Sunday, December 25, 2022
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Spread the Holiday Cheer - Help Needed to Open Gladiator Store on Mon 12/19
The Gladiator Store will be opening for a special Holiday Shopping Day on Monday 12/19. We need volunteers to help with set-up and running the store to allow student the opportunity to buy gifts and prizes before the Winter Break. Help spread the Christmas cheer and holiday magic!
It's honestly one of the most fun & rewarding volunteer experiences of the year! Students love to be generous and work really heard to select & buy their gifts for loved ones! <3
Please sign-up by Saturday 12/17 at https://www.signupgenius.com/
Thank you for your help!
#volunteersneeded #GladStore #pbis #ChristmasCheer #HolidayMagic #signuptoday #nextweek
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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
How to Volunteer at Northrup
Calling all volunteers! Your help is needed to help with on-campus events and activities. Several parents have had questions about how they can be involved in volunteering on-campus. To help make the process easier, we've gathered some information from the school and District. Please direct all questions to the school (info later in the post) since they are in charge of the process. If volunteering on-campus is not for you, the PTA also offers off-campus volunteer activities (e.g., preparing & planning for events, etc.). We'd love to volunteer with you!
If you're interested in on-campus volunteering...Read on!
AUSD volunteer clearance is needed to help with on-campus events. These include large school-wide events (e.g., Dodger Day, Trick-or-Treating, Lunar New Year, etc.), grade-level events (e.g., class parties, special activity days, etc.), or classroom events.
To promote school safety and health, the District requires volunteers to submit:
- AUSD Volunteer Form
- Photo ID (e.g., Driver's License, State ID)
- Negative TB Test Results
- Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination
- Completion of Live Scan Fingerprinting/Background check
These items can be submitted to either Maria Venhuda or Jenny Du in the Front Office. They will photocopy everything and submit them to the District for approval. Please note it can take at least a week to be approved. Please contact Ms. Venhuda or Ms. Du in the Front Office if you have any questions about the process or items required for clearance.
PTA members - You may apply for reimbursement of your Live Scan Fingerprinting costs if you complete 30 hours of volunteering with PTA events.
Not a member? You can still join the PTA and apply for the reimbursement! Visit: jointotem.com/ca/alhambra/wm-northrup-parent-teacher-association-inc/join/register
Below, we've included links to needed documents and services. Please note that we are not endorsing or recommending any specific sites or vendors.
Again, please direct questions about the clearance process or items needed to Maria Venhuda or Jenny Du in the school Front Office.
And again, if on-campus volunteering is something you're unable to do right now or if you'd prefer to volunteer from the comfort of your home, please email us for other volunteer opportunities! We will get you in contact with our PTA Volunteer Coordinator, Anthony Tran.
#volunteersneeded #joinus #thisishow #oncampus #offcampus #supportNorthrup
Sunday, December 4, 2022
Upcoming Events - Dec 5-9th
Happy Monday! It's going to be a fun, informative & busy week!
Here's a quick overview of events happening this week.
A few important links:
- Community Schools Grant Survey: https://hanover-research.qualtrics.com/.../SV...
- RSVP to Mandarin DI Program Parent Events: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLScUXp.../viewform
- RSVP to Parent Workshop on Student Mental Health: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSd3wStVK.../viewform
- Zoom links were included in the Principal's Newsletter.
Please take the Community Schools Survey (through Hanover) if you haven't already. It takes about 10 minutes and is completely anonymous. By taking the survey, you will be helping the District apply for $1.4 MILLION in additional funds for Northrup School. Please take the survey and help them support Northrup.
Mandarin DI Program Events This Week
**Note: CORRECTED TIME**
Mandarin DI Parents, please plan to join us for 2 program events this week.
12/6 at 5 PM there will be a Parent Workshop discussing Dual Immersion Program Models.
12/8 at 5 PM there will be a Program Check-In.
Both meetings will be held on Zoom. Links are provided in the Principal's Weekly Newsletter. Please RSVP at https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLScUXp.../viewform
to share your thoughts and questions with organizers.
Spark of Love
Please consider donating an unwrapped toy between now and December 12. Bins will be located in the Front Office.
