Northside Elementary

Just a reminder, Parents ❗ There will be NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Friday, October 10th, or on Monday, October 13th. Have a great Fall break, everyone! 🍁

🚍 BUS UPDATE ‼ Route 16 and 17 students will be on one combined route this morning. They may be slightly earlier or later for pick up than usual. Thank you for understanding.

📚✨ The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Northside October 7–17 in the library! This week, Mrs. Anderson’s class took a moment to check out the flyers that are being sent home—make sure to take a peek with your student and start making your wish list! ❤️📖

🍂📸 Say cheese! Fall pictures will be taken on Wednesday, October 15. Be sure to wear your best smile! 🌟

🎉 We have another round of Alphabet Superstars to celebrate! 🎉
30 more students have mastered all of their uppercase and lowercase letters, and we couldn’t be prouder of their hard work and determination. Way to go, Panthers! 🐾

🚍 BUS UPDATE ‼ Route 14 students will be 5-10 minutes late. Thank you for understanding!

⏰ Last Chance for Student Immunizations! PHWC/Community Clinic is hosting a “Last Chance Clinic” on Tuesday, September 30.

✅ Sign-up by THIS THURSDAY, September 25, to attend. Click here to access the sign up form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeq5bfTn-5Jp_MbpIOGGd2aHA7E5FnnFBN3D5N-QjwWwec4hQ/viewform

Don’t wait—make sure your child is up to date to return to school on time! 📋 Check the flyer for more details.

🍎 Free & Reduced Meal Applications Reminder 🍎 Families—don’t forget! Last year’s free and reduced meal applications are expiring soon. A new application must be filled out every school year in order to continue receiving benefits. Or maybe you've never filled out an application before, you may qualify!

We’re excited to share that our friends at the No Hungry Meal Program have partnered with us to help encourage families to apply! They generously donated two $100 gift cards 🎉

✅ Apply before October 1st, and your name will automatically be entered into a drawing to win one of the gift cards! Click here to apply: https://secure.ezmealapp.com/ApplicationScreen.aspx?cid=MzliNDEwYjYtYWJiMC00NGVmLWI4MzctODMzOTEwNmVhZjE4

The Panther XC Classic Fun Run is THIS COMING SATURDAY, September 27th ❗ Don’t forget to bring a printed and completed copy of this form to the event.

Celebrate Freedom Week is Monday, September 22 - Friday, September 26.
We’ll kick things off with Flag Day on Monday—wear your stars and stripes to show your patriotic spirit!

PLEASE NOTE ❗Our transportation office will be closed this afternoon. Bus routes will continue as usual, but we will not have staff available to answer phone calls. We appreciate your understanding.

🎉 At Northside, we are committed to helping every student master all uppercase and lowercase letters by Christmas. Today, we celebrated 21 students who have already reached this exciting goal! 🥳📚 Pictured are a few of our hardworking learners. Way to go, Northside Alphabet Super Stars! 🌟

Celebrate Freedom Week is coming up September 22–26! Students are invited to join the fun and dress up each day. Check out the flyer below for all the themed dress-up days. 🎉👕🧢

⏰ Still need to get your child’s immunizations done? Don’t worry—there’s one more opportunity! PHWC/Community Clinic is hosting a “Last Chance Clinic” on Tuesday, September 30.

✅ Families must complete the sign-up form by Thursday, September 25 to attend. Check out the flyer below for full details!

Click here to access the sign-up form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeq5bfTn-5Jp_MbpIOGGd2aHA7E5FnnFBN3D5N-QjwWwec4hQ/viewform

🚨 Immunization Deadline: October 1st 🚨 All student immunizations must be completed by October 1—no exceptions this year. Students not up to date will not be allowed to return until records are complete. Don’t wait—schedule your appointment at your local pharmacy or primary care provider now! 🩺✅

🚍 BUS UPDATE ‼ Bus routes 33 and 9 will be combined. Route 33 students will be 15 minutes early. Route 9 students will be 15-20 minutes late. Thank you for understanding!

On Monday, September 15th Northside Elementary will celebrate International Dot Day! This special day is based on the book The Dot by Peter Reynolds.
Your student is invited to come to school dressed in clothing that has dots on it!

⏰ Reminder for Families: Free & Reduced Meal applications from last year expire this month! Even if you don’t think you’ll qualify, it’s important to apply again—you never know until you do. ✅ Every family that applies and qualifies helps our district earn vital funding that supports our schools and students. Don’t miss out! Click here to apply: https://secure.ezmealapp.com/ApplicationScreen.aspx?cid=MzliNDEwYjYtYWJiMC00NGVmLWI4MzctODMzOTEwNmVhZjE4

Don't miss out on this great opportunity! The Panther XC Classic Fun Run is three weeks away! For K-6th grade students 👟

FYI! All next week (September 8th - 12th), our Nurse will be conducting hearing and vision screenings during school hours. This is for both Kindergarten and Pre-K students. We ask that if your child wears glasses, make sure they wear or bring them next week. If you have additional questions, please reach out to Nurse Heather Herod at herodh@gosiloam.com or 479-524-4126 ext. 46098. Thank you!