Thank you to all who attended our PTO meeting yesterday. It was so nice to see so many people willing to become involved with our PTO. Mr. Don Dailey, the Interim Superintendent, came to introduce himself and show his support for our school. Tailgate information is making its way home today. Please complete the reservation form, along with the money, and return to school if you plan to attend. It begins at 5:30 at the High School. Hope to see all of you there for pizza, raffles, and fun!

Welcome Back to the 2012/2013 school year! The first day jitters are behind us, but the smiles remain, as we continue learning the new routines and rules for the year. I want to remind you of some upcoming meetings for this week: Tonight, there is an informal Levy Committee Meeting at 6:30 at the High School. If you cannot attend, but would like to help with the levy, please call or write to inform me. Thursday at 9:00 am is our first PTO meeting. We will be discussing the Tailgate, Fall fundraiser, and Kindergarten Tea. Hope to see you there.

The bell has rung and the official start of Summer vacation has begun. Enjoy all your families and friends as you picnic, swim, and catch lightning bugs. A huge "Thank you" to our PTO for a fantastic year. All the activities were well-planned and entertaining! It has been a wonderful year and I thank you for sharing your children with the North staff. We look forward to seeing their smiling faces in September.

The 1st Graders had their "Poetry Party" for their parents, grandparents, and reading partners. The boys and girls recited poems about school, giggles, and popcorn. The boys' poem was titled "It's Not My Fault" while the girls' poem was "Pick up Your Room." The favorite of the show was a song about fast food restaurants. The event ended with sharing cookies and punch.

A big thank you to our PTO for decorating and hosting the 4th Grade Recognition Dinner on Tuesday evening. Our gym was transformed by ballons and streamers to add the extra touch to the outstanding

4th grade singing performance. The parents' pride was evident as they watched their child receive their special awards. The night concluded with a video showing the changing years of all our 4th graders. This is such a special night to conclude their time spent at North.

Carnegie Science Center is visiting our school on Thursday, May 31st. They will be holding an all-school assembly followed by 10 stations of hands-on science activities for the students. I am looking for a few more volunteers to help with these stations. If you are available on Thursday from 9:15-12:00 or 12:30-2:00, I would appreciate the help. Please call me at the school or send a note with your child.

Miss Gura's Kindergarten class got their hands dirty today with planting. A big thank you to a local gardening club, Trailwood Gardeners. They made a donation to our school to help beautify it with flowers. The Kindergarten students planted the flowers around our front sign so everyone drviving by would get to enjoy the flowers too!