Northpoint Preps for One Book, One School with Hands-On STEM Assembly

Northpoint Elementary students got an energetic introduction to STEM during a special assembly on January 22 that helped launch their One Book, One School month of reading for February.

The interactive program featured a visiting performer who demonstrated how simple machines can work together in creative ways.

Using balloons, he constructed a working “mouse trap” built around levers, showing students how design, problem-solving, and engineering thinking can turn everyday materials into something surprising and functional. Students were encouraged to predict, observe, and think critically throughout the presentation.

The assembly tied directly to Northpoint’s chosen book for this year’s One Book, One School program, Kate the Chemist: The STEM Night Disaster. Throughout February, all Northpoint students will be reading the same book and participating in related classroom activities that connect literacy with science, technology, engineering, and math.

The month of reading officially begins today, Monday, February 2, and will include lessons, discussions, and family engagement activities centered around the story.

Northpoint looks forward to a month of learning, curiosity, and hands-on thinking inspired by Kate the Chemist.

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