Toys are requested for children ages 12 months - 18 years. Toy weapons, glass products, liquids & toiletries cannot be accepted.
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Your Help Needed - Northrup Applying for $1.4 Million in Grant Funding
Survey Link: https://hanover-research.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0MJXTycoJlPWj3M
Help Northrup apply to receive an additional $1.4 million grant to support our students & teachers over the next 5 years.
The grant is VERY competitive, but AUSD believes we may have a good chance to receive funding.
YOU can can help get this funding for our students! Please answer this quick online survey by this FRIDAY Dec 2. The more people who respond, the better our chances at funding.
The survey takes about 10 mins to complete and is completely ANONYMOUS. It's available in English, Spanish, Chinese & Vietnamese. There are NO questions that ask for name, address, or other personal information.
To change survey language to Spanish, Chinese, or Vietnamese, use the drop down box in the top right corner of the page.
Thank you for your help!!! $1.4 million can go a long way toward teaching & guiding our Gladiators as they RISE.
Please share this information with other Northrup families and encourage each other to take it.
Here is the information in Spanish:
Here is the information in Chinese:
Sunday, November 27, 2022
Survey - Help AUSD Apply for Funds to Support Northrup
Your voice matters!
Help Northrup School by supporting @alhambrausd as they apply for a Community Schools Grant to support Northrup students, teachers & staff.
Visit this link to get to the survey: https://hanover-research.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0MJXTycoJlPWj3M
The survey is quick and should only take about 10-15 minutes. (15 mins is if you take the time to write a lot in the 1 short answer response).
The more people answer the survey, the better our chances of being funded. Please take the time before Wed Nov 30 to share your thoughts and help AUSD support our students!
#survey #shareyourthoughts #helpusSupportNorthrup #grantfunding #thisweek
Friendly Reminder: Complete At-Home COVID Testing
As we get ready to head back to school tomorrow, don't forget to test your student for COVID-19. Rapid tests were sent home before the Thanksgiving break.
Negative tests do not need to be reported. But if your student tests positive, please keep them home from school and let the school know by calling or completing the Northrup Positive Reporting Form online (http://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSchFdJiWQ98j.../viewform
).
Hope you have a wonderful last day of Thanksgiving break! See you tomorrow!
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Crazy Hair Day - Fri 11/18
Northrup School's ASB (Associated Student Body - Students elected by their classmates to serve the student body through event and program planning) has planned a fun Crazy Hair Day to end the week.
On Friday 11/18, students can come to school with crazy hairstyles. Though they can wear their hair crazy, students are still required to wear their school uniforms.
Thank you ASB for planning this fun event!
#friday #thisweek #spiritday #NorthrupASB
Monday, November 14, 2022
Northrup T-Shirt Sale Wed 11/16 from 12-1PM
The new Northrup School shirts are here! Shirts are school-approved and can be worn as uniforms. Shirts are in child & adult sizes.
Shirts will be sold on Wed 11/16 afterschool from 12-1 PM in front of the cafeteria on Atlantic Blvd. Shirts are $10 each. Please bring cash or check as payment.
We understand that many individuals are unable to come during the day. Future sales dates are being explored. Please let us know if you might be willing to volunteer for a future shirt sale date/time.
#thisweek #afterschool #tshirtsale #spiritwear #cashorcheck #onAtlantic
Monday, October 31, 2022
Gladiator Store Volunteers Needed - Tue 11/8 & Thu 11/10
The Gladiator Store (Glad Store) is coming... and we need volunteers!
Throughout the year, students earn Glad Bucks when they do things that Respect Individuals, Self & Staff, and Environment (RISE). These are a part of the school's PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports) program which supports and encourages positive student behavior. At the Glad Store, students can redeem their hard-earned Glad Bucks for prizes. They LOVE it!
The school has asked us for help recruiting volunteers to run the Glad Store on Tue 11/8 & Thu 11/10. Shifts are available from 7:30AM - 2:45 PM. Most shifts are 1 hour long.
