Neubert Elementary School
Family Newsletter | Week of November 17, 2025
Principal's Message
Dear Neubert Families,
We’re heading into the last full week of school before Parent-Teacher Conferences and Fall Break!
In the spirit of giving thanks, I want to take a moment to express just how grateful I am to be part of this incredible school community. I couldn’t be more proud of the hard work, heart, and dedication our staff and students pour into Neubert each and every day - and the supportive environment you, as parents and guardians, create at home to help our learners thrive. Thank you for being such an essential part of our Knights family! 💙
Your Partner in Education,
Ms. Nicole Bryan, Principal
Neubert Elementary School
Neubert Staff Shoutouts
At Neubert, we are so lucky to have such a dedicated and caring staff! We invite you to take a moment to recognize a staff member who has made a difference for your child(ren) or family. Your personal messages will be sent directly to the receiving staff member. Your kind words mean so much and help us celebrate the amazing work happening every day!
Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor and celebrate the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Native American and Indigenous peoples. This month provides a wonderful opportunity for families to learn together, reflect on our nation’s diverse heritage, and recognize the ongoing influence of Native communities today.
Here are a few simple ways families can celebrate and learn at home:
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📚 Read Together: Choose a children’s book by a Native author (e.g., Fry Bread, We Are Water Protectors).
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🎨 Create Nature Art: Make art using leaves, rocks, or feathers inspired by Native traditions.
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🍞 Cook Fry Bread: Try a simple fry bread recipe and learn its cultural story.
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🎶 Explore Music: Listen to Native drumming or flute music as a family.
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🗺️ Map Connection: Find out which tribal nations originally lived in your area.
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🧠 Family Trivia: Play a short “Did You Know?” quiz about Native history and contributions.
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💬 Reflection Time: Discuss what you learned and how Native communities continue to shape our country today.
Together, let’s celebrate and honor the stories, voices, and traditions that continue to enrich our shared history.
Scholastic Book Fair
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Neubert from 11/17-11/25!
- November 17th and 18th will be preview days where students will create their "wish lists."
- November 19th, 20th, and 21st will be shopping days.
- Please consider signing up to help out!
* Volunteers are not needed November 24th and 25th as that will be during conferences*
- Book Fair Homepage; All book purchases over $35 ship free and every purchase benefits our school!
- Share the Fair
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-Teacher Conferences are right around the corner! Conferences are a wonderful opportunity to connect, celebrate your child’s progress, and discuss next steps for continued growth. Please review the details below carefully to ensure a smooth scheduling process:
Conference Dates
Monday, November 24: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday, November 25: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Scheduling Window
The scheduling window opened Friday, November 7 at 10:00 AM and closes Friday, November 21 at 12:00 PM.
How to Schedule
- Families will schedule their conferences through PTC Wizard using the following link:
👉 https://app.ptcwizard.com/neubert300/login - Your PTC Wizard username and password are the same as your PowerSchool Parent Portal username (all lowercase).
- If your family has children at more than one D300 school, please note that each school has its own PTC Wizard link, and you’ll need to close your web browser between schools before logging into the next one.
Specials Conferences
This year, Parent-Teacher Conferences for Specials classes (Music, Art, PE, etc.) will look a little different. Instead of scheduling individual appointments in PTC Wizard, all Specials teachers will be available together in the gym during conference hours, and families are welcome to stop by at any time to talk with them.
Need Help?
If you need assistance scheduling or resetting your Parent Portal login information, please contact our Assistant Principal. Christina Nowak will be happy to help schedule conferences as needed.
We look forward to meeting with you soon to celebrate your child’s growth and learning!
Unity Through Understanding
This month our focus is on helping students learn about how everyone experiences the holidays in their own special fashion. While it is a joyful time for many families, for some families it can be a challenging one. Whether these are related to the loud hustle and bustle of celebrations, emotional struggles with past holidays, or just fatigue from the busy schedule, we know that with compassion everyone can have a beautiful time. This month the children will learn how different holiday sensory experiences can be just right/too much/not enough for them. Children are wonderful at leading with curiosity and kindness. Please ask your children about what they learned, and they will be happy and proud to share the compassionate and understanding elements they have learned to enrich all of your family holiday experiences. Finding ways to truly enjoy the time and attention together is the best gift you can give!
