NLS Yearbook (23-24)

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ORTHERN LIGHT SCHOOL

LETTER FROM MR. SANJEV

To Northern Light School,

As we come to the end of this school year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey we have been on together Becoming the Head of School for NLS has been the culmination of my 25 years as an educator in Oakland Our school community is a place like no other and the joy of learning is felt every single day on campus

I am so proud of each Northern Light student - your commitment to learning and growing has been truly inspiring, and I have no doubt that you will continue to achieve great things both at NLS and in the world.

I want to thank all the NLS faculty and staff for their unwavering support and dedication to our students. Your passion for education and commitment to our school community is truly commendable, and I am grateful for all that you do every single day

As Head of School, I'm living the dream leading NLS and I'm humbled and honored to have been called to this crucial role Thank you to the entire Northern Light School community for being a beacon of kindness and positivity in a world that is far too often cruel and unforgiving From the preschoolers to the 8th graders and all in between, there is no comparing a Northern Light School student.

Every young person who represents NLS understands that they are a part of something bigger than themselves. A special thank you to all the parents, guardians, and the FTC for supporting all that we do at school and being the most engaged families I have ever had the privilege to work with. The Northern Light way lives in each member of our community and helps make the world a brighter place

To the graduating class, as you prepare to embark on the next chapter of your lives, I want to remind you that you represent Northern Light School at all phases of your life With this being my first year at NLS, each of you will always hold a special place in my heart and memory

Thank you to everyone for making this school year one to remember. I am so grateful for this amazing community, and I look forward to seeing what we accomplish in the years to come. The Northern Light way lives in each member of our community and helps make the world a brighter place.

All The Very Best,

Mr Sanjev Head of School

FIELD TRIPS

ATHLETICS

MORNING CIRCLE

STEAM

SERVICE LEARNING

HALLOWEEN

THE HOLIDAY SHOW

This year, the FTC hosted our Jog-AThon and it was one for the record books! We raised over $35,000 for our school!

BLACK JOY PARADE

RUBY

BRIDGES

WALK TO SCHOOL DAY

HOT CHOCOLATE & CHILL

VALENTINE’S DANCE

MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE

SPIRIT WEEKS

FACULTY & STAFF

ORTHERN LIGHT SCHOOL

LOWER SCHOOL

PS-5TH GRADE

PRESCHOOL

AALIYAH GARCIA

AMARI MOORE

CHARLIE COGGINS

DANIA TAYLOR

EIGAN NEAL

ELODIE OMOROGHOMWAN

JACOB MENDOZA

MIA HARRINGTON

MIA JASSO NEHEMIAH SIBHATU

NYLA REAVES

OHON ULAS DAS

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ROMAN LUCAS RUBY VALENTINE SABINE ATLAS

