Thomas V. Nash Elementary
Nash News

March 31,2024
Nash weekly News
Dear Nash families and community members,
As we enter this vibrant season of renewal and growth, we want to highlight the significance of our upcoming parent conferences. Springtime marks a shift in nature and a crucial turning point for our students' academic journeys.
Parent conferences provide an invaluable opportunity for us to come together, reflect on your child's progress, and chart a course for their continued success. Your involvement in these conferences is not just encouraged; it's essential.
Here's why:
Insight into Progress: Parent conferences offer a chance for us to share insights into your child's academic, social, and emotional development. We can celebrate their achievements through open dialogue and address any areas that may require additional support.
Collaborative Planning: By participating in these conferences, you become an active partner in your child's education. Together, we can discuss strategies to enhance their learning experience inside and outside the classroom.
Empowerment through Knowledge: Understanding your child's strengths, challenges, and goals empowers you to support their growth effectively.Whether reinforcing learning at home or fostering their interests, your involvement makes a significant difference.
Building Trust and Relationships: Strong relationships between home and school are fundamental to student success. Parent conferences serve as a platform to strengthen these bonds, fostering a sense of trust, collaboration, and mutual respect.
Long-Term Impact: The insights gained from parent conferences extend far beyond a single meeting. They provide a foundation for ongoing communication and partnership, ensuring we work together to nurture your child's potential throughout their academic journey.
As we prepare for these upcoming conferences, I encourage you to approach them enthusiastically and open-mindedly. Your active engagement enriches your child's educational experience and contributes to our shared goal of fostering lifelong learners.
Please don't hesitate to ask questions or express your concerns before the conferences. Together, we can make this spring turning point a meaningful and transformative experience for your child.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support,
Ms.Schuhwerk
Principal
Mrs.McDevitt
Assistant Principal
Academic expectations
Below are the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education standards of what every student should know and be able to do by the end of their school year. There are also tips for families to support their learning. These user-friendly pages outline ELA,Math,STEAM,History,and Social Studies. You will find the links are in three languages: english,portuguese,and spanish.
Click the link to learn what the academic expectations are for our students and find ways to support your student at home
Look for the blue boxes they provide ideas for families to reinforce at home.
Car Seat Check and Installation
The Weymouth Health Department is excited to announce that we now have 3 Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPST) to offer car seat installations and inspections as a free service to our community.
Monday-Friday
9 am-3 pm
By appointment only, please allow 45 minutes per car seat
To book an appointment:
Call the Weymouth Health Dept. 781-340-5008
Book online – Car Seat Check & Installation
Please share with your clients, friends, and community. If someone needs a seat and cannot afford a new or properly fitted one, please reach out to us directly to discuss, as we have some options available.
We are excited to offer this important public health service and appreciate you all sharing the information to make it successful! Please reach out with any questions.
Upcoming Events & Family Resources
Parent Conferences:
MCAS grade 3 ELA 4/2/24
April 3rd 5-8 pm in person
April 4th 12:25-3:25 pm Virtual
Nash Idol 4/5/24
4/8 "Nash is outta this world"
Celebration of the Eclipse
4/9 1/2 day for students
4/10 Parent Council meeting 6-7pm
4/15-4/19 Spring Break
4/25/24 Unified Games @ WHS
6/3-6/5 Kindergarten screenings for SY 24-25
6/10/24 Nash Field Day
6/20/24 Grade 5 promotion ceremony 10:30
Looking ahead at SY 24025
9/5/24 First Day of School for students
9/9/24 First Day for Kindergarten students
9/18/24 Nash Open House
Digital Wellness February & March
Building Readers- April Newsletter
Parents are reminded NOT to park in the Stetson building lot,this is private property.
Please follow our drop off and pick-up procedures
Parents are reminded that we request student cell phones need to be off and in lockers/backpacks. If a parent has an emergency they should call the office.
Kindergarten registration for next year will be opening soon so to prepare for sibling placements we are asking you to take a moment to fill out this brief survey. Given rising enrollments in classrooms across the district, the knowledge of siblings is more important than ever to prepare our classes. Your help with this is much appreciated, if you have any questions please reach out to our Family Engagement Center at familyengagement@weymouthps.org
Spring Enrichment March 18th-April 26th
Next meeting: 4/10/24 6Pm Nash Library
Nash Parent Council meeting minutes 2/28/24:
Parent Education and Social-Emotional Resources:
Please visit this site for helpful tips and resources to support the whole family:
What is Social Emotional Learning
Special Education Advisory meetings Future meeting dates are in this link.
Special Education Parent Advisory Facebook SEPAC FACEBOOK PAGE)
SEPAC Flyer
join on zoom here https://bit.ly/3EZj2yB And wait, there's more! We are thrilled to announce our Resource Fair on April 23rd at 4pm. We have invited numerous community organizations, support services, and WPS departments to join us at the Maria Weston Chapman playground. It's a fantastic opportunity to connect with valuable resources and services in our community. For all the details and updates, make sure to check out our newsletter. Stay tuned for more exciting updates from SEPAC!
March SEPAC Newsletter
Arabic SEPAC Newsletter
Portuguese SEPAC Newsletter
Spanish SEPAC Newsletter
How to view your students progress report in Aspen
Kindergarten registration Flyer : April 1st
Parent Education and Social-Emotional Resources:
Please visit this site for helpful tips and resources to support the whole family:
What is Social Emotional Learning
Special Education Advisory meetings Future meeting dates are in this link.
Special Education Parent Advisory Facebook SEPAC FACEBOOK PAGE)
SEPAC Flyer
How to view your students progress report in Aspen