As your school principal, it is imperative that we do everything we can to ensure our children have a well rounded education. This means preserving the ARTS. Northmont's PTA has made physical fitness accompanied with the ARTS a top priority.  We are so excited to provide all of our students a HIP HOP Dance class each week. Taught by the owner of The Origin HHCC, Ms. Frye is teaching our students the fundalmentals and techniques of Hip Hop. Each grade level will learn a routine during their 10 week session with a performance at the end. In addition, Northmont's PTA sponsored talent show allows all students to demonstrate their talent. Weeks of preparation and practice a committed to this annual event. The Governor's Council on Fitness grant has funded enough $$ to allow our PTA to provide us with a fitness room. Northmont's Garden Club teaches students how be be healthy eaters; how to take pride in growing and caring for their garden, and it gives them the needed exercise in garden maintenance. Finally, Art Docents (PTA volunteers) make the rounds each week serving all of our classes, teaching our students the various mediums of art, from textures, to art history. All art work will be on display at Open House. 

Dear Northmont Families, 

School safety is paramount. You may notice some changes around our campus to ensure additional security. We are also working closely with La Mesa PD  and the city in evaluating our current practices. We are extremely vigilant of our surroundings and take notice to anything  or anyone that appears concerning. We take every concern seriously. We hold monthly safety drills, we have a crises team established. Our School Site Council reviews Northmont's Safety Plan each year and revisions are made to ensure necessary safety practices are in place. Our District LMPD Resource Police Officer and I meet on a regular basis. We want to ensure every precaution is taken to keep our students and staff safe. Campus access is through the front gates only. All campus visitors are required to check in and out at the front office using the computer automated data base check in system . All volunteers must fill out a volunteer application where random background checks are done at the discretion of the school and district. 

 Join us for our weekly Friday Friendship Circle. Friendship Circle is where we will have the pleasure of recognizing students who have had a fantastic week either behaviorally or academically. In addition, we celebrate students who have achieved their SMART Goals and who are making academic gains, reaching or exceeding proficiency. We celebrate students (grades 3-6) who participate in First in Math.  Friendship Circle is also a time of fellowship for our families, PTA, students and staff.