Volunteers must have AUSD volunteer clearance to be on-campus. If you've had clearance in the past, it's easy to renew your access. Getting clearance for the first-time can take some time, but can be worth the time and effort. We'll share more about volunteer clearance in another post. In the meantime, questions about volunteering can be directed to either Jenny Du or Maria Venhuda in the Northrup Front Office.
Please sign-up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4daaaf28a3f5c52-glad2
Thank you for your help! This is a fun opportunity to encourage students in pursuing positive behaviors.
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
TODAY Wed 10/26 - Baja Cali Fundraiser ALL DAY!!
It's Taco Time! Support Northrup by ordering Baja Cali - anytime today!
Show Northrup's flyer (below) when you order in-person or pick-up your phone order (Sorry! No online orders) from either Alhambra location:
- Baja Cali (Valley) - 2001 W Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA 91803 - https://goo.gl/maps/g5QxSk4eqd2kGTeu5
- Baja Cali (Main) - 31 E Main St, Alhambra, CA 91801 - https://goo.gl/maps/4evj8Kw5WxfbiHQw9
25% of proceeds from regular-priced items will be donated to Northrup PTA to fund activities & support students & teachers. A great meal for a good cause!
Please share our fundraiser with family & friends and be sure they know to show our flyer at check-out or phone order pick-up. Share the digital flyer (below) or download and print:
Full size - Color: https://bit.ly/3DshyPv / B&W: https://bit.ly/3shncxb
2 per sheet - Color: https://bit.ly/3eNKyYr / B&W: https://bit.ly/3SCK7hv
Organize an office lunch pick-up or set-up a lunch date, pick-up agua fresca & nachos or loaded fries as an afternoon snack, then swing by for dinner with the family! The possibilities are endless because the food is delicious!
#allday #showourflyer #orderinperson #orderbyphone #digitalflyerok #paperflyerok #cooksdayout #cooksnightout #bajacali #whatsforlunch #whatsfordinner #helpusSupportNorthrup #sharingiscaring #foragoodcause
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Tomorrow Oct 26 All Day - Baja Cali Fundraiser - Plan Now for a Delicious Day!
Tomorrow, Wed Oct 26th, Support Northrup PTA by picking up some of the SGV's best -- Baja Cali!
Show Northrup's flyer (below) when you order in-person or pick-up your phone order (Sorry! No online orders) from either Alhambra location.
Organize an office lunch pick-up or set-up a lunch date, pick-up agua fresca & nachos or loaded fries as an afternoon snack, then swing by for dinner with the family! The possibilities are endless because the food is delicious!
Participating locations include:
- Baja Cali (Valley) - 2001 W Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA 91803 - https://goo.gl/maps/g5QxSk4eqd2kGTeu5
- Baja Cali (Main) - 31 E Main St, Alhambra, CA 91801 - https://goo.gl/maps/4evj8Kw5WxfbiHQw9
Best of all, 25% of proceeds will be donated to Northrup PTA to fund activities & support students & teachers. A great meal for a good cause!
Please share our fundraiser with family & friends and be sure they know to show our flyer at check-out or phone order pick-up. Share the digital flyer (below) or download and print:
#tomorrow #allday #showourflyer #orderinperson #orderbyphone #digitalflyerok #paperflyerok #cooksdayout #cooksnightout #bajacali #helpusSupportNorthrup #sharingiscaring #planahead #enjoytomorrow #foragoodcause
Teacher Mini Grants - Coming Soon!
Each year, the PTA offers teachers the opportunity to apply for extra funds to buy classroom resources or offer class activities and enrichment. 
Your support & fundraising makes the Mini-Grant program possible! So as we launch this year's Mini-Grants program, we'll be taking a look back at some of the projects funded last year.
The 5th grade teachers also reinforced their social studies lessons with a special Colonial Day! Students were able to engage in activities like the colonialists - calligraphy writing with quill & ink, games with marbles & yarn, dining practices & much more. Most importantly, bringing historical learning to life makes learning fun & memorable!
Many thanks to our teachers who plan and put on these amazing events! And thank YOU for taking the time to support the school through PTA fundraisers, activities & volunteering! It truly makes a difference for our students!
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