Thomas V. Nash Elementary

Nash News

May 28, 2023

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Nash News

Dear Families and Nash Community members,

On this Memorial Day, we come together to honor and remember the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. It is a day of reflection, gratitude, and commemoration, and I want to take a moment to extend my heartfelt wishes to our entire school community.

Memorial Day, observed annually on the last Monday of May, holds great significance in the United States. It is a time when we pay tribute to those who selflessly gave their lives while defending our freedoms and protecting our way of life. These courageous individuals, from all branches of the military, dedicated themselves to the noble cause of preserving liberty and ensuring the security of our nation.

This day serves as a solemn reminder of the countless sacrifices made by our fallen heroes and their families. It is an opportunity for us to pause and express our gratitude for the freedoms we enjoy today, freedoms that were safeguarded by the valor and dedication of those who served in the armed forces. Their sacrifice reminds us of the immense price of liberty and inspires us to strive for a better future.

As a school community, it is important for us to instill in our students a deep appreciation for the significance of Memorial Day. We have a responsibility to educate and nurture an understanding of the sacrifices made by generations past, teaching the value of freedom, patriotism, and the importance of service to others.

Our school is named after the historic Thomas V. Nash, Jr. born on December 11, 1915; he attended and graduated from Weymouth Public schools. During his school years he had an impressive athletic career in football and wrestling. He went on to Mt. Hermon and also attended Brown University where he played football. Mr. Nash was considered "one of the most feared men on Eastern gridirons." He also achieved the status of All-American in football.

Mr. Nash graduated from Brown with a B. A. in English and Education in 1940. He entered the Army Air Corps and was accepted as an Aviation Cadet in December of 1941. He was commissioned a lieutenant on January 3, 1943. His plane was lost in action on July 28, 1943. The Nash School was named in Thomas V. Nash Jr's name in the 1950s.

On this Memorial Day, let us come together as a community to honor the fallen, support their families, and express our heartfelt gratitude for their sacrifice. May we never forget their courage, dedication, and the lasting legacy they have left behind.

Wishing you all a meaningful Memorial Day.

Warm regards,

Ms. Schuhwerk

Playgroundand parking:

We are excited about our new play structure however PLEASE DO NOT park in the side lot during afternoon dismissal it is causing traffic and safety concerns.

Student Attendance

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. Please make sure your student has a full night's rest and a good breakfast to maximize their learning potential.

Parent Education and Social-Emotional Resources:

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

Math Newletter

Ways to support your student at home with Math

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

Special Education Parent Advisory Facebook SEPAC FACEBOOK PAGE)

SEPAC Flyer

Calling All Artists:

Join the Unified Arts and Crafts Club at Nash

Nash and SEPAC (Special Education Parents Advisory Council) are excited to announce our first ever Unified Arts and Crafts Club. Students from inclusion-buddy classrooms are invited to join in the fun!

Each week we will team up with SEPAC to offer a creative, hands-on art project for Life Skills students and their peers. This will be a sensory-friendly experience with an emphasis on inclusion, friendship and fun! A limited number of spots are available as we trial this activity. Students who sign up will be given a spot on a first come, first serve basis.

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.

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Upcoming Events -

Important Dates

Field Day June 6th raindate June 8th

Class colors

Kindergarten White

1st grade Green

2nd grade Tie Dye

3rd Blue

4th BlacK

5th Maroon grade 5 T-shirts

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.