Important News

The Council of Elders is hosting an Academic Enrichment Fair next Saturday, November 4th from 9:00-11:15 a.m. at Long Reach High School. Head on over to learn about the academic and enrichment opportunities available to all students in K-12 from both HCPSS and community partners. Click here to view the program flyer.

This message was sent via e-news by Mrs. Lopez on Friday, 10/27/17. It is that time of year when we need to review traffic safety. The rules and procedures we have in place are in the interest of students and community safety. Crosswalk Safety First of all, there is a stop sign as you approach the entrance to Northfield Elementary…

On November 8, 2017, the Howard County Health Department will be at Northfield to conduct vision and hearing screenings for Kindergarten, First Grade and all students new to the state of Maryland. Your child will receive these screenings unless you object in writing. Please send a letter to the health room if you choose to opt out of the screenings…

The PTA needs your old newspapers for one of the exhibits at this Saturday's STEM Spooktacular event. If you have any old newspapers, please send them into school with your child or leave them on the oops table. The PTA has a collection bin marked "newspapers" in the front lobby. We hope you and your family can join us for…

Please click here to read an information sheet about the prevention, identification, and treatment of head lice provided by our health room. There have been several confirmed cases of pediculosis (head lice) here at NES. We have followed our Health Services & school procedures and contacted those who need to know and referred the children for treatment. A letter was…

FEDERAL IMPACT AID SURVEYS Federal Impact Aid Survey forms are being sent home this week to each Northfield student who was active as of September 25th. Public Law 81-874 is federal legislation that provides funds to school systems that serve the children of parents who are employed on federally owned property or are on active duty in the armed forces…

Fall Festival October 31st is always highly anticipated day by children and families. To ensure it is an inclusive event, Northfield will celebrate the day by having Fall Festivals in each team. Each team will be planning an hour-long event. The teachers, team captains, and room parents will work together to make this an enjoyable day for all children. Due…

Students in grades 2-5 are invited to participate in the SoMIRAC (State of Maryland International Reading Council) 2017-2018 Young Author's Contest. All entries are due on December 15th and should be turned into their homeroom teacher. Click here to view the program announcement/flyer. This contains information about the rules for each entry. Click here to view the powerpoint presentation that…

Please click here to view the October issue of Home and School Connection from the HCPSS Office of School Counseling. Our School Counselors, Mrs. Christi Bello and Ms. Xiomara Medina, are available to support your child and are just an email away. Please feel free to email them with any questions or concerns. christi_bello@hcpss.org xiomara_medina@hcpss.org

All 2nd-5th grade students have heard about the Instructional Seminar opportunities being offered this year. Instructional Seminars are open to all students in grades 2-5 who have a desire to learn about the topic offered. Groups meet during recess. Most meet once per week for either the first half or the second half of the year. Occasionally some groups meet…