News from the Nest 5/8/26

Posted Date: 05/08/26 (02:57 PM)

Note from the Principal's Desk

As we enter the final two weeks of the school year, we ask families to please complete the Intent to Return form in Skyward if you have not already done so. This helps us plan and prepare for a strong start to next year.

Students will also be taking their end-of-year Reading benchmark assessments next week. We encourage you to support your child by ensuring they get a good night’s rest and come to school ready to do their best. We can't wait to see how much they have grown their reading skills this year!

Finally, as excitement builds at the end of the year, we appreciate your partnership in reminding students to continue following our schoolwide expectations. Finishing strong—both academically and behaviorally—helps ensure a positive and successful close to the school year for everyone!

Lisa Harris
Principal

Upcoming Events

May 12th - 5th graders tour AMS - 9:30-11:00
May 15th - 5th Grade Party - 11:00-12:30 at North
May 18th - 2nd and 3rd grade Redbird Hero Movie Field Trip
May 18th - 3rd Grade Orchestra Information Night at AHS Auditorium - 5:30 or 6:15
May 19th - 4th and 5th grade Redbird Hero Movie Field Trip
May 20th - All School Field Day
May 21st - Last Day of School - Early Dismissal 12:25pm

Celebrating our Redbirds!

Student of the Week

Mrs. Magary - Gray Sager
Mrs. Thompson - Eli Edwards
Mrs. Lawrence - Ioannis Tsiagos
Mr. Tyus - Kingston Hall
Miss Marshall - Ari Williams
Mrs. Schilling - Melvin Bell
Mr. Chapman - Audrey Stiff
Miss Greenberg - Nikolas Diaz
Miss Gray - Lily Edwards

Yellow Bird Buck Winners

Congratulations to Mrs. Thompson's and Mrs. Magary's class for earning 150 Yellow Birdbucks! They will enjoy a movie in the classroom!

Redbird Role Models -

This month, we are focusing on patience—the ability to stay calm, keep trying, and show understanding, even when things are challenging or don’t happen right away. At school, patience looks like waiting your turn, listening to others, and not giving up when learning feels tough. We will be encouraging students to practice patience with their classmates, their work, and themselves as we finish the school year strong!

Redbird Role Models - Jaxyn Buchanon, Owen Woodress, Brielle Longstreet, Jarrett Telford, Storie Abel, Hannah Velikis, Avery Blaine, Kaiden Perkins

Next Year Intent to Return and In Person Registration Dates

We are having a great time wrapping up the school year while also planning for next year! Please take a quick moment to let us know if your child(ren) will be returning.

Log in to Family Web Access and complete the Intent to Return Form for each of your students (this cannot be done in the Skyward App).

All families will complete registration in person on July 28, 29, or 30. More details to come soon!

We appreciate your help and support. We hope you have a great end to the year!

Culture of Belonging Scorecard

LEAD Goal: Increase the percentage of students who report feeling safe, respected and acknowledged at school each week. (85% On Track)

Area	On Track	Current Week	Q1 Average	Q2 Average	Q3 Average
Feel Safe	Yes	91%	88%	91%	90%
Treated Kindly	Yes	88%	87%	88%	88%
Acknowledged	Yes	85%	83%	85%	83%

Our PBIS and Tertiary Teams are monitoring patterns to support students who may need more individual help. Teachers will Also continue to review classroom survey results with students to identify ways we can make everyone feel safe and respected.

Behavior and Learning Environment

🎉 Positive Behavior at North Elementary

Earn Your Ticket to the Movies! Redbird Hero Field Trip 🎬
Additionally, beginning April 8, students with fewer than 2 referrals and no out-of-school suspensions for fighting, physical aggression, or disorderly conduct will qualify for our Redbird Hero Field Trip to the movies. Our 2nd and 3rd graders will attend on May 18, and our 4th and 5th graders will attend on May 19.

Thank you for partnering with us to support positive behavior at North! ❤️

🎉 Celebrating Attendance at North!

Every day counts for student learning and success. Your support in making sure students are here on time, ready to learn is greatly appreciated. Our Goal is 95% of students present everyday each week.

Week	% of Students Present Everyday This Week
Quarter 1 Average	86%
Quarter 2 Average	79%
Quarter 3 Average	76%
March 16th - March 20th	75%
March 23rd - March 27th	84%
March 30th - April 2nd	84%
April 8th - April 10th	86%
April 13th - April 17th	84%
April 20th - April 24th	79%
April 27th - May 1st	72%
May 4th - May 8th	81%

Academics and Striving for Proficiency

Week	% of 4th and 5th Graders Passing All Classes
Quarter 1 Average	91%
Quarter 2 Average	87%
Quarter 3 Average	81%
March 16th - March 20th	80%
March 23rd - March 27th	74%
March 30th - April 2nd	77%
April 8th - April 10th	82%
April 13th - April 17th	78%
April 20th - April 24th	87%
April 27th - May 1st	87%
May 4th - May 8th	85%

Please Practice Math Fluency and Math Facts!
Please continue practicing math facts with your child at home.

2nd grade: practice addition and subtraction of single-digit numbers
3rd grade: practice multiplication facts through 12.
4th & 5th grade: practice multiplication and division through 12

Flashcards work great for this, and just a few minutes each night can make a big difference in your child’s confidence and success in math!

Family Resources
Helpful parent resources to support your child’s learning at home are now available on Parent Square!
K-5 Family Resource Video Link

Information from the Office

Communication Reminders

Parent Square - All school communication is shared here. Please make sure you are connected.
Phone Numbers -
- North Elementary - 618-463-2171
- Bus Garage - 618-466-5400
Facebook - Lewis and Clark & North Elementary Parent Teacher Group
My Ride K-12 App: Stay connected to bus transportation using your child’s 6 digit “Other ID” from Skyward Family Access.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership! Together, we make North a place where every Redbird can learn, grow, and soar. ❤️