Tiger Beat
November 24, 2023
Give Thanks
2nd Grade Friendsgiving Snack
1st Grade Friendship Quilts
Students each make their own Friendship Quilt by drawing pictures that represent them in one square while classmates draw in the others.
Preschool Friendsgiving
This photo courtesy of the Somerset Sentinel. See more from preschool Friendsgiving on their Facebook page.
Donuts with Santa
The PTO will be hosting Donuts with Santa on Saturday, December 9th from 9:00-11:00 at the school. Ticket forms and payment are due by November 28.
People who would like to donate raffle prizes can do so up until December 8. Be on the lookout for communications from grade level teams about donations for grade level raffle baskets.
Parent Teacher Conference Sign Ups
Parent Teacher Conference will be on December 7. Sign ups using Google Appointments were sent out by teachers last week. Please remember to sign up for an in-person or virtual conference to get an update on your child's progress!
Winter Recess Attire
Please send students to school with warm winter coats. During the winter months students will have outdoor recess unless the temperature drops below 22 degrees.
Events
- November 28: Early Release @ 12:30 (elementary only)
- December 7: No School (Parent Teacher Conferences 12:30-7:00)
- December 9: PTO Donuts with Santa
- December 25-29: No School for Holiday Season Break
Join the North Staff!
We are still in need of paraprofessionals as well as day-to-day substitutes. Hours are flexible. Email Kelsey or see our postings on SchoolSpring if you're interested in working with our amazing staff and students!
Clothing Donation
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!
Reminders
- Complete the Back to School Gateway in Aspen. All families should have an email from Andrea Smith regarding this.
- 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.
- Donuts with Santa will be on December 9. The PTO is accepting raffle prize donations. These can be dropped off at the main office by December 8.
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.
AlphaBest
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.