SEUN DEKU

TRISTAN HENDRIX VIVIANNE TELUSCA

ZOIE ROBERTSON-HAYES ZYANNAROBERTSON-EVANS

KINDERGARTEN

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AZZAHN HERNANDEZ CECILIA FIGUEROA DRAYTON LINDSEY GENEVIEVE ETIENNE

JALISA MYERS JAZZMYN MARSHALL

KAMANI HAYWOOD

MERON DESALEGN NASIR REED

RHEA JORDAN

KIRA WHITTLE

1ST GRADE

ARMANDO RODRIGUEZ ASTER SUTTLE

CALEB HUTCHINSON

CORINNE BURTON

DANTE HAWKINS

HARPER BROWN

KAYLA GARCIA

LAYLA DODSON MAKENA THOMPSON MEDINA WRIGHT

K’LYNN TIMMONS

MICHAEL WINN REYES

MYAH WILLIAMS PHOENIX FORD

SAM ROBERSON

SIMONE COBB

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ZAHRA CAMPBELL

2ND GRADE

ALEXANDER KUNDIDZORA BRYSON HARPER

CODY LIAO

DESIREE MORENO

EVANDER WALKER FRIDA CORREA VIZCAINO GABRIEL FLOOD

ISAAC GADSDEN

JOSIAH BOYD

JULIAN ESPINOZA

HARLEY NICHOLS

KAVARI FORE

KHAI HICKS

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QUINCY FLEER POLK

SA’RI SHELBY

TOBIAS MYERS

3RD GRADE

AMAREE HARPER

ARIELLE REED

BIFTU TESHOME JOURNEY DANDRIDGE

LAI’LAH IDDEEN

MEGAN LOPEZ

RACHEL MAFI

TERRY HENDRIX VINCENT FRANK

TEREON JOHNSON

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4TH GRADE

AARON TUCKER

ANIYAH HUTTON

ARYA GEORGE

AUBRI WORTZ

AUDRIE HERNANDEZ

BAILEY GUYTON

CALLIE HARNAGE

EMMA BANJO

KALEB NOBLE

CARTER WINFREY

KAYLEE BLAND

KING MOSS

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5TH GRADE

ANTHONY GRIFFIN AYINDE SANKOFA

BRYAN GARCIA

DANIEL STITH

DESMOND FRANK DOUGLASS GREER

EZRA CROSS

JALEO ESPINOZA KADEN BEREOLA

HAROLD THOMAS

KAYLEI TURRENTINE MICHAEL FLOOD

MYLES HAYES SYDNEY BENNETT VANESSA HERNANDEZ

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MIDDLE SCHOOL

6TH-8TH

GRADE

LETTER TO MIDDLE SCHOOL FROM MS. MICHELLE

To my wonderful middle school students,

As you know I have been sitting at my little desk in the back of the eighthgrade classroom for almost a year now. Throughout the months, I have witnessed you grow from giggly, unsure kids into confident individuals who are now taking your education and your purpose seriously. I sit there and wonder what each of you will “become” in life, and my greatest wish is that you continue to be kind, compassionate, and loving as you journey into the future

To my incredible eighth graders tomorrow we will board the plane, fly to our nation’s capital, and follow in the footsteps of incredible human beings who changed history because of the dreams they cherished dearly dreams of equality, peace, justice, and the pursuit of happiness for all. I will cherish every moment with you, and celebrate with the knowledge that each and every one of you is destined to make your mark in history and touch the lives of others in very special and unique ways. Always hold fast to our mantra, “Impossible is Nothing”!

Know in your hearts that no matter where your journey takes you, I will always be here for you.

Michelle

6TH GRADE

ADANYA BEREOLA BETSELOT DESALEGN

CALEB HARNAGE

EIYANI WINSTON

ELLIS SUTTLE

JAMES JEFFERSON

JAMES KENDRICK

JORGE CORREA VIZCAINO KENNETH SULLIVAN

JAYDEN ROSEBY

KYLA CUNNINGHAM LANDEN MARBLEY

MAGGIE SRADER

MICHAEL KNIGHT NII-NUERTEY NORTEY SA’NI SHELBY

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STELLA BENNETT

7TH GRADE

AMARI HAMILTON

CALIEB BILLUPS

JAMARI MACK

JAZLENE DURAN

LEILAH ARMSTRONG LOLA MAKINDE BECKLES

JOY MCCOWAN

MARCUS TUCKER MARGAUX SALASSI

MIA THOMAS MICHAELA WILLIAMS MIRACLE WRIGHT

RYLEE HARPER

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TELIAH WILLIAMS

Class of 2024

DEAR 8TH GRADE FROM MS. CAITLIN

Dear Eighth Grade Class of 2024,

Your last days at Northern Light School are fast approaching, and as I pen this fond farewell to your class, I reflect on your last year at Northern Light School with much gratitude for each of you.

This past year we have grown together as a class community and you have accomplished a great deal, both in your studies and as independent human beings who will inherit our future, and hopefully, change it for the better in just a few short years.

As you look ahead to high school and the rest of your life, I hope that you can realize that as much as you have learned from me, I have learned from you. You have taught me to live life with zeal and enthusiasm; you have shown me that laughter is healing; you have helped me to become a more equanimous individual; you have enabled me to get more in touch with my innate sense of compassion; you have helped me understand that when the pressure is on if you set your mind to it, you can accomplish anything.

When you leave Northern Light School, what I hope you remember most is the importance of being recklessly kind. Don't just be kind to the people you like, or the people you get along with, or your friends, or the company you keep; but be kind to everyone, including the people you don't get along with, your enemies, the company you don't keep, and most importantly--people you don't understand yet You have a great deal to learn from others, but the greatest thing they can learn from you is that you choose kindness in the face of adversity and uncertainty.

Come back and visit often, your classroom will always be your HOMEroom, and Northern Light School will always be your home.

