Today the High School Seminary Singers performed at our school. The program began with traditional Holiday songs with the students dressed in their choir robes. The program ended with contemporary songs along with a guest appearance by "Elvis". It was such a treat to have them visit and also to see the former North students.

Our 1st Winter Festival will be held tomorrow afternoon. The students will rotate between 5 stations set up throughout the school. All 3rd and 4th Graders need to bring hats, gloves, or scarves for their picture to be taken. Our Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Graders will be having their picture taken with a "special guest". I look forward to a fun-filled afternoon!

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.