Northpoint Elementary

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Spring break is a day away, and I think students and staff alike are looking forward to the upcoming week. I hope families are able to enjoy some down time in the upcoming days, fingers crossed for sunshine and warmer weather! There’s no school Friday, March 10 through Monday, March 20. We welcome students back to school after the break on Tuesday, March 21.

When we return from spring break, we begin our final trimester of this school year. Report cards will be shared upon our return. Watch for more information on how to access report cards in our March 22 newsletter.

Our all-school field trip to the Science Museum is coming up April 12. Please don’t forget to submit your permission slip and fees to your child’s classroom teacher.

Have a great break. Carve out some time for your kiddos to enjoy a good book, and stay safe!

Best,

Judi Kahoun

Principal

The Northpoint Lost and Found will be donated after Friday, March 24. Please stop in the Northpoint office if you would like to visit the Lost and Found to look for your student's items. All items will be checked for names before being donated.

Lions, tigers and tapirs, oh my! The annual Minnesota Zoo Enrichment Design Competition challenges students to research and design a prototype that will help solve a current problem for zookeepers. This year, the chosen animal is likely unfamiliar to most – the “tapir” from Malaysia.

The fact that not many people know about the tapir is ultimately what set fourth graders in the gifted services program at Park Terrace, Centerview and Woodcrest Spanish Immersion on this design quest. Read the full story about the Woodcrest team that is moving forward in the competition and view photos of student designs.

Emergency Outfitters - F.A.S.T. KIDS - Staying Safe While at Home Alone (ages 7-10)
This course helps prepare children for staying safe at and away from home. Lessons cover basic first aid, water safety, vehicle safety, home emergencies, injury prevention, stranger, and internet safety. Students will receive a book, handouts, and a home first aid kit as part of the class. This course takes place March 15.

Baby-Sitting 101 (ages 10-13)
This course follows the American Academy of Pediatrics – Babysitter Lessons And Safety Training (BLAST). Students learn current practices for safety and injury prevention, first aid basics, feeding and caring for infants, how to handle behavior problems, and how to manage their babysitting business. Students receive a reference book, handouts, a babysitting bag and a first aid kit. This course takes place March 14.

Find more upcoming Community Education youth, adult and family offerings.

Northpoint kindergarten students recently celebrated the 100th day of school by dressing up as 100 year olds. This is an annual tradition that is always fun to celebrate!

• Thursday, March 9: End of Trimester 2
  

• March 10-20: No school, spring break
  
• March 23: NP Spring Picture Day - You may order pictures in advance online using code EVTRWQDM3.
• March 31: Deadline for ordering Northpoint yearbook - order available via Lifetouch YBPay. Use code 10047723 to start your order.

• Panthers for a Purpose raises $120k
  
• The Value of Each Individual by Sarah Gatlin
  
• Construction trades course receives $50k grant
  
• Westwood broadcast group bridges learning and community
  
• Preparing the next generation of educators
  
• Co-creating learning around student interests, passions
  
• One Act Takes First
  

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