Northridge Notebook Newsletter
March 2024
Important Upcoming Dates
March
1st- PTO Scholarship window for applications starts today
4th-8th- Fruit & Veggie Week- Students are encouraged to dress up in according colors-flyer below
4th-8th- Ronald McDonald Dental Bus here at Northridge
12th- PTO Meeting at 6:45pm
14th- 4th grade field trip to Belle Mehus to hear a Symphony
15th-NO SCHOOL
18th- Camp Edventure Applications due
28th- PTO Scholarship Application Due
29th-NO SCHOOL
Message from Principal Mertz
When considering student placement for the next school year, we want success for every child and will do our best to make a good match for your son/daughter. Northridge teachers are highly qualified and strive to ensure a quality education for all students. However, there may be a unique or special circumstance regarding your child which would be important for Northridge staff to consider when placing your child in a classroom for the next year’s term. A form, entitled Unique and Special Circumstances, will be available in the office for such instances. This form is for parent input only and does not guarantee a certain placement for a child. Forms must be completed in the office and turned in by March 28th.
PTO Updates
Hello Northridge Families!
The “Northridge has got Talent” talent show will be April 12, so look for more details to come out on that and start thinking of what talent your student would want to share.
2024-2025 PTO board nominations will be taking place at the March PTO meeting which is March 12 at 6:45. If you are interested in joining for next school year please email the PTO or come to the meeting on March 12th.
Do you have a Northridge Elementary alumnus graduating senior? The Northridge PTO board has approved a scholarship of $750.00 for a graduating senior. Students who attended Northridge Elementary School for a minimum of one year are eligible to apply. Applications can be found online at https://www.bismarckschools.org/northridge or pick up at the school office, deadline for applications is March 28, 2024.
Have a great month!
Email- northridgepto1@gmail.com
National Reading Month
We are excited to be celebrating national reading month at Northridge. We have some fun dress up days, activities and more mixed in with our "hit a home run with reading" theme of 2024. We will be encouraging families to read at home with more details to come.
Fresh Fruit and Veggie Week celebration
Bismarck Public Schools is celebrating fresh fruit and veggie week March 4th -8th. Dress up days in associated colors each day is encouraged.
Monday- Yellow/Orange Day
Tuesday- Red Day
Wednesday- White/Tan Day
Thursday- Green Day
Friday- Purple/ Blue Day
Camp Edventure
Camp Edventure is a free four-week summer school program that focuses on reading and math. Children who will be entering grades 1-5 in the fall and whose parents live in the BPS district are eligible to attend Camp Ed. The goal is that children who enroll in Camp Ed will maintain or improve their academic skills in reading and math. Classes will be in session each day starting May 29th through June 28th from 7:45am - 1:00pm. Lunch will be offered for all students. Parents and guardians can now register their BPS student for Camp Ed online using PowerSchool or fill out a paper form and turn it into their child’s current school. Parents will need to provide transportation.
To register online, simply login to PowerSchool at https://bismarck.ps.state.nd.us If you don’t’ have a login, contact your building secretary to get started.
Once you’ve signed in, click on the “Forms” link on the left side.
Select the “Camp Edventure Registration Form”, fill it out with your student’s information and submit.
Deadline to register is March 18, 2024
Music Program Dates
**All music programs will be held at Career Academy Multi Purpose Room. There is no specific dress code for the performance. Students are encouraged to dress nicely.**
April 22nd
Kindergarten will be at 6:00 at Career Academy. Students please arrive by 5:45pm
1st Grade will be at 7:00 at Career Academy. Students please arrive by 6:45pm
MISSION, VISION AND VALUES
Our BPS Mission: "Empower every learner to thrive."
Our BPS Vision: "Together, our strong relationships build inclusive, collaborative, and innovative environments that create agency and inspire a passion for learning, excellence, and discovery."
Our BPS Values: Inclusion, Excellence, Innovation and Leadership