NES Parent Newsletter 9/1/25

Dear NES Families,

We have officially finished PM1 testing, with only a few makeup groups left to complete. Thank you for helping your students be ready and focused during testing!

A reminder that there will be no school on Monday, September 1st, in observance of Labor Day. We hope you enjoy the long weekend with your families.

As administrators, we’ve also been spending time in 1 Minute Meetings with students. These quick conversations have been a wonderful way to get to know our students better, hear their perspectives, and connect one-on-one.

We know many of you have asked about the jersey-style shirts similar to our staff shirts—we have reached out to the vendor and are waiting on the mock-up to share with families for preorders. We hope to have that information in next week’s newsletter, along with an online payment option through RevTrak to make purchasing even easier.

We wish everyone a safe and fun three-day weekend and look forward to welcoming our students back on Tuesday!

With gratitude and positivity,

September:

09/01: No School/Holiday

09/08: Grandparent's Day

09/10: Progress Reports

09/11: Night of the Stars (invite only)

09/12: Early Release Day

09/15: No School/Teacher Plan Day

9/16: Kindergarten APTT 8:30AM - 9:30AM; First Grade APTT 1:00PM-2:00PM

9/18: 5th Grade APTT 8:30AM-9:30AM; 4th Grade APTT 1:00PM-2:00PM; SAC meeting 3:30PM-4:30PM; Title I Meeting 4:30PM-5:30PM

9/19: 2nd Grade APTT 8:30AM-9:30AM; 3rd Grade APTT 1:00PM-2:00PM

9/22: Fall in Love with PTO 5:30PM-6:30PM

In order to keep things running safely and smoothly, please arrive no earlier than 10 minutes prior to your student's listed start time and make sure you have your photo ID. VISITORS MUST BE ON THE STUDENT'S SKYWARD LIST TO BE ADMITTED TO READ WITH THEM. We will not have space within the building to wait if you are visiting more than one grade level. Please be prepared to leave and sign back in when you return. We will also have approved district and school employees coming in to read with any students who do not have someone available to visit and read with them or they will be given an option to read with a buddy so that no one is left out. :)

Who: The first 30 members to complete registration kindergarten- 5th grade

When: The 3rd Tuesday of each month (September-April)

Why: Our goal is to have our members be active in our community and to learn what 4-H is and what it has to offer. Our activities will include working in our school garden, having guest speakers to assist with 4-H county fair projects, as well as community service projects.

Use the following link to complete registration

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Murphy- Media Center via email

dawn.murphy@okeeschools.org

This rule reminds students that they are in charge of their own attitude, choices, and actions. Just like a bus driver decides where the bus will go, each child has the power to steer their day in a positive direction.

What this means for students:

• They can choose kindness.

• They can choose effort.

• They can choose to stay positive, even when things get tough.

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What you can do at home:
Ask your child: “What choices did you make today to drive your bus in a positive direction?” This simple question encourages responsibility, reflection, and a positive mindset.

Together, let’s help our students drive their buses toward kindness, learning, and success!

Lunch :

Tuesday Taco / grill cheese

Wednesday chicken patty on a bun / hotdogs

Thursday Baked chicken / small amount of Chef Salads

Friday Pizza / chicken and Moz sandwich

Click below for the NES Student-Parent Handbook. Printed version is available in the front office upon request.

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FortifyFL is a suspicious activity reporting tool that allows you to instantly relay information to appropriate law enforcement agencies and school officials.

By accessing FortifyFL, students can provide a description of the threat, share pics and videos and optionally submit their contact information.

Click the button above to access the online reporting link.

NES Mission Statement:

Driven by our love for kids and passion for teaching, we provide a safe, structured, and joyful space where every child feels connected, cared for, and empowered to learn. Through collaboration and purposeful planning, we make learning fun, build strong foundations, and prepare students for their futures.

NES Vision Statement:

At NES, every student is known, loved, and empowered in a joyful, trusting community that builds strong foundations for lifelong success.

NES Core Values

Connection • Community • Safety • Growth