*We still have space available! North Elementary is proud & excited to announce a new Early Childhood program for the 2025-2026 school year- Young Fives! Young 5s promotes curiosity and creativity through instruction, engagement, & play. Who might be a good fit for Y5? Children turning 5 in late spring, summer, or fall often benefit from the gift of time before entering a full-day Kindergarten program the next year. (Y5 students will still experience traditional Kindergarten the following year.)
See the attached infographic to see all that our new program has to offer! Mrs. Trinklein will be teaching Y5 (developmental kindergarten) this year! She has a lot of great Early Childhood education training and experience to bring to this awesome program.
If you are interested in your child attending Y5, here is the process:
1. Go to www.birchrunschools.org>schools>North Elementary>Menu> Early Childhood
2. There are some forms to fill out: Kindergarten (&Y5) Enrollment (Google) Form. (If you have already signed up for Kindergarten at North- you've done this step already!)
3. Complete the Consideration for Young Fives (Google) Form.
4. If you live out of District, you need to download and complete the School of Choice (SOC) form and email it to us at jjones@birchrunschools.org. (If you have already done this for this child, you've done this step!)
5. Download the Kindergarten/Y5 Enrollment Packet and all the documentation with it. You can drop it off in the office on August 1st or email it to jjones@birchrunschools.org (Again, if you have already done this for this child for Kindergarten- you've done this step!)
Before we can add a child to a Y5 classroom roster or a K classroom roster, your child needs to be approved for SOC if you live out of District, we need all documentation and that packet returned to us.
Please share this post so your friends can learn about our new program, too!
https://www.birchrunschools.org/o/nes/page/kindergarten-roundup
3 months ago, Kris Paquette
Attention Back to School shoppers: supply lists can be found on the school website. Go to
www.birchrunschools.org> Schools> North Elementary> Menu> Resources> Supply Lists.
3 months ago, Kris Paquette
North Elementary is proud & excited to announce a new Early Childhood program for the 2025-2026 school year- Young Fives! Young 5s promotes curiosity and creativity through instruction, engagement, & play. Who might be a good fit for Y5? Children turning 5 in late spring, summer, or fall often benefit from the gift of time before entering a full-day Kindergarten program the next year. (Y5 students will still experience traditional Kindergarten the following year.)
See the attached infographic to see all that our new program has to offer! Mrs. Trinklein will be teaching Y5 (developmental kindergarten) this year! She has a lot of great Early Childhood education training and experience to bring to this awesome program.
If you are interested in your child attending Y5, here is the process:
1. Go to
www.birchrunschools.org>schools>North Elementary>Menu> Early Childhood
2. There are some forms to fill out: Kindergarten (&Y5) Enrollment (Google) Form. (If you have already signed up for Kindergarten at North- you've done this step already!)
3. Complete the Consideration for Young Fives (Google) Form.
4. If you live out of District, you need to download and complete the School of Choice (SOC) form and email it to us at
jjones@birchrunschools.org. (If you have already done this for this child, you've done this step!)
5. Download the Kindergarten/Y5 Enrollment Packet and all the documentation with it. You can drop it off in the office on August 1st or email it to
jjones@birchrunschools.org (Again, if you have already done this for this child for Kindergarten- you've done this step!)
Before we can add a child to a Y5 classroom roster or a K classroom roster, your child needs to be approved for SOC if you live out of District, we need all documentation and that packet returned to us.
Please share this post so your friends can learn about our new program, too!
https://www.birchrunschools.org/o/nes/page/kindergarten-roundup3 months ago, Kris Paquette
Enrollment is happening now for the 2025-2026 school year at North Elementary School in Birch Run, Michigan. Check out our school website for an online form and all the paperwork and documentation you will need to turn in!
https://www.birchrunschools.org/o/nes5 months ago, Kris Paquette
We are currently hiring 3 inclusive paraprofessionals to work with our Special Education students. Applicant must exhibit a love for children, relationship building, exude kindness and patience, be a strong problem solver, and thrive working in a team setting. This is full-time position on student days. This is a great team to work with and you'll learn a lot! No experience necessary. We are offering professional development in August to start the year off on a great note! ♥️Email Mrs. Paquette to apply!
Kpaquette@birchrunschools.org5 months ago, Kris Paquette
Do you love the littles? Would you find joy daily working with them? We are in need of two preschool parapros for next year. These candidates would need to be willing to obtain a CDA or other schooling as described.
5 months ago, Kris Paquette
5 months ago, Nate Mausolf
5 months ago, Birch Run Area Schools
North Elementary is very proud to have one of our staff members recently honored. Congrats to the 2025 North Teacher of the Year, Sheri Bitterman! Thank you, Sheri, for all you do for our students.
5 months ago, Nate Mausolf
5 months ago, Birch Run Area Schools
Mrs. Tanner’s 4th grade student, Leila Grice was recognized by Representative
Matthew Beirlein for her essay on how to improve
the State of Michigan. She was one of five winners
in the local area out of 100 applicants to win this
award. She also won a pizza party for her class. We
are so proud of her.
5 months ago, Kris Paquette
Check out this great opportunity!
5 months ago, Nate Mausolf
5 months ago, Birch Run Area Schools
Don't miss out on the ST Math Summer Challenge!
Join the fun and get a chance to win prizes all summer long. 🎉
Check Seesaw for a message from Ms. Keipert with details on how to sign up!
5 months ago, Kris Paquette
We ♥️ our little artists at North.
5 months ago, Kris Paquette
Mrs. Gabriel and Ms. Hoffman's classes planted several trees this week. A big thank you to Justin Marlette for all his help unloading the trees, moving the large sugar maple, and digging the holes for us. Also a big thank you to Abele Greenhouse for their help and genorsity. The teachers used grant funding for this project and Abele helped them out, too. This was part of a larger project based learning unit about Trees.
5 months ago, Kris Paquette
Today was Career Day for our Kindergarten students. Students listened carefully as presenters explained details of their career. Students had the opportunity to visit with 5 different presenters: Birch Run Police, Birch Run Fire Department, Frankenmuth Fudge Kitchen, Birch Run School District's Health Resource Advocate and Khelia's Cardio Drumming.
6 months ago, Janet Jones
Don't miss our Annual Art Show! May 14th from 5-7:00 pm at the high school
6 months ago, Kris Paquette
It's Teacher & Staff Appreciation week & we will be celebrating all week long! North would not be the great school it is without everyone of our team members! We have great teachers, administrators, inclusive paraprofesssionals, MTSS intervention paraprofessionals, media specialist, playground & cafeteria paraprofessionals, cooks, custodians, maintenance crew, and substitute teachers & staff. Thank you for all you do!
6 months ago, Kris Paquette
4th Grade Parents Mark Your Calendars! This is a great event to attend!
6 months ago, Kris Paquette
