NEES Star News- Parent Update

Welcome to the North East Star News -Family Edition for North East Elementary. Each Sunday, this email will be delivered to your inbox with information about what is happening at North East. We hope to be able to provide you with important information on a regular basis to help you support your student. Please feel free to email us with any questions!

Monday, December 22nd

• Early dismissal 1:30 PM
• 4th grade holiday event 9:15-9:45 AM
• Holiday Spirit Week- Ugly Sweater

Tuesday, December 23rd

• Holiday Sing-along 9:30 AM
• Early dismissal 1:30 PM
• Holiday Spirit Week- Wear PJs

Wednesday, December 24th- Friday, January 2nd

Winter Holiday- Schools and offices closed

NEW: This calendar is to help families plan ahead. Details for the listed events will be released closer to the dates. Please be advised that event times and dates may change from time to time. Please check back regularly for updates.

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• Personal Safety Lessons: Please see the attached letter regarding the personal safety curriculum. Personal Safety lessons will be taught during guidance lessons throughout the months of November-March.

• December Math Matters highlights the key strands of Mathematical proficiency and provides resources for families. Please include this in your weekly newsletter.

• December ELA Express - This edition of ELA Express focuses on the importance of vocabulary development, outlining the four essentials for building strong vocabulary and providing ways families can support word learning at home. We share how students are exposed to new words through varied language experiences and are encouraged to develop word consciousness.