Students in Mrs. Jenkin’s 1st grade class are excited to have Art with Ms. Petersen this quarter. Today they were drawing what they love to do in a fun "Get to Know You" activity.
Mrs. Overson’s 4th graders took a journey through time during an engaging presentation on the rocks of southern Utah and the surrounding areas. After learning about geology in class, Brent Merrell, a true 'Rock Hound,' showed the class over a hundred rocks that he has collected or purchased from the Western United States, but mainly the local southern Utah area. As a gift, Merrell gave students petrified dinosaur poop or a polished rock necklace, and a polished arrowhead. A huge thank you, Brent, for your willingness to share your time and talents with students in our community.
Mrs. Woolsey’s first graders were excited to learn all about bears and what they eat before hibernation through a memory matching game.
DUDES!
(Dads, Grandfathers, Uncles, etc...)
Come to school early with your North Elementary student(s) on
Thursday, January 15th! Donuts will be served in the gym from 8:00 until 8:45 am.
(While supplies last.)
AND sign up to volunteer in your child's classroom via our Watch D.O.G.S. Program!
OR use this link to sign up online now🐕
Watch D.O.G.S. Registration
Watch D.O.G.S. are:
Fathers, Grandfathers, Uncles, Father-figures who volunteer for at least 1 day at school
Mornings: 8:30 AM - Lunchtime | Afternoons: Lunch - 3:45 PM (The PTA will pay for your school lunch!)
Watch D.O.G.S. provide extra sets of eyes and ears to enhance school security and reduce bullying
Watch D.O.G.S. provide positive male role models for the students
Watch D.O.G.S. demonstrate by their presence that education is important
Subject: Important Update: School Boundaries and Request to Remain at Current School
Dear North Elementary Parent (currently enrolled but rebound to a new school for 2026/2027),
We are writing in response to your comment/question about keeping your students at their current school. First, we hope you understand that these proposed changes to school boundaries are being implemented to address growth and balance enrollment across the district. Every effort is being made to ensure that these changes create boundaries that will be sufficient for five or more years. We understand that changes to school boundaries can be significant for families, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we manage these transitions.
We recognize that some families may wish for their child to remain enrolled at their current school despite the boundary adjustments. A process is available for requesting to stay in your current school. If you wish to request that your child remain at their current school, you must complete the request form available at https://aptg.co/y5tnN2. The form outlines all necessary information and requirements. The form is also linked on the boundary proposal webpage at https://www.irondistrict.org/page/boundary-proposal
To be considered, you must fill out the request form by March 31st.
The district will then process these requests and inform parents of the outcome by mid-April. We commit to reviewing all submissions in a timely manner and will communicate the decision regarding your child’s enrollment status as soon as possible.
We understand you may still have questions, and we encourage you to review the frequently asked questions document on our website: https://www.irondistrict.org/page/boundary-faqs.
Thank you for your continued support. Paper copies will be available in the office as well.
Sincerely,
North Elementary Admin and District Staff
https://aptg.co/y5tnN2
This is an opportunity for parents/guardians to view the proposed boundaries, ask questions and leave comments for consideration. You can attend anytime between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Information about the boundary proposal, as well as interactive maps are available at: https://www.irondistrict.org/page/boundary-proposal. Frequently Asked Questions are also included on the website.
The two open houses will NOT be live-streamed.
REMINDER: Volunteers must have their trainings complete before coming back to help with kids in the classrooms and before going on field trips. For more information, see below.
"Wonderful Iron County School District Volunteers,
We thank you for all the hours you dedicate to our students. You are an incredibly valuable part of our team and every minute you serve makes a difference in the lives of children and our entire community.
We are reaching out because Utah now requires volunteers who work with minors or who may have unsupervised access to minors in a school setting, to receive yearly training. The training will cover abuse, suicide prevention, student safety, FERPA, ethics, and reporting requirements, mandated by various state codes like Utah Code 80-8-202 and Admin Rules (R277-316, R455-16-3).
We are asking that all of our current volunteers complete this training before they return to volunteer in the classroom after the holiday break. The entire training shouldn't take you more than 30 minutes. Once the training is complete, volunteers will be marked as cleared to volunteer for schools.
The training can be accessed at https://k12.instructure.com/enroll/8KX34Y. You will be asked to enter your full legal name and email address. You will then need to click "Enroll" and then click "Enroll in Course." Once you're in the course, complete the training by reading and viewing the information and clicking "Next." The information is accessible via text, a video, or both. A short quiz and acknowledgment are at the end. Once you have a score on the quiz your training is complete.
***If you don't have access to a computer or device, you can complete the training at the District Office or at the school where you volunteer during regular hours. If you have any questions or problems accessing the training, please reach out to Braylie Tullis at 435-586-2804 or braylie.tullis@ironmail.org ***
Again, we thank you for all that you do and the incredible skills that you offer to Our district."
