Principal's Message
I hope you are enjoying a fun, safe and restful summer with your family and friends. I can't wait to welcome you back to our new school year. Our first day of school is on Tuesday, August 9th and we will be on a minimum day schedule. Student schedules will be accessible on PowerSchool on August 8th at 3pm.
I look forward to working with our outstanding teachers and staff to establish productive partnerships with you to ensure our students will achieve their highest potential. As partners, we share the responsibilities to guide our students to success, but also the need to support them when needed. We ask that you support your student by making sure he/she:
- Attends school daily and is ready to learn
- Demonstrates positive citizenship
- Completes all assignments given by teachers
- Shares both positive and challenging experiences with you so you are aware of his/her school life
- Knows that you have high expectations for him/her to be succeed in school
We also encourage you to be an active participant in your student’s education by:
- Attending parent meetings/conferences and school events
- Checking the PowerSchool Parent Portal to monitor student progress
- Listening to weekly Sunday Connect-Ed messages
- Reading all communication that is sent home
- Engaging in dialogue with your students about their school life
- Support and participate in the Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Please read through this newsletter for our school opening information. As always, I will do my best to keep you updated on any new information. Once the school year officially starts, weekly updates (phone message and emailed newsletter) will be sent every Sunday at 7pm, in addition to any Blackboard Connect Ed messages from the District.
The wonderful Northrup staff and I feel privileged to be a part of this Gladiator family. We thank you for your support and we look forward to a successful school year.
GO GLADIATORS!
All the best,
Dr. Northcott
Important dates
Monday, August 8 - Student schedules available on PowerSchool
Tuesday, August 9 - First Day of School (Minimum Day)
- TK/Kinder dismissal: 11:39am
- 1st-3rd dismissal: 11:40am
- 4th-8th dismissal: 12:00pm
Thursday, August 25 - Back to School Night (More information to come)
** PTA Membership Drive**
August 16 - September 30
Accessing student schedules
Student schedules will be released on the PowerSchool Parent Portal on Monday, August 8th at 3pm.
**Please note: If you have never signed onto the Parent Portal, you will need to obtain an access code. Please contact the main office: (626) 943-6621
Transitional Kindergarten (TK) /Kindergarten Orientation
Attention TK and Kindergarten parents, please check your email for your orientation invitation. Orientation events have been scheduled for Friday, August 5th and Monday, August 8th. Your student's TK/Kindergarten homeroom teacher will invite you to his/her specific orientation event. Your orientation will be geared toward your student's specific program: TK, Kinder, or Dual Immersion.
Recommended school supplies
Teachers will be communicating any recommended school supplies and donation lists for their classes.
The list may also be found here: Suggested School Supply List
Health screening at home
You must review the Self Screening Questionnaire with your students daily, before entering a school site.
1. Have you had any of these symptoms within the past 24 hours?
2. Have you been exposed to anyone at home with these symptoms?
- Fever or Chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
If your student should have these symptoms, they should not enter the school site and stay home.
Student Attendance
Regular attendance is critical to your child's education. Absences may have a significant impact on your student's learning. When a child is excessively absent, parents will receive communication from school to attend attendance conferences. If attendance problems continue, a referral to the School Attendance Review Board may be made. Your child should attend school daily and only be absent for illness or emergencies. Please do not schedule extended family vacations during instructional days.
To report student absences, please call our main office: 626-943-6621.
Morning Drop Off Procedures
DROP-OFF
- Front of school drop-off areas: Atlantic Blvd main gate (next to main office) and Auditorium gate
- Back of school drop-off area: Curtis Ave. gate (near Commonwealth & Curtis)
- Students may be dropped off starting at 7:30am. There is no supervision on campus prior to this time.
- The valet zone in front of the school on Atlantic Blvd. is used for quick drop-offs and pick-ups. There is no parking permitted in the valet zone. All parents must remain in their cars and continue moving down the lane to avoid traffic congestion. Do not enter any "red zones" as police will issue citations.
**Car safety**
- Students should ALWAYS enter the car on the passenger side of the vehicle.
- Do not "double park" to drop off or pick up your student(s).
Morning line up
After arriving to Northrup each morning, all students will line up in designated areas on campus for the morning line-up. Once the morning bell that indicates the start of instruction rings, teachers will meet students at their morning lines and lead them to the classrooms.
- TK and Kindergarten students will line up in the Kinder Quad located just inside the Atlantic Main Gate; Homeroom teacher signs will indicate specific lines
- Grades 1-3 will line up in front of their teacher's classroom
- Dual Immersion Grade 1 will line up in the area behind the Kinder Quad, across the tiled mural in the main hallway; Homeroom teacher signs will indicate specific lines
- Grades 4-5 will line up in front of the J-Bldg; Homeroom teacher signs will indicate specific lines
- Dual Immersion Grades 4 will line up in front of their teacher's classroom
- Grades 6-8 will line up in front of the L-Bldg; Homeroom teacher signs will indicate specific lines
- Dual Immersion Grade 6 will line up in front of their teacher's classroom
Uniforms
Uniform top: polo shirt colors (navy blue, baby blue, white, yellow)
Uniform bottom: khaki pants/skirt/skort/shorts, navy blue pants/skirt/skort/shorts; No jeans, no leggings
Attire must be appropriate for school. No torn clothing. Close-toe shoes required.
There is a one month grace period to allow time for parents to obtain uniforms for students. Please contact the main office if you have any challenges obtaining a uniform for your student.
FREE breakfast and lunch
A FREE breakfast and lunch will be provided to all students regardless of income qualifications. Students may also bring a sack lunch if preferable.
Breakfast will be served during recess time.
On Wednesdays and Minimum Days, lunches will be served in a grab & go manner at dismissal time. Students in afterschool programs or daycare will pick up their grab & go meals and eat with their respective groups.
William Northrup School
409 S. Atlantic Blvd
Alhambra, CA 91801
Main Office Hours:
M-F 7:30-4pm
Email: northcott_rosa@ausd.us
Website: www.northrupelementary.us
Phone: (626) 943-6620
