Greetings NAMily!

—Booker T. Washington

February is a pivotal time for us to continue to partner together to ensure your child is prepared read and perform math skills on or above grade level. Your ADMIN Team and staff are here to help overcome any obstacles standing in the way of your child's success. So many great opportunities coming on the horizons....Parent Teacher Conferencs, PTO, Donuts with Grownups, Black History Month activities, and much more!

Can't wait to see you soon!

Kieli & Lorrie

https://www.facebook.com/CPSNorthAvondale

Students are showing growth schoolwide in reading and math. Please continue to encourage your child to read and practice basic math facts everyday. The % below is from the fall results. We will take this assessment for the last time this school year in May. Below are resources you can use at home.

Please let teachers know planned dismissal changes. Call the office by 2:00 only if there’s an unexpected change in the middle of the day or if you don’t hear back from the teacher by 2:00.

We are thrilled to announce our follow-up scheduled PTO meeting, which will take place on Febuary 7, 2024, from 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm. The meeting will be held in person in the cafeeria a

Date: February 7, 2024
Time: 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm
Location: School Cafetorium

If you would like your child to present a Black History Moment during morning meeting in February, please sign up here. Presentations should be of an African American hero (present or past) and last no more then 2 minutes (ages 6-9) and 4 minutes (ages 9-12). Costumes are permitted.

• Daily History spotlights during morning meeting read by students
• Door Decorating Contest
• Culture Fashion Show
• Weekly HBCU spotlights
• Weekly Spirit Wear on Fridays
• Welcome Wednesday Readers (HBCU alumni)

CCAC Makes After School (Tuesdays or Thursdays, 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. or 4:00 – 5:00 p.m., January 2 – May 16)

This exciting semester-long after school class with Clifton Cultural Arts Center will allow students to express themselves using painting, fiber arts, collage, drawing, and much more in a number of different projects. The only limit to what you can create is your imagination!

• Immanuel Presbyterian Church (3445 Clifton Ave) — changing to CCAC’s new home (3412 Clifton Ave) on February 7

• https://cliftonculturalarts.org/ccacmakes/

• Grades K-6

• $61/month (tuition assistance available!)

• Registration Deadline: Ongoing! Class tuition prorated based on start date. Contact emalene.benson@cliftonculturalarts.org with questions.

Family Workshop: Shadow Puppets (Saturday, January 13, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)

Get ready for a creative family adventure! Join our workshop and craft enchanting shadow puppets using common materials. Together, you’ll create unique characters and settings to tell an imaginative story of your own with the magic of puppets and light.

• CCAC @ Short Vine (2728 Short Vine, Cincinnati, OH 45219)

• https://cliftonculturalarts.org/product/family-workshop-shadow-puppets/

• Ages 4+ with an adult

• $40/family (siblings or extra adults welcome!)

• Registration Deadline: January 10, 2023

Madcap Puppets presents “Annie Oakley’s Wild West Show” (Saturday, January 27 at 11:00 a.m.)

Come have a rootin’ tootin’ shootin’ good time telling stories with Ohio’s favorite gal, Annie Oakley! Hear Midwest classic tall tales like Johnny Appleseed and meet giant puppet Buffalo Bill and Paul Bunyan.

• CCAC @ E.T. Carson Lodge (218 Ludlow Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220)

• https://cliftonculturalarts.org/product/madcap-puppets-presents-annie-oakleys-wild-west-show/

• $10/general admission

Introducing the NAM Essentials Needs Pantry at CLC Resource Center

We're excited to announce our NAM Essentials Needs Pantry at the CLC Resource Center, dedicated to supporting students and families during challenging times. Open during school hours, our pantry offers essential items like hygiene supplies, toiletries, and feminine hygiene products. Basic school supplies, including backpacks and stationery, are also available. Feminine hygiene sanitary napkins are conveniently stored in our Nurses office. For assistance or if you would like to make a donation, contact Resource Coordinator Ms. Brookins at 513-363-3912 or brookit@cps-k12.org. Our goal is to provide comprehensive support, ensuring every student can thrive.

Last week the students were given a Kids Heart Challenge flyer to bring home to their families. The Kids Heart Challenge program is fundraiser that Mr, Napier, Physical Education Teacher does every February for the American Heart Association. This fundraiser is optional for the kids. Some of the money raised comes back to the school in the form of gift certificates that can be used to purchase physical education equipment for our school. All questions can be forwarded to Mr. Napier I will send an email and a Talking Points message to NAM families. The Kids Heart Challenge program ends Friday, February, 23rd

We hope this message finds you well. Your child should have brought home the attached flyer and registration form for the upcoming Chess Club here at NAM. We are excited to share that Mr. Robert Cheanult, who recently visited during 3rd-grade lunch, sparked great interest with his engaging games and activities.

