1. Northside Elementary School
Welcome to
Northside Elementary School
A learning community
focused on growth!

2. The mission of the Mechanicsburg Area School District is to develop:
Our Mission STATEMENT
The mission of the Mechanicsburg Area School District is to develop:
Resilient, self-directed learners able to achieve personal goals
Critical and creative thinkers capable of transferring knowledge to new situations
 Collaborative team players with effective communication skills
 Productive, responsible citizens in a diverse and ever-changing global society
Share new mission statement…these are the OUTPUTS we want for our students. Mention new ELA curriculum—raised rigor. But not about doing it for the test, doing because it’s good for kids!

3. At Northside, we’re here to:
G: Give our best every day.
R: Read, read and read some more.
O: Omit all excuses.
Skit, then add explanation.
W: Willingly take risks in order to learn more.

4. We are GROWING to be… Resilient…We have STICK-WITH-ITNESS
Self-Directed…We set and work toward GOALS

5. YET
Have the Growth Mindset handouts available if they would like to learn more.

6. TEAMWORK! It takes A LOT of members of your child’s team!!!!!
PTO President- Lisa Gephardt
School Counselor- Jordan Porr

7. Maintaining the home-school connection…
Back to School and Open House Nights
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Student Agenda Books
MASD’s NEW website MASD site
**Sapphire Notification System- please sign up tonight!
Wildcat Monthly—published monthly to share happenings and highlights
PTO-sponsored activities & other community events
Teacher contacts- or phone call away!

8. Get information for Northside Elementary School PTO right on your phone—not on handouts.

9. What does this… Have to do with the home-school connection?!?
Seesaw for assessment….reporting progress

10. Arrival and Dismissal
NO DROP-OFFS or PICK UPS in the front lot
NO DROP-OFFS or PICK UPS in the side lots AT ANY TIME
**A GREAT option: DROP OFF/PICK UP on Portland St.!**
I need your help….keeping our students safe is our biggest responsibility!!

11. Attendance
According to Pennsylvania Law, the only excusable reasons for absences from school are: illness, quarantine of the home, death in the immediate family or urgent and unavoidable family emergency.
If your child is unable to attend school…
1. Please phone the school office ( ) before 8:00 am. to provide the reason for the absence. If we do not receive a call when your child is absent, you will receive a phone call from the school.*
2. Provide a written excuse (signed by the parent or guardian with whom the child resides) within three (3) school days of the absence so it is marked EXCUSED.
Other notes:
*Any student who is absent from school for three or more consecutive days is required to submit a doctor’s excuse to confirm the illness.
*Elementary Handbook and Agenda have more information about Ed Field Trips, impact of accumulated UNLAWFUL days, and other attendance information.

12. Volunteering at School
A lot of new policies, regulations governing this, but SO valuable and appreciated!!
Information can be found on the district website and in the school office.
Free TB Clinic for Volunteers
Date                                     Time                                     Location                           
September :30 -6: MMS
 October 10th :30 – 6: MASH
The results must be read by a MASD school nurse 48 to 72 hours later between the hours of 7:30 am to 3:00pm.  A note from your doctor or a professional nurse reporting the results will be accepted if daytime hours are not convenient.
Postcards also available in the school offices

13. Tonight’s BIG Questions…
What can I do to help my child have a successful year as a _____grader?
In what ways can I show my child that home and school are on the same team…supporting their growth?

14. Thank You!!
Enjoy your evening!!

15. Grade FOUR
Miss Snyder Mrs. Kirbos

16. Grade FIVE
Mr. Montoro Mr. Brown

17. Grade THREE
Miss Snyder
Mrs. Chamberlain

18. Grade One
Mrs. Robison Mrs. Groff

19. Mrs. Bingaman Mrs. Sheely
Grade TWO
Mrs. Bingaman Mrs. Sheely