IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS:
District Office: 209-895-7700
IT Support: 209-895-7731
Distance Learning: 209-895-7730
SPED Support: 209-895-7732
Counseling Support: 209-894-1055
Cafeteria Services: 209-892-3702
April 27, 2020 Distance Learning Updates:
Spring Pictures-
Good Morning families, I apologize about the confusion with spring pictures. During spring break I was told that Lifetouch would mail the pictures home if parents made contact. But that seems to have changed and they mailed them all together to the school site.
This means they should be arriving at the District Office Soon but we will not be able to pass out the pictures until we come back to school.
I understand how frustrating this is but the times we are in are so unpredictable and due to workforce being cut down so drastically it has created extra challenges. Our rep is working around the clock to create our Yearbook and make sure we have all things that we would in a normal school year.
I assure you, I understand how important these are to you and if there is anyway to get them to you sooner we will do that. At this time however our number one focus is maintaining the health of our community by social distancing.
If you have specific questions you can email me, Tiffany, at tjones@patterson.k12.ca.us. It is much easier for me to respond to emails at this time since I am working from home.
Yearbooks-
The yearbooks are still on sale and our Lifetouch Rep is doing an amazing job supporting us in putting it together this year.
Currently our Plan is continue selling yearbooks through June or so as we will not be able to pass the yearbooks out until we return to school in the fall. It is coming along well and is a product that I hope you will all love!
I have reached out to our rep asking to have the link re-opened for ordering purposes, once that has been completed I will post all the ordering information for you. Yearbooks will be $25 each.
5th Grade Promotion-
Parents, this is normally a time when we would begin preparing for 5th grade promotion as well as the transition to Middle School. We are working on ways to celebrate your children in a virtual way. Please stay posted for more information. We are also working with Creekside to bring you a virtual introduction to our school. Please continue checking back with us!
Kindergarten News-
To our parents of the kinders...we are also working on a plan to celebrate your children virtually. Please stay tuned!
Distance Learning Announcements as of April 4, 2020:
Chromebook Deployment begins on Monday, April 6th-
Click Here for Chromebook Deployment Plan
PTO Popcorn Fundraiser -
Due to our current Health Crisis we are working to minimize contact as much as possible, therefore; we are canceling our Popcorn Fundraiser. We do apologize but want to ensure the safety of our community. Mrs. Eddings will begin working on distributing refund checks, please give her a couple of weeks to get you those. We thank you for your on-going commitment to supporting Northmead Elementary.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT - MATERIALS FOR DISTANCE LEARNING CAN BE FOUND UNDER THE "PARENT" TAB IN THE "DISTANCE LEARNING" SECTION! PLEASE CHECK IT OUT!
Note on Student Mental Health Supports during Distance Learning-
This is a very stressful time to all, knowing this our district has ensured that our students will have mental health supports should they need it. If you notice your child is extra sad or may be struggling emotionally our support staff is available from Monday - Thursday from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.. Please reach out to one of the following (you should here back within 24 hours, exception being Friday and Saturday.
*Ms. Yamani (Northmead SAS) - ayamani@patterson.k12.ca.us
*Ms. Silvia (Northmead School Psychologist) lsilvia@patterson.k12.ca.us
*Ms. Bailey (Northmead School Psychologist) kbailey@patterson.k12.ca.us
*Mrs. Murillo (Northmead Assistant Principal) tmurillo@patterson.k12.ca.us
Should there be an extreme need please call 9-1-1.
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Northmead Elementary includes grades TK-5 located in Patterson, Ca.; one of four elementary schools in Patterson Joint Unified School District.
Northmead is a proud member of the No Excuses University Network of schools whose goal is the success of all students through the constant improvement of six exceptional systems. We focus on creating a positive learning environment, providing students with a quality education that is driven by data and building good character.
Northmead Elementary’s motto is “Where Character Counts and College is for Certain.” We believe that it is important to teach students how to be kind and caring towards others as well as giving them the skills they need to be academically successful. Our goal is to make sure all students are thoroughly prepared for their next level of education. Due to the foundation they build here at Northmead they will be prepared for college and upon graduation choose the path they desire.
To promote equity and fairness we use our Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports to teach rules and support social and academic needs. At Northmead our school rules are as follows:
*BE RESPECTFUL
*BE RESPONSIBLE
*BE SAFE
*BE KIND