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.

Link to Family Portal Flyer

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!!!
Monday
Breakfast from Dr. Robinson and Mrs. Briney
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Tuesday
Snack and Coffee Bar from NES Families
Notes and Cards from Students
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Wednesday
Box Bros Food Truck - Gomez Family
Ice Cream from Dr. Bishop
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Thursday
Goodie Bag from PTO
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Friday
Lunch from Courson Family

Please call our school if you would like to do something special. Donations are accepted throughout the week in our office.

Teacher Appreciation Week 2021 Clip Art {Apple Teacher Freebie} | TPT

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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


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