Much Love,

Ms Caitlin

Favorite Song or Artist: Seigfried by Frank Ocean

Quote:

“It’s just a fond farewell to a friend.” -Frank Ocean

Where you can find me next year: Cristo Rey

ANSEL CHEUNG

Favorite Song or Artist: Minefields

Quote:

“You don’t have to do it perfectly the first time”.

Where you can find me next year: Bishop O’Dowd

Favorite Song or Artist:

Karol G

Favorite Memory from Washington DC: I loved the Air and Space Museum because there’s an exhibit where you can see how things changed throughout time.

Where you can find me next year: Holy Names High School

AVA ROBERTS ASHLEY

Favorite Song or Artist: 505 by Artic Monkeys

Favorite Memory from Washington DC:

Staying up late, talking and playing games.

Where you can find me next year: Moreau Catholic High School

Favorite Song or Artist:

Goddess by Laufey

Favorite Memory at NLS:

When we were in 7th grade and went on a field trip to the museum because our class had an inside joke.

Where you can find me next year: The Athenian School

BROOKE WELLS

Favorite Song or Artist: Body Electric by Lana del Rey

Favorite Memory from Washington DC:

Going to the pool!

Where you can find me next year: Moreau Catholic High School

Favorite Song or Artist: Playboi Carti

Favorite Memory at NLS: Graduating from Kindergarten

Where you can find me next year: Bishop O’Dowd High School

DULARI DE LEON MCCALLA

Favorite Song or Artist: Good Days by Sza

Favorite Memory from Washington D.C:

I loved the Spy Museum and going to see Sheer Madness.

Where you can find me next year: Holy Names High School

Favorite Memory at NLS:

Getting straight A’s

Favorite Memory from Washington DC:

Going to the Washington Monument.

Where you can find me next year: Saint Mary’s College High School

GENESIS MCDONALD

Favorite Song or Artist: Death by Melanie Martinez

Favorite Memory at NLS: The End of Year Carnival because I love carnivals.

Where you can find me next year: San Leandro High School

Favorite Song or Artist: Numb by Rod Wave

Favorite Memory at NLS:

The 6th grade carnival because I got to play around with my friends.

Where you can find me next year: Bishop O’Dowd High School

JALEN MARBLEY

Favorite Song or Artist: Kendrick Lamar

Favorite Memory at NLS:

In 1st grade when we were rehearsing for kindergarten graduation and Ms. Michelle surprised the whole school with gummy bears.

Where you can find me next year: De La Salle High School

Favorite Memory from Washington DC:

Going to the Spy Museum because it taught us how to be spies!

Quote: “Just don’t fall, stay up!”

Where you can find me next year: Moreau Catholic High School

KING BARBOSA

Favorite Memory from Washington DC:

Bonding at the hotel and the Spy Museum.

Favorite Memory at NLS:

The Carnival because it’s always super fun!

Where you can find me next year:

Saint Mary’s College High School

Favorite Song or Artist: In Motion by Allday

Favorite Memory at NLS:

Making infinite hopscotch on the track during recess with Sa’Miyah and playing it so much my calves were sore.

Where you can find me next year: Latitude High School

ROBERT JORDAN

Favorite Song or Artist: Search and Rescue by Drake

Favorite Memory at NLS: The 8th grade retreat

Where you can find me next year: Hayward High School

Favorite Song or Artist:

Imperfect for You by Ariana Grande

Favorite Memory at NLS:

When I fell doing a cartwheel because it was funny.

Where you can find me next year: Saint Mary’s College High School

SAMANI ROBERSON

Favorite Memory from Washington DC:

Having a pillow fight with King and the Spy Museum.

Favorite Memory at NLS:

Dunking on three people at the same time.

Where you can find me next year: Moreau Catholic High School

Favorite Song or Artist: Here with Me by d4Vd

Favorite Memory at NLS:

Going to the 8th grade retreat and sharing vulnerabilities and passions with each other because we got to bond.

Where you can find me next year: Redwood Christian High School

TYVON STITT

Favorite Song or Artist: Bruno Mars

Favorite Memory at NLS:

Getting my 8th grade buddy when I was in kindergarten since I always had fun going to Rainbow Groups with him and was inspired by him.

Where you can find me next year: Bishop O’Dowd High School

WASHINGTON D.C. TRIP

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