Northridge Elementary School

Did you miss the Book Fair last week? Didn’t find the perfect story? Don’t worry! Just a quick note that the online Book Fair is still open and continues through to October 11th - it is available at any time!

Feel free to use this link to visit our page and check it out: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/northridgeelementaryschool

Check out the why on the flyer below, these book fairs really make a difference!

🍎 Help Us Celebrate Our Amazing DCSD Staff! 🍎

Do you know a DCSD teacher or staff member who goes above and beyond for students? Take a few minutes to recognize them by nominating them for The Apple Awards!

This is such a wonderful opportunity for families to show appreciation for the incredible people who make a difference in our schools every day. 💙

🍎 Nominations are open now through October 26!

📱 Simply scan the QR code in the image to submit your nomination or go to www.foundationdcs.org/apple-awards

A few minutes of your time could mean so much to a deserving DCSD staff member. Let’s make sure our amazing educators and staff know how appreciated they are! 🦬💙

Northridge! The NRE Book Fair opens on TOMORROW afternoon! Come and find some new stories for your family and your friends! A book makes a wonderful gift! There are also a bunch of cute items to choose from! Please stop by this week and grab some new stories! Check out the times below to find one that works for you:

Mon. September 28th: 3 - 5PM
Tues. September 29th: 8 - 9AM & 3 - 5PM
Wed. September 30th: 8 - 9AM & 3 - 6PM
Thurs. October 1st: 8AM - 12PM & 3 - 5PM
Fri. October 2nd: 8AM - 12PM and 1-4PM

If you have some time to help with the Book Fair next week please sign up here - it is a really fun way to get involved! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0848A8AD2AA4FA7-62254358-spring #/

You can set up an E-wallet ahead of the fair for your students so they have a set budget and do not risk losing their money on the way to shop! Please use this link below to get the details and set one up!

If you can’t make one of the times above, don’t worry! The online Book Fair is open and continues through to October 11th - it is available at any time! Feel free to use this link to visit our page and check it out: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/northridgeelementaryschool

Did you know that our library budget is based on the proceeds from Book Fairs? This year NRE is really focused on improving our library and making it even more amazing!

Please check out the Book Fair next week - with every purchase you are helping to build up our students’ school library! Thank you!!

Multicultural Night is TONIGHT from 5-7PM! Please come join us for a very special evening at NRE as we gather as a community to celebrate the diversity that makes NRE the wonderful place it is!

If you have some time this morning after drop off or this afternoon after pickup, please consider signing up to help set up this awesome event!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844AFAD2EA3F8C61-65656161-2026 #/

Multicultural Night is THIS WEEK! Please plan to join us for a very special night at NRE! On Friday, September 25th from 5:00-7:00pm we will be gathering as a community to celebrate the diversity that makes NRE the wonderful place it is!

We do need some more help to pull off this wonderful event! If you have some time you can use to assist please use this link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844AFAD2EA3F8C61-65656161-2026

Support 2026 Northridge Fun Run The Northridge Elementary annual Fun Run will be returning on Wednesday, September 2nd. It is the largest fundraising event of the year raising funds for new technology, online learning resources, teacher appreciation, class field trips, classroom books and supplies and much more! Fun Run is a day f...

Multicultural Night is getting closer! Please plan to join us for a very special night at NRE! On Friday, September 25th from 5:00-7:00pm we will be gathering as a community to celebrate the diversity that makes NRE the wonderful place it is!

We still have space for more booths!! Please help us celebrate all the diverse cultures represented in our school by hosting a table. If you would you like to host a booth and showcase your culture please reach out to [email protected] to reserve your booth or ask questions!
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Booth Ideas:
Cultural Booths: Traditional clothing, art, or historical artifacts
Interactive Activities: Host a craft project, game, or storytelling sessions
Global Cuisine: Small samples of cultural foods - candy, food item or drink
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​Additionally - the evening will be filled with performances by kids from NRE! If your child would like to share a performance with our community, please email [email protected] for more information.

We also need help to pull off this wonderful event! If you have some time please use this link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844AFAD2EA3F8C61-65656161-2026

Our students ran for their school just days ago and did an AMAZING job! So much fun was had between the students, staff, and even parents getting in on the running! Our volunteers were on hand to make sure that everyone kept cool in the heat and were thoroughly cheered on! It was a great time to be a part of the NRE community!

The run may be over but the fundraising is still going strong! If you are still reaching out and collecting donations, there is still a week to get them in and earn your way to the next prize level! Get those donations in and help your class or grade fundraise the most and win extra class/grade prizes!

Just as a reminder, here are the wonderful things to earn through fundraising, many have been made possible thanks to our generous sponsors!

Individual Incentives:
$25: Eileen's Cookie
$100: Free Pizza from Mici
$250: Sweetplay admission
$500: NRE branded hoodie
$750: Game Truck experience
$1,000+: Party Bus to Main Event with Principal Lehnert

Don’t forget the school and class incentives:
If the school raises...
$10,000: Lawn games: 9 square, co****le, and more!
$20,000: A special treat during Prize Day +
$30,000: Standard Inflatables +
$45,000: VIP Inflatables +
$60,000+: Silly String War on Prize Day +

PLUS!
Top Fundraising class: Extra Recess
Top Grade: Pajamas + Popsicles!

Huge thank you to everyone who have signed up and to all those that have donated! We are have raised $38,000 so far and are only about $22,000 away from our goal! Let’s make this the year we exceed our goal - a silly string war depends on it! THANK YOU AGAIN, our NRE community is THE BEST!

https://charity.pledgeit.org/NRE

We also need some volunteers for Prize Day on Friday, September 18th!! If you have some time to spare and want to have a lot of fun alongside our kids please sign up for a slot (or two!). We appreciate you!!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844AFAD2EA3F8C61-,6537,2644-funrun/33575264 #/