Author: Elizabeth Cole

Presented by: Elaine DiBenedetto

This month, we are reading Perseverance Makes Me Stronger by Elizabeth Cole, an inspiring children’s book that teaches young readers the value of resilience and determination. Through engaging storytelling and vibrant illustrations, this book follows a relatable young protagonist who faces everyday challenges but learns to keep going, even when things get tough.

With a positive message about problem-solving, patience, and inner strength, Perseverance Makes Me Stronger encourages children to develop a growth mindset and embrace challenges with confidence. This heartwarming story is perfect for parents, teachers, and caregivers looking to instill resilience in kids while fostering self-belief and perseverance.

• • Student Arrival - Staff should be in the lobby at 8:57 AM
  • 5TH Grade Science testing begins 🔬🧪
  • Dismissal - 2:40 PM

• Student Arrival - Staff should be in the lobby at 8:57 AM
• K-2 Family Meetings in Conference Room
• ReWorld Trip (Lorenzo, Siino, Dhaliwal, DiBendetto's Classes)
• Dismissal - 2:40 PM

• Student Arrival - Staff should be in the lobby at 8:57 AM
• Grade 3-5 Family Meetings -Conference Room
• SCIP Refresher
• Dismissal - 2:40 PM
  
• LAST day for Apparel Sale! - Get your orders in 🐯

• Student Arrival - Staff should be in the lobby at 8:57
• Wear your best Luau outfits in honor of the Quater 4 BBQ
• PPS Meeting - 10:40 AM, Conference Room
• Dismissal - 2:40 PM
  

• Student Arrival - Staff should be in the lobby at 8:57 AM
• PBIS Committee Meeting - 9AM, Conference Room
• Dismissal - 2:40 PM

• Utilize the button below to access student folders in regard to upcoming CSEs.
  
• Paperwork for any annual review meetings must be placed into the students folder on OneDrive two weeks prior to the meeting dates, including planning forms, EYP progress, related services forms, etc.
  
• Please, ensure you DOWNLOAD A COPY of the documents before editing or uploading to a student folder.
  

We are currently implementing a staff rotation in support to assist with coverage. Each week, we will request a teacher aide to spend the week in support to help the team out and learn the ropes!

For the week of 4/28 - 5/2/25, we kindly request the lovely, Sophia Tsimimalis, to assist and become an honorable member of our support team. 🌷

Week 2 (4/28 - 5/2): Sophia Tsimimalis (Engler)

Week 3 (5/5 - 5/9): Kaitlyn Gutertz (Gelsomino)

Week 4 (5/12 - 5/16): Kristine Nappi (Lorenzo)

Week 5 (5/19 - 5/23): Tracy Bustamonte (Gioia)

Week 6 (5/27 - 5/30): Valerie Shapiro (West)

Thank you!!!!

• Starting April 4th - clubs will be weekly, every Friday from 1:35 - 2:05pm (unless otherwise specified due to school-wide events, etc.)

• Please, wait for the announcements to transition to and from clubs. At 2:03pm, an announcement will be made to begin cleaning up. No one should be transitioning from their club to class before 2:05 pm.
• On May 5th - a new club interest form will be sent out. PLEASE - make sure to complete this WITH your students. There were a few students who got their first choice but were unhappy with their choice. Please, have the conversation with them to make sure they understand the club they are committing to for the rest of the school year. Students who received their second choice last cycle - should be receiving their first choice this cycle.

• On May 9th - Club interest forms will be due again.

• Around May 13th - Teachers/Advisor will receive the new club roster.

• On May 16th - Students will begin their new clubs weekly until June 20th.

• Shout out to Ms. Donna from Ms. Slaters room for stepping in to help another class in need! Great work!

Can also be located on the JAS Certified Staff page as a tab :)

Please enter gotcha winners HERE! :) GOTCHA winners must be entered promptly by 1:30 PM or your student's name will not be announced.

Thank you!!

• If filling out a bus report, please do not forget to give a copy to Rachel in the office.
• Bus Matron's on the first run should not report to their bus until 2:40. Any questions please see Admin.
• Bus Team should not be reporting to busing until the first run is called. If needed earlier, Paige will let you know.

If your student is getting picked up during the day, please let both Sharon and Paige know. You can share this info through email, post-it notes, or a quick phone call. For last-minute pick-ups, try to sort it out before 2:00 pm and contact the school counselor. We appreciate your help in making our daily routines more efficient. Remember, we're trying to keep disruptions to a minimum, so reaching out beforehand really makes a difference.

If you have a visitor coming into the building, please alert the security team beforehand.

• Complete Attendance in Power School by 9:30 AM
• Sheets should continue to be filled out by teacher until further notice
• Students arriving after 9:30 are considered late
• Remember to total breakfasts & lunches on lunch forms
• If a student arrives late, Ekayla can change from absent to late, but teachers need to return to put in lunch information

Please remember, all 1:1 aides must take their students off their buses at 9:00 am sharp!!! All staff need to be down in the bus lobby at 8:57 AM.

No staff should be using their cell phone in the presence of students!

All school staff should have identification that is worn or on their person at all times. This helps Security identify who belongs in the buildings and who needs to be screened. Please contact your administrator and Security if you have lost your identification badge. Please ensure that people do not "piggyback" or follow you into the building. Once you enter, close the door behind you.

**Visitors to school buildings must have an appointment to enter.

1. Staff must fill out their time sheets on a daily basis.
   
2. ALL STAFF are expected to put their absences in AESOP. If they have an issue or do not remember their password, please send an email to customercare@nasboces.org.
3. All personal day requests are online, please submit your leave FIRST to Susan Schmitt to be verified.
4. Please remember to swipe into the building and wear your IDs in a visible location at all times while in the building. If your updated ID comes in, we will notify you.
5. Morning Arrivals - please be ready to receive students at 8:57 am.
   
6. Parent Drop Off- When walking student out, staff must stay until car pulls away

7. When you are supervising students, be attentive and make sure you get them to their destination, especially when supervising multiple students at once. (Don't leave one student one place to wait while you get another student unless you have directly communicated with someone else in the bus lobby to arrange supervision changes.

8. Join the Teams Arrival and Dismissal meetings!
   

9. Classroom attendance should be taken on Power School by 9:30. If a student is late, the main office will make the change. Please continue to fill out paper attendance until further notice.

10. Please make sure to park in the designated areas around our building.

11. Please keep the bus lobby clear!

12. If you take a student to the bus, you must stay in bus lobby until that bus run leaves.

13. Do not let visitors into the building without the security guard at the desk!

14. Do not tape anything to the floor in any of the rooms.

15. If a student goes to support a CPI trained staff member must accompany them.

16. Please note their emergency procedures for their classrooms

17. Avoid parking in Visitor Parking Spots

18. Please only utilize Staff Restrooms. Staff should not be utilizing student restrooms for any reason during the school day.
    

19. Hello from the admin interns ✌🏻

Sending well wishes to those who aren't able to come in to work due to injuries, sickness or surgeries. We wish you all a speedy recovery.

Hugs to our coworkers who have lost loved ones or caring for loved ones.

Upcoming Important Dates:

4/28 - 5/2/25: Science Testing 5th grade science 🧪🔬

4/29/25: Grade 3 - Recycling Trip 🧴

5/22/25: STEAM fair

JAS EYP

7/7- 8/15

Dr. Matthew Jurgens, Principal

Latessa Clairborne , Assistant Principal

Todd Zuckerwise, Assistant Principal

Website: www.nassauboces.org
Location: 2351 Jerusalem Avenue, North Bellmore, NY, USA
Phone: 516-608-6300