Greetings Northshore Tigers,
October was so much fun! It was a month packed with excitement for our scholars. Just in October, we hosted Breast Cancer Awareness, Hispanic Heritage, Red Ribbon Week, an incredible Book Fair, a fun “Camp Read-a-Lot” Literacy Night, a Character Day Parade, SLEDS, and Trunk or Treat! Thanks to every staff member for making all of these experiences come to life for our scholars and families.
My priorities are to keep our scholars and staff safe as we navigate through this pandemic. We are wearing our masks, washing our hands, sanitizing common areas, and practicing social distancing to the best of our ability. Our COVID-19 numbers are down to zero but we won’t let our guard down.
My 2nd priority is to close the achievement gaps in Reading and Math. We just finished CBA and DBA testing and now we are setting goals and will let the data drive our instruction. Our scholars will be challenged to use the best strategies to grow in both areas.
You’ve just received your child’s 1st report card. Please set goals for improvement. Let’s ensure your child is reading every night and that their reading logs are signed. We have a lot of work to do to close the achievement gaps from the COVID-19 pandemic.
November is the month that always reminds us to be thankful. I’m grateful for the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of each family that is a part of the Rhodes School for the Performing Arts. Thank you for supporting me and continually trusting me to lead the growth and development of your scholars.
I’m excited to announce we have a new Northshore PTC board. Our new president, Ms. Liza Gibson, has jumped in full speed ahead. She and her board have already started planning all of the wonderful things they want to do to make Northshore the best charter school on the Eastside. Thank you guys for helping with the Book Fair, Literacy Night, and Trunk or Treat! Parents, please join the PTC so your voice can be heard. Our scholars are more successful when our parents are our partners.
I’m looking forward to seeing each of you at our upcoming November events. We have our Science Fair, Coffee with the Counselor, Meetings with McBride, PTC Meeting, and our Annual Thanksgiving Family Luncheon. We will also celebrate Veterans Day and Parental Involvement Day with a Paint & Sip. We love our parents. Stay tuned!
I am also extremely thankful for each of my terrific teachers. They have worked extremely hard this year to ensure your children are safe and learning at high levels. Our CREW Member of the Month is Ms. Sunladi Martinez. Ms. Martinez goes above and beyond to help everyone on the Northshore campus and she is truly appreciated. Her decorations for every event are always beautiful.
Thanks, Ms. Martinez!
Our Scholar of the Month goes to DeShon Bryan! He is from Ms. Lily's Kindergarten class. She stated, “DeShon is so caring toward his classmates and he is always willing to help them. He is very mannerable and strives to do well each and every day.” He exhibits our character trait of integrity. Way to go DeShon!
Last, I am grateful for each of our scholars from Pre-K to 6th grade. Our scholars bring their smiles, hugs, brains, and are ready to love and learn each day. I feel I have the most rewarding profession ever because I get to spend quality time growing our scholars into productive citizens for our future.
Educationally yours,
Tonya McBride, M.Ed.
Principal
