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Otter Updates Otter Updates

River Otter FamILY,


This time of year is so bittersweet. The excitement of summer and the celebration of all that we have accomplished...with saying goodbye to some of our beloved family members and wonderful students.


There is also still SO MUCH left to be done...let's try to find the exitement about that!! There are some big things coming your way before Monday:


1. Expect class creator emails in your inbox this weekend (gen ed teachers).

2. Expect master schedule options in your inbox this weekend (teachers).

3. Expect EOY checkout sheets in your MAILBOX this week (all staff).

4. Expect meeting invites for two big team meeting requirements before the end of the year - class rosters and data review from EOY assessments (gen ed/sped teachers during grade level planning).


As always, we are here for you!! THANK YOU for the hard work you do every minute of the day!


WE LOVE YOU!!

Therese & LaDawn đź’™

Click here to view our NKES staff direcotry

Congratulations to our grads!! Congratulations to our grads!!

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WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU!

Debbie Walker

Bachelor of Science: Interdisciplinary Studies; education and sport


Mia Callahan

Master of Arts in Education with a major in Curriculum and Instruction; Special Education


Claire Cerri

Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction

THANK YOU, KIM & MOLLY!! THANK YOU, KIM & MOLLY!!

Staff Countdown! 13 more days! Staff Countdown! 13 more days!

End of Year Staff FUN! End of Year Staff FUN!

Instructional Insider Instructional Insider

Instructional Updates from Kim Lawler

The HMH Engagement document has new ideas! Click HERE. If you ever have ideas, send them to Kim Lawler to add!

Behavior Support Behavior Support

Click here to sign up for behavior coaching/support with our behavior specialist

Instructional Updates Instructional Updates

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Reading

  • Grades K - 3 Spring VALLSS Risk Levels entered into the literacy data spreadsheet by June 5

  • 4th - 5th Fluency window May 5 - May 30 & enter scores into the literacy data spreadsheet by June 5

  • 2nd Grade ONLY CIP Benchmark window May 19-June 5, enter scores into the literacy data spreadsheet by June 5

  • Enter all Q4 Writing scores into the literacy data spreadsheet by June 5

  • Intervention groups will end May 22

Winter HMH Activities
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Math

*All math resources that have been borrowed this year need to be returned to the math room by Friday, May 30th. Thank you.


**Data sheets in the shared drive have been updated to help you with your Class Creator survey info for math. Please let us know if you have additional questions.


  • Mastery Connect - Please remember to update trackers regularly, if you need assistance, please ask! (Grades 2-5)

  • Mastery Connect - All unit assessments and CIP benchmarks should be given in your division tracker. All retakes, snapshots, and other classwork assignments should be given in the school based tracker. (Grades 2-5)

  • K-1 Data Sheets - Please make sure you are completing your math data sheets after each CIP unit questions within one week!

  • New Math Website for Parents

Math Learning Support Videos for Families: Grades 3-5

SOL Testing Calendar SOL Testing Calendar

Live link here

...almost done!! ...almost done!!

Due to limited space at NKES and the number of small group/individual testing accommodations we have, we are forced to test in our STEAM and Art rooms some this year. On these dates, the resource listed will come to YOU in your classroom. You are free to leave and enjoy your planning! THANK YOU for being so flexible to support ALL students at NKES!

Retention Retention

PSA: Any student you are recommending for retention MUST be in SST!

Considering a possible retention? Click here to view the timeline

TIC (Technology Instructional Coach) Updates from Courtney! TIC (Technology Instructional Coach) Updates from Courtney!

Updated Technology Support Procedures
Schedule a time with Courtney to plan or co-teach!
Submit a tech ticket (including for student/staff device issues)

Birthdays Birthdays

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  • 5/20 - Melissa Leshin
  • 5/20 - Helen Hall

Shoutouts Shoutouts

Sign your name at the bottom of your description if you'd like it included! Sign your name at the bottom of your description if you'd like it included!

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Donna Heath & Erin Begonia

For your flexibility and dedication to ensuring that the 3rd grade groups are receiving everything they need for reading success.


Kristy & Lee

For being built in "ISS monitors" and staffing the "holding tank" of overflowed discipline in the office!! Y'all are superwomen, and we know that combined with your actual job and customer service is no easy task!


Andrea Simmons

For being the BEST testing coordinator ever!! Thank you for the countless hours you have put into ensuring we are in state compliance and our students/staff are organized!

Let's celebrate one another! Click here to submit a shout out

PTO Updates PTO Updates

Snack Cabinet

Staff members/Teachers if you have students who need a daily snack please utilize the snack cabinet located in the back room of the library. It is fully stocked. We do ask that staff visit the cabinet gathering multiple snacks to keep in your classrooms. If possible please do not send the students, they are having a hard time finding the cabinet. We don’t want to interrupt Library class. I will be purchasing containers for teachers to use to gather and store snacks in their room. I will put those containers on top of the cabinet later this week. There is also a small fridge with cheese sticks and applesauce pouches as well. Don’t forget about the items from the “food monster” in the cafeteria as well.

If you have any questions or if you notice snacks are getting low please email me.
Thanks for all you do for our River Otters!

-Laura Richards (lrichardsnk@gmail.com)

Event Information

Celebrate the Arts!

When?

Saturday, May 17, 2025, 10:00 AM

Where?

New Kent High School, Egypt Road, New Kent, VA, USA

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Sunshine Breakfast & Book Exchange! (Potluck Style!)

When?

Monday, May 19, 2025, 08:00 AM

Where?

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Kindergarten Field Trip - Maymont

When?

Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 09:00 AM

Where?

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NKHS Senior Walk Through NKES

When?

Thursday, May 22, 2025, 10:30 AM

Where?

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PreK Field Trip - SOAR Park

When?

Friday, May 23, 2025, 09:00 AM

Where?

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2nd Grade Field Trip - Waterman's Museum

When?

Friday, May 23, 2025, 09:00 AM

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Otter Day!

When?

Friday, May 30, 2025, 01:30 PM

Where?

Therese O'Dea
Proud Principal at New Kent Elementary
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