NCE Family Newsletter

Please call the office (302-323-2880) for all dismissal changes. Teachers are busy throughout the day and may not see the dojo message or email depending on what time it is sent

Doors open at 8:45am. No one is available to supervise students before this time.

If you haven't already done so, please return the yellow folder with student paperwork as soon as possible!

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend Open House!

Dear Parents/Guardians,

As part of Colonial’s commitment to supporting the health and well-being of our students, WE are excited to use the Social, Academic, and Emotional Behaviors Risk Screener (SAEBRS) with students throughout the district to guide the social-emotional and behavioral instruction and support in our schools. The SAEBRS is a brief universal screening questionnaire whose results will be used by schools to identify the support that will be provided to the entire student body as well as to individual students, if needed.

You are receiving this letter because your child’s class is participating in the SAEBRS screening during the 2025-2026 school year.

The screening process is simple. Each student completes a 20-item computerized screening questionnaire. Students are provided with a statement (for example, “I participate in class.”) and then asked to select a response of “never”, “sometimes”, “often”, or “almost always”. Total administration time takes approximately 1-3 minutes. This screening questionnaire will be administered up to three times per school year.

You can find additional information on the SAEBRS by visiting https://www.illuminateed.com/products/fastbridge/social-emotional-behavior-assessment/mysaebrs/

You may request that your child does not participate in this screening by contacting:

Principal: TeRay Ross, (302) 323-2880

SAEBRS Coordinator: Courtney Waters, (302) 323-2886

Estimada familias de New Castle,

Como parte del compromiso de Colonial de apoyar la salud y el bienestar de nuestros estudiantes, NOS complace utilizar el Social, Academic, and Emotional Behaviors Risk Screener (SAEBRS) con los estudiantes de todo el distrito para guiar la instrucción y el apoyo socioemocional y conductual en nuestras escuelas. El SAEBRS es un breve cuestionario de detección universal cuyos resultados serán utilizados por las escuelas para identificar el apoyo que se proporcionará a todo el alumnado, así como a los estudiantes de forma individual, si es necesario.

Usted recibe esta carta porque la clase de su hijo/a participa en la detección SAEBRS durante el año escolar 2025-2026.

El proceso de detección es sencillo. Cada estudiante completa un cuestionario de 20 preguntas en la computadora. Se les presenta a los estudiantes una afirmación (por ejemplo, "Yo participo en clase") y se les pide que seleccionen una respuesta entre "nunca", "a veces", "a menudo" o "casi siempre". La administración total del cuestionario dura aproximadamente de 1 a 3 minutos. Este cuestionario de detección se administrará hasta tres veces por año escolar.

Puede encontrar información adicional sobre el SAEBRS visitando https://www.illuminateed.com/products/fastbridge/social-emotional-behavior-assessment/mysaebrs/

Puede solicitar que su hijo/a no participe en esta detección contactando a:

Director: TeRay Ross, (302) 323-2880

Coordinadora de SAEBRS: Courtney Waters, (302)323-2886

From Our 2nd Grade Team:

Hi 2nd grade families. In Knowledge this week we have been introducing tall tales within the fairy tales unit. In Math, we are exploring numbers within 20. It would be beneficial to work with your children at home on combinations of 10 - addition and subtraction.

Click Here for a Message From Our 3rd Grade Team

From Our 4th Grade Team:

Hello families! Our fourth graders are working very hard as all learning has officially begun. Students are using a new math program this year. In an effort to support learning from the classroom at home, we would like to introduce you to the Caregiver Unit 1 overview! This shows you skills that students are working on in their math class, sample problems, practice problems, and an answer key. Students may complete this at home to further their understanding of skills in class. Please reach out to us if you have any questions!

The Fourth Grade Team

¡Hola familias! Nuestros alumnos de cuarto grado están trabajando arduamente, ya que oficialmente han comenzado las clases. Este año, los alumnos utilizan un nuevo programa de matemáticas. Para apoyar el aprendizaje en casa, les presentamos el resumen de la Unidad 1 para Cuidadores. Este resumen muestra las habilidades que los alumnos están desarrollando en la clase de matemáticas, ejemplos de problemas, ejercicios de práctica y una clave de respuestas. Pueden completarlo en casa para profundizar en su comprensión de las habilidades en clase. ¡Contáctenos si tienen alguna pregunta!

El equipo de cuarto grado

From Our 5th Grade Team:

Hello 5th grade families!. Thank you for taking an active role in your learners future by sharing your strength and skill with them. This week your learner will define, describe, and construct arguments and ideas about Economic Systems/Production Methods in Social Studies. In Amplify Desmos Math, students are explaining, examining, and constructing ideas about volume, and will be quizzed sometime this coming week. In ELA, using Amplify CKLA, students are using, connecting, and writing ideas about personal narratives. Ask them about the stories they are developing! Let’s have a great week on purpose, sincerely, Mrs. Casson, Mr. Stiner, & Mrs. Nesbitt

From Our Special's Team:

Band: Greetings, NCE Band Families! A lot more acceptance letters were sent home this week. Please make sure you are making arrangements to rent an instrument from Music & Arts. Rental information and how to rent an instrument is attached to the packet I sent home with the acceptance letter. Borrowing an instrument from a family member or friend is an option, as well. If you don’t think either of these options will work for you, please reach out to Ms. Schussler at kerry.schussler@colonial.k12.de.us and I will do my best to try and accommodate you. Lesson schedules are being finalized and will be sent home next week. Official orientations begin September 24 and 26, 2025!

Chorus: Chorus will begin the week of September 23rd. Mr. Morris will be sending out permission slips soon.

From Our Multi-Language Learners Team:

Welcome Back to School!

We are excited to continue working with your child(ren) to learn & practice using English! We are proud to support our unique population representing 12 countries, 7 languages & approx. 95 students and counting!

Feel free to contact us at any time with questions or concerns!

-Mrs. Beck (donna.beck@colonial.k12.de.us) & Mrs. Redden (samantha.redden@colonial.k12.de.us)

Regular school attendance is key to your child’s success. Missing more than 14 days in a school year, often called chronic absenteeism, can make it harder for students to keep up with lessons, build strong friendships, and develop good habits. Even a few missed days each month can add up quickly and impact academic performance, confidence, and long-term success. Every day in school counts!

To help your child have a successful year with fewer absences, we kindly ask you to complete this needs assessment form. Your feedback will help us understand how to better support your family and promote consistent attendance in the upcoming school year.

Thank you for all you are doing to help the car rider line move more smoothly.

Here are a few updates:

In the morning we have a LOT of students being dropped off. We want to respect your time and make sure that students have as much time as possible to get to class before instruction starts at 9:00. Please make sure your child is ready to get out of the car when you pull up to staff members. (ex. Toys down, bookbag and lunch box ready) We are asking that you stay in the car to say your good-byes. Staff members can help open doors and unbuckle seat belts if students need help. We expect this will help things to move more smoothly and appreciate your assistance.

If there is a change in how your child is getting home, please call the office at 302-323-2800 before 3:15 or send in a note.
Summer Collab: if you are picking your child up from Summer Collab before 4 pm we will direct you to a parking space when you come through the car rider liner so we ensure everyone's safety.

Colonial Online Student Absence Form

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We are lucky to have a partnership with Nemours that allows our students to receive mental health support here in the building during the school day. If you are interested in more information regarding this service, please reach out to Sarah Hoffman, one of our school counselors, at Sarah.Hoffman@colonial.k12.de.us.