Oct. 24 was Unity Day across the nation, and students and staff at NLP wore orange to show that we are United for Kindness and against bullying. This initiative is sponsored by PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center. The center states, “Orange provides a powerful, visually compelling expression of solidarity.” Unity Day sends a universal message that bullying is never … [Read more...]
NorthLake Park Community School: Fire Safety and an Enchanted Forest
In the Classroom – Kindergarten The kindergarten students at NorthLake Park have been studying community helpers and ended the unit with information regarding fire safety. The students were engaged in their classroom with fire safety activities that helped them learn about the dangers of fire. The kindergarten teachers discussed how to call 911 in case of an emergency … [Read more...]
Local Second Grader Wins Baton Twirling National Title
Brooke Gelbwaks, age 7, daughter of Jeff and Kiff Gelbwaks, recently competed in the American Youth on Parade NBTA, National and World Baton Twirling competition at Notre Dame University in South Bend, Ind. Gelbwaks won 1st place in the National 2 Baton, Flag Twirling and All Around Solo Twirling competitions, giving her the title of National Winner in these events. She also … [Read more...]
NorthLake Park Community School Updates
Around the School During the summer, NorthLake Park’s office clerk painted shadow students, a Wordle, and a book with flying pages on the media center walls! Maria Gonzalez is a very talented artist, and she has painted numerous murals throughout the school. The media center is now a bright, newly decorated area of the school with, of course, READING as the theme. In … [Read more...]