STEM Day 2016 at Northside

Northside Elementary School hosted STEM Day on Friday, May 20, 2016.  During the day, students across the school participated in hands-on activities and demonstrations that emphasized the application of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math in our world.

The school staff and students are grateful for all of the guest scientists, technologists, engineers, and mathematicians that visited to share their knowledge and make STEM Day 2016 a great success!

CLICK HERE for a video highlighting the happenings of the day.

Student Musical Charms the Northside Community

On Friday, May 13, 2016 the iNavigate Drama Club, led by Mr. Garrett, Ms. Quick, and Ms. Murrill, presented two performances of the musical Annie Jr. A performance was held for Northside student and staff on Friday morning and a second performance was held Friday evening for parents and community members. Both performances garnered resounding applause from the audience!

The students involved in this production have been working after school since January to prepare for the performance. The club also hosted a Glow Dance and car wash to help raise money to cover the expenses of the production.

The student and staff involved in this production included:

Cast

Annie- Amalia

Daddy Warbucks- Gus

Grace Farrell- Eva

Miss Hannigan- Miranda

Rooster- Francesco

Lily- Miriam

President Roosevelt- Oleksiy

Ensemble Members (Various Roles)

Nevaeh

Joyah

Claire

Amaris

Simone

Tanvi

Lauren

Sadie

Madison

Anya

Umu

Raniya

Caroline

Sophia

May

Zemirah

Zykiira

Stage and Set Crew

James

Anna

Emma

Alicia

Joshua

Jacob

Lincoln

Nathan

Lilly

Iris

Kiley

Ms. Keene

Ms. Casey

Ms. G

Annie Jr. was presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). 

All authorized performance materials were also provided by MTI. 

www.MTIShows.com

Dance Flight #2016 Make a Successful Trip

On Friday, May 6, 2016 the NES PE Department, led by Coach Rasnake and Ms. Shriver, hosted Dance Flight #2016. This annual event involves the entire school and gives students the opportunity showcase the skills they acquired from their PE dance unit. Due to rainy weather, this years event was held inside, but a fun time was had by all.

The following dances here performed during the event:

• Kindergarten: Birdie Song/Pink Panther
• 1st Grade: Jump Jim Joe/Chimes of Dunkirk
• 2nd Grade: La Raspa
• 3rd Grade: Patty Cake Polka/Gustoaf Skoal
• 4th Grade: Circle Virginia Reel/Troika
• 5th Grade: Cotton-Eyed Joe, East Coast Swing, Charleston Bump, Shag, Merengue
• Staff: The Hokey Pokey/Birdie Dance
• Grand Finale (Everyone): Ice Cream and Cake, PBJ, The Navigator

NES PTA Wants Your Feedback

The NES PTA is using an online survey to gather feedback from from the entire school community to help inform its future activities, plans, and programs. The survey is open to parents, teachers, and staff.

Paper copies of the survey are available in the main office at the school.

The survey closes on May 16, 2016.

CLICK HERE to complete the survey.

RESCHEDULED- Community Festival to Be Held May 12th

RESCHEDULED due to bad weather.

The Northside Elementary School community festival will now be on Thursday, May 12, 2016 from 5 PM - 8 PM on the school blacktop. Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to attend. There will be food trucks, a live DJ, performances, carnival games, and raffle prizes. This event is sponsored by Navigators on the Move.

A Celebration of International Diversity

The entire Northside family and community came together on Thursday, April 14, 2016 to celebrate the beautiful cultural diversity represented at Northside. Students, parents, families, and staff ate, danced, sang, and traveled around the world in a joyful and loving celebration of our cultures. Pre-K through 5th grade, as well as Northside families created displays and cultural performances from various countries. Some of the countries represented were: USA, India, Panama, Kenya, Japan, Ethiopia, Australia, Cuba, Hungary, Guatemala, Chile, Taiwan, Canada, Mexico, China, Spain, Puerto Rico, Zimbabwe, Poland, Russia, Canada, Thailand, and Colombia.

All of us at Northside are thankful for the rich cultural diversity at our school and the opportunity to learn from one another every day and on special occasions like this. We are also thankful to have such dedicated staff and families who are willing to share their cultures. As we reflect on this festive celebration, we look forward to adding more cultures next year to our celebration of diversity.

- Submitted by Norja Banks

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.