NPE Eblast

1. Principal's Note

3. Upcoming Dates

4. NPE Spring Spirit Week

5. The Art of WSSD

6. Student Services Presents: Parent Training Series

7. NPE Yearbook

Dear NPE Community,

Good afternoon! Please take a moment and review the information contained in this eblast. We are quickly approaching our upcoming parent conferences followed by spring break. Upon our return our students in grades 3 through 5 will be participating in the annual state assessments (PSSA). The testing will begin in late April through early May. More information will be sent home as we approach the testing window.

Just a reminder - this upcoming Friday, March 20th will now be a half-day for students with a 12:00 PM dismissal time. This day was previously listed a full day teacher in-service. AM kindergarten will be in session from 8:45 AM through noon. Families of students who are typically bused to aftercare should have received an email from the district with the appropriate bus number Our staff will ensure students arrive at the appropriate bus number for compliment programs. Please take minute and review your child(s) dismissal plan with them. If there is a change from their normal plan, please send a note to your child's teacher.

There is no school for PM kindergarten on Friday, March 20.

Best wishes for a wonderful week.

Fondly,

Mr. Heinle

Friday, March 20 1/2 Day (12:00 PM Dismissal Grades K-5) AM Kindergarten Only

Tuesday, March 24 and Wednesday, March 25 Kindergarten Conferences during the school day

Thursday, March 26 Conferences all day and evening/NO SCHOOL for students

Friday, March 27 AM conferences/NO SCHOOL for students

This week of March 16 is NPE Spirit week! For a list of daily themes, please click on the attachment found below:

The Art of WSSD is on display at the Community Arts Center from March 14 through April 24. For more information, please review the flyer found below:

The Office of Student Services is proud to present our Parent Training Series, designed to strengthen the partnership between families and schools in supporting student success and well-being. The 2025-2026 series bring parents and caregivers together with experts to explore three timely and important topics that impact today’s children: neurodiversity, drug and alcohol prevention, electronic devices & digital balance.

Upcoming:

Charting the Life Course: It is important for families and caregivers to understand and to plan for what happens as students with disabilities move from school-age special education services into the adult service system. This is a work session for families to explore how to use the Charting the Life Course tools. Charting the Life Course is a framework that helps families and professionals identify strengths, needs, and supports for individuals of all ability levels so they can build a meaningful, self-directed life.

Presenter: Regina Hollis, Kristin Dunning, various agency representatives

March 24th, 2026 | 6:30pm-7:30pm | SHHS Library

Register Here

Social Media: Strengthening Connectivity (6-12): This workshop focuses on the increasing trend of children and adolescents using social media. Parents and caregivers will gain insights into how children fulfill their needs online and explore strategies to guide them toward fulfilling those needs offline. Learn how to create Social Media Plans that set expectations for family online activities, providing a comprehensive approach to managing screen time.

March 25th, 2026 | 6pm-7:30pm | SHMS Library

Register Here

We are excited to announce that online ordering for the 25-26 Yearbook is now open! Yearbooks are $18 each. You can now order yearbooks by visiting www.barksdalephoto.com to place your order using the access code:

19395YB

• Click on the "What are you looking for" drop-down option and select “Order Your Yearbook. "
• Last Day to Order Online: April 20, 2026

- If you prefer to pay by cash or check (payable to WSSD), please send your payment in an envelope marked yearbook with your child's name and teacher's name on the outside of the envelope. Flyers and envelopes were sent home.

*** 5th Grade Parents ***

*PLEASE DO NOT ORDER A YEARBOOK FOR YOUR 5TH GRADER.

5TH GRADE STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE A YEARBOOK AS PART OF THEIR GRADUATION GIFT FROM PTO.*