Our "Operation Stay Warm" was a success! The Act of Kindness assignment collected 35 winter coats to be donated to a local elementary school. The students had such pride in their donations. A few in fact had to show me the coat they put in the box. How nice to instill this character trait in our students. Mrs. Weimer delivered the coats and the school's gratitude was overwhelming. The generosity from North was again incredible. Thank you to all who donated!

Our Kindergarten classes looked comfortable and cozy today. They were all snug in their pajamas and slippers as they celebrated "Polar Express Day". The students even brought a pillow or a stuffed friend to enjoy the day with them. While watching the movie, they snacked on cookies and milk. Oh, what fun to be in Kindergarten!

Have a great weekend and maybe take some advice from our Kindergarteners. Enjoy a pajama-movie day at home!

Today, the students had the opportunity to shop at our Santa's Workshop. The PTO provided many reasonable gifts for students to purchase. The items ranged from Mom, Dad, and Grandparent gifts to gifts for the family pet. S & T was here selling various Poland items. The students will have an opportunity to shop again tomorrow and a make-up day is scheduled for Friday morning. Many thanks to Mrs. Klase, Mrs. Szolek, and the many volunteers that helped with this Holiday shopping day!

The musical notes of the High School Wind Ensemble filled our gym today. Mr. Olesko and Mr. Hvizdos along with their band students paid a visit to our school. North was treated to many Holiday songs along with the theme to Pirates of the Caribbean. The High School students showed us the various instruments and how each one sounds. Five lucky North students had the opportunity to perform with the Ensemble, helping with percussion. The music was enjoyed by all and definitely put us in the Holiday spirit.

Our 3rd Graders had their "Holiday Happening" today for parents and grandparents. The program started with a poem that spelled out "Merry Christmas" followed by some Holiday songs. The final part of the event was a craft project. The students and their special person made a snowman wreath. Thank you to all who attended.

Today, the students brought home a paper about "Operation Stay Warm" that our PTO has started. They are asking for gently worn, clean winter coats that your family has outgrown. These coats will be donated to a local elementary school that is in need. There is a box located in our lobby where they can be dropped off. On December 16th, the coats will be delivered to the elementary school. I will be talking to the students on Monday about this community project, as it will be our Act of Kindness assignment for the week.

This weekend is our last few days of our fundraiser at Five Below, next to Target. If you plan on shopping there, please hand the flier to the cashier so that 10% of your sale is donated to North. Thank you.

The students are enjoying a new book about friendship, Ivy and Bean by Annie Barrows and Sophie Blackall. The book is the first in the series and explains how Ivy and Bean became friends. Bean's mom tries to encourage her to become friends with the new girl in the neighborhood, Ivy. Bean wants nothing to do with her because she looks boring! When Bean's plan to trick her sister fails, Ivy comes to her rescue. We will continue to read this book to find out if a lasting friendship can form.

Thank you to the PTO for the delicious dishes for our luncheon. It was so nice to see so many of you join us today.