NES Parent Newsletter 04/13/26

Dear NES Families,

✨ School News & Celebrations ✨

A big thank you to our amazing PTO for hosting our very first after-school Glow Party! It was a HUGE success with an incredible turnout—over 200 students joined in on the fun, and it was wonderful to see so many smiling faces.

We also want to extend our appreciation to our families for your patience during the pick-up line. Your cooperation helped ensure a safe and smooth dismissal for everyone, and we truly appreciate it.

📚 Student Achievement
We are so proud of our students who competed in Battle of the Books! It was a tough competition, and we tied for 3rd place. We commend these students for their dedication—taking the time to read the required books and practicing beyond the school day.

➕ Looking Ahead
The district Math Bowl competition is next Friday, and we are excited to see our students’ hard work pay off!

🚌 Reminders

• 2nd Grade Field Trip – 4/16: Signed permission slips are required for students to attend.
• Tutoring begins Monday for students who are signed up. Please make arrangements for timely pick-up afterward.

We hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! 🌟

Mrs. Jessica Lowe, Principal

Mr. Derek Hickman, Assistant Principal

North Elementary School

April:

4/13-4/15: Tutoring Bootcamp 3:15-4:15PM

4/15: Kindergarten Roundup (call to book appointment)

4/16: 2nd Grade field trip

4/17: Math Bowl Competition

4/20-4/22: Tutoring Bootcamp 3:15-4:15PM

4/21: 4H Meeting after school

4/23: 4H Field Trip

4/24: Family STEM Day/Early Release Day

Applications to participate in the District’s controlled open enrollment program shall be accepted beginning on May 1st and ending on May 20th. Applications are available at each school as well as the District Office and must be submitted no later than May 20th. Schools will number the zone waivers, for the purpose of the lottery, as the zone waivers are received at each school.

Monday- hot dogs / chicken bites / yogurt plate

Tuesday - Fiestada pizza / grill cheese / pbj / salads

Wednesday - bbq chicken on bun / bosco / yogurt plate

Thursday - baked chicken / sandwiches / chef / pbj

Friday - pizza / chicken patty on bun / fish 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.

Systematically and chronically inflicting physical hurt or psychological distress on one or more students or employees. Bullying includes instances of cyberbullying, as defined in Section 1006.147(3)(b), F.S. Bullying may include, but is not limited to, repetitive instances of teasing, social exclusion, threats, intimidation, stalking, physical violence, theft, harassment, public or private humiliation, or destruction of property. If the physical harm or psychological distress is not the result of systematic or chronic behavior, evaluate for Harassment.

SESIR Bullying must include 3 elements: It must be 1) repeated; 2) intentional; and 3) involve a power imbalance.

Examples

• Student uses a cell phone to take a picture of a student using the bathroom at school and shares it electronically.
• Student repeatedly spreads nasty rumors at school about another person.
• Student repeatedly teases another person in a mean way, calling him/her inappropriate names, making fun of his/her appearance, or the way he/she talks, dresses, or acts.

Non-Examples

• Student calls another student an inappropriate name once.

For more information visit: https://www.fldoe.org/safe-schools/sesir-discipline-data/bullying.stml

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