News from the Nest 11/13/26
Posted Date: 11/13/26 (03:34 PM)
Note from the Principal's Desk
Hello, Redbird Families!
Second-quarter progress reports will be available on Monday due to the power outage. Please take a few minutes to review your child's progress, celebrate their successes, and talk about goals for continued growth.
As holiday excitement builds, please help us remind students to continue making positive choices and showing respect. Our Turkey Bowl PBIS celebration is November 24th! To participate, students must have fewer than 2 discipline referrals between November 1st and November 24th. Let's encourage our Little Redbirds to make great choices!
We are also collecting canned goods and nonperishable food items for United Way's Community Christmas! Grade levels are competing, and the grade level that collects the most will earn an extra recess on December 8th! What a great way to teach our students the importance of giving back!
Thank you for your continued support and for helping make North Elementary a wonderful place to learn and grow! ❤️
One School. One Family. One Redbird Nation.
Every Student. Every Day. Whatever It Takes.
— Lisa Harris, Principal
Upcoming Events
- 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 23rd - 3rd Grade Field Trip to the St Louis Aquarium
- November 24th - PBIS Turkey Bowl
- November 25th - 27th - No School - Thanksgiving Holiday
- December 3rd - Cookies & Cocoa with the Clauses Family Night. 5:30-6:30pm
2nd and 3rd Grade Holiday Concert
Celebrating our Redbirds!
⭐ 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 - Adam Farmer
Mrs. Lawrence - Raegan Williams
Mr. Tyus - Darrell Vincent
Mrs. Marshall - Luke Baumann
Mrs. Schilling - Kingston Hall
Mr. Chapman - Charleigh Brooks
Miss Gray - Jayvion Stackhouse
💛 Yellow Bird Bucks
Our Redbirds are doing a great job earning Yellow Bird Bucks!Congratulations to Mrs Kuhnline's class for earning 100 Yellow Birdbucks! They will get a special prize!
Keep showing those Redbird expectations—we can’t wait to celebrate more of our classes!
📚 Redbird Role Models
Our character focus for November is Service—this week we caught a few Redbirds showing what service looks like! Way to go!⭐Gray Sager
Josie Kreider
Piper Kuithe
Norah Tate
Mia Wheeler
Aubree Yenne
Karter Smith
Cay'lis Freeman
Bray'lynn Custer
Arth Patel
Easton Peach
Kassidy Shampine
Nina Hawkins
🦃🎳 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! ❤️December Family Night
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!
**Due to no internet - Survey could not be completed this week**
Area |
On Track |
Current Week |
Q1 Average |
Q2 Average |
Q3 Average |
Q4 Average |
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Feel Safe |
91%
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90% | ||||||
Treated Kindly |
90% |
89% | ||||||
Acknowledged |
88% |
87% |
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.
Thank you, families, for making attendance a priority! Let's keep up the great work and continue building strong attendance habits. Every day counts!
🥔🎉 Congratulations to Ms. Steed’s class for completing their Mr. Potato Head attendance challenge! They’ve earned a chip party! Way to show up and make every day count, Redbirds! ❤️
Week |
% of Students Present Everyday This Week |
| Quarter 1 Average | 82% |
| Quarter 2 Average | |
| October 26th - October 30th | 88% |
| November 2nd - November 6th | 84% |
November 9th - November 13th |
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| November 16th - November 20th | |
November 23rd - November 27th |
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November 30th - December 4th |
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| December 7th - December 11th | |
| December 14th - December 18th |
Academics and Striving for Proficiency
🎯 Tracking Academic Success
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 | 81% |
November 9th - November 13th |
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| November 16th - November 20th | |
November 23rd - November 27th |
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November 30th - December 4th |
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| December 7th - December 11th | |
| December 14th - December 18th |
Notes from the Nurse
❤️ Help Stock Our Care Closet! ❤️Our school nurse's Care Closet could use your help! We are collecting donations of essential items to help care for our Little Redbirds when they need a little extra support. Please click the link below to view our Amazon Wish List. Every donation, big or small, makes a difference!
Nurse Amazon Wish List Link
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.
Box Tops!
Communication Reminders
- Parent Square - All school communication is shared here. Please make sure you are connected.
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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.