elementary hybrid

and Friday Enrichment

For Hybrid students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

Everything you need to know and do to ensure your child is back-to-school ready!

While the summer sun brings rest and renewal, there’s nothing quite like the joyful sound of students' laughter filling our classrooms once again. As we prepare for the new school year, our theme is PRAISE, inspired by Philippians 4:8.

We’re praising God for the many gifts this year will bring—students returning soon and the joy of welcoming new friends!

Karen Vanderberg
Preschool and Elementary Principal

THEME: PRAISE

English: “Whatever is true, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good report, think on these things.”

Español (NVI): "Todo lo verdadero, todo lo que es digno, todo lo que es justo, en esto pensad.”

-Philippians 4:8

steps to complete

  • First, let us know how your child will be departing from school.

    REQUIRED: Download End of Day Form - turn form into the office or child’s teacher before the first day of school

    If you selected Deans Bus as a means of transportation - you must complete the following sign-up form:
    Deans Bus Transportation Sign-Up

    Free NPC Shuttle Schedule
    Includes a Hybrid stop on Tues/Thurs only.
    7:00am: MS/HS to Elementary*
    7:20am: Elementary to MS/HS*
    7:40am: MS/HS to Elementary
    7:50am: Elementary to Hybrid
    2:40pm: MS/HS to Hybrid
    2:50PM: Hybrid to Elementary
    3:05pm: Elementary to MS/HS

    *Colt Care must be arranged for early morning shuttles

  • Schoology is an important tool for parents and students in grades K-12. Find your student’s coursework, grades, classroom and student notifications all in one place.

    If you already have an NPC Schoology account, please take a minute to make sure you can sign in so you don’t miss anything. If you are a returning family, but you are adding additional students, you should see all of your students already linked to your account.

    If you are new to NPC, look for an email from our Tech Director Nicole Crawford on Monday, August 11th. This email includes your student’s one-time access code and detailed instructions to create a Schoology account.

  • August 6: Popsicles on the Playground; hosted by the PTO, Russwood Campus Playground (4:30-6pm)
    August 21: Parent Orientation for New Hybrid Families (1-1:45pm at Frontline Campus)
    August 21: Elementary Hybrid Pop-in Day (2-3pm at Frontline Campus)
    August 26: First Day of School (8am school starts)
    August 26: Tears and Cheers Parent Connect Event (immediately after morning drop-off at Frontline Campus)
    August 27: Required Hybrid Parent Curriculum Night (6-8pm at Frontline Campus)
    September 5: First Day of Friday Enrichment
    September 23: Grandparent/Grandfriends Day
    October 1-3: School Picture Days
    October 2: New Family Breakfast (7:45-9:15am) at Leonard Campus
    November 6: Picture Retake Day at Russwood Campus
    May 28: Last Day of School for Hybrid students (half-day dismissal at 11:15am)

  • Hybrid students at our Frontline Campus: please bring a nut-free sack lunch from home.

    Friday Enrichment at our Russwood Campus: Please bring a nut-free sack lunch from home or students are welcome to order hot lunch (optional).

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    If your student(s) would like to utilize our hot lunch program, you must create a family account on Ordo.

    How to use Ordo:
    Watch this helpful video. Simply log in each week to browse menus, choose items, and check out. You can filter meals by dietary needs, easily review or edit your orders under “My Account,” and on delivery day your child’s meal will be delivered fresh to the classroom.

    Preview the August Lunch Menu
    Get a sneak peek at our August menu! You’ll be able to select your student's meals the week of August 18th. If you are signed up for Ordo, you will receive a reminder text when ordering becomes available.

    Questions? Please contact the elementary office and they would be happy to help!

  • For hybrid elementary and Friday Enrichment students, we combine all field trip fees into one $30 fee, which you can pay through your FACTS account by September 22nd.

    Please log into your FACTS account to see the fee in Incidental Expenses.  This is separate from your tuition payment plan, but the same log-in with FACTS. You can pay the fee there, or sign up for automatic payment for incidental expenses if you haven’t done so already.

    Then relax knowing you won’t have field trip fees popping up throughout the year!

    Please contact our Business Office with any questions regarding this fee.

  • Interested in being a part of our NPC Family Directory? We’re in the process of creating one! Click here to opt in.

  • We have a small offering of elementary sports available throughout the year. Registration and an updated physical are required.

    This fall we are offering:

    Interested in another sports? We often have parents initiate a YMCA (or other local team) group sign up. We welcome parents who do so to share on our parent facebook page.

FAQs

When does the school day begin and end?

Home & School Hybrid (Tues/Thurs)
Location: Frontline Campus (4411 Plainfield Ave.)
The school day begins at 8:00am.
The school day ends at 3:00pm.

Friday Enrichment
Location: NPC Elementary Campus (540 Russwood Ave. NE)
The school day begins at 8:00am.
The school day ends at 3:00pm.

HelP! My child is late or absent.

If your child will be late or absent to school, please email or call the NPC Elementary Office at 616.363.4869.

If you need to pick your child up for an appointment during the school day, please contact the elementary office ahead of time.
Any changes in transportation or pick-up must be made with the office before 2:00pm.

If a student knows of vacation plans or a day he/she will be absent, a pre-arranged absence form from the office should be filled out.

How can parents get plugged in to the npc community?

NPC moms are welcomed to join Moms in Prayer which meets at 8am at the elementary campus (540 Russwood NE) to pray for our children, their friends, classmates, teachers, and administrators! View upcoming dates.

The PTO is always looking for new faces to join their crew and it’s great to have representation from our hybrid families! Learn more.

Where can we order mustang spirit wear?

Our spirit wear is available online at High School Fan Stand or BSN Sports. You can purchase apparel and gifts at the StangShack at the Middle/High School campus or at the Elementary office.

oh no! My child is sick.

Please contact the school office by phone or email to notify us. Your child MUST stay home and be symptom-free for 24 hours without fever-reading medicine before returning to school.

Please stay home if your student has any of these symptoms:
- Fever of 100.0+
- Diarrhea
- Puke/Vomit

How does drop-off and pick-up work?

Students can be dropped off and picked up at our Frontline Community Campus. Please use the east doors facing Plainfield Ave. Look for a NPC hybrid sign which will be placed outside the door to designate the entrance.

Where can i find the faculty directory?

Our teachers can’t wait to meet you! In the meantime, learn a little about their life outside the classroom and hear firsthand why they thrive at NPC.

You can access the faculty directory at anytime from the drop-down menu on the main NPC website.

Important contacts

  • Karen Vanderberg

    Preschool & Elementary Principal
    Email

  • Sarah Eggerichs

    Administrative Assistant
    Email

  • Julie Zaagman

    Home and School Programs Director
    Email

  • Nicole Crawford

    Technology Director
    Email

  • View More Staff

    View our faculty directory for a complete list of staff.