Welcome to Week 36
Welcome to another week!
State assessments in all grade levels continue this week. Students in K-2 will participate in their STAR Math assessments, and students in grades 3-5 will take their F.A.S.T. math assessments. 5th graders will also take their NGSSS Science test on Tuesday.
We are very thankful for everyone who is in attendance on their test days. It makes the testing exprience smoother for everyone.
Families can access students’ scores in Family Portal, using the Skyward login information. If you are unable to access, please contact our office to obtain your most up to date Skyward access information.
Here is the calendar of events at a glance. Please check with grade level teachers if you see a discrepancy with what has been shared.
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week
Please join us in celebrating our wonderful teachers and staff during Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week! Let’s show our teachers and staff some love!!!
Please call our school if you would like to do something special. Donations are accepted throughout the week in our office.
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SAC Meeting
The last SAC meeting of the year is on Thursday, April 9 at 4 PM.
Parent Climate Survey
We value your feedback! Please complete our 2023-2024 Parent Climate Survey to let us know what works well and what needs to be improved.
Summer School Invites
Summer School invites were sent home with students this week. Spaces are limited - please be sure to turn in your invite ASAP if you are interested in your child attending.
Zonewaiver Availability
District zonewaivers are available May 1 - May 20. If your child is currently attending our school out of zone and you have a zonewaiver on file, you do NOT need to fill out a new zonewaiver. If your 5th grade student is choosing to attend a middle school that is not in their zone, you MUST complete a zonewaiver. These are available at each school’s office.
Zonewaivers will be accepted based on availability of space.
End of the Year APTT Dates
End of the year APTT (Academic Parent Teacher Team) meetings are scheduled in conjunction with other events taking place at the end of May. Check it out and save the date!
Space Art Contest
Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez has announced the launch of the 2024 Florida Space Art Contest. Students in grades K-5 are encouraged to create an art piece inspired by the theme: Suit Up! Florida’s Space Suit of the Future. More information is available at: https://floridaspaceart.com/. All entries are due on May 24, 2024.
Free Breakfast and Lunch
Here is the menu for the week. Options may vary based on our end of the year availability of various items.
K-5
Monday |
Chicken Tenders / Hawaiian Roll Sandwich |
Tuesday |
Burrito / Burgers / Pizza |
Wednesday |
Spaghetti / Yogurt plates |
Thursday |
chicken patty on a bun / Pizza |
Friday |
Pizza / Pbj |
VPK
Monday |
Tenders |
Tuesday |
Burger |
Wednesday |
Spaghetti |
Thursday |
Pizza |
Friday |
Pbj |
Upcoming Dates at Glance
- 5/1 State Assessments Start
- 5/6 Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week
- 5/6 3rd Level 1 STAR
- 5/7 5th Grade State Assessment in Science
- 5/8 3rd F.A.S.T. Math
- 5/9 4th F.A.S.T. Math
- 5/10 5th F.A.S.T. Math
- 5/9 SAC Meeting 4 PM
- 5/14 1st Grade APTT 8:30 AM
- 5/14 1st Grade Mothers Day Tea 9 AM
- 5/14 School Board Meeting 6 PM
- 5/17 VPK Graduation
- 5/20 2nd Grade APTT 11:00 AM
- 5/21 3rd Grade APTT 8:30 AM
- 5/21 4th Grade APTT 1:10 PM
- 5/21 3rd and 4th Grade Awards
- 5/22 KG Graduation
- 5/22 KG APTT Following Graduation
- 5/23 5th Grade Awards and Graduation
- 5/23 5th Grade APTT Following Graduation
- 5/24 Early Release Day 11:30 AM
- 5/27 Holiday - No School
- 5/28 Teacher Plan Day - No Students
More events can be found at http://nes.okee.k12.fl.us/events
Important Documents
- 2023-2024 Back to School Information Session
- 2023-2024 FLDOE School Year Information Guide
- 2023-2024 Student Handbook
- 2023-2024 Student Code of Conduct
- 2023-2024 Student Progression Plan
- Bus Information
- Family Portal
- Just Read, Florida Resources
- New Worlds Reading Scholarship Letter
- NES Newsletter - September 29. 2023
- Okeechobee Assessment Calendars 2023-2024
- Okeechobee K-12 Uniform Assessment Calendar 2023-2024
- Read-At-Home Plan Resources UPDATED 1/5/2024
- School 2022-2023 Report Card
- Successful Student Guide
- Tiger Times - September 29, 2023
- Tiger Times - February 1, 2024
- Water Safety Notice
School Safety
All students have access to the Fortify FL reporting app on their Chromebooks. Fortify FL posters posted around campus to remind students they can report suspicious activity at any time using the app.
Sincerely,
Dr. Tuuli Robinson
Principal of North Elementary School