In the Loop

5/19/21

Health and Safety Preparedness Plan Update
As we look forward to a new season of health, we are grateful for everyone’s diligence in following our preparedness plan this past school year. Thank you, parents, staff, and students! It was truly a privilege to be able to be in the classrooms for this entire school year.
In alignment with the Governor’s announcement last Friday, effective immediately we will no longer be requiring masks at Northside. We trust that students, visitors and staff will discern whether or not it is in their own personal best interest to continue wearing a mask, but there is no longer a school masking policy that requires it.
Our desk barriers will stay in place until May 28, which is the date capacity restrictions will be lifted in Minnesota.
We will continue to take student/staff temperatures when they arrive at school, and will continue to emphasize the importance of regular and thorough hand washing for the remainder of the school year.

NCS Graduation Ceremonies

Prekindergarten Graduation Ceremony:

Friday, May 28th from 9:00- 9:45am in the sanctuary
Refreshments to follow
Parents and friends are welcome

Kindergarten Graduation Ceremony:

Friday, May 28th from 10:00-10:45am in the sanctuary
Refreshments to follow
Parents and friends are welcome

SOAR Parties for Grades K-8
On Friday, May 28th the K-8 students will get to enjoy their final SOAR parties of the year.

Grades K-4 will go to the Lexington Athletic Complex. Drivers will be needed for each grade, so please contact your child’s teacher if you are able to drive. Keep an eye out for information from your child’s teacher.
Grades 5-8 will be heading to the park on Jefferson for baseball and kickball (no drivers needed).

No School Reminder
Just a reminder that school will not be in session on Monday, May 31st in recognition of Memorial Day.

Field Day
On Tuesday, June 1st you are invited to come cheer your student on as they participate in a variety of fun and exciting athletic events. Your child should have brought home a Field Day flyer today, so please check it out for more details about schedules, lunch and volunteer needs, or contact Mrs. Harper directly at [email protected]

Special Awards Chapel
Parents are invited to our special Awards Chapel on Wednesday, June 2nd at 10:00am. Individualized school and character awards will be given to students for their outstanding achievements.

The Last Day of School: Half Day Only
The last day of school is Wednesday, June 2. School is dismissed at 11:00am following the special Awards Chapel. Busing will not be provided, so please make arrangements to pick up your student no later than 12pm.

Summer Learning Packets
Summer learning packets will be going home with students who may need an extra boost of reading and math before school starts in the fall. Each teacher in grades K-4 will be reaching out with details about this very important and helpful tool for your child.

Mrs. Dvorak’s Summer Reading Challenge!
Let’s keep our head in the game this summer by skipping some screen time and reading amazing books instead!
Simply write down (or make a spreadsheet) of every book you read this summer, along with the number of pages. Bring your list on the first day of school in the fall, and you will be invited to a special Pizza Party with Mrs. Dvorak on the first Friday of the school year.

Reading Goals:

Kindergarten: 25 books
First and second grades: 30 books
Third and Fourth grades: 1000 pages
Fifth and Sixth grades: 2000 pages
Seventh and Eighth grades: 2500 pages

For Grades 6-8
Way of the Lord is offering a youth Alpha Class beginning Wednesday, June 2.
The Alpha Class will be meeting every Wednesday from 7-9 in the Fellowship Hall. This class is a great way to stay connected throughout the summer and meet other students from our community who share your faith!
For more information, call Sam Mayes at 612- 483-7795 or Jamie Mayes at 612-404-1524, or contact [email protected]