Our public showing of The Valentine Rabbit is about to begin. This cast, crew and directors worked incredibly hard for months. So proud of them. Thanks to all of our community and parent volunteers that also assisted in making this event happen.
ALL SPPS AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ARE CANCELED - Due to the possible weather situation for this afternoon, all after-school activities for Saint Peter Public Schools are canceled for today (Monday, April 28th).
NORTH STUDENT COUNCIL DONATES PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT - Members of the North Elementary Student Council recently donated some new playground equipment to the school. The student council raised the funds for the purchase of the new equipment.
"Each year, the North Elementary student council votes on and fundraises for a project that enhances the school and provides opportunities for their peers," Alyssa Weller, North Student Council advisor, said. This year, they decided to purchase two tetherball sets for the playground, providing students in grades 2-4 with a new recreational activity. The tetherball sets will be installed between spring and summer this year!"
NORTH ELEMENTARY ASSEMBLY HIGHLIGHTS - North Elementary students and staff marked the start of the third quarter for 2024-25 with a kick-off assembly at the end of the school day on Friday.
Principal Darin Dohery kicked things off by talking about upcoming important dates, while Mr. Lewis led one group of students who presented staff shoutouts for the month while another group talked to their schoolmates about acts of cooperation with which they participated.
At the end of the assembly there were awards given out for the Top 5 Contest to the top staff (Mr. Noble) and student (Evan Rothenberger) point getter. That was followed up by the big reveal about the Secret Dress Up Day staff held on Friday in which Mr. Doherty correctly guessed they were wearing either garb from their old high schools or clothing with their alma mater’s school colors. Here are some photo highlights!
NORTH ELEMENTARY'S SAINTS CENTER - The newest episode of North Elementary's Saints Center video is now live and can be viewed at the following link --> https://youtu.be/_qhvjFzazWc?feature=shared
Today (Friday, March 21) is observed as World Down Syndrome Day and to commemorate that occasion North Elementary students were fortunate to have 2020 SPHS alum Mason Doherty visit with each class during assigned times this morning at the school's media center. Mason, who has Down Syndrome, is the youngest son of North Elementary Principal Darin Doherty.
Mason spoke to the students about his educational journey at Saint Peter Public Schools and Bethel University as well as an update on what he is up to these days . His big sister Aliza was also on hand to help out, and she read the children's book, "We'll Paint the Octopus Red" (written by Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen, illustrated by Pam DeVito) to the students in attendance. Here are some photo highlights from the Mason's visit with North students!
Congratulations to Elsie Bienfang, a fourth grader in Mr. Hassing's homeroom, on being recognized at tonight's regular ISD 508 School Board meeting as the Spotlight Student of the Month. Elsie is an athlete, mathematician, has a great sense of humor, and is hard worker!
NORTH ELEMENTARY'S SAINTS CENTER - The newest episode of North Elementary's Saints Center video is now live and can be viewed at the following link --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWMwNvfop0Y
PRE-WINTER BREAK FUN AT NORTH! The last days of school before winter break are always exciting at North Elementary with various dress-up days and other activities to go along with the usual school work.
Traditionally, Principal Darin Doherty serves up some classic coffee beverages to North staff as a showing of his gratitude for all they do for North Elementary and this year was no different! Mr. Doherty's son, Mason, was on hand to help him deliver the tasty beverages.
Staff also got into the pre-break fun by competing in a day-long Rock, Paper, Scissors contest where beads were on the line. Here are some photo highlights from the fun last day of classes of the 2024 calendar year!
NORTH ELEMENTARY'S SAINTS CENTER VIDEO - The newest edition of North Elementary's Saints Center video is now available for viewing! Click on the following link to see this month's episode --> https://youtu.be/tXIOi1tYHv4?feature=shared
SPPS HAS FIVE LUNCH TABLES FOR SALE - Saint Peter Public Schools will accept sealed bids for seven 16-seat lunch tables starting at 7 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 25, until 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 29. Sealed bids should be submitted to SPPS Operations & Maintenance Supervisor Seth Putz's office (room 216 in Saint Peter Middle School building). Any questions should be directed to Seth at sputz@stpeterschools.org.
Congratulations to the cast, crew, and directing team to the North Elementary fall play performance of "The Reluctant Dragon." I couldn't be more proud of their accomplishments! ~Principal Doherty
I am thankful to this group of students who spend their time at the beginning of each Friday this month taping up all the hundreds of gratitude messages our students are writing! ~ Mr. Doherty
Please help North Elementary School submit their application for the MN School of Excellence by providing feedback at the link or completing a paper survey (outside the main office) available during November conferences. https://bit.ly/3Azv4SD
Congratulations to Mohammed Salim, a 4th grader in Mrs. Friedrich's homeroom, on being recognized at tonight's regular ISD 508 School Board meeting as the Spotlight Student of the Month. Mohammed is an avid reader, mathematician, and standout leader at North Elementary School.
Walk and Roll to School was highly attended this morning with 300+ of our students participating! I'm thinking more bike racks are needed for our next event in the spring.
NORTH ELEMENTARY BIKE SAFETY TRAINING - Mr. Bass, North Elementary's physical education teacher, is taking advantage of the unseasonably mild weather this week to teach the students in grades 2-4 about bike safety/etiquette and make the most of their biking experiences. He is shown here working with Ms. Walters' second-grade class on bike safety and etiquette.
These bike safety classes matchup well with Wednesday's (Oct. 9) Bike & Walk to School Day at North where students are encouraged to bike or walk to school that morning to start the day!
NORTH ELEMENTARY'S SAINTS CENTER VIDEO - The first edition of North Elementary's Saints Center video is now available for viewing! Click on the following link to see this month's episode --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eLPpEO6Pvw
Thanks so much for visiting North this morning to this group of leaders from our high school to celebrate Homecoming. School Spirit is so much more infectious
when all schools and age levels are involved.
MANKATO ELKS MAKES ANOTHER DONATION TO SPPS - Mankato Elks Lodge #225 recently made another generous donation to North Elementary and Saint Peter Public Schools. According to Mandy Kennedy, North Elementary’s social worker, the Elks donated large quantities of snacks to North to help supplement those who are unable to provide their own snack each day. The Elks also donated a $300 gift card, some much needed winter gear for kids, and additional school supplies to share within the district.
“The Mankato Elks Lodges really came through for us again after hearing we did not have a snack cart this year (at North Elementary),” Kennedy said. “ We are also very thankful for the other donations which will be used as needed with all of our school buildings in the district.”