Cold Weather Reminder
As the temperatures begin to drop, we want to make sure all of our Knights stay warm and comfortable throughout the school day!
Please be sure your child comes to school dressed appropriately for the weather. This includes a warm coat, hat, gloves, boots, and snow pants when needed. Students go outside for recess every day unless the temperature (actual or wind chill) is below 10°F, or it’s raining.
To help keep everyone safe and dry, students who do not have boots and snow pants will need to stay on the shoveled blacktop area when there’s snow on the ground. We also encourage families to have children practice putting on and fastening their own winter gear at home - it’s a great way to build independence and get ready for those chilly recesses!
If your child needs to remain indoors for medical reasons, please provide a doctor’s note to the school.
Thank you for helping us keep our students warm, healthy, and ready for outdoor fun this fall and winter!
Transportation Change Reminder
Families, friendly reminder that if you need to make a change to your child’s transportation during the school day, please notify the office as soon as possible, but no later than 1:30 PM. This information has to come from you and not from your child.
This allows us to ensure that teachers are informed and that your child is dismissed safely and accurately at the end of the day.
Thank you for your cooperation and attention to this important procedure!
The Royal Broom Competition
Congratulations to Mrs. Arm's Class!
They are the winners of our Royal Broom Award for keeping the cleanest classroom the entire week of November 3rd! Our night custodians crowned them champions, and their room sparkled the brightest. ✨
The Royal Broom competition runs all year long, so who will sweep up the honor next week? 🧹
Lost and Found
Updated 11/14/25
Our Lost and Found is bursting with lonely jackets, hats and sweatshirts that are hoping to find their way back home! Please take a look at the pictures we’ve shared to see if any of these items belong to your child. To help our “lost treasures” get back to their owners even faster, we’d love for you to add your child’s name inside their belongings. That way, we can return them right away before they end up on another adventure in the Lost and Found!
November's Perfect Attendance Reward
🎉 We’re excited to share this month’s Perfect Attendance Reward! Students who have perfect attendance in November will earn a free kids meal at Raising Cane's! 🍗 Let’s keep up the great attendance and enjoy some tasty rewards!
Neubert Spirit Wear Days
Our Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is a team of passionate parents and staff who work together to make Neubert an even better place to learn and grow. From planning fun family events to supporting teachers and students, the PTO helps build the strong, connected community our kids deserve. Stay tuned for ways to get involved!
PTBoard Volunteer Signup Links:
Late Start Days
Late Start Hours for Kindergarten through 5th Grade
10:00 am - 2:15 pm
Late Start Dates for the 2025-26 School Year
- Wednesday, December 10, 2025
- Wednesday, January 21, 2026
- Wednesday, March 4, 2026
- Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Mark Your Calendars
Important Upcoming Dates
- 11/17-11/25 - Scholastic Book Fair (see above for more info)
- 11/24 & 11/25 - Parent-Teacher Conferences
- 11/26-11/28 - Fall Break; No School
Virtual Backpack
Calendars & District Information
2025-2026 District Calendar
2025-2026 Late Start Calendar
2025-2026 Elementary ABCDE Calendar
2025-2026 District Testing Calendar
D300 Strategic Plan
NES Website
Family Newsletter Archive
Contact Us
- Principal - Ms. Nicole Bryan - nicole.bryan@d300.org
- Assistant Principal - Mrs. Christina Nowak - christina.nowak@d300.org
- Student Services Specialist - Mrs. Kim Almodovar - kimberly.almodovar@d300.org
- Principal's Secretary - Mrs. Christine Stofan - christine.stofan@d300.org
- Registrar/Attendance Secretary - Ms. Karan Miller - karan.miller@d300.org
- Certified School Nurse - Mrs. Kathy Frank - katherine.frank@d300.org
School Phone Number: 847-532-6800