NHES NEWS

LEARN · LEAD · LOVE

Message from our Principal

Happy Mother's Day! Thank you to all who were able to join us for our Muffins with Mom event this past Friday. I also want to thank our PTO for all their hard work and dedication this year.

This week we have several special events for our students.

Monday, May 15 - The fourth graders from Owens Cross Roads will be visiting us. Not only will they tour our school, they'll also get to play games and enjoy a cookout with our fourth graders.
Thursday, May 18 - Our sixth graders will be visiting the middle/high school during the day. The parent meeting that was originally scheduled for this same evening will be rescheduled for a later date.
Friday, May 19 - Our entire school will be enjoying a special Field Day complete with water slides, games, dunking booth, face painting, and much more. Outdoor times are as follows: SPED, PK & K (8:30 to 10:15), Grade 1 through 3 (10:30 to 12:15), and Grades 4 through 6 (12:30 to 2:15). Parents are welcome to come during the outdoor times. If you are able to volunteer, contact Coach Cheyne at rcheyne@mcssk12.org.

Muffins with Mom

Although I helped in the front office during our Muffins with Mom event this past Friday, I snagged a few pictures from a few of my New Hope Elementary Facebook friends.

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Important Dates

This Week

May 15 - OCR fourth graders meet with NHES fourth graders
May 18 - NHES sixth graders visit NHHS during school day (parent meeting originally scheduled for this same evening will be pushed to a later date)
May 19 - NHES Field Day! (see additional info above)

Other End-of-Year Dates

May 20 - Fifth & Sixth Grade Dance (6:00 to 9:00 pm)
May 23 - Student Recognition Day for Grades 3-6 (dismissal at 12:30)
May 24 - Student Recognition Day for Grades PK-2 & Last Day for Students! (dismissal at 12:30)

For additional dates, you can access this link for the 2022-2023 district calendar.

Registration for Next Year

Now is the time for ALL of our families to register for next year. Go to this MCSS site to review the Code of Conduct and register. You will have four registration options:

If you have questions, contact Teresa Shaneyfelt, our registrar, at tshaneyfelt@madison.k12.al.us.

Lunch Menu

Click this link to view the Lunch Menu...

Pizza Party Winners

One of our parents shared pictures of our fifth graders enjoying their pizza party for winning the hallway decoration contest earlier this spring.

NHES Special Olympics

This past Friday, fifteen of our students competed in a local Special Olympics event. Their friends and classmates cheered them on! We also had help from some of our friends at the high school.

Band Concert

Dr. Burton had the great honor of attending the Spring Band Concert. Not only did he get to see his current sixth grade students perform, he was also proud of his former students.

Community Partners

New Hope PTO has played a big role organizing so many special events throughout the year. In addition to Muffins with Mom on Friday, they are also prepping for an end-of-year dance for our fifth and sixth graders (see details below).

New Hope Recreation Center continues to be one of our closest community partners. Please check their Facebook page often for the latest news.

New Hope Children's Clinic is located on our school campus across from the Rock Gym. To make an appointment call 256-723-4673.

The CARE Center is one of the reasons our school is so special. Families can apply for their child or children to receive Bags of Blessings (weekend food support) and/or participate in our 21st Century Learning Center clubs program. For information on one or both of these programs:

Visit www.thecare-center.org
Call the Business Office at 256.723.2273
Contact Molly Mullinax (molly.mullinax@thecare-center.org)

Important Reminders

CAR RIDERS

Please remember that the tardy bell rings at 7:45 and all faculty and staff need to be with students in the building at this time. If you know you're going to arrive after the tardy bell, please sign your child in at the front office.

NEW HOPE SPIRIT WEAR

Check out the NEW New Hope Spirit Wear Store. This is your one shop stop for school-related spirit wear. You might even find a good Christmas gift!

MENTAL HEALTH OPT-IN FORM

Complete the Mental Health Opt-in Form inside the PowerSchool Portal. This can done two ways...through your web browser or the PowerSchool Parent Portal App. For assistance, contact our registrar (tshaneyfelt@mcssk12.org) or our counselor (aclay@mcssk12.org).

ATTENDANCE LETTERS

Each week, attendance letters will be emailed to families that have a child with an unexcused absence. These letters are auto generated and serve a reminder when a student does not return to school with a note. If you receive one of these letters, email our registrar (tshaneyfelt@mcssk12.org) letting us know why the student was out.

BUS INFORMATION

Each of our buses now has an animal magnet to help our younger students remember which bus they ride.

14-80 Mike Carpenter - LION
09-15 Johnna Mann - BIRD
22-09 Julia Stapler - BEAR
18-09 - Bobby Cheyne - PUPPY
21-09 Misty Quick - COW
11-67 Donnie Meeks - TIGER
19-15 Edwin Childers - CHICKEN
10-36 Vicki Tolliver - HORSE

In addition to the buses identified above, we also have three drivers (Mr. Elders, Mr. Carr, and Mrs. Carr) that help transport our fifth and sixth grade students that live in the Owens Cross Roads community.

Tribe System News

Our mission is to "empower students to LEARN, LEAD, and LOVE through partnerships with families and community." One way we promote academic excellence, leadership skills, and compassion for others is through our Tribe System.

At the end of each nine weeks, we recognize the Tribe with the most points for that nine weeks. Students can earn Tribe Points for great character, great grades, and great attendance. Students also have opportunities to participate in community service projects and Tribe competitions at different times of the year.