Greetings NES Families!

I hope you're doing well. Let's foster a growth mindset in our students. By promoting the belief that abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work, we can help children overcome challenges and reach their full potential.

Here are a few ideas to implement:

1. Encourage students to view failures as opportunities for learning and growth.
2. Praise effort, perseverance, and resilience rather than just focusing on grades.
3. Provide feedback that emphasizes progress and improvement.

Let's collaborate and create a plan to integrate these practices into our classrooms. I value your input and expertise in this endeavor. Thank you for your commitment to your child's success.

Sincerely,

Nell Sydnor-Waugh

NES Principal (Grades 2-5)

Attending school each day and being on time to school are extremely important to a student’s academic development and achievement. Every day a student is in school is an opportunity to learn, build relationships, and access needed support.Too many absences can cause children to fall behind and make it harder to learn to read. Students are expected to attend school at least 95% of the time. During a 180-day school year, that means students should miss no more than nine days. Each parent/legal guardian is responsible for regular and punctual attendance of any child in their charge within the compulsory age for school attendance. If possible, please try to schedule appointments after school or on Teacher Workdays when students are not in school.

If your child is sick, please send a note. It's recommended that students be symptom free for 24 hours for most illnesses or by the doctor's return date. Medical notes are recommended, especially for consecutive absences. Please contact the school if you have questions or concerns. Mrs. Rogers and Mrs. Shull can assist you. We're here to help!