Welcome to Week 17! 

Happy Sunday NES Families!

We have just two weeks to go prior to the Winter Break - let’s finish strong!

Here is the link to Around the District in 90 Seconds - featuring North Elementary School Gifted program trip to the County CourtHouse.

End of Semester Assessments

Students in grades K-5 are taking their iReady Winter Diagnostics in ELA and Math, and students in grades 3-5 will also take their NWEA Science progress monitoring assessments. 

Fall Fundraiser Pickup

Fall Fundraiser items are scheduled to be here on Friday, December 10. We will inventory the items, and they should be ready for pickup at 4:00 PM. If you ordered food items, please make arrangements to get them on Friday. 

Dress Up Days

Just a reminder about the dress up days for the last week of school prior to the winter break -  start planning your outfits!

City Christmas Parade

NES will be participating in the Okeechobee City Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 11. The parade starts at 6 PM and families are invited to walk with us (there is no student drop off). We will meet in the FIrst Baptist Church area (no lineup information yet). Stay tuned for more information via automated call.

Our theme is White Christmas - dress in white, as a snowman, or a snowflake! 

 

2nd 9 Weeks PBIS Days

Our PBIS Reward Days are almost here! Students must be in good standing with discipline in order to attend. Thank you to everyone who are exhibiting the best behaviors each and every day!

Accelerated Reader Goals for the 2nd 9 Weeks

  • 1st Grade: 5 points
  • 2nd-5th Grade: 10 points

Keep reading Tigers! 

 

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; or1
  • The student receives written permission from a healthcare provider to return to school.

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:

 

Upcoming Events

  • 12/7 Mid Florida - Gift of Reading (KG)
  • 12/10 County Track and Field Event at OHN
  • 12/11 City Christmas Parade
  • 12/16 KG Christmas Program 8:30 AM
  • 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 from Winter Break

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.

Have a wonderful hoilday season!
Dr. Tuuli Robinson
Principal of North Elementary School