates on the radio, tv, and social media. Be mindful that a Tornado Watch can quickly turn into a Tornado Warning, if conditions change.
TORNADO WARNING:
This means a tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar. People in the affected area should take immediate cover inside designated shelter areas such as basements. During a tornado warning, the warning sirens sound for 3 minutes. Be sure to have a safety kit (content recommendations are below) and do not go outside to look for the tornado.
Black Mothers Matter Panel Discussion - March 12, 2024
CelebrateOne warmly invites you to attend "Black Mothers Matter" panel discussion put on by Franklin County Coroner’s office, CelebrateOne and the Franklin County Board of Commissioners. This gathering is more than just an event; it's a collective stride towards addressing the significant disparities in maternal health.
• Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2024
• Time: 6 PM
• Venue: Linden Community Center, 1350 Briarwood Avenue, Columbus, Ohio
Why is this important? The health of our mothers is the heartbeat of our community. With black mothers experiencing maternal mortality at rates 3-4 times higher than their counterparts, the time for change is now. This event aims to shed light on these issues through personal stories, community research, and discussions on available resources and family support.
For more information, contact: 614-525-5041 or coroner@franklincountyohio.gov
Dermatology Clinic
Board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Abraham Korman, from OSU will be taking free appointments at the Spanish Free Clinic, April 16th, starting at 6 pm.
Dr. Korman will be available answer any question regarding skin, hair and nails. No insurance or other documents needed.
Clinica Latina
2231 North High Street
Columbus, Oh 43201
614-349-1038
Please call to make a free appointment.
Career and Resource Fair
Columbus Job Fair East
Thursday, March 28, 2024 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
JOB EXPO REGISTRATION & DETAILS:
We are excited to invite you to attend the Columbus Job Fair EAST at the The Peak at Edison (781 Science Blvd., Gahanna) presented by Five Seasons Landscape Management. This special expo is a great way to find part-time, full-time, seasonal work or summer camp jobs! Get to chat with employers, on-site interviews available, and walk away with a potential new job!
-- Free Cookies 1st 100 Attendees –
-- Raffle Bonus Every 15 Minutes – Starting at 5:30PM* --
-- Refer a Friend Bonus – most referrals receive $100! --
RAFFLE BONUS Drawings every 15 minutes (starting at 5:30): You can win either $50 cash, $50 to Target, $50 to Tim Hortons, $50 in Lottery scratch-off tickets, $50 Dave & Buster’s Power Cards, or a $50 Mystery Item!
Register Now Opportunities!!
Pre-register to ensure you receive the neat items below. Limited quantity. This will fill up fast! Click on "Register" for items below. Job Fair admission is FREE:
1.VIP Entry Bag + Admission (LIMIT 100 - 1 per person - FREE): Receive 1 free Timbit box coupon to Tim Hortons, $10 Power Card or $25 for $25 coupon to Dave & Buster’s, free pen, and more!
2.General Admission (LIMIT 150 - FREE): This is your admission to the Job Fair. Please register to secure your spot.
Additional: To receive VIP items, you must arrive between 5 to 6PM. After that time anyone attending will receive VIP Bag
Event Details:
- What: Columbus Job Fair - EAST presented by Five Seasons Landscape Management
- Where: The Peak at Edison (781 Science Blvd, Gahanna, OH 43230)
- When: Thursday, March 28th from 5PM - 7PM
- Hiring Companies Attending (Partial List): Dental Assisting School, Franklin County Children's Services, Mary Kay – Marcia, Renewal by Anderson, Universal Windows Direct, Summer Camps and many more!
- How it works: Come and meet lots of organizations hiring for immediate positions. Some of the companies attending will have signing bonus, attendance bonuses, or other great employment incentives. Come with your resume and interview opportunities will be available on-site. We will have music, refreshments and more as you enjoy an evening to develop your future.
- Raffle Drawing Every 15 Minutes (starts 5:30PM): You can win either $50 cash, $50 to Target, $50 to Tim Hortons, $50 in lottery scratch-off tickets, $50 Dave & Buster’s Power Cards, or $50 Mystery Item!
- Refer-a-Friend Bonus: Refer a friend and win up to $100! Person with the most referrals that attends the job fair will receive $100! Have them enter your name in the "Referred by" section when they register online or tell us at the event
- Admission: Free (please pre-register)!
Event Schedule:
- 5PM: Event Opens + Pick Up Your VIP Bag
- 5:05: Refreshments Open - Free!
- 5:30: Raffle Drawings Start! (Every 15 minutes win money and more!)
- 7PM: Event Ends - Thanks for Coming!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 6! The City of Columbus, in partnership with Ohio Means Jobs, will be hosting a career and resource fair. Whether you're a seasoned professional, recent graduate, or someone who is exploring new career paths, this is your chance to connect with City of Columbus departments and HR professionals across the organization!
Saturday, April 6
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Jerry Hammond Center
1111 E. Broad St, Columbus, OH 43205
Join us for:
- Networking with City of Columbus department staff
- Interactive mini-workshops
- Career development tips
- Guidance and assistance with applying for jobs at the City of Columbus
Registration opens March 4. For more information and to register, visit: https://Bit.ly/2024CBUScareerfair
Free Tax Preparation Assistance
$Tax Time is an initiative led by United Way of Central Ohio that brings together a coalition of nonprofit, business and government organizations working to provide free tax assistance services and connect clients to financial resources. Since 2007, $Tax Time volunteers have prepared over 175,000 returns, returned nearly $190 million in refunds, and saved clients $36.7 million in tax preparation fees.
Ohio Family Engagement Center Newsletter Sign-Up
Greetings Families!
The Ohio Statewide Family Engagement Center at the Ohio State University is excited to announce a new bi-monthly digital newsletter for parents and caregivers of children in kindergarten through high school.
The Family-to-Family Newsletter will have success stories to inspire you, tools to support you, and practical tips and resources to guide you. We hope that our newsletter will provide you support and guidance as you support your student’s success and connect with your child’s school and community.
March Issue topics: family literacy, celebrating fathers, and dyslexia supports. Subscribe using the link below to receive your free digital newsletter!
All the best,
Dr. Barbara Boone
Director, Ohio Statewide Family Engagement Center