North Bend Elementary School

🌟 Congratulations to Paraprofessional of the Year: Ms. Medina! 🌟 We are beyond excited to announce that Ms. Medina has been named Paraprofessional of the Year! 🏆 Her unwavering dedication, kindness, and support for our students make her an integral part of our school community. Ms. Medina goes above and beyond every day to help our students succeed, creating an environment where they feel safe, supported, and inspired. Her patience, creativity, and commitment are truly unmatched. Thank you, Ms. Medina, for all you do – your positive impact is felt by everyone you work with, and we are so grateful to have you on our team! 🎉💖 #ParaprofessionalOfTheYear #ThankYouMsMedina #DedicatedEducator #InspiringChange #MakingADifference

2025-26 EPI School Supply lists are here! Order a pack today. Online ordering only. Packs will be shipped to the school for distribution in August. School ID: NOR012, Go to: www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks

🏅 Science Olympiad Success! 🧪 Our students competed in the district-wide Science Olympiad and brought home 1st place in Building Towers and 3rd place in Density Detectives! 🎉 Huge congratulations to our talented teams, and a big thank you to the Science Department for your support and guidance throughout the competition. Way to go, team! 💡🔬 #ScienceOlympiad #STEMexcellence #DoingScience

NBE ALUMNI CONCERT - Wednesday, April 30 6:00 PM 6th, 7th , and 8th grade students are invited to perform with NBE 5th grade students. Students should wear jeans and a school spirit shirt. Warm-up at 5:30 p.m. in the North Bend music rooms. 6th , 7th and 8th grade students: Bring your instrument and your music. NOTE: 5th grade students’ music and instruments are kept at NBE.

What an incredible weekend at Rice University AMPosium! 🌟 We were honored to hear from Keynote Speaker Paul Padley, whose insights and energy truly set the tone for an inspiring event! Our breakout session with Alexis Woods from Timberwood Middle School was a highlight — so grateful for the opportunity to present, collaborate, and connect with such passionate educators. We also found our fellow Humble Middle School teachers Jerome Booker and Mikayla Martin presenting! A big congratulations to Endy Rubio for receiving the Innovative Award for the 2025-26 school year — well deserved! 🎉👏 Huge thanks to the Rice Office of STEM and ConocoPhillips for making this empowering experience possible. Here's to more innovation, inspiration, and impact! 💡✨ #AMP2025 #STEMeducation #InnovationInEducation #Collaboration #Gratitude

🎉 Pep Rally for Test-Takers Next Week! 🎉 A huge thank you to the STAAR Committee for organizing today’s amazing pep rally to support our students getting ready for the big test next week! 🙌 We also want to give a big shoutout to our HUMBLE ISD Cheerleaders, Football Team, and Dance Team for their incredible performances that got everyone fired up and ready to conquer the test! 💪👏 Good luck to all our students – we believe in you! You've got this! 🌟 #TestReady #STAARSupport #SchoolSpirit

Join us in the North Bend Elementary cafeteria on Thursday, April 17 from 5:00-6:00 PM to learn about the Kindergarten program and registration process. Registration opens Monday, April 7. Students must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2025, to qualify for Kindergarten. The first day of school for the 2025-2026 school year is Wednesday, August 13, 2025.

Happy Paraprofessional Day! 🎉 A huge thank you to all our amazing paraprofessionals for your unwavering dedication and support in helping our students thrive. You play such a vital role in creating a positive and inclusive learning environment, and today we celebrate YOU! Special thanks to Sunshine and the Staff and Student Celebration Committee for organizing this celebration and making today even more special. Let’s continue to uplift and appreciate those who go above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of our students! 🙌💙 #ParaprofessionalDay #ThankYou #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork #CelebrationTime

📚🎉 Book Fair Excitement at North Bend Elementary!🎉📚 Our school is buzzing with excitement as the annual Book Fair kicks off! The halls are filled with eager young readers, each one thrilled to explore new worlds and stories. From picture books to adventure novels, there’s something for every age and interest! 😍 A huge thank you to Ms. Craig and everyone who helped organize & volunteer in the fair in order to make it such a success. We can’t wait to see what amazing books our students take home! 📖✨ #BookFair #LoveOfReading #ReadingIsFun #YoungReaders #SchoolEvent #LiteracyMatters

Battle of the Books will take place from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, at Humble High School.

