NSES Family News 2025
November 17 - 21
Welcome to Week #13!
Hello NSES families!
We hope you had a wonderful weekend! This is our last full week before December and we are looking forward to the comfort of the predictable routine.
On Monday, you may notice our new driveway! We expanded the entrance for ease of traffic flow and safety. We hope it is amazing!
In this week's news, you will find information about the NS Wellness Advisory Council, our Thanksgiving Food Drive, PTO Fundraisers, Family Conferences and some adorable pictures from the week.
We love to hear from you, so please stay in touch!
Sincerely,
Ms. Daigneault, Mrs. Francescon, and Mrs. Lafreniere
Starting on Monday, November 17th, we will once again have the 4th lunch option of SunButter and Jelly! Please add this to your menu choices when you are talking to your children about lunch options.
Hello and thank you for a great drop-off experience! Your efficiency is truly making our mornings run smoothly.
To help us keep the line moving please have students prepared to exit the vehicle when it's their turn.
Coats/sweatshirts on✅
Lunch boxes, backpacks and water bottles in hand✅
We so appreciate your partnership in making every morning a success!
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Talk it Out
Julianna demonstrates strong communication skills. When a peer is in her spot on the carpet, she calmly uses her words and says, “Can you please move over?”
Share and Take Turns
Brayden and Kayden are practicing positive turn-taking skills when they both want to sit in a highly preferred seat.
The Best Apology
During our discussion about apologizing, Troy thoughtfully suggested that if you accidentally bump into someone and apologize, you should also help them up.
⭐Lost & Found⭐
- Labeling Love: We’re noticing more items coming in labeled—thank you! Please continue to mark all of your child’s belongings with a Sharpie or a name label.
- Lost & Found Adventures: Encourage your child to check the Lost and Found for any missing items that may be waiting to be found
⏰Rise and Shine so Everyone is On Time!⏰
- Please enter the family drop-off line by 8:45 a.m.
- At 8:46, cars will be directed to park and students must be signed in at the main office.
- Students will be considered tardy if they arrive after 8:45 a.m.
- If your child will be arriving late to school, please call the office with their hot lunch choice before 9:30 am.
- We need accurate lunch item counts before this time to ensure we have enough for everyone.
- Please call the absence line (765-2260) to report your child's absence. Our teachers are often unable to check their email prior to attendance calls being made.
- Many students come to school with electronic devices. As noted in our Student Handbook, Parents are asked to explain to children to keep cell phones, smart watches, personal musical devices, and similar devices turned off and secured in backpacks while on school grounds. Should a child be found using an electronic device on school property, the device will be confiscated by an adult, turned in to the principal’s office, and MUST be retrieved by the parent. The school is not responsible for any damage or loss of a personal electronic device.
- We enjoy giving our students ample outdoor time during the school day. Please be sure your child has appropriate clothes for outdoor time and an extra set of clothes available in their backpacks. Kids play hard at recess and often need a change of clothes for falls and spills.
Our school community is here for you. Please complete this brief survey to help us determine your needs and how we can best help!
Friendly Reminder! Students must arrive at school by 8:45am. The drop-off circle will close at 8:45. Anyone arriving after 8:45 will be asked to park and bring your child to the front entrance. You may start dropping off as early as 8:25.
Vacations and absences: Although we discourage travel during the school year, we understand that at times this is unavoidable. If this situation arises, as per our Student/Family Handbook, families need to inform the school of a child’s absences due to vacation prior to their absence. Teachers will provide missed work to the student upon return.
Dismissal phone calls are only accepted until 12:00 p.m. If you need to dismiss your child early, please use this note template and send it in with your child in the morning.
We love our "Positive Phone Call Fridays"! Teachers nominate students to receive a positive phone call home from Mrs. Daigneault, Mrs. Lafreniere, or Mrs. Francescon. Nominations can be for all things wonderful, big and small. We will be celebrating students in Grades 3 and 4 this week!
11.17
Happy Monday!
11.18
11.19
NS Wellness Advisory Council Meeting (virtual) 4:00-5:00pm
11.20
11.21
Positive Phone Call Friday Grades 3 and 4!
Please save the dates for the following:
11.26
No School - Professional Development Day
11.27-11.28
Thanksgiving Break - Happy Thanksgiving!
12.5
NSES Winter Wonderland Family Night 6:00-7:30
12.11
Early Release Day: Family Conferences ~ No Preschool
12.24 - 1.2
No School - Holiday Recess
