News from the Nest 10/30/26

Posted Date: 10/30/26 (04:00 PM)

Note from the Principal's Desk

What a busy and exciting few weeks we've had at North Elementary! I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our families who attended Parent-Teacher Conferences. Your involvement and partnership mean so much to us. When families and schools work together, amazing things happen for our students!

As we head into November, we are excited to announce our next PBIS celebration—our annual Turkey Bowl! 🦃 This is always a favorite event for our Redbirds! To participate, students must have fewer than two discipline referrals during the eligibility period. We encourage all students to continue making positive choices, showing respect, and following our Redbird expectations.

Thank you for your continued support in making North Elementary a wonderful place to learn and grow. We are grateful for our Redbird families! ❤️

One School. One Family. One Redbird Nation.
Every Student. Every Day. Whatever It Takes.
— Lisa Harris, Principal

Upcoming Events

November 11th - No School - Veterans' Day
November 13th - Picture Retake Day
November 13th - Progress Reports go home
November 16th - PTG Meeting at 6:00 at North's Library
November 18th - Early Dismissal. Students dismiss at 12:25pm
November 19th - 2nd and 3rd grade Holiday concert at Hatheway Hall at LCCC. Doors open at 6:00.
November 24th - PBIS Turkey Bowl
November 25th - 27th - No School - Thanksgiving Holiday

2nd and 3rd Grade Holiday Concert

Celebrating our Redbirds!

💛 Yellow Bird Bucks

Our Redbirds are doing a great job earning Yellow Bird Bucks!
Congratulations to class Mrs Myette's class for making the Yellow Birdbuck goal of 100 Birdbucks! They will get som really cool pencils!!
Keep showing those Redbird expectations—we can’t wait to celebrate more of our classes!

🦃🎳 PBIS Celebration: Turkey Bowl!

Get ready to STRIKE up some fun! Our annual Turkey Bowl is back! Students will have a blast participating in our version of human bowling as we celebrate positive behavior and great choices! To join in the fun, students must have fewer than two discipline referrals during the eligibility period. Keep making those great choices, Redbirds, and get ready to roll! ❤️

Culture of Belonging Scorecard

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!

Area	On Track	Current Week	Q1 Average	Q2 Average	Q3 Average	Q4 Average
Feel Safe	yes	90%	91%
Treated Kindly	yes	88%	90%
Acknowledged	yes	88%	88%

Attendance

🏫 Every Day at School Matters!

At North Elementary, our goal is for 80% or more of our students to NOT be chronically absent. A student is considered chronically absent when they miss 10% or more of the school year, including both excused and unexcused absences.

We are excited to share that 82.5% of our Redbirds are currently meeting this goal! 🎉 Thank you, families, for making attendance a priority! Let's keep up the great work and continue building strong attendance habits. Every day counts!

Week	% of Students Present Everyday This Week
Quarter 1 Average	82%
Quarter 2 Average
October 26th - October 30th	88%
November 2nd - November 6th
November 9th - November 13th
November 16th - November 20th
November 23rd - November 27th
November 30th - December 4th
December 7th - December 11th
December 14th - December 18th

Academics and Striving for Proficiency

🎯 Tracking Academic Success

Our school-wide goal is for 92% of our 4th and 5th grade students to be passing all of their classes. We’ll continue tracking our progress and providing support to help every student succeed!

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	89%
Quarter 2 Average
October 26th - October 30th	92%
November 2nd - November 6th
November 9th - November 13th
November 16th - November 20th
November 23rd - November 27th
November 30th - December 4th
December 7th - December 11th
December 14th - December 18th

Notes from the Office

Parent Pick-up 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! ❤️

Box Tops!

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 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.