
ECHS NHS and the Step II Program have partnered once again to sell discount cards for 2024! 15 local businesses are offering amazing discounts! They are only $10 each and make great stocking stuffers. Contact any NHS member to purchase. Special thanks to the businesses who offer discounts - we greatly appreciate your support!

The Northside Library sponsored a Book Character Christmas Ornament contest where the students created ornaments to represent book characters. Awards were given for numerous categories. Bria C. won Best of Show for her creation of On Account of the Gum, and Mia V. won Student Choice for Stitch. All winners chose a book from the book vending machine.




REMINDER: Students kick off Winter Break with an early release on Wednesday, December 20th. Winter break is December 21 - January 7. Classes resume January 8th.

Ms. Dorris at Northside had guest reader, Kathy Smith, visit her class and read different versions of “Twas the Night Before Christmas”. The kids were all ears, comparing and contrasting the tales. To wrap it up, the students went full-on author mode, crafting their very own version of the story!

Get ready to be dazzled by the festive Christmas parade tonight! Come out and hear the rocking Ricebird Band, see the Derby Dolls marching in style, the cheerleaders bringing their A-game, and the Choir spreading holiday cheer! Don't miss out! The parade starts at 7 pm.

Come out to the ECISD Winter Choir Concert this evening! ECHS auditorium, 5:00. See performances by the Sixth Grade Choir, the Seventh & Eighth Grade Choir, and the High School Choir.

ECHS Interact Club Campaign for Water: Consider joining El Campo High School Interact Club to fund a water project. With your gifts and your help rallying support, we can provide clean, safe, and reliable water to a community in Africa. Click here to learn more: https://thewaterproject.org/community/profile/el-campo-high-school-interact-club-campaign-for-water

Reminder: Staff return from Thanksgiving Break on Monday, November 27th. Students return on Tuesday, November 28th.

PLAYOFF SEND-OFF! This Friday at 2:45 pm. Grab your signs and line the streets. Go Ricebirds! Beat the Bulldogs! Busses leaving via Pecan Street.

🎅🎄❄The Meadow Lane Holiday Bazaar is in full swing! Come by and shop with us until 5:00 today and 9-12 tomorrow! Christ Lutheran Church on Ave. I, El Campo.

No parade? No problem! Our Veterans still get the grandest salute from us! 🇺🇸




Join us this evening for an Internet Safety Series presented by YK Communications. These free community events will teach parents about Internet Safety, Content Monitoring, Parental Controls, and Cyberbully Prevention. Did you know 71% of tweens experience cyberbullying? That's 100% too much. Be in the know. Not in the dark. Today, November 7th, at 5:30 pm in the El Campo Middle School Cafeteria.

🚨🚨Attention Ricebird Fans🚨🚨
El Campo Football will host Houston Worthing this Friday night at 7:00 p.m. for a Bi-District playoff game at Ricebird Stadium!! Let’s pack the house in RED and be LOUD in support of our Ricebirds!
Pre-sale tickets will be $8 for adults and $6 for students, and all tickets sold at the gate will be $8. Normal passes accepted at home games will again be accepted.
All season ticket holders wanting to buy tickets for their normal reserved seats will need to buy their tickets prior to Friday. Pre-Sale tickets will be sold at the Athletic Secretary's office on Monday from 1-3pm, and Tuesday through Thursday from 8am-noon and 1-3pm. No pre-sale tickets will be sold after Thursday, and all tickets sold at the gate will be general admission only.


Look at these cute pumpkins by the Northside Life Skills class!











5th graders at Northside enjoyed trick or treating in their math classrooms on Halloween! They solved problems involving order of operations, then got to draw a "trick" or "treat" card. A treat card earned them a prize, while a trick card made them reach into some spooky bags of zombie teeth, brains, and more!






Mrs. Citzler’s 4th Grade science classes experimented with friction. They used a ramp covered on various surfaces and measured the distance the car rolled. We even had a special football player visitor stop in to help out!




Save the date! The ECISD Meadow Lane Holiday Bazaar is coming up on Wednesday, November 15th, and Thursday, November 16th. The bazaar will be held at Christ Lutheran Church, 1401 Ave I. Shop Wednesday, 9-5, and Thursday 9-12.


🎉🎃Who's ready for trick-or-treating? Northside is!



🎃👻 Halloween is just around the corner, and we want to make sure everyone has a safe and spooktacular evening! 🌙✨ Here are some important safety tips to keep in mind:
1. Plan your route: Before heading out for trick-or-treating, map out a safe and well-lit route in familiar neighborhoods. Stick to areas with sidewalks and crosswalks to ensure everyone stays safe.
2. Be visible: Wear bright or reflective clothing, add reflective tape to costumes, or carry glow sticks or flashlights. This will help drivers and others see you in the dark.
3. Stay in groups: Trick-or-treat with friends or family members and never go alone. There's safety in numbers, and it's more fun to share the Halloween excitement together!
4. Look both ways: Always remember to look both ways before crossing the street, even if you're in a designated crosswalk. Drivers may not always see you, so stay alert and cautious.
5. Check treats: When you get home, make sure to inspect all treats before eating them. Discard any unwrapped or suspicious-looking items. Safety first!
6. Be cautious with costumes: Choose costumes that are flame-resistant and avoid masks that obstruct vision. Opt for face paint or makeup instead. Comfortable shoes are a must for a night of walking!
7. Respect boundaries: Only visit houses with porch lights on and respect any "no trick-or-treating" signs. Remember, not everyone celebrates Halloween, and it's important to be considerate.
8. Trust your instincts: If something feels off or unsafe, trust your gut and remove yourself from the situation. Your safety is the top priority.
🌟 Let's make this Halloween a memorable and safe one for everyone! Share these tips with your friends and family to ensure a night filled with treats, laughter, and unforgettable memories. Happy Halloween! 🎃👻

⚾ The Astros may be out of the World Series, but it's game 7 for Northside's 5th graders! Students completed a baseball themed review to hopefully hit a home run on their decimal operations test. 🏏


