North Dickinson 4 on 4 Basketball Tournament

North Dickinson is hosting a basketball tournament for 3rd-6th grade girls and boys on Saturday, November 2nd from 8:00-4:00. There are 8 North Dickinson teams participating, and 28 teams coming from other area schools. Our Freshman class will be providing a full concession stand with pizza, burgers, fries, hot dogs, and nachos. Please come out and support our future Nordic athletes! 

***Click here for elementary game brackets.

Senior Class Pasty Sale

ND Senior class pasty sale will be on Nov. 9th!  If you ordered pasties from a senior, please come pick them up any time after 10am. Thank you all for supporting the class of 2020 throughout our high school years here at ND!  

Holiday Bazaar

The North Dickinson Holiday Bazaar will be held on Saturday, November 30.  We are still accepting vendors, as long as they are not a repeat of what we have already.  Please contact Angie Mattson at school or by email (amattson@go-nordics.com) if you'd like to have a table!  We hope everyone comes out to find some locally made items and vendor items and to get a head start on holiday shopping.  Lunch items will be available for purchase as well!  See you then!
Pictures Retakes

Picture retakes will be Thursday, November 5th at 8:30 AM. Remember to return your original pictures. Students may also have their picture taken at this time if they missed the first date. Pricing information is available in the office. Payment must accompany the new picture order.

Overnight Parking 

Just a friendly reminder that overnight parking is not permitted on the school property during the snow removal season. Unauthorized overnight parking may result in your vehicle being towed at your expense. If an emergency arises and you cannot avoid overnight parking, you must contact Mr. Darrell Oman to make arrangements to have your vehicle parked in an area that will still allow for efficient snow and ice removal. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Christmas Break

Thursday, December 20st is the last day of school before the holiday break. School will resume on Monday, January 6, 2020.

Veteran’s Day Program
 
The Veteran’s Day Program will be held on Monday, November 11th at 1:30 p.m. We are inviting Veteran’s and their families to come eat lunch at noon with our elementary students. We will be serving turkey in gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, and salad. There is no cost to Veteran’s and their families for this meal. If you are planning to eat you need to RSVP by calling 906-542-9281 so we can prepare enough food. There will also be cake and refreshments served in the commons for all Veterans and family members after the Veteran’s Program.

Volleyball District Tournaments

Volleyball districts will follow the non-tradition format. Schedule is as follows:
Monday, November 4th – 6:00 PM CST – North Dickinson vs. Hannahville at North Dickinson
6:00 PM CST – North Central vs. Carney-Nadeau at North Central
Wednesday, November 6th – 6:00 PM CST – N. Dickinson/Hannahville winner vs. Stephenson at Stephenson
6:00 PM CST – N. Central/Carney winner vs. Forest Park at N.Central/Carney
Thursday, November 7th – 6:00 PM CST – Championship Match

Basketball Practice Starting Dates

Basketball practice will be starting on the following dates: Girls Varsity and J.V. practice begins on Monday, November 11th at 3:30 P.M. Boys Varsity and J.V. practice starts Monday, November 18th at 3:30 P.M. A practice schedule for the Varsity and J.V. will be handed out to each athlete at practice. Athletes are reminded that a current physical form must be on file in the office prior to the first practice, and a $40.00 pay to participate fee must be paid prior to the first game.

Yearbooks

The 2019-2020 yearbooks will be going on sale this month! They will be $25.00 until January 15th, 2020 then the price will increase to $30.00 until May 1st. After May 1st books will be $40.00. Order forms will be sent home with elementary students. Middle and high school students can pick up order forms in the school office.

There are still a few 2018-2019 books left, they should be in November 1st. Please pick your book up in the office, but there are only a few extra’s, so if you didn’t order one and want one stop in and get one before they are gone.

Christmas Band Concert /Elementary Program

The upcoming Christmas Band Concert is scheduled for Monday, December 16th at 6:30 PM. This performance will include students in 5th through 12th grades. The Christmas program will be held on Wednesday, December 18th at 1:30 PM. The program will consist of musical selections by students in grades kindergarten through 5th grade.

ASVAB Testing
By: Mrs. Angie Jungwirth
 
On November 13 our school will be administering the ASVAB test to any 11th and 12th graders who wish to take the test. The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is the most widely used multiple-aptitude test battery in the world. As an aptitude test, the ASVAB measures student strengths, weaknesses, and potential for future success. The ASVAB also provides career information for various civilian and military occupations and is an indicator for success in future endeavors whether students choose to go to college, vocational school, or a military career. Each student will receive a copy of his/her results a few weeks after testing. Please ask your child to see his/her ASVAB results and to explain them to you. Additional copies of test results will be placed in each student’s file at the school.
 
Reminder: Parents of Seniors:
 
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFSA) is available now for parents to fill out. All students planning to attend college should fill out a FASFA in order to determine eligibility for federal and state aid for college.  As a reminder, for the 2019–20 FAFSA, students will be required to report income information from the 2017 year, rather than their 2018 income information.  Please contact Angie Jungwirth if you have questions or would like help completing and submitting the FASFA.

Board Highlights-October 2019

-Authorized the superintendent to post a part-time temporary substitute support staff position
-Approved a resolution to collect 100% of the district’s taxes during the summer of 2020
-Approved the Edmentum courses to be included in the 2019-20 course catalog
-Appointed William Cook to the forestry commission

Early Dismissal / Parent-Teacher Conferences

Parent-teacher conferences will be held on Thursday, November 7th . School will be dismissed at 12:45 PM. Teachers will be available from 1:30-4:00 PM and 5:00-7:30 PM.

End of 1st Marking Period / Report Cards Issued

The first marking period for the 2019-20 school year will end on Friday, November 1st. Report cards will be issued on Wednesday, November 6th.

November - NO School Days

No school days in November are Wednesday, November 15th (deer season) and Thursday, November 28th & Friday, November 29th (Thanksgiving break).

Help Wanted - Temporary Job Opening

We are accepting applications for a temporary substitute custodian and kitchen staff until the position is filled. Must be able to work different shifts both day time and night time. Must pass a criminal background check. Custodial staff must physically be able to do cleaning work, lifting and bending. To find an application go to the schools web site (www.go-nordis.com) click on Misc. Menu, you will find a blank job application. Print out and complete the application then return it to the school. You can also pick an application up at the school office. If you filed an application in the past and still wish to be considered, please resubmit your application. This is a part time temporary position. Please submit your completed application to Angel R. Inglese, Superintendent/Principal, North Dickinson County Schools, W6588 M-69, Felch, MI 49831 . We are planning to conduct interviews during the week of November 4th. The North Dickinson County District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status in its employment decisions or provision of services.

Head Start Applications Being Accepted

The Dickinson-Iron ISD Department of Early Childhood Education is accepting applications for the 2019-2020 school year at the North Dickinson Center.
Pregnant mothers and children ages birth to three may be eligible for the Early Head Start Program. Children ages three and four, may be eligible to attend the Head Start or Great Start Readiness preschool programs. The programs are free to families who qualify and children are not required to be potty trained prior to enrollment. Families with children with a disability are encouraged to apply.
Early Head Start, Head Start, and Great Start Readiness are comprehensive programs that involve the family in the development of the child. The curriculum is designed to address all aspects of the child’s development and lesson plans are created to meet the child’s school readiness goals.
If you have any questions or would like to submit an application for your child, please call the Dickinson-Iron Intermediate School District-Department of Early Childhood Education at 779-2695 or visit www.diisd.org.