Welcome to Week 27!

Welcome to another wonderful week at NES! Spring Break is just two weeks away. Lots of end of the year dates are now available - be sure to check them out and mark your calendars!


VPK Enrollment

OCSB VPK programs are facilitated by the district office. If you have a child who will be 4 years old prior to September 1 and would like to enroll them in our VPK program, it is very important that you contact the district office immediately. There is only one VPK class and seats fill up quickly.

END OF QUARTER INFORMATION

The last day of this grading period is Friday, March 8. End of quarter assessments are coming up, and daily attendance is more important than ever.

Report Cards are available after Spring Break, on March 25. 3rd to 5th grade awards ceremonies will be held on March 25 as well.

3rd 9 Week PBIS Days

Check out the PBIS events that teachers have planned for this grading period. Students must be in good standing with discipline to attend.

AR Reading Goals

It is still time for students to meet their Accelerated Reader reading goals for this grading period! In addition to the end of the quarter AR reward events, students are also recognized for achieving milestones such as 50 Points Club, 100 Points Club, 200 Points Club and so on. Keep reading, Tigers!!!

Florida Prepaid College Savings Plans

It is never too early to start thinking about college! Have you heard about the Florida Prepaid College Plan? Click here to find more about this program: https://www.myfloridaprepaid.com/.  


Spring Pictures

Our individual Spring Pictures are scheduled for Wednesday, March 20. Check out the information above if you would like to purchase pictures of your child.

Yearbooks

Be sure to submit your yearbook orders soon. All sales are online, except special ads. Please contact Ms. Tamara Carpenter for more information about adding a personalized ad in our yearbook. Please make it payable to North Elementary School for any personal ads.

After School Tutoring

Tutorial continues this week and it takes place on Tuesday, Wednesdays, and/or Thursday based on the sessions that students signed up for.

Upcoming Assessment Dates

  • 01/22-03/08 WIDA (English Proficiency Assessment for English Language Learners)
  • 03/25-04/19 NWEA (Science - Grades 3-5)
  • 04/01-04/12 F.A.S.T. Writing (Grades 4-5)
  • 05/01-05/24 F.A.S.T. Reading and Math (Grades 4-5)
  • 05/01-05/24 STAR Reading and Math (Grades K-2)
  • 05/06-05/17 NGSSS Science (Grade 5)

Free Breakfast and Lunch       

Below is our menu for the week:

K-5

Monday

Corn dog mini's / Hawaiian sandwiches

Tuesday

Taco / PBJ

Wednesday

Salisbury Steak / Grilled cheese

Thursday

Chicken Parm / Ham & cheese on bun

Friday

Max Sticks / chicken Patty on bun

VPK

Monday

Hawaiian sandwiches

Tuesday

Taco

Wednesday

Grilled cheese

Thursday

Chicken Tenders

Friday

Max sticks with marinara

 

Upcoming Dates at Glance

  • 3/08 End of the 3rd Quarter
  • 3/11 Spring Break Starts

Happy Spring Break!

  • 3/18 Teacher Work Day - No Students
  • 3/19 Students return
  • 3/20 Spring Pictures Day
  • 3/25 Report Card Day and 3-5 Awards
  • 3/26 Gifted St. Lucie Aquarium Trip (grades 4-5)
  • 3/27 Gifted St. Lucie Aquarium Trip (grades K-3)
  • 3/29 Good Friday - No School
  • 4/02 F.A.S.T. Writing (4th and 5th grade)
  • 4/18 Last Day of After School Tutorial
  • 4/19 Early Release Day
  • 4/24 NES 4H Speaking Contest
  • 4/25 NES Talent Show 6:30 PM
  • 4/27 Science Olympiad at FAU

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