Dear NES Families,

Thank you to all of the parents that participated in APTT and important data chats with your student's teachers! We were excited to see how many parents met with teachers or had phone conferences to review student data. Our last APTT meetings will be in April.

We are still having some confusion about the tardy bell and what time students need to be in class. Students should be IN THE CLASSROOM by 8:10AM in order to be considered "on time." Parents coming in the parking lot at 8:09AM do not have time to get the students unloaded and to class on time. We allow drop offs as early as 7:30AM this year. The first bell rings at 7:50AM. The goal should be to be at school by 7:50AM. The "grace period" is between 7:50AM and 8:09AM. Please aim to have your child in the line by 7:50AM, this will alleviate any chance that you are in line to drop off when the bell rings and your student will be tardy. The parking lot gate is not closed due to not having enough space to turn around and backing traffic up into the street if someone needs to turn around. We are trusting our parents to be aware of the time and please work to get your student here on time each day. Every minute counts for instruction!

If your student's class is attending a field trip, please make sure you have signed the permission slip and made any required payments in order for them to attend. Second grade and fourth grade have field trips this week, please make sure to reach out to your child's teacher if they do not have permissions slips signed!

We hope everyone has a wonderful weekend and we will see students back on Monday!

GOOOOO TIGERS!!!

Warm regards,

Mrs. Jessica Lowe, Principal

Mrs. Heather Briney, Assistant Principal

February

02/12: Class Group Pictures; Progress Reports

02/13: 4th Grade Field Trip/2nd Grade Field Trip/3rd Grade Career Fair

02/14: Kids Heart Challenge Event/Early Release Day

02/17: No school/Holiday

02/21: 4th Grade Field Trip

Please see below for Valentine's Delivery procedures for school sites. Please keep an eye out for specific information from your child's teacher regarding any Valentine's exchanges in the classrooms due to field trips, Kids Heart Challenge, and the Early Release Day.

Just a reminder, all zone waivers are contingent upon being in good standing with attendance, tardies, and behavior. Students who are habitually tardy, chronically absent, or exhibit repeated behavioral concerns can possibly have their zone waiver revoked.

Students must meet the following criteria to participate:

• 25 Dunkin Dough
• less than 2 minor referrals and/or 1 major referral between January 7th and February 12th
  

Students must meet the following criteria to participate:

• 30 Dunkin Dough
• less than 2 minor referrals and/or 1 major referral between February 13th and March 10th

The students have spoken! We are working on scheduling time at the soccer fields for free play time with a possible visit from Kona Ice for a treat!

1. The Kids Heart Challenge is officially underway, and we invite you to join us in shaping the next generation of lifesavers while continuing the fight against heart disease and stroke!

   Here is how you can participate and make a difference.

   Join the FUN! Help one of our classrooms earn Amazon Gift Cards by participating in the Kids Heart Challenge.

1. Download the AHA Schools APP for Apple or Android or Click Here, next click register, then scroll down to join your school’s team.
2. Spread the Word: Text or Email 10 friends and family, asking for their support in making donations.
3. Complete Finn’s Mission: Learn the lifesaving skill of Hands-Only CPR and how to spot a stroke F.A.S.T.

If at least 50% of students sign up and three students complete the mission, the class can earn two Amazon gift cards for classroom needs! We are anxious to see which class has the most students signed up and completing Finn’s Mission.

We did not get our student of the week picture taken today, but we will get our picture on Monday and share!

Monday corn dog/ deli wraps

Tuesday Taco / grilled cheese

Wednesday Shepherd's pie / (limited Chef Salads) Pizza for "K"

Thursday BBQ pork on bun / Heart shaped chicken nuggets

Friday Pizza / Parfait plate / PBJ

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

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.

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NES Mission Statement:

North Elementary School will create a learning environment in which teachers and parents work together to enable each student to realize his/her potential. The school and its faculty will provide students with the best resources and instruction possible in order for them to be successful both in school, and later in life as thriving members of our society

NES Vision Statement:

Together: Achieving excellence, putting students first!