Dear NES Families,

Thank you to those who took time to attend our SAC meeting on Thursday. Your input is valuable to our decision-making at NES. Please keep an eye out for surveys we will be sending to all parents to gain information about the best days/times for PTO, information you would like to see or find useful in the weekly newsletter, and other items we would like your input on!

We are still working to get all parents connected in Rooms. Please feel free to stop by the office or reach out if you are having difficulty with the school app or getting connected to your child's teacher. We will be glad to help!

Thank you for your support for the PTO fundraiser! All orders are appreciated!

Reminder, there is no school the week of Thanksgiving and Friday, November 22nd is an Early Release Day. Please make sure you have made arrangement to have your student picked up on time for that day.

Due to the break, there will not be a family newsletter for the week of 11/25/24. Please expect the next newsletter the week of December 2nd.

We hope everyone has a wonderful weekend and we will see students back on Monday!

GOOOOO TIGERS!!!

Warm regards,

Mrs. Jessica Lowe, Principal

Mrs. Heather Briney, Assistant Principal

November

11/20: Progress Reports *Note new date - Board Approved Extension*

11/22: Track and Field Event; Early Release Day

11/25-11/29: No school - Fall Break

December

12/2: FAST/STAR Testing Window begins

12/3: Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony @ City Hall 5PM

12/9 - 12/13: Book Fair

12/11: Student Council Meeting @ 3:15PM

12/18: OHS Drama presents Rudolph for NES students

12/19: 2nd 9 weeks PBIS Celebration - Reindeer Games (Eligible students ONLY)

12/20: Early Release Day

12/23 - 01/06: No School - Winter Break

Students must meet the following criteria to participate:

• 20 Tokens
• less than 2 minor referrals and/or 1 major referral between November 18th and December 18th
  

We will be hosting our Reindeer Games PBIS event on 12/19. If you have any winter themed games (i.e., antler ring toss, snowman bowling, Christmas cornhole, snowball tic-tac-toe, etc.) that you wouldn't mind loaning out for our students to enjoy for the day, please let your child's teacher know. Also, if you have any creative ideas for winter-themed games please feel free to share! Thank you!

Mrs. Comer was nominated for WPBF 25's Teacher of the Month Recognition Program and was chosen as the winner! WPBF visited NES to surprise Mrs. Comer and her students on Friday. Please keep an eye out for the broadcast on November 20th and thank you for nominating a well-deserving teacher. Mrs. Comer truly pours her heart and soul into her students each day, and it was a privilege to see her hard work acknowledged by someone outside of NES! Thank you!

🍎Teachers are more than educators.

✨They inspire and help shape the future of our communities. That's why

Monday - chicken patty on bun / pizza

Tuesday - taco / stromboli

Wednesday - cheeseburger / turkey wedge sandwich

Thursday - turkey shaped nuggets / hot ham & cheese croissant

Friday - PBJ

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

FortifyFL is a suspicious activity reporting tool that allows you to instantly relay information to appropriate law enforcement agencies and school officials.

By accessing FortifyFL, students can provide a description of the threat, share pics and videos and optionally submit their contact information.

Click the button above to access the online reporting link.

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Okeechobee County School District has partnered with Varsity Tutors for Schools! All students now have access to the Varsity Tutors learning resources like live classes, chat tutoring, and more. Some students may have been assigned tutoring by your school, ask your teacher or school office if this has been provided to you. All Okeechobee County School District families can sign up for paid supplemental private tutoring for their students at a discounted rate!

NES Mission Statement:

North Elementary School will create a learning environment in which teachers and parents work together to enable each student to realize his/her potential. The school and its faculty will provide students with the best resources and instruction possible in order for them to be successful both in school, and later in life as thriving members of our society

NES Vision Statement:

Together: Achieving excellence, putting students first!