
#NorthsideStJ Kindergartners participating in a Tableau, learning about their 5 senses. A tableau is where where students create a still picture, without talking, to capture and communicate the meaning of a concept




Correction to last message. The last day for purchasing insurance is this Friday 9-20-24. Not 10-20-24 as posted in the first message.

Final reminder. If you haven't done so already and would still like to purchase Chromebook insurance for your student's device, we will accept payments through this Friday 10-20-24.

During #NorthsideStJ entrance conferences, staff, students, and families were able to take part in the school wide community art project. This year's project was an abstract landscape. 
What a wonderful addition to Northside.





Congratulations to this week's #NorthsideStJ Saints Power winners! Way to go!
Go Saints!



Watch tonight's SAINTS Football game by using the Hudl App. Can be found on Roku and most SMART TVs.


Grade 3 #NorthsideStJ students were busy "buzzin about books" this week.  Students that finish a book share why they liked the story and why their classmates should read the book. 



#NorthsideStJ students held bus and pedestrian safety today, to discuss safe strategies when riding a bus and walking to and from school.




SJPS wants to thank its hard-working, dedicated school board as we celebrate Minnesota School Board Recognition month this September. 
Board Members (L to R)
Scott Runge
Michelle Mohlenbrock
Rich Spitzner
Mike Tonsager
Jason Monnens
Not Pictured: Nancy Vite
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#NorthsideStJ Grade 3 students in Mrs. Friesen's class took part in a Tableau today as part of their Module 0, Wit amd Wisdom lesson. In a Tableau, students create a "still picture" to capture a moment from an event in a story.




Grade 5 #NorthsideStJ students in Mrs. Kauffmann's class working on morphemes, identifying the base word, along with identifying any prefixes or suffixes during their Functional Morphology lesson.



#NorthsideStJ 5th Grade students in Mrs. Kauffmann's Class using their critical thinking skills to "Save Fred". 


K-5 #NorthsideStJ students learned about the Saints Power (PBIS) expectations for an assembly, playground, office, and cafeteria this week. 
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Grade 3 #NorthsideStJ students spelling during their UFLI lesson today in Mrs. Harmoning's class.
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The first day of school is in the books for #NorthsideStJ. It was great to see hallways full of smiles and classrooms full of students and teachers building relationships to kick off the year!







#NorthsideStJ Grade 4 students in Mrs. Nordby's class attending their first Spanish Class, the newest essentials class offered for students in grades 3-5.
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Thank you to the residents of the Good Sam's for their hand decorated supply bags that were donated to #NorthsideStJ for students.
We are excited to welcome students back next week!
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Today is new teacher orientation for St. James Public Schools teachers.  


It was the final day for our Kindergarten Jumpstart for our 102 #NorthsideStJ class of 2037 students.  We are excited to see each of you back on the first day of school.
Go Saints!




Kindergarten Jumpstart began yesterday for #NorthsideStJ newest learners. A great way for our incoming kindergartners and staff to make connections before the year begins.

