Thomas V. Nash Elementary

Dear Families:

Our Read Across America events came to a close week. This week our hometown heroes were our guest readers. On behalf of the staff and students, we would like to thank Sergeant Jennifer Pompeo, School Resource officer James Flanagan, State Representative James Murphy, and of course our parents, siblings, and cousin. Thank you all for visiting us and sharing your joy for literacy.

We are so proud to announce that after 31 days of our March Read Across America Month, our students read a grand total of 1,162 books/chapters! A big hip-hip-hooray to the 5th graders who hung up all the hats and then counted them! We are so proud of this outcome and are incredibly thankful to our families, for helping to encourage a love of reading; and to our teachers/staff for cheering them on! Students have earned an extra recess with dancing and music! We would also like to acknowledge all the spirit days the students participated in! Their spirit and enthusiasm did not go unnoticed! Thank you, as always, for your support and encouragement.

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES:

MCAS:

MCAS: DATES FOR GRADES 3-5

April 12th and 13th ELA

May 10 and May 11th Grade 5 science

May 18th and May 19th Math

Student attendance is essential for academic growth and social-emotional development. We value the time spent with family, however, we urge you to take vacations when school is not in session. If you are having difficulty getting your student to school, please reach out to me, the classroom teacher, or our school nurse. We are all here to support you and our students.

Playground update: Thank you to all of our donors we have raised $16,680.00 Please see our Playground Campaign using this Link:

Parent announcements:

Parent council meeting next monthApril 12th at 6:00pm in our library

The parent council will be offering spring enrichment programs. Some programs will run before and after school. Stay tuned for more information.

Please dress the children warmly. The weather has finally become colder. We use a weather chart to direct how long the kids should stay outside for recess. Studies show that children need frequent breaks, fresh air and movement for their physical and mental wellness. We strive to have them go outside as much as possible (weather-dependant). Recess Weather Chart

Playground update: Thank you to all of our donors we have raised $16,680.00 Please see our Playground Campaign using this Link:

Parent Education and Social-Emotional Resources:

Please visit this site for helpful tips and resources to support the whole family:

Ways to support math at home:

Special Education Advisory meetings Future meeting dates are in this link.

Special Education Parent Advisory Facebook SEPAC FACEBOOK PAGE)

SEPAC Flyer

Nash will be offering a Unified Arts Program this spring.

The classes are scheduled to run on 6/1,6/8,and 6/15

Special Olympics on 5/27 with a rain date of 5/1

Nash FaceBook

Please review our pick-up and drop-off procedures using the link below, our driveway will close each day at 3:05 P.M.

Emergency Contact and Medical Information Update

This year there will continue to allow parents to update their own Emergency Contact and Medical Information electronically in Aspen. This will replace the paper (Pink) form that has been sent out in the past. Please click on the link below to fill out this information.

Emergency Contact & Medical Information Form

Emergency Contact & Medical Information Form - Spanish

Emergency Contact & Medical Information Form - Portuguese

Emergency Contact & Medical Information Form - Arabic

Free and Reduced Lunch Application

Although there is a universal free lunch program, we are asking that all families fill out the free and reduced lunch form. Please follow the attached link to fill out the application. Free and Reduced Lunch Application.

Have a great week!

Ms. Schuhwerk

Principal

Important Dates

Parent council meeting April 12th at 6:00pm in our library

Grade 5 volunteers needed for NRWS on Friday April 28th

Grade 5 parents : Please be aware cell phones have been disrupting instruction time,Student will need to leave their phones home or in their locker.

Spring parent conferences on April 4th and 5th

The 5th is a 1/2 day for students.

April 11th is an early release day for students dismissal is at 11:50

Spring Concert June 2nd at 2:00pm

Field Day June 6th raindate June 8th

Grade 5 move up celebration June 13th

MCAS dates for grades 3-5

April 12 and 13th ELA

May 10th and 11th Grade 5 Science

May 18th and 19th Math

Unified Arts

6/1,6/8,6/15

Add recurring school links, important information and resources here

• Tech Support for Families
• Champions Before and After School Care - 781-812-8735 or lolee@discoverchampions.com
• Blackboard Communications - Opt In and Opt Out Instructions
• Town Wide Parent Council - Meets the Second Tuesday of Each Month

• COVID Resources

  • DESE/DPH School Guidance
  • Video: How to Administer an At-Home COVID Test
    
  • Text Guide: How Do I Administer an At-Home COVID test?
• Weymouth Public Schools Transportation Webpage