Welcome to Week 10!

Welcome to the last week of this grading period! 

Friday, October 13 is the last day of the first 9 weeks of school. Students will be taking their end of quarter tests this week and celebrating good behaviors at the 1st 9 weeks PBIS events. Many other events and initiatives are planned for this week - check it all out below!


National School Lunch Week

This week is National School Lunch week. We encourage students to take advantage of our delicious and free lunch program!


Stranger Danger Presentations

Deputy Helton will be talking about Stranger Danger and Cyber Bullying to all students during their specials classes on Tuesday, October 10.



National Fire Prevention Week

This week is also National Fire Prevention Week. First grade students will have special visitors from the fire department on Thursday. The Florida School Board Insurance Trust has shared a Cooking Safety Handout - check it out!


4th Grade Boo Grams Fundraiser

Our 4th grade students have an opportunity to attend a field trip to St. Augustine this winter. Various fundraisers to support students will be held between now and January. The first one - Boo Grams, will start on Monday. Each student will bring home an order form. There will be a lunch at Our Village on Saturday, November 4, and a Parent Night Out on Friday, December 1. Also, if you would like to sponsor a student to be able to go on this trip, please contact our office at 863-462-5100.


Parent Night Out Permission Slip


PTO Meeting

Parents - we are in the process of planning our first Family Night that takes place on October 26! Our PTO meets on Tuesday, October 10 at 3:30 PM to discuss plans. Please join us! 

At each PTO meeting, new books are presented for parent input prior to placing the books in the classrooms. 

Candy Donations

We are now accepting candy donations for our Booktacular Family Night at the Book Fair. Individually wrapped candy can be dropped off at Dr. Robinson’s office. All donations are highly appreciated! 


PBIS Reward Days

The first round of the PBIS days is this week! Students must be in good standing with discipline to attend. Grade level teachers determine eligibility. Students may lose the privilege to participate based on the following criteria:

  • Referral
  • Less than 70% Dojo Percentage
  • Excessive Absences
  • Missing Assignments
  • Teacher Communication with Parent for Unique Circumstances
  • Not Putting Forth Effort for Substitute Teachers

Accelerated Reader Goals

Students have one more week to meet their grade level AR reading goals.Our first AR Reward event is a fun and games event with Mrs. Williams. Keep reading - everyone can be part of this amazing initiative!

Looking Ahead

Monday, October 16 is a Teacher Work Day and there is no school for students. Students will resume school on Tuesday, October 17. Report cards will be sent home with students on Monday, October 23 which is also our Awards Ceremonies day for students in grades 3-5. 


Free Breakfast and Lunch       

K-5

Monday

Chicken poppers / hawaiian bread sandwiches

Tuesday

Burritos / cheeseburgers

Wednesday

Spaghetti / yogurt plate

Thursday

Chicken patty on a bun / chef salad 

Friday

Pizza / PBJ

 

VPK

Monday

Warm hawaiian bread sandwiches

Tuesday

Cheeseburger

Wednesday

Spaghetti

Thursday

Chicken patty on a bun

Friday

Pizza

Out of Field Teachers

Pursuant to Section 1012.42, Florida Statutes, a parent whose student is assigned an out-of-field teacher may request that his or her child be transferred to an in-field classroom teacher within the school and grade in which the student is currently enrolled.  The school principal must approve or deny the parent’s request and transfer the student to a different classroom teacher within a reasonable period of time, not to exceed 2 weeks, if an in-field teacher for that course or grade level is employed by the school and the transfer does not violate the maximum class size pursuant to s. 1003,03 and s.1, Art. IX of the State Constitution.  If a request for transfer is denied, the school will notify the parent and specify the reasons for the denial. This does not provide a parent the right to choose a specific teacher.

To request a transfer for your child pursuant to the above provisions, please contact the school guidance counselor or school principal.

Just Read, Florida

FLDOE offers a wealth of information on the statewide reading initiative and how it is implemented at schools. Check it out at Just Read, Florida website. Also, here is the direct link to Read-At-Home Plan Resources for the families of students in grades K-3.


Upcoming Dates

  • 10/9 Dental Sealants Program starts
  • 10/9 FTE Week starts 
  • 10/9 Fire Prevention Week
  • 10/9 School Lunch Week
  • 10/9 Boo Grams on Sale - 4th Grade St. Augustine fundraiser
  • 10/10 Stranger Danger Presentations
  • 10/10 PTO Meeting 3:30 PM - Booktacular Family Night Planning
  • 10/10 School Board Meeting 6 PM
  • 10/12 Fire Safety Presentation in 1st Grade
  • 10/13 End of 1st 9 Weeks of School
  • 10/16 Teacher Work Day - No Students
  • 10/20 2nd Grade Dolly Hand Trip
  • 10/23 Report Card Day
  • 10/23 Awards Grades 3-5
  • 10/23 Fall Book Fair starts
  • 10/26 Booktacular Family Night 5:30-7:00 PM
  • 11/2 Fall Pictures Makeup Day

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.


Let’s make it a great week!


Sincerely,

Dr. Tuuli Robinson

Principal of North Elementary School