NES Parent Newsletter 10/6/25

Dear NES Families,

Thank you to all the families who attended our New World Reading event! We are thrilled to share that it was our most attended event yet—your support makes a huge difference!

The Read-A-Thon is in full swing, and we are excited to see so many students logging their reading minutes. Keep encouraging your child to read each day—it’s a great way to celebrate their progress and build lifelong reading habits!

Book fair information is included below—be sure to check it out for some exciting new reads.

Mark your calendars for our annual Spooktacular on October 28th! This year, the event will feature fun Halloween activities with a focus on math, so get ready for some spooky learning and excitement!

A reminder that the end of the 9 weeks is Friday, October 10th. Please ensure that your student has all missing work completed and turned in as soon as possible. Additionally, there will be no school for students on Monday, October 13th.

We have changed the awards date from October 15th to October 20th, this will allow teachers to have grades fully finalized and parents time to make arrangements to attend if they would like to.

Just a reminder, food is not allowed on the school bus. Students can not have open candy, suckers, popsicles, or open containers of food. For example, if your student has cupcakes for a birthday, they can not take the leftovers on the bus with them.

If your student is missing a jacket, please ask your child to check on the stage during breakfast or lunch. Any jackets left at the end of this week (10/10) will be donated.

Thank you for your continued support in making our school a wonderful place for learning and fun!

With gratitude and positivity,

October:

10/6: PTO Meeting @ 8:15AM

10/13: No School/Teacher Work Day

10/17: 1st Quarter PBIS Mega Bash with Kona Ice (for eligible students)

10/20: 3rd - 5th grade awards (NOTE DATE CHANGE)

10/22: Health Screenings (Kindergarten, 1st, and 3rd grade)

10/27-10/31: Book Fair; Red Ribbon Week

10/28: Math Spooktacular and BOOK FAIR 5:30-7:30PM

November:

11/3: Fall Picture Retakes

11/11: Veteran's Day

11/13: SAC Meeting

11/17 - 11/20: PBIS Mini Bash

11/21: STEM/Early Release Day

11/24-11/28: No School/Fall Break

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! SAVE THE DATE for 10/27-10/31 and get your reader psyched to pick out their own books! Create your child’s Book Fair eWallet so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It’s easy to set up and easy for others to contribute funds! Start here: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/northelementaryschool.

It's time for the North Elementary Read-A-Thon!

Our school Read-A-Thon begins on Wednesday October 1, 2025 and is sure to be a fun and exciting event.

We understand that your time is valuable. We also know that providing the best education for your child is important. That's why we are encouraging everyone to activate their student's Read-A-Thon account as soon as possible. The instructions are straightforward, making it quick and hassle-free, and it should take less than 5 minutes of your time.

This account will serve as a hub for recording and monitoring your child's progress as a Reader in the event, and for you to share their Read-A-Thon message with friends and family. Use the link below to activate your student's Reader account:
https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/pdBDQA/1?utm=email

Thank you so much for your participation and support. Together, we can make this Read-A-Thon an amazing experience for our young readers!

This week, our students are learning an important lesson from the Energy Bus: they are the drivers of their own lives! We are encouraging them to take personal responsibility, make positive choices, and focus on what they can control.

Being the driver means that instead of blaming others or giving up when challenges come up, students look for solutions, make smart decisions, and take small steps each day toward their goals. Whether it’s completing homework, practicing a skill, or being kind to others, they have the power to steer themselves in the right direction.

At home, you can support this by asking your child to share one choice they can make this week that will help them succeed. Celebrate their efforts and growth—it’s all about taking charge and moving forward with confidence!

Thank you for your partnership in helping us spread kindness and positive energy!

Lunch :

Monday - cheeseburger / pbj / meat stick grab-n-go

Tuesday - chicken chunks / burrito

Wednesday - BBQ / hotdog / chicken patty

Thursday - spaghetti / grilled cheese

Friday - pizza / pbj

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.

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