NES Parent Newsletter 04/27/26

Dear NES Families,

Thank you to everyone who attended our Family STEM Day! Our students truly enjoyed having their families join them for hands-on activities in science, math, engineering, and technology. It was a wonderful experience, and we look forward to offering more opportunities like this in the future.

As a reminder, next week we will hold our Quarter 4 PBIS Mini Bash. These are grade-level celebrations for students who are eligible by having no referrals and earning enough Dunkin’ Dough to attend. Please note that all students begin with a clean slate on April 22nd and still have the opportunity to earn the end-of-quarter Mega Bash, which will be a fun Water Day!

We ask for your continued support in reminding students of the importance of keeping their hands to themselves, using appropriate language, and seeking help from adults when conflicts arise as these are our most common behaviors resulting in referrals.

We also have a couple of important appreciation days coming up:

• Tuesday, April 28th: School Bus Appreciation Day
• Friday, May 1st: School Lunch Hero Day

Please join us in celebrating these essential members of our school community with a smile, a wave, or a simple “thank you” for all they do to safely transport and nourish our students each day.

This is our last week for Tutoring Bootcamp for students who are attending. The final session is Wednesday, April 29th.

State assessments begin on May 1st, please begin now preparing your students for a solid sleep schedule and getting to school on time each day to prevent those upset feelings prior to testing when they arrive tardy, feel tired or rushed. We look forward to seeing the growth they have made all year!

We hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! 🌟

Mrs. Jessica Lowe, Principal

Mr. Derek Hickman, Assistant Principal

North Elementary School

April:

4/27-4/30: Quarter 4 PBIS Grade Level Mini Bash (for eligible students)

4/27-4/29: Tutoring Bootcamp 3:15-4:15PM

4/28: School Bus Driver Appreciation Day

May:

5/1: School Lunch Hero Day

5/5-5/8: Teacher Appreciation Week

5/5: 3rd Grade ELA FAST Assessment

5/6: 4th Grade ELA FAST Assessment

5/7: 5th Grade ELA FAST Assessment

5/8: 1st Grade APTT/Mother's Day Tea

5/11: 3rd Grade Math FAST Assessment; 5th Grade FPL Science Day

5/12: 5th Grade Science Assessment

5/13: 4th Grade FAST Math Assessment

5/14: 5th Grade FAST Math Assessment

5/17: NES Talent Show 6:00PM-7:00PM

5/19: PBIS Water Day

5/20: 4th Grade Awards/APTT

5/21: 2nd Grade Awards/APTT

5/22: 3rd Grade Awards/APTT

5/26: Kindergarten Graduation/APTT

5/27: 5th Grade EOY Celebration/APTT

5/28: Early Release Day/Last Day for Students

Applications to participate in the District’s controlled open enrollment program shall be accepted beginning on May 1st and ending on May 20th. Applications are available at each school as well as the District Office and must be submitted no later than May 20th. Schools will number the zone waivers, for the purpose of the lottery, as the zone waivers are received at each school.

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