NES Parent Newsletter 9/15/25

Dear NES Families,

We have several important events coming up and want to share a few reminders with you:

• APTT Meetings – Our first Academic Parent-Teacher Team (APTT) meetings will be held next week. Please plan to arrive no earlier than 10 minutes prior to your scheduled start time. These meetings provide families the opportunity to learn and participate in their child’s learning. Teachers will share key grade-level information and effective home practices that can support student success.

• Start With Hello Week – Next week is Start With Hello Week! Please see the flyer below for our daily themes. We look forward to seeing our students and staff celebrate kindness and inclusivity all week long.

• SAC & Title I Meetings – Our School Advisory Council (SAC) will meet on 9/18 at 3:30 PM. The Title I Meeting will follow at 4:30 PM. This is a great opportunity to learn about Title I, review our school improvement goals, and provide input on initiatives and funding.

• Grandparents Day – We had a wonderful time celebrating Grandparents Day! It was exciting to bring back this special opportunity for students to spend time with their grandparents. We appreciate all of the families who attended and helped us build a love of reading with our students.

• STEM Early Release Day – Our students had a great learning experience with hands-on activities centered around STEM during the recent early release day. It was inspiring to see their excitement as they explored problem-solving, creativity, and teamwork.

  
  

Thank you for your continued support and partnership in your child’s education.

With gratitude and positivity,

September:

09/15: No School/Teacher Plan Day

9/16: Kindergarten APTT 8:30AM - 9:30AM; First Grade APTT 1:00PM-2:00PM

9/18: 5th Grade APTT 8:30AM-9:30AM; 4th Grade APTT 1:00PM-2:00PM; SAC meeting 3:30PM-4:30PM; Title I Meeting 4:30PM-5:30PM

9/19: 2nd Grade APTT 8:30AM-9:30AM; 3rd Grade APTT 1:00PM-2:00PM

9/22: Fall in Love with PTO 5:30PM-6:30PM

9/26: Energy Bus Pep Rally/Rock Your School activities

Just like Jon Gordon reminds us in The Energy Bus, our thoughts and words create the energy we bring into each day. When we stay positive, we help ourselves—and those around us—feel encouraged and ready to succeed.

Family Activities to Try at Home:

• Positive Post-Its: Each family member writes one encouraging note and sticks it somewhere (bathroom mirror, fridge, lunchbox) to brighten someone’s day.

• Gratitude Game: At dinner, go around the table and share one thing that made you smile today.

• Family Cheer: Create a short family “energy cheer” to use when someone needs motivation (for example, “Go Smiths, Go!”).

• Energy Check-In: Ask your child, “What kind of energy are you bringing today?” and help them think of ways to shift from negative to positive if needed.

Together, we can fill our bus with positive energy and keep it rolling forward!

Lunch :

Monday - no students

Tuesday - Taco / Grilled cheese

Wednesday - Chicken patty sandwich / Hot dog

Thursday - Shepherd's pie / Chef salad

Friday - Pizza / Pbj

Click below for the NES Student-Parent Handbook. Printed version is available in the front office upon request.

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NES Mission Statement:

Driven by our love for kids and passion for teaching, we provide a safe, structured, and joyful space where every child feels connected, cared for, and empowered to learn. Through collaboration and purposeful planning, we make learning fun, build strong foundations, and prepare students for their futures.

NES Vision Statement:

At NES, every student is known, loved, and empowered in a joyful, trusting community that builds strong foundations for lifelong success.

NES Core Values

Connection • Community • Safety • Growth