Chess Club Details:

• Where: NAM Media Center and Tech Room
• When: Tuesdays, 3:20 pm - 4:30 pm
• Duration: Feb 06, 2024 - Mar 19, 2024 (7 weeks)
• For grades: 3rd - 6th
• Cost: $80.00

If you're keen on registering your child for the Chess Club, you can use the following link: Chess Club Registration or simply scan the QR code on the attached flyer. For additional details, please refer to the attached flyer.

We believe the Chess Club will be a fantastic opportunity for your child to learn, engage, and have fun. Don't miss out on this exciting chance to be part of the chess adventures at NAM!"

Registration for our Spring 2024 program is now open at http://sports.bluesombrero.com/NASAY. Early bird discounted rate of $40 applies through Jan 31, and prices rise on Feb 1. Don't wait to register - our teams fill quickly. Registration will officially close Feb 15.

For the Spring season, kindergartners become eligible for the program and we run through 5th graders.

We could use some coaches this season, so please contact me if you are interested.

Thank you for your support of our all-volunteer program. Go Rockets!

Will Lundstrom
North Avondale SAY East Soccer District Representative
lundstromw@yahoo.com

Scan this QR code and use the code EVTP6R9TG to order your yearbook today!

All students are invited to attend the February Golden Party that will take place on February 29th in the gym. Students must meet with ABC criteria in order to participate effective Feb 5th.

A-Academics up to date at 90% usage in reading and math

B-Behavior is appropriate-0 Behavior incidents

C-Class attendance is excellent-can only miss 1 day and or 1 tardy for the month

Each classroom is challenged to have 96% attendance daily for the month of February. All classrooms with 96% or highter attendance will receive a special incentive at the end of the month. Make sure your child arrives to school before 8:50a and remains until 3:20p.

Mark Your Calendar for Parent Teacher Conferences!

3rd Q conferences Th 2-22-24

4th Q conferences Wed 5-1-24

Consider meeting with the group of Fathers at Weideman's Brewery on the 1st Thursday 7p of each month to enjoy fellowship and discuss plans to support the school. For more information or questions reach out to Kyle Falhaber at kylefalhaber@yahoo.com.

Welcome! We are the North Avondale Montessori School Foundation, and we invite you to get more involved with your child’s school.

Navigate to namrockets.org! Now, you can….

• Find FREE ways to support the school, like connecting to Kroger Community Rewards

• Donate (one-time or monthly) to the North Avondale Montessori School Foundation

• Sign up to volunteer for school events

• Order North Avondale Montessori spirit wear

here is the "sign up to volunteer for specific events" flyer: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y33HtHcqBlYN5S_DWAn0y_g2q4oFg9TVJiT7wGtJvuo/edit?usp=sharing

AND: If you’re a Facebook user, search “2023-2024 NAMS Community” to join our Facebook group and connect with other NAMS parents and community members.

Questions? Want to become even more involved? Email Kyle Falhaber, Stacey Moyer, or Angela Dangerfield.

Kyle Falhaber - kylefalhaber@yahoo.com

Stacey Moyer - moyeraugerfamily@gmail.com

Angela Dangerfield - akirklanddangerfield@gmail.com

If you know someone who would like to join us as a special guest, share the request letter and or have them sign up using the link.

The Cincinnati Public Schools Magnet and High School lottery is now open for all High Schools, Magnet schools and programs, sibling applications and out-of-neighborhood applications through March 1, 2024.

For the past two years, CPS placed and assigned students from North Avondale Montessori to Clark Montessori High School. CPS is no longer offering this option to families due to Clark Montessori High School's limited available seats, making sure the process and prioritization remains aligned to existing board policies. Returning to this process ensures the application submission remains equitable for all and also follows the east-west designation based on the student’s home address. Please note, applications are not processed in a first-come-first-served order.

All rising 7th grade students interested in Clark or any other high school will need to apply through the lottery. To register for the lottery, you must create an account in Focus - CPS’ new student information system for the 2024-2025 school year.

In addition, we will soon announce a parent meeting in partnership with district officials to further discuss, answer questions and provide application assistance. Stay tuned for meeting dates and times.

For more information, or to begin the lottery application process, please visit www.cps-k12.org/lottery or contact CPS Customer Care at 513-363-0123. If you have direct questions from [SCHOOL], please call us at [PHONE#] during normal school hours. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

To ensure student safety, please park in designated spaces only. Parking in the crosswalk is prohibited. Students should exit cards closest to the sidewalk only verses the driver side. Doors open at 8:20a. Pick up begins at 3:20p. Early pick up ends at 2:45p. To change your child's dismissal plan, call the school in advance.

LSDMC Agenda & Notes

January ILT Agenda & Notes

Email: fergusk@cpsboe.k12.oh.us
Website: https://www.cps-k12.org/northavondalemontessori
Location: 615 Clinton Springs Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, USA
Phone: (513) 407-2444
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CPSNorthAvondale