NES Parent Newsletter 03/30/26

Dear NES Families,

I am so blessed to be working with your children! What a great first week here at North Elementary! I've been through many classrooms and have had so many positive experiences with students smiling, asking questions, being respectful, and helping each other. We have so many fantastic citizens!

One of the things you will hear me say often is, "Own your choices, earn your success". This is so important to me, and my goal is to partner with you to build proactive learning "builders" this year.

I want to support you in whatever ways I can!

Have a blessed weekend!

Derek Hickman

Assistant Principal

North Elementary School

March:

3/30: OHS Grade Walk at NES; Report Card Day

3/31: Talent Show Tryouts

April:

4/1: 4th/5th Grade STATE WRITING ASSESSMENT

4/1: Math Carnival; Paraprofessional Appreciation Day

4/2: 4th grade field trip; School Librarian Day

4/3: No School/Holiday

4/6: 3rd - 5th grade Awards

4/6-4/10: National Assistant Principal’s Week

4/10: Battle of the Books Competition

4/13-4/15: Tutoring Bootcamp 3:15-4:15PM

4/15: Kindergarten Roundup

4/16: 2nd Grade field trip

4/17: Math Bowl Competition

4/20-4/22: Tutoring Bootcamp 3:15-4:15PM

4/21: 4H Meeting after school

4/23: 4H Field Trip

4/24: Family STEM Day/Early Release Day

Monday- BBQ on bun / chicken bites / Pbj

Tuesday - Queso Pull-aparts/ grilled cheese/ PBJ/ chicken salad

Wednesday- Bosco sticks/ turkey wedge sandwich / yogurt plate

Thursday- Pizza / chicken patty on bun/ fish sandwich

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

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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.

Systematically and chronically inflicting physical hurt or psychological distress on one or more students or employees. Bullying includes instances of cyberbullying, as defined in Section 1006.147(3)(b), F.S. Bullying may include, but is not limited to, repetitive instances of teasing, social exclusion, threats, intimidation, stalking, physical violence, theft, harassment, public or private humiliation, or destruction of property. If the physical harm or psychological distress is not the result of systematic or chronic behavior, evaluate for Harassment.

SESIR Bullying must include 3 elements: It must be 1) repeated; 2) intentional; and 3) involve a power imbalance.

Examples

• Student uses a cell phone to take a picture of a student using the bathroom at school and shares it electronically.
• Student repeatedly spreads nasty rumors at school about another person.
• Student repeatedly teases another person in a mean way, calling him/her inappropriate names, making fun of his/her appearance, or the way he/she talks, dresses, or acts.

Non-Examples

• Student calls another student an inappropriate name once.

For more information visit: https://www.fldoe.org/safe-schools/sesir-discipline-data/bullying.stml

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