North News

Important Information:

• If you missed our House Swag here is your chance: North Spring Sale (There is also Parchment gear available). The sale ends April 25th.
• Important Information Below on MStep Testing for Virtual Students
• Walk-a-Thon Kick-off starts tomorrow! Look for papers coming home. There is also a link below.
• MStep testing starts April 19th for 5th Grade In-Person Students

• Please help remind students to read for 30 minutes every day!
• Remote Packet Pick Up: Wednesday, April 21 - 11:30 to 1:00 PM at Central Elem., you can always pick up at North after Wed.
• Drop-off/Pick Up: Please use Bracket Street to enter and leave for pick-up. This will help eliminate traffic confusion. Thank you!
• Don't forget to use our website for tech/academic support - please pass this support on to anyone helping students while they are at home.
• If you missed our House Swag here is your chance: North Spring Sale (There is also Parchment gear available).
• Walk-a-thon will kick off April 19th.. more details in the next newsletter.
• North Website
• Parchment School District Calendar

Parents of virtual students, please fill out the following google form for your preference on MStep testing. Thank you!

1. Take a nature walk.
2. Set up a recycling center in your house.
3. Plant a tree.
4. Pick up litter.
5. Work on a family plan to help reduce, reuse or recycle (for example - turning off lights, conserving water, decrease the amount of waste used, recycle, start composting etc.)
6. Read an article together on reduce, reuse, recycle
7. Donate household items instead of putting in the trash
8. Plant an herb garden
9. Walk or ride bikes instead of driving a car for nearby errands.
10. Reduce buying items that have plastic packaging.

Parchment Schools is enrolling Young 5's for the 2021-22 School Year. Click here for inquiry form

• April 19: Walk-a-thon fundraiser starts
• April 21: Packet Pick-Up
• April 22: Earth Day
• April 26: Board of Education Meeting
• April 28: Packet Pick-Up
• May 11th: Last Day to turn in money for Walk-a-thon to get t-shirt on time

Health Screener Tool

• The Shop purchases will be with your students' packet. Please pick up and help us keep them motivated!
• Remember to check email regularly for information from remote teachers - thank you!

• Please remind students to check email regularly on their at home learning days.
• For hybrid at home learning days, students should continue working on their play books.
• Hybrid students should bring chromebook to school each day.
• Parchment Remote students have a set schedule provided by teachers. Students need to be logging on their designated time throughout the day.
• Use North website to fill out tech/academic support form if you have questions. We have staff available throughout the day to help answer your questions.

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This is great way to get information!

We created a website for students and families to find the information they need in one place. We are continually adding resources and information to help communicate. The website is the place students can access their weekly playbook and integrated arts lessons. Staff are teaching students how to navigate the website, but it will also be helpful for families. I would encourage you to bookmark the site and visit regularly. The website also has the following information:

• Staff contact information (school phone, google voice and email)
• Tech/academic support form for questions - We have staff available throughout the day to help answer questions.
• Resources for families
• Specific school information and announcements

Here is the link:

https://sites.google.com/parchmentschools.org/parchmentnorth/home

You can also find the link on parchmentschools.org - Sites - North Elementary - Quick Link for Remote Learning Website

Below are resources to support you and your family. I can also help link with counseling services if needed. Please feel to reach out through support form, phone, text or email if you have any needs in this area. My contact information is below and on North's website.

Contact Information:

shyer@parchmentschools.org

School #: 269-488-1457

Google Voice #: 269-290-7258

Request for Support Form

Mental Health Resources and Links

Back to School Transition for Caregivers

50 Ways to Take a Break

Helping Children Cope with Stress

Email: mpatterson@parchmentschools.org
Website: https://sites.google.com/parchmentschools.org/parchmentnorth/home
Location: 5535 Keyes Drive, Kalamazoo, MI, USA
Phone: 269-488-1400
Twitter: @marcynorthel

Website: https://sites.google.com/parchmentschools.org/parchmentnorth/home
Location: 5535 Keyes Drive
Phone: (269)488-1400
Twitter: @ParchmentSchool