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!

With the new school year right around the corner, preschool and elementary hallways are buzzing with anticipation as teachers settle into their classrooms, preparing to welcome each child into their classroom family.  The summer has been filled with fun and rest as well as continued staff training in areas of phonics, math, reading, and Bible. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Karen Vanderberg
Preschool and Elementary Principal

Theme: Dwell in peace

English: "…walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace”.

Español: "…vivan de una manera digna del llamamiento que han recibido, siempre humildes y amables, pacientes, tolerantes unos con otros en amor. Esfuércense por mantener la unidad del Espíritu mediante el vínculo de la paz". (‭‭Efesios‬ ‭4‬:‭1‬-‭3‬ ‭NVI‬‬)

-Ephesians 4:1b-3 ESV

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:
    7:00am: MS/HS to Elementary*
    7:20am: Elementary to MS/HS*
    7:40am: MS/HS to Elementary
    2:40pm: MS/HS to Elementary
    3:05pm: Elementary to MS/HS**

    *Colt Care must be arranged for early morning shuttles
    ** Tuesday/Thursday shuttle runs later as an extra stop is made to the Hybrid campus

  • Schoology is an important tool for parents and students in grades K-12. Find your student’s coursework, grades, classroom and school wide news 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 12th. This email includes your student’s one-time access code and detailed instructions to create a Schoology account.

  • August 22: Parent Orientation for New Hybrid Families (1-1:45pm at Frontline Campus)
    August 22: Elementary Hybrid Pop-in Day (2-3pm at Frontline Campus)
    August 27: First Day of School (8am school starts)
    August 27: Tears and Cheers Parent Connect Event (immediately after morning drop-off at Frontline Campus)
    August 28: Required Hybrid Parent Curriculum Night (6-8pm at Frontline Campus)
    September 6: First Day of Friday Enrichment
    September 12: School Picture Day
    September 24: Grandparent/Grandfriends Day
    October 8: New Family Breakfast (7:30-9:30am) at Leonard Campus
    October 28: Picture Retake Day at Russwood Campus
    May 29: Last Day of School for Hybrid students

  • Friday Enrichment students are welcome to order hot lunch (optional).

    An email will be sent to you in August with your unique login information from MyPaymentsPlus for GRPS lunch services. Follow the instructions in the email. Email Lisa Bessey with any hot lunch related questions.

    Hot Lunch cost $3.35/day and milk is .50. A free and reduced lunch application can be completed online.

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

  • We have a small offering of elementary sports available throughout the year.

    There are three fall options:

    • Flag Football (1st-6th)

    • Tackle Football* (5th-6th)
      *requires a physical

    • Sideline Cheer (K-5th)

    Registration is required.
    Register for Flag or Tackle Football
    Register for Sideline Cheer

  • We heard that you didn’t like paying separately for each field trip, and we listened! For preschool and elementary students, we are now combining all field trip fees into one fee, which you can pay through your FACTS account by September 20th.

    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!

Welcome new staff!

Lori Popp, Kinder/1st Grade Hybrid Instructional Aide

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 every Tuesday at 8am at the high school campus to pray for our children, their friends, classmates, teachers, and administrators! Email Val for more information.

The PTO is always looking for new faces to join their crew! 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.