🐾 **Exciting Visit from Ranger Alicia and Ranger Anahi!** 🦊 We had an amazing time at school today as Ranger Alicia and Ranger Anahi from Jesse Jones Park came to teach us all about the incredible animals that call the park home! 🦅🐢 They shared fantastic facts on wildlife around here, such as how different animals thrive in the wilderness and how we can help preserve them. From incredible birds to slithery reptiles, we learned so many things!🌿 Big thanks to Rangers Alicia and Anahi for this hands-on experience that brought nature right to our school! We can't wait to explore Jesse Jones Park and see these animals in action! 🌳💚 #RangerVisit #JesseJonesPark #WildlifeEducation #LearningIsFun #FitchsFriends #doingScience

5th graders dive into experimental design, exploring forces in action during today’s exciting Science Lab investigation! #STEM #FitchsFriends #doingScience

🌟 Student Invention Highlight! 🌟 Great things happen when curiosity meets creativity! Today, we're highlighting amazing student projects that are changing the future by innovative inventions. These students are solving actual problems in the world using fresh, innovative solutions that can transform the way we live, work, and play. 🔧💡 From green designs to high technology inventions, these innovations demonstrate the power of imagination and determination. We can't wait to hear what the next generation of inventors have in store! #StudentInventors #InnovationInAction #FutureMinds #Invention #STEM #CreativityUnleashed #Inspiration

🌍 4th Graders Go Creative with Home Recycling Project! ♻️ Our 4th graders have been busy turning their homes into recycling centers for a new and exciting project! 🌟 The students were tasked with collecting everyday items—like plastic bottles, cardboard, and tin cans—and let their imagination go wild by repurposing them into something new. From robots made at home to fantastical sculptures, the creativity is pouring in! 🎨✨ Not only is this project a DIY learning process in terms of recycling and sustainability, but it's also a chance for children to practice problem-solving and collaboration with their family.🏡💡 Wonderful kudos to our little green warriors for saving the world, one recycled piece of garbage at a time! 🌱 Let's keep doing our share working together to make the world a cleaner, greener planet! 🌎💚 #Recycling #Sustainability #4thGradeProjects #EcoFriendly #CreativeKids #GreenPlanet

🎉 **Big Kahuna Fundraiser Celebration!** 🎉 On **Thursday, February 20, 2025**, we celebrated the amazing achievement of our students who sold the required amount of items during our Big Kahuna fundraiser! 🎯🚀 To mark this awesome milestone, they’ll be riding in style on a **party bus** to enjoy a fun lunch off campus! 🚌💃✨ #BigKahuna #FundraiserSuccess #PartyBus #StudentCelebration #HardWorkPaysOff #TeamSpirit #MilestoneMoment

"Thank you, Chase de Larios, for inspiring us all. Your legacy lives on through 'Chase's Chapters,' and we are so grateful to be part of such a special initiative that honors your love for reading. Our students at North Bend Elementary will cherish the new books, and your story will continue to touch hearts for years to come. Thank you to Stacy, Derrick, Charleston, and Andrea Butler for bringing this beautiful idea to life. We promise to carry on your kindness and gratitude with each chapter turned. 💙📚 #ChasesChapters #RememberingChase #Gratitude"

"Today, our 4th graders and Teachers worked side by side, collaborating and creating in the same space. It’s amazing to see them come together, share ideas, and support each other’s learning! Teamwork at its finest—these moments truly highlight the power of working together. 🌟📚 #4thGradeTeamwork #CollaborationInAction #LearningTogether"

🎉 100 Days of Learning, Laughing, and Growing! 🎉 Friday January 31st, our amazing students hit a huge milestone—100 days of school! 🎓✏️ From counting to 100 to making unforgettable memories, we’ve had so much fun along the way. 💯 Here’s to 100 days of new friendships, exciting lessons, and endless adventures. Here’s to 100 more days of making even more memories! 🥳💖 #100DaysOfSchool #KinderMilestone #LearningAndGrowing

🎙️✨ 4th & 5th Graders Take Over the Mic! 🎧 Our incredible 4th and 5th graders just recorded their very first podcast! 🎤 They shared their thoughts, creativity, and voices in a way we’ve never seen before. From brainstorming ideas to speaking with confidence, they truly owned the experience! We can't wait to share their amazing work with you all! Stay tuned for their debut episode, coming soon! 🎶🌟 #FuturePodcasters #StudentVoices #CreativeClassroom