north junior high pto works to:
Support Students | Appreciate Educators | Create Community | Sponsor Fun
The Big Give was an ambitious campaign, and it absolutely would not have succeeded without the generosity and support of our donors. Together, we raised $17,125 (exceeding our initial $15,000 goal!) and engaged nearly 200 families. We came together as a community to support our students, educators and families. The feedback on this format was extremely positive – people loved a simple, straightforward fundraiser with little overhead costs or personal time commitment. The Big Give was 100% volunteer-organized, and every dollar raised will go towards funding activities for North students, educators and families. Watch for The Big Give every February, and please consider continuing your support in future years.
Here's a chart showing how we're planning to allocate and spend the money:
There's just one thing left to do to wrap up the big give. the assembly has been postponed until after spring break, but We'll share all the messy photos here!
PTO events
- Thanks to those who attended our March PTO meeting. Our next PTO meeting is Monday, April 10, at 6pm in the North Cafeteria.
- The April staff appreciation lunch is coming up on Wednesday, April 12. We'll be serving a baked potato bar. Sign up here to help.
- 7th & 8th grade Team Days are around the corner, May 17th. Stay tuned for more details and information on how you can help. Freshman Farewell will also be May 17th, sign ups to help will be coming soon. Thanks in advance for helping out.
- We're trying to improve our communication with North families. If you wouldn't mind taking a minute to complete this form so we can add your student's graduation year to our spreadsheet, this will be a big help for Team Days and Freshman Farewell as well as helping us keep our email list updated. *You will not be added to the email list twice!*
- Spring is the perfect time to learn more about joining the PTO Board and/or PTO Committees next year! Please email Ellen or Julie to find out more, and we would also encourage you to attend the April 10 meeting. There are roles to fit many different levels of commitment, no experience necessary. We would love to get a mix of 7/8/9th grade families to help. Come join us!
Activity Highlights
- New Club Alert-Attention 7th and 8th graders: North has a new club called Undivided. It is for students of color and allies to come together, discuss important topics, and create community. The first meeting was this week in Ms. Hart’s room (Room 104) during lunch. Please RSVP using one of the QR codes on a poster found in the hallways or talk to Ms. Hart if you have any questions.
- 7th Grade Girls' Volleyball Recap- Congratulations to the 7th Grade Girls Varsity Volleyball Teams. The girls had a tremendous season full of improvement, tenacity and grit. I am so proud of all the girls who participated: Bella Bailey, Aly Bailey, Claire Bevis, Annalie Bjorkman, Tessa Callaghan, Brynn Chrisman, Sylvia Fry, Ginger Goldman, Willa Gregg, Quinn Hamiliton, Lucy Haws, Amy Hernandez, Piper Hodges, Taylor Hull, Sophia Lanfear, Evan Nelson, Mollie Nelson, Nora Nyquist, Cora O'Neil, KK Patterson, Ruby Rahill, Claire Saxton, Annie Thurstan, Charlotte Tuman & Molly Walker.
- 8th Grade Tennis Recap- Went undefeated this year... BIG CONGRATS!
- Counselor - Go Team Therapy Dogs are coming to North for their last visit of the school year this Friday, April 7th. Passes available from the Counseling Center.
- Library -National Librarian Day has passed but it's not too late to recognize our AMAZING hardworking North Librarians (Mrs. Hovan & Mrs. Baker). They GO ABOVE & BEYOND to provide fun engaging activities for your students. THANK YOU!!!
upcoming Athletic events
- Soccer - Click here for information for 8th and 9th grade boys interested in playing BHS soccer.
- Boys' Volleyball-There's an open gym from 2:45 - 4:00 on Friday, April 7. For more information 7th and 8th grade boys contact Ms. Johnson; 9th grade boys contact Mr. Waibel
- Tennis (9th)- Practice begins Monday, 4/10, Camelsback 3pm Click here for schedule.
- Baseball (7/8)- Games at Boise 4/8, 3:30 & 6pm - 4/15 10am & Noon. Click here for schedule.
- Track (7/8)- Next track meet is Wednesday, 4/12 at East. *This is a change in the schedule!* For details contact Will.Kemper@boiseschools.org.
- Boxing Club (North) - Contact Lani.Mcdevitt@boiseschools.org.
- Hiking Club - Contact Spencer.Fullmer@boiseschools.org.
- BHS Cheer Tryouts- Try outs for 9th-12th on Sat. May 6 from 9am-noon , Clinic -Sat. April 29th all at North JH Gym
- HS Girls' Basketball- Boise High open gyms started on April 4th and anyone who enjoys playing ball is welcome to join. There are fliers with the open gym times and dates located in the staircases and down by the PE offices. Don't be shy, come improve your basketball skills at any or all of Boise High's open gyms.
- HS Girls Volleyball-Open Gyms have begun, all 8th and 9th graders welcome- 3:30-4:30 BHS Gym, April 10,12,17,19,24,26, May 1 & 3. Come Bump- Set- Spike!
- Brave Mountain Bike Club- Waitlist registration is open. For more information click here
upcoming band, Drama & Choir Events
- Choir auditions - Contact Hannah.Short@boiseschools.org.
- Drama Club- Thursdays during lunch, anyone is welcome to join! 7th/8th meet in Mrs. Wright's room & 9th meet in Ms. Cash's room 103A.
All school events
- Spring All School Assembly to celebrate meeting our goals for The Big Give (i.e., a pie in the face for Ms. Dietz and Mr. Lingle), TBD
- Summer School Sign Ups Live-Applications are now available for Boise School District's Summer Programs. Have your students stop by the counseling office to pick up an application. IDLA applications are available online here. Space is limited so get your application turned in ASAP. Contact 7th grade counselor Ryan Gant, 8th grade counselor Mariah Ruth or 9th grade counselor Christian Lim with questions.
- Talent Show! The annual North talent show is coming up. Contact Ms. Wright in room 16 for more information
- Physicals- Incoming 7th grade PE and athletes & incoming 9th grade athletes will need to have physical and form completed. Students are encouraged to have the physical completed before school starts next year. Athletic forms can be found here (scroll down past the calendar for information)
- No School April 21st for pre-K through 12th grade
- Last Day of School May 25th.
- Reminder for students- Make sure Chromebooks are fully charged before school each day!
- Driver's Training Sign Ups- You must purchase your child's permit before registering. Session I: 6/1-6/29, Session II: 7/6-8/3 at Fairmont JH, Register Here
- Boise Brick House: Click here for upcoming activities.
- Want some North Swag?- Got an incoming 7th grader and want some North Gear? See this link: Viking Gear Store
Stay in touch with what's going on at North by checking out these helpful resources:
Stay Connected:
- Send us an email at northjhPTO@gmail.com
- Sign up here to subscribe to the PTO newsletter
- Instagram: follow PTO at northjuniorhighpto and follow the school at northjr.high
- Facebook: follow PTO at North Junior High PTO and follow the school at North Jr High
- Have feedback for how PTO could be better? Email Ellen or Julie and share your ideas.
PTO Board and Committees
- President: Paige Gustavsen
- Vice Presidents: Ellen Campfield Nelson, Julie Ouchley
- Treasurer: Nola Walker
- Secretary: Katie Walther
- Assistant Secretary: Alicia Lee
- Hospitality: Becca Hayes, Rosa Urrutia
- Fundraising: Lauren Pasley
- Volunteer Coordinator: Susan Cornett
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