Happy Holidays
Iron County School District HR Team
Wonderful Iron County School District Volunteers,
We thank you for all the hours you dedicate to our students. You are an incredibly valuable part of our team and every minute you serve makes a difference in the lives of children and our entire community.
We are reaching out because Utah now requires volunteers who work with minors or who may have unsupervised access to minors in a school setting, to receive yearly training. The training will cover abuse, suicide prevention, student safety, FERPA, ethics, and reporting requirements, mandated by various state codes like Utah Code 80-8-202 and Admin Rules (R277-316, R455-16-3).
We are asking that all of our current volunteers complete this training before they return to volunteer in the classroom after the holiday break. The entire training shouldn't take you more than 30 minutes. Once the training is complete, volunteers will be marked as cleared to volunteer for schools.
The training can be accessed at https://k12.instructure.com/enroll/8KX34Y. You will be asked to enter your full legal name and email address. You will then need to click "Enroll" and then click "Enroll in Course." Once you're in the course, complete the training by reading and viewing the information and clicking "Next." The information is accessible via text, a video, or both. A short quiz and acknowledgment are at the end. Once you have a score on the quiz your training is complete.
***If you don't have access to a computer or device, you can complete the training at the District Office or at the school where you volunteer during regular hours. If you have any questions or problems accessing the training, please reach out to Braylie Tullis at 435-586-2804 or braylie.tullis@ironmail.org ***
Again, we thank you for all that you do and the incredible skills that you offer to Our district.
Happy Holidays
Iron County School District HR Team
We thank you for all the hours you dedicate to our students. You are an incredibly valuable part of our team and every minute you serve makes a difference in the lives of children and our entire community.
We are reaching out because Utah now requires volunteers who work with minors or who may have unsupervised access to minors in a school setting, to receive yearly training. The training will cover abuse, suicide prevention, student safety, FERPA, ethics, and reporting requirements, mandated by various state codes like Utah Code 80-8-202 and Admin Rules (R277-316, R455-16-3).
We are asking that all of our current volunteers complete this training before they return to volunteer in the classroom after the holiday break. The entire training shouldn't take you more than 30 minutes. Once the training is complete, volunteers will be marked as cleared to volunteer for schools.
The training can be accessed at https://k12.instructure.com/enroll/8KX34Y. You will be asked to enter your full legal name and email address. You will then need to click "Enroll" and then click "Enroll in Course." Once you're in the course, complete the training by reading and viewing the information and clicking "Next." The information is accessible via text, a video, or both. A short quiz and acknowledgment are at the end. Once you have a score on the quiz your training is complete.
If you don't have access to a computer or device, you can complete the training at the District Office or at the school where you volunteer during regular hours. If you have any questions or problems accessing the training, please reach out to Braylie Tullis at 435-586-2804 or brylie.tullis@ironmail.org
Again, we thank you for all that you do and the incredible skills that you offer to Our district.
Happy Holidays
Iron County School District HR Team
Orders will close on December 16th and be handed out on the 17, 18 and 19th.
Order at nespolarbears.givebacks.com/shop
REMINDER: Districtwide we are making a small change to how visitors enter the building. At North we are starting MONDAY, DEC 1st. Please take a moment to review the attached policy for the updated procedure.
These adjustments support smoother, safer arrivals for all students and families. Thanks for your continued support—and as always, reach out if you have any questions!
Please see attached policy: https://aptg.co/71ZZHJ
REMINDER: Districtwide we are making a small change to how visitors enter the building. At North we are starting DEC 1st. Please take a moment to review the attached policy for the updated procedure.
These adjustments support smoother, safer arrivals for all students and families. Thanks for your continued support—and as always, reach out if you have any questions!
Please see attached policy: https://aptg.co/71ZZHJ
We have set up the lost in found in the foyer. Please check to see if your child has any lost coats, sweatshirts, lunch boxes, water-bottles, etc. There are also 6 pairs of glasses in the office if you are missing those. We will be donating anything that hasn't been picked up by Dec. 19th (Christmas break). Thank you so much.
Districtwide we are making a small change to how visitors enter the building. At North we are starting DEC 1st. Please take a moment to review the attached policy for the updated procedure.
These adjustments support smoother, safer arrivals for all students and families. Thanks for your continued support—and as always, reach out if you have any questions!
Please see attached policy: https://aptg.co/71ZZHJ
Earlier this week, we sent home letters with information about our upcoming Science Fair. All 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students are required to complete a science project, and the fair will be held on January 22nd.
Starting Monday, display boards will be available in the front office at no cost. Please feel free to stop by and pick one up. You are welcome to buy your own as well.
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