April Breakfast and Lunch
Delivery Information
If your child participated in the Spring fundraiser-
Products will be delivered on March 23rd
Parents can pick up orders on March 23rd from 12:00-4:00
Money is due on March 30th
Starting Monday March 22nd NSPC students will be participating in the Kids Heart Challenge.
Parents- Starting Monday, March 22 we will no longer be taking temperatures of students when they arrive at school. Please do a self screening at home before sending to school.
If your child has any of the following symptoms, do not send them to school as they might have an illness they can spread to others.
Temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher
Sore throat
Cough (for students with chronic cough due to allergies or asthma, a change in their cough from usual)
Difficulty breathing (for students with asthma, check for a change from their baseline breathing)
Diarrhea or vomiting
New onset of severe headache, especially with a fever
If your child DOES have any of the symptoms above:
Keep them home from school
Get your child evaluated by a healthcare provider.
Contact your child’s school and report that your child is sick. The school may ask some additional questions to help determine when it is safe for your child to return to school and about other people who may have been exposed.
CDC has a Coronavirus Self Checker available in its website, which may help you make decisions about seeking medical care for possible COVID-19.
DENTAL EXAM REMINDER
This is a reminder that in Illinois, students in Kindergarten, 2nd, 6th, and 9th grades are required to have a dental exam from the dentist. Dental exams must be on a State of Illinois Dental Examination Form and are due by May 15th.
School dental exams must have been completed within the 18 months prior to May 15 deadline.
The Proof of School Dental Exam form and Dental Exam Waiver form are uniform for statewide use. They are available on the Illinois Department of Public Health website. The newest revised forms MUST be used.
Forms can be faxed to the school office of which they attend.
NSPC 942-3579
HES 942-5817
HJHS 988-8821
HHS 942-7562
If you have any questions, please contact your child's school nurse.
The Paragon Fundraiser ended yesterday. Please send order forms to school with your child by Wednesday, March 3rd. Thanks for your efforts on the sale.
March 1, 2021 Press Release
March 2nd is Read Across America. I read a book to all the kids at NSPC today. If your child is remote, they can celebrate the day with us by watching the video too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEIK4zvIdp8&feature=emb_title
The Spring Paragon Fundraiser ends today. Please send your child's Fundraiser order forms to school tomorrow. Thank You for participating in the Fundraiser.
Come support a local business. SI Meatball food truck is serving at NSPC today. It is on 17th Street by the playground.
Parents please read the district letter regarding spring assessments and placement for the 2021-2022 letter. If you have questions please contact your child's teacher or call NSPC at 618-942-5418.
If you participated in Parent-Teacher Conferences on Tuesday, February 23rd please use the link provided to complete the evaluation form.
https://forms.gle/p24VzE5XMNeUQUR16
Help us keep everyone safe tonight if you are attending Parent Teacher Conferences from 5-8. 1. If you are not feel well please conduct a phone conference or reschedule. 2. Face masks are required (neck gators not approved) 3. Please use hand sanitizer when you enter. 4. After using hand sanitizer take your temperature using thermometer provided. 5. Record your temperature on form 6. Use the hand sanitizer provided after recording temperature. Thanks for doing your part to keep everyone safe.
PreK Screenings are coming up
Please call 618-993-2138 or use the link provided
http://www.wces.co/w_c_e_c_c/pre-_k_screening_information
If you will have a new kindergarten student entering NSPC in August 2021 (must be 5 on or before 09/01/2021) please fill out the google form (the link below). This form is a sign-up for a virtual kindergarten transition. We will email you videos about what is required and what to expect in kindergarten next year.
https://forms.gle/rrAhnxgYSV89GnPeA
Beginning February 3, parents and teachers across Illinois will have an opportunity to participate in the ninth annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of your child’s school. As a parent, this opportunity will allow you to share your thoughts on the important elements of school effectiveness in a survey about your child’s school.
https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/
A North Side 1st Grader sharing a joke of the day.
https://youtu.be/Jh5MVDHBRWE
Spring pictures are coming up on February 24th. Parents of Remote students can email Tracy Ridgway at (tracy.ridgway @herrinschools.org) to schedule an afternoon appointment for their child. Pictures can be ordered online at mylifetouch.com North Side Primary Center's picture code is EVTZXFRNN.
The videos contained in this post explain how Paragon's online registration works on your smart phone or computer. Once you register, you can send emails and texts out to family and friends that will take them straight to Paragon's online store.
https://player.vimeo.com/video/451876605
https://player.vimeo.com/video/450367662