News from the Nest 9/04/26

What a wonderful start to the school year! It has been so exciting to see our Little Redbirds settling into their routines, building relationships, and getting down to some great learning. Our classrooms are already filled with lots of thinking, conversations, and hard work!

Thank you to our families for your patience, support, and partnership as we worked through all the little details that come with the beginning of a new school year. We truly appreciate you!

As we head into the Labor Day weekend, I hope your family has an opportunity to relax, recharge, and enjoy some time together. We have so many exciting things ahead at North, and I can’t wait to continue a great year with our Little Redbirds! ❤️🐦
Have a safe and wonderful Labor Day weekend!

One School. One Family. One Redbird Nation.
Every Student. Every Day. Whatever It Takes.

— Lisa Harris, Principal

Upcoming Events

• September 14th-18th - Sock It to Cancer Campaign
• September 16th - Early Dismissal - Dismiss at 12:25pm
• September 21st - L&C/North PTG Meeting at 6pm North Library
• September 23rd - Fredbird and Friends Assembly
• September 30th - L&C/North PTG Walk-A-Thon

Few Reminders
A few quick reminders to help keep arrival and dismissal safe and running smoothly:

• 🚗 Please do not line up for parent pick-up before 1:30 PM, as students are still outside at recess.
• 🪪 Have your car tag visible when picking up your child.
• ➡️ All vehicles must turn RIGHT onto Stamper Lane when exiting our parking lot.
• 🚫 Please do not drop students off on Stamper Lane or Godfrey Road.
• 🚶 If you are walking your child to or from the building for drop-off or pick-up, please use the designated crosswalk on Stamper Lane for everyone’s safety.
• 📞 Contact the North office by 10:00 AM to report an absence or make any transportation changes.

Thank you for helping us keep our Little Redbirds safe! ❤️

⭐ Student of the Week

Starting next week, we will begin celebrating our Students of the Week! Each week, two students from each grade level will be recognized for demonstrating strong character, showing kindness to others, and giving their very best each day.

Mrs. ​Magary - Daisy Adams
Mrs. ​Thompson - Lincoln Bailey
Mrs. Lawrence - Chloe Lloyd
Mr. ​Tyus - Eli North
Miss Marshall - Alyvia Randolph
Mrs ​Schilling - Selene Coleman
Mr. Chapman - Kira Boyer
Miss Gray - Tyrone Buchanan

💛 Yellow Bird Bucks

Our Redbirds are doing a great job earning Yellow Bird Bucks! Congratulations to Mrs. Kuhnline, Mrs Kuithe, Mrs. Gable, Mrs Wells, Mrs Saenz and Miss Camerer's class on making the first Yellow Birdbuck goal of 25 Birdbucks! They will get to enjoy an extra recess!!. Keep showing those Redbird expectations—we can’t wait to celebrate more of our classes to reaching 25! ❤️🐦

📚 Redbird Role Models

Our character focus for August and September is RESPECT—this week we caught a few Redbirds showing what respect looks like! Way to go!⭐

Lincoln Turner
Jett Scott
Olivia Richardson
Cayden McKee
Emily Poeling
Maebri Gill
Nash Adams
Harrison Eades
Asante Anderson
Ezralynn Herrera
Lucas Apple
Xaden Thompson
Every Friday, our students complete a quick 3-question check-in survey to help us understand how they are feeling at school. We use this feedback to improve our school and classroom systems and identify students who may need additional support. Results are also shared with classroom teachers so they can make adjustments when needed.
Our goal is for 80% or more of our students to report that:
❤️ I feel safe at school.
🤝 I am treated kindly by my peers and staff.
⭐ I am recognized for the good things I do.

Student voice matters, and we want every Little Redbird to feel safe, valued, and like they belong at North!
Surveys will begin next Friday, August 21st
 

Area	On Track	Current Week	Q1  Average	Q2 Average	Q3 Average	Q4 Average
Feel Safe	yes	90%	91%
Treated Kindly	yes	92%	92%
Acknowledged	yes	86%	86%

Every day at school matters! Throughout the year, we will have several fun celebrations recognizing students and classes with great attendance. Last year, our average daily attendance was 88%, and this year we are working together toward our goal of 95%!

We can’t wait to celebrate our Little Redbirds for showing up, being ready to learn, and helping us reach our goal! ❤️

Our Goal is 95% of students present everyday each week.

Week	% of Students Present Everyday This Week
Quarter 1 Average	83%
August 24th-28th	83%
August 31st - September 4th	82%
September 7th-11th
September 14th - 18th
September 21st-25th
September 28th - October 2nd
October 5th-9th
October 12th-16th
October 19th-23rd

🌟 MyPath Clubs Are Underway! 🌟

Our Little Redbirds are already working hard on their personalized i-Ready MyPath lessons, and we are excited to celebrate them as they reach new milestones throughout the year! Each level brings a new reward as students continue moving along their MyPath. 

🌈 25 Club – “You’re on a Roll!”
Pass 25 MyPath lessons and earn a Fruit by the Foot treat!
😋 50 Club – “Snack Your Way to Success!”
Pass 50 MyPath lessons and choose a special chip or snack to enjoy in the classroom!
🍦 100 Club – “100 Lessons… That’s So Cool!”
Pass 100 MyPath lessons and earn a special ice cream treat!
🌳 150 Club – “You Made It All the Way!”
Pass 150 MyPath lessons and earn our BIGGEST reward—a walking field trip to the park in May!

🎉 We already have TWELVE Redbirds who have reached the 25 Club! Congratulations to:

• Katherine Utterback
• Marvin Musgraves
• Chloe Musgrow
• Levi Farmer
• Maebri Gill
• Anthony Word
• Michael West
• Aiden Young
• Rosalie Gaither
• Easton Peach
• Treazure Coleman
• Mila Wallace
  

Every lesson counts, Redbirds. Keep learning, keep growing, and keep moving along your MyPath! ⭐

🎯 Tracking Academic Success

Another school-wide goal this year is to increase the number of 4th and 5th grade students passing all of their classes. Last year, 82% of our students met this goal, and this year we are aiming for 92%! We will track our progress each week so we can celebrate successes and provide support when needed.

For our 2nd and 3rd graders, we will also begin tracking the percentage of students earning a 3 in all basic skills each quarter. We would like to increase each quarter by 10%.

These goals help us keep a close eye on student progress and make sure every Little Redbird is growing and succeeding! ❤️

Week	% of 4th and 5th Graders Passing All Classes
Quarter 1 Average	88%
September 7th-11th	88%
September 14th-18th
September 21st-25th
September 28th-October 2nd
October 5th-9th
October 12th-16th
October 19th-23rd
Week	% of 2nd and 3rd Graders earning 3's in Basic Skills
Quarter 1 Average

     

If your child needs to take any medication during the school day, a medication form must be completed by a physician and turned in to the school office. This includes prescription medications as well as over-the-counter medications, such as Tylenol, and inhalers.

For student safety, all medications must be kept in the nurse’s office and should not be carried or kept with students during the school day. Please contact our nurse or the North office if you have any questions. ❤️

• 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 being an important part of our North family. Together, we are creating a place where every Little Redbird can learn, grow, and belong.
One School. One Family. One Redbird Nation.