NES Parent Newsletter 9/29/25

Dear NES Families,

Thank you to all who attended our PTO meeting! We also want to share how much the students enjoyed our Energy Bus assemblies—our campus was full of excitement and positivity.

This month is packed with fun and important events:

• Read-A-Thon Fundraiser

• Book Fair

• Spooktacular

• Red Ribbon Week

We hope you’ll join us in making each of these a success!

Our Clothing Closet is currently in need of donations—specifically girls’ panties and boys’ underwear in student sizes K–2. Any contributions are greatly appreciated and go directly to supporting our students.

A few reminders:

• Fall Picture Retakes will take place on November 3rd. Please contact your child’s teacher if you would like them to participate.

• The New World Reading Event will be held on September 30th. Be sure to register as soon as possible!

• Thank you, parents, for making sure to show your ID to the camera at the door! You are making this procedure run smoothly, and we truly appreciate your cooperation in keeping our students and staff safe.

Thank you for your continued support in helping our students grow and thrive.

With gratitude and positivity,

October:

10/6: PTO Meeting @ 8:15AM

10/13: No School/Teacher Work Day

10/15: 3rd - 5th grade awards

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

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

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 month, our school is focusing on Honesty—being truthful in our words and actions. We encourage students to:

• Tell the truth, even when it’s hard.

• Be trustworthy and responsible.

At home, you can support honesty by praising truthful behavior and reminding your child that honesty builds trust with family and friends.

Thank you for helping us grow students of strong character!

This week at school, our students are learning about being the driver of their own life — taking personal responsibility for their actions. We are emphasizing the importance of not blaming others or complaining, but instead feeling empowered to make choices, take risks, and make the changes necessary to achieve the results they want.

Scenario:
Imagine a student who didn’t study for a math quiz and received a lower grade than expected. Instead of blaming the teacher or saying, “Math is too hard,” the student chooses to take responsibility: they ask questions, study a little each day, and try different strategies to improve. By taking charge, the student is “driving” their own success.

Action Step for Home:
Encourage your child to identify one area where they can take responsibility this week — whether it’s completing homework on time, helping with chores, or practicing a new skill. Ask them to come up with one action they can take to improve the outcome, and celebrate their efforts and progress.

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

Lunch :

Monday - cheeseburger / queso pull-aparts / /turkey & cheese

Tuesday - Taco / grilled cheese

Wednesday - chicken patty on bun / hot dog

Thursday - chicken parts / chef salad / ham & 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