SIT Parent Nominations Open

Northside Elementary is seeking nominations for two parents who want to serve on the School Improvement Team.  If you would like input into the continual improvement of your child’s school, this is a great opportunity to do so.  CLICK HERE to access the nomination form.

Nominations are due by April 8, 2016.

Spirit Wear FLASH Sale Going on NOW!!

The PTA is having a Spirit Wear FLASH Sale. Get NES spirit wear at discounted prices while supplies last. CLICK HERE for complete details.

Fourth Grade Raising Funds for Coastal Experience Field Trip

Fourth grade has posted an ambitious Donors Choose grant called: Island and Sound Exploration:  An Ecological Extravaganza

It's all about the learning! Our island and sound exploration brings to life our study of the NC coastal region. There is nothing like running your hands through the water as you study the fascinating inhabitants of the estuary.

Our students will begin at Carolina Beach marina and cruise to Myrtle Grove Sound, Snow's Cut and the Intracoastal Waterway and, Carolina Beach Inlet. During this trip, we will learn about the ecology of our estuary. We will study the life cycle of live blue crabs, discuss their diet, and learn about their adaptations. On Masonboro Island, we will have a scavenger hunt at the marsh which includes clamming. Students will catch blue crabs on baited lines and study their behavior as they scavenges upon a chunk of fish. We will study the predator/prey relationships and food chains. At the beach, students will learn about fascinating adaptations found in the animals and plants that live in this harsh desert-like environment. Afterword, we will travel through the estuary and examine the feeding behaviors of egrets, herons, cormorants, and osprey. Finally, we will visit the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Our students will dive into a world of wonder and water, studying a wide array of educational exhibits.

Letters with complete details were sent home with NES fourth graders in Wednesday folders on February 10, 2016.

All donations are tax deductible and you can pay with a credit card!!

CLICK HERE to give.

2016 Spelling Bee Champion Named

On Thursday, January 14, 2016,  Northside Elementary School held is second annual Spelling Bee. The Spelling Bee was open to all students in third through fifth grade. Prior to the winter break each classroom chose a champion speller to represent their class in the school wide Spelling Bee.

During the Bee Mrs. Sharpless, NES principal and Mrs. Cole, NES librarian served as pronouncers. Mrs. Beckwith NES MCIL for 5th grade served as the judge.

The competition stiff and it was very evident that each of the participants had been studying very hard to prepare for the Bee. After seventeen rounds of competition, Jacob B. in Ms. Vance's fifth grade class was named the champion after correctly spelling the word "fundamental."

Thanks to the PTA and all NES staff and families for supporting this event.

Congratulations to Jacob and all of the 2016 Spelling Bee participants!

2016 NES Spelling Bee Participants

3rd Grade

Michael H. (Ms. Jones)

Dylan D. (Ms. Dunlap)

Sofia V. (Ms. Symons)

Savannah G. (Ms. Valente)

4th Grade

Alyssa P. (Ms. Quick)

Kahlei O. (Ms. Cooley)

Ramesh R. (Ms. Cole)

Myles W. (Ms. Singh)

5th Grade

Drake J. (Ms. Roth)

Brenton L. (Mr. Mason)

Jacob B. (Ms. Vance)

John O. (Ms. Montilla)

Maker Faire Fun

Northside hosted its first Maker Faire on November 10. Community members, staff members, and parents shared students different hands-on experiences. Students were able to explore art, pottery, 3D technology, music, crafts, and design.

-Submitted by Diana Lisle

Fifth Graders "Mix It Up" at Lunch

On Tuesday, October 27, 2015, the 5th graders at Northside celebrated national "Mix It Up at Lunch Day." This national campaign was launched by Teaching Tolerance over a decade ago and encourages students to identify, question, and cross social boundaries.

Rather than sitting with their class in the cafeteria, NES fifth graders sat with students who share their same birth month.  Conversation starters were available on each table to give the students a springboard for some great dialogue.  A lot of fun was had by all and we hope to "Mix It Up" a few more times this school year.

CLICK HERE to learn more about Mix It Up at Lunch Day.

-Submitted by Virginia Fox, School Counselor

Digital Citizenship Week Celebrated at Northside

During the week of October 18-24, Northside students and staff celebrated Digital Citizenship Week. This celebration was part of an on-going emphasis and discussion in NES classrooms around what it means to be a safe, respectful, and responsible digital citizen.

Each day of the celebration included a focus on different topics including: using your Netsmartz, telling a trusted adult, respecting the property of others, practicing good netiquette, and protecting personal information. Students watched an animated video from the NetSmartz Workshop that was connected with the focus for the day.

Students also had the opportunity to participate in an essay contest by answering the questions, "What does it mean to be a safe, respectful, and responsible digital citizen?" Winners will be announced soon.

Throughout the school year, teachers will be using the Common Sense Media Digital Literacy and Citizenship Curriculum to address topics to help students survive and thrive in the digital world.

Continue the digital citizenship discussion at home by using the "It's Time to Have the Talk" Tip Sheet to visit the Parent Section of the Common Sense Media website. As students were reminded last week, "Being a good digital citizen should be something we do every hour of every day!"