Weekly Newsletter

Message from the Principal

Dear Nativity Families,

What a wonderful start to the school year! We are so grateful for each of our students and families and for the energy, joy, and excitement you have brought to campus these first few days. For those of you returning to Nativity, seeing familiar faces feels a little like reuniting with family. And to our new students and families, you have blended into our community so naturally that it feels as though you have been part of Nativity for years! We truly are blessed with a very special school community, and I am so excited for all that we will learn, accomplish, and experience together this year. God has entrusted us with a beautiful community, and I pray that we continue to grow not only in knowledge, but also in faith, virtue, and our care for one another.

Today, your student is bringing home a form for you to review and sign that includes our new Code of Conduct as well as the Parent-Student Handbook Acknowledgment. You can find the Code of Conduct and Handbook in the Parent Portal on our website. The Code is located in the “Rules and Policies” section. I ask that you take some time to sit with your children and read through the expectations outlined in the Code of Conduct. More than simply knowing the rules, we want our students to understand and take ownership of what it means to be a member of the Nativity community. As we begin this new year, we will continue to emphasize the importance of doing things for the common good. Each of us has a role to play in creating a community where every person feels respected, valued, and cared for. Our choices matter, and even the smallest acts of kindness, responsibility, and generosity can make a difference in the lives of others. Thank you in advance for taking the time to discuss these expectations with your children, signing the acknowledgement form, and returning it to school.

Finally, we are eagerly anticipating our Back to School BBQ this Sunday, August 23, as we celebrate The Nativity School’s 30th anniversary! This will be a particularly special gathering as we welcome alumni, former families, former teachers and staff, and parishioners back to campus to celebrate the history that brought us here. Thirty years is a beautiful milestone, and it is a reminder that Nativity is so much more than a school. It is a community and a ministry that has been shaped by countless people who have generously shared their time, talents, faith, and love with our students over the years. If you have not yet done so, please be sure to RSVP. I hope you will join us for what promises to be a wonderful afternoon of fellowship, celebration, and gratitude!

May God bless our Nativity families and this new school year, and may He continue to guide us as we challenge minds and hearts and grow together in faith and in service to one another.

With gratitude,

Brittany Bateman

Click the invitation below or use the QR code to RSVP

Code of Conduct and Parent-Student Handbook

Please be sure to read and sign the acknowledgement form for our new Code of Conduct and Parent-Student Handbook. It was sent home with your oldest student and should be returned to either the homeroom teacher or the front office. All families are required to return this form.

This Week

30 Year Anniversary Back to School BBQ & Celebration - Sunday, August 23rd | 11:30-2:30
Assembly - Monday, August 24th | 8:00am | HFAC
Aftercare Begins - Monday, August 24th
Choir - Tuesday, August 25th | 7:15 | Enter @ Aftercare Gate
Run Club - Wednesday, August 26th | 7:30am and 11:45am
Mass - Thursday, August 27th | 8:00am SHARP | Full Dress Uniform Required
Run Club - Friday, August 28th | 7:30am
Spirit Wear & Minimum Day - Friday, August 28th

Important Change to Aftercare

Aftercare hours on Fridays will be shorter this coming school year. Aftercare hours will be as follows:

Monday - Thursday: 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Friday: 12:15pm - 2:00pm

Check the Parent Portal for more details on Aftercare.

Coming Up

1st Parent Community Meeting - Monday, August 31st | Following assembly | HFAC
Live Scan Opportunity - Thursday, September 3rd | Following Mass | HFAC
Middle School Retreat - Friday, September 4th
1st School Family Mass - Saturday, September 5th | 5:00pm
No School (Labor Day) - Monday, September 7th
Live Scan Opportunity - Tuesday, September 8th | Following assembly | HFAC
Back to School Night (mandatory for all parents) - Thursday, September 10th

Important Information

The Nativity School PARENT PORTAL

Within our Parent Portal, you will find the school calendar, links to FACTS, Land's End, and Ki's for ordering lunch, information about enrichment classes, volunteer requirements, dress code and so much more.

You will also find a "Classroom Connect" section which houses information available for each grade level. You will find a welcome letter from your teacher, a class schedule (coming in August), supplies information, summer assignments if any and more.

To access the Parent Portal, go to the school website at TheNativitySchool.org, click on COMMUNITY and select Parent Portal. The password is Stars#1. For privacy reasons, please do not share this password with anyone outside the school community. Once you are in the portal, you can access information by clicking on the link in the various boxes. If a link doesn't work, it is because new data is still forthcoming and will be updated when available.

We invite you to look around in the Parent Portal. Please let Heidi or Traci in the school office know if you run into any issues.

Update Your FACTS Family Portal

Just a reminder that now is a very good time to update the information in your FACTS Family Portal. Update addresses, phone numbers and very importantly, allergies!

Please call the office if you have any trouble making your updates.

Thank you!

NEW SCHOOL VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS

Please find important information about the new state mandated requirements HERE

Fall Sports Registration

Dear Nativity Community,

The fall sports season offers volleyball for girls in grades 5-8 and flag football for boys in grades 5-8, as well as a one day flag football tournament for middle school girls and a one day cross-country event for all students grades K-8 hosted by Cathedral Catholic HS.

If you have not already, please take a moment to sign your student(s) up HERE.

PE & Sports Uniform Information

PE uniforms are required for students in 5th - 8th grade. Incoming 5th graders and students new to Nativity will be issued one PE shirt within the first week of school. PE shirts for returning middle schoolers and new students wanting a second shirt will be available for purchase for $15.00. The required shorts can be purchased using this Amazon Link.

Sports jerseys will be checked out by Coach to students participating in Nativity team sports. These jerseys are expected to be returned at the end of the sports season they were checked out for. If a jersey is not returned or is damaged in some way (torn or stained), $45 will be charged to the family's FACTS account. Shorts required to participate in sports (the same shorts used for PE) can be purchased using this Amazon Link.

Uniform and Dress Code (update to shoe color)

Regular Everyday Uniform

Boys and Girls:

Shoes:

Color Choices: solid black, navy, gray, white or red preferred (If shoes have a contrasting color piping, it should be minimal or inconspicuous.)
Tie or velcro shoes with rubber soles are required for safety.
Middle School (Gr. 6-8 only) may wear slip-on shoes of the correct school color (see above)
Athletic shoes required for PE – all grades

After School Enrichment Opportunities

Faith in Action

Parent Corner

The MOMCo Nativity

Join us for MOMCo this year as we kick it back to the '90s while growing together in faith, friendship, and connection.

We meet one Wednesday morning each month for coffee, breakfast, meaningful conversation, encouragement and community.

This year's speaker lineup includes topics like:

Finding Peace in the Chaos
Parenting Cycles
Unveiling the Lies the World Tells
Digital Responsibility
The Mental Load
Emotionally Healthy Parenting
Grief & Loss
Navigating Neurodivergence

We would absolutely love to have you with us this year. Whether you've been before or are thinking about trying it for the first time, there's a seat waiting for you.

https://26-27-the-momco-nativity.cheddarup.com