🌱 K–1 Cluster Growing Big Learning Through Hydroponics! 🌱
Our youngest learners are doing some serious growing — both in the classroom and in their hydroponic garden!
Over the past several weeks, our Kindergarten–1st Grade cluster has been diving into hands-on science as they explore hydroponics and the plant life cycle. Students have been observing their plants closely, measuring growth each week, and recording detailed data in their science journals. From tiny seedlings to vibrant greens, they’ve witnessed firsthand how plants grow and what they need to thrive.
Through this project, students are:
🌿 Learning the stages of the plant cycle
📏 Measuring plant growth and tracking changes over time
📓 Recording observations and data in their journals
🔎 Developing scientific thinking through inquiry and discussion
This week, their hard work came full circle! After carefully harvesting their crops, students celebrated by making walking taco salads using the fresh vegetables they grew themselves. The excitement was contagious as they proudly enjoyed the healthy foods they nurtured from seed to harvest.
Experiences like this bring learning to life — integrating science, math, healthy habits, and real-world application in meaningful ways. We are so proud of our young scientists for their curiosity, responsibility, and enthusiasm!
Stay tuned for more updates from our growing gardeners!
Our youngest learners are doing some serious growing — both in the classroom and in their hydroponic garden!
Over the past several weeks, our Kindergarten–1st Grade cluster has been diving into hands-on science as they explore hydroponics and the plant life cycle. Students have been observing their plants closely, measuring growth each week, and recording detailed data in their science journals. From tiny seedlings to vibrant greens, they’ve witnessed firsthand how plants grow and what they need to thrive.
Through this project, students are:
🌿 Learning the stages of the plant cycle
📏 Measuring plant growth and tracking changes over time
📓 Recording observations and data in their journals
🔎 Developing scientific thinking through inquiry and discussion
This week, their hard work came full circle! After carefully harvesting their crops, students celebrated by making walking taco salads using the fresh vegetables they grew themselves. The excitement was contagious as they proudly enjoyed the healthy foods they nurtured from seed to harvest.
Experiences like this bring learning to life — integrating science, math, healthy habits, and real-world application in meaningful ways. We are so proud of our young scientists for their curiosity, responsibility, and enthusiasm!
Stay tuned for more updates from our growing gardeners!
Mark your calendars for our FAMILY FUN NIGHT where many careers will be shared and students of all ages can come explore them Thursday, January 15. Our PTO Family Fun Coordinator, Mrs. Gayatri is still accepting career entries and booths at gayatri.kusuma@gmail.com as it is not too late! Please plan on attending. Students in attendance will receive a FREE homework pass they can use in their classroom.
We proudly honored one of our two outstanding finalists who will represent our school at the next level of the Scripps National Spelling Bee during January's Board Meeting. We wish both of our spellers the best of luck as they continue this exciting journey!
Congratulations North Star Academy Middle School! Our students and staff have earned the Best Middle School Badge from, US News for our top ranking! Great job NSA Bears!
Congratulations North Star Elementary Students and Staff for earning the US News Top Performing Charter Badge for 2026!
Mark your calendars for our FAMILY FUN NIGHT where many careers will be shared and students of all ages can come explore them Thursday, January 15. Our PTO Family Fun Coordinator, Mrs. Gayatri is still accepting career entries and booths at gayatri.kusuma@gmail.com as it is not too late! Please plan on attending. Students in attendance will receive a FREE homework pass they can use in their classroom.
2026-2027school year lottery is now open! Save the Date for our Annual Open House to come tour the building on Wednesday, January 21 with primary focus on incoming students for Elementary Grades K-6th 5:30-7:00pm and Middle School Grades 7-9th 7:00-8:00pm .
January 21st is Open House for all new prospective families!
Incoming Elementary Students Grades k-6th - 5:30-7:30 pm
Incoming Middle School Students 7-9th Grade - 7:30-8:00pm
2920 W. 14000. S.
