1. WHAT IS HAPPENING AT NORTH
Events, performances, academics, policies and decisions affecting your children

2. ACADEMICALLY

3. HISTORY DAY – MARCH 9TH History Day Competition in Media Center
Theme for this year: “Taking a Stand in History”
Students have selected topics, researched and created their own exhibits and websites
Top students will go on to compete in the district wide history day held here at North on March 25th
Students who do well at district will go on to the State competition at the U of M in May
North students have advanced to state competition for 5 consecutive years and in 2015 a North student went to nationals in Washington DC

4. MID-QUARTER PROGRESS
Progress grades for this 3rd quarter should be getting mailed out the early part of next week
Please remember that these grades are not final and provides a view as to how students are doing at the midway point of the quarter
If you do not receive your child’s progress report in the mail by the end of next week please call the office and verify the address we have is correct
Any questions about your child’s performance can be directed to his/her advisory teacher

5. ARTS

6. MUSIC CONCERT – MARCH 23RD
North High Band and Choir will be featured in a music concert.
6 pm in Auditorium

7. “SHREK” COMING IN APRIL
The hit musical, “Shrek” will be coming to the stage at North High April – times TBA
North Community Theater including North High students and staff will be producing and performing
Talented Kenna Cottman will be choregraphing

8. MARCH 27TH – VIVA CITY
North High and Southwest High will have a combined dance performance at the Viva City Fine Arts Festival on March 27th.
Tomorrow, March 3rd will be a rehearsal for the two dance groups

9. NORTHSIDE CELEBRATION
March 18th and 19th The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra together with Sanford Moore and Dennis Spears will be performing the Northside Celebration: a celebration of Northside life through a combination of classical and gospel music here at North High School Auditorium.
Both days will host 4:00 pm. performances.
Tickets are free but must be reserved in advance online or by telephone.

10. ATHLETICS

11. BOYS BASKETBALL
Defending Class A champions, Boys Basketball team clinched the Minneapolis Conference title for the 4th season in a row with a 24-1 record
They will host the Twin Cities Games on March 4th. B-squad game: Henry vs St. Paul 12:00’ North Junior Varsity vs. St. Paul 1:30 and North Varsity vs. St. Paul 3:00

12. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL
Lady Polars Junior Varsity won the Twin Cities Championship for the second year in a row last Saturday
Their first sectional game will be vs. Hope Academy here at North 7:00 p.m. If they win, they will host again on Saturdary, March 4th at 7:00 p.m. –opponent TBN

13. WRESTLING
The Polars have ended their season. An end of season banquet will be scheduled soon.

14. TRACK
There will be a meeting for all those interested in running track this year on March 13th, right after school in the auditorium

15. SCHOOL DECISIONS

16. SWITCH TO 7TH PERIOD DAY?
North High ILC (Instructional Leadership Committee) is in the midst of discussing a switch to a 7th period day beginning next year.
Some benefits to a 7th period day:
More class and elective options for students
Students will get more variety in their class schedule

17. REMINDER NEXT PARENT MEETING
THURSDAY, APRIL 13TH 5:00-6:00 PM