Northpoint News
Friday October 6, 2023
Important Dates to Remember
October 7- Community Connection Fair
October 11-18 Scholastic Book Fair
October 11- Afternoon Adventure Ends
October 13- Last Day for Bike Riders
October 17, 18-Parent Teacher Conferences
October 19-All School Dance Celebration
October 20/23 FALL BREAK NO SCHOOL
October 24-Blessing Boxes Donations Due
#PHMExcellence
PHMEF Homecoming Parade
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Weather Awareness
Northpoint Fall Donation Drive
It’s that time of year again, our Fall Donation drive! Every year, instead of having your kids sell door to door items like candy bars and magazines, we ask our Northpoint families to make a suggested donation of $25 per student. As a bonus, we will be drawing from those who donate for some fabulous Northpoint swag!
How Your Donations Help
Northpoint PTO supports the academic and enrichment activities of students, teachers, and staff. We sponsor many educational programs such as Art Smart, STEM Enrichment, Science Night, improved classroom technology, computer software licensees, alternative seating, field trip assistance, teacher stipends, and so much more!
The donation drive runs from Oct. 6 thru Oct. 20.
Play It Forward Equipment Drive
Attendance
ARRIVAL and DISMISSAL PROCEDURES
CAR RIDERS, PLEASE DO NOT BLOCK THE CROSSWALK AT THE STOP SIGN. WE HAVE STUDENTS WALKING AND BIKING TO SCHOOL. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE. PLEASE BE PATIENT AND DO NOT CROSS THE CENTER LANE TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC TO GET IN AND OUT OF THE SCHOOL ENTRANCE.
PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE STAFF LOT AND WALK YOUR CHILD ACROSS THE PARKING LOT. SEVERAL STAFF MEMBERS ARE ARRIVING PRESENTING A SAFETY ISSUE
1. If you are going to change the way your child is getting home, please notify the office by 1:00 p.m. if possible. If the office does not have a notice, they will go on their regular bus, or be sent to the car pool line.
2. If you are parking your car in the neighborhood and walking down the path to pick up your child, please have them be dismissed as walkers and they can meet you by the front doors instead of you having to find them in the car pool line.
3. If your child will be a bike rider, they will need to get a permission form signed by Mrs. White first.
4. If your child is a car rider PLEASE PULL UP TO THE END OF THE CURB IF YOU ARE FIRST IN LINE. Stopping close to the doors backs the whole line up. Thank you for following this procedure.
5. If your child arrives after 7:55, they will be marked as Tardy to school.
Procedures for Car Pool Line
Due to an increased amount of car riders this year, we need to change our car pool procedures to provide a safer environment for our staff and students. Please be sure to pick up a car tag number in the office if you don't have one yet. We would appreciate your patience and cooperation as we implement the following new procedures;
1. Once you have entered the curb line up, please wait until you have been ushered forward to begin exiting the car pool line.
2. DO NOT pass around cars at any time while you are in the car pool line.
3. Cars will be stopped at the entrance to the the curb line to allow for all students to enter vehicles and exit safely.
4. Your child will be directed to walk safely to their vehicle that should be stopped along the curb.
5. If you are stopped at the entrance to the car pool line, you will be the lead car that should pull all the way up to the first cone . DO NOT STOP WHERE YOUR CHILD MIGHT BE STANDING.
6. PLEASE STAY OFF YOUR CELL PHONES DURING CAR POOL PICK UP.
7. Watch for the traffic ushers who will be wearing orange vests to direct you when in the curb lane.
We understand that waiting in a long line is frustrating, but we have to think of the safety of our students and staff members. We appreciate your support with these new procedures. Please call Mrs. White at 574-271-8598 or email her at lwhite@phm.k12.in.us if you have any questions.
Lunch with your child
https://www.signupgenius.com/index.cfm?go=s.signup&urlid=10c0e49afa82da5fdcf8-lunch1&view=calendar
Kids Club Registration
There currently is a wait list and Kid's Club will not be available for sign-ups on Monday at our ice-cream social.
Consent Forms
Text Book Fees
We are hoping you have heard, but we have great news to share regarding student book fees! The Indiana General Assembly passed a bill (HEA 1001-2023) that eliminated textbook and curriculum costs at public schools, which includes school supplies like pencils, paper, and notebooks. Parents will no longer be asked to pay school fees. For more information on the specific details, click here.
Other Helpful Links
Safe School Helpline
The Safe School Helpline® is a confidential way to report student concerns about threats, suicide, drugs, bullying or anything that threatens the safety of our schools. It's Available 24/7. Click to watch a video on how to get in touch with Administration anonymously 24/7/365.
Four Ways to Report to the Safe School Helpline®
Call: 1-800-418-6423 ext 359
Text: TIPS to 66746
Online: SafeSchoolHelpline.com
Mobile App: Download the FREE app from the GOOGLE PLAY STORE and the APPLE APP STORE
- The app makes it easy to anonymously report a safety or mental health concern using your mobile device to text, call, or submit an online form.
Northpoint Contact Information
Email: lwhite@phm.k12.in.us
Website: www.northpoint.phmschools.org
Location: 50800 Cherry Road, Granger, IN, USA
Phone: 574-271-8598
Twitter: @NorthpointStars