Welcome to Week 18! 

The final week of school prior to the Winter Break is here! We have many festivities planned to include kindergarten Christmas program, schoolwide dress up days, PBIS celebrations, and more!

We have even heard that there might be a Santa sighting happening at NES on Friday! 

Dress Up Days

Dig through your closet and dress in a themed outfit each day this week! Thank you NES Sunshine Committee for organizing the dress up days!

Kindergarten Christmas Program

Our Kindergarten Annual Christmas Program will take place on Thursday, December 16 at 8:30 AM. Parents are invited to attend. Space is limited to two visitors per child. Thank you kindergarten team for helping us make memories at NES!

2nd 9 Weeks PBIS Days

Our PBIS award days take place this week! Students must be in good standing with discipline in order to attend. Additionally, there will be a PBIS drawing among students who have been recognized for excellent behaviors at NES.

Accelerated Reader Goals for the 2nd 9 Weeks

Just one more week to reach the 2nd 9 weeks AR reading goals! As a reminder, 1st Grade should have 5 points and students in grades 2-5 should have 10 points. Keep reading Tigers! 

Additional At Home Learning Resources

Students can access web-based instructional programs at https://launchpad.classlink.com/okeechobee using their computer login information.

The following programs can also be accessed via these links:

 

Acaletics Winter Learning Packet

Acaletics Winter Learning Packets for math will be sent home with students in grades 3-5 this week. There is a very short practice page for students to complete each day. Students who return the packet on January 4th or January 5th will receive a special recognition and a special treat!

Free Breakfast and Lunch

Lunch menu for this week is as follows:

 

Monday

chicken chunks / pre-made sandwiches

Tuesday

grill cheese / burgers / burritos

Wednesday

Beefaroni / yogurt plate

Thursday

Chicken chunks

Friday

Early Release - PBJ grab and go

Thank you Mrs. Rosemarie Wharin for providing a weekly menu update!   

 
Holy Family Catholic School - FRIDAY EARLY DISMISSAL AND NON-UNIFORM DAY Friday, Dec. 14, will be a non-uniform school day. Students may wear jeans. Christmas parties will begin at approximately 9:30 a.m.

Early Release Friday

Just a reminder that Friday, December 17 is an Early Release Day and students' dismissal starts at 11:30 AM.

 

Upcoming Events

  • 12/14 School Board Meeting 6:00 PM
  • 12/16 KG Christmas Program 8:30 AM
  • 12/16 Student Council Meeting 3:15-4:15 PM
  • 12/17 Early Release Day
  • 12/18   Student Council to Wreaths Across America at Evergreen Cemetery
  • 12/20 Winter Break Starts
  • 1/3/22 Teacher Work Day - No Students
  • 1/4/22 Students return
  • 1/6/22 Report Card Day - Awards in Grades 3-5

Reminder on Symptomatic Students

Please remember that the latest student guidelines for COVID-19 allow symptomatic students to return after:

  • They receive a negative test and are asymptomatic;
  • Ten (10) days have passed since symptom onset or positive test result, the student has had no fever for 24 hours and the student's other symptoms are improving; or
  • The student receives written permission from a healthcare provider to return to school.

School Board Recognitions

Pictures and information with the School Board recognitions of our students and staff can be accessed at: http://www.okee.k12.fl.us/school-board-recognition-2021-2022. Thank you to everyone who has helped us make an impact in our community!

School Safety

All students have access to the Fortify FL reporting app on their Chromebooks at school. 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