Welcome to the Last Week of School! 

It is hard to believe that we are at the finishing stretch! It has been quite a year - with lots of new learning and even some new challenges. One week to go - let's finish strong!!!

We have concluded the state assessments! Thank you families for ensuring good attendance. Everyone worked hard, and we are very proud of our students! Any students needing to attend a makeup session will do so on Monday, May 22.

Student Test Scores

Our preliminary proficiency levels (percent of students on or above grade level) are as follows:

• 3rd Grade Reading - 54%
• 4th Grade Reading - 57%
• 5th Grade Reading - 50%

• 3rd Grade Math - 61%
• 4th Grade Math - 60%
• 5th Grade Math - 46%

For students in grades 3-5, F.A.S.T. scores can now be accessed via Florida Family Portal. For students in K-2, the STAR assessment results will be available in the Florida Family Portal  mid June. Copies of student score reports are shared with parents at our end of the year APTT meetings where teachers will also help parents understand the scoring of these assessments.

End of the Year APTT Meetings

End of the year APTT meetings will continue this week. These meetings will take place in your child’s classroom. We hope you have an opportunity to attend these meetings! They are combined with other grade level events to make it easier to attend. 

Parental Involvement Planning Input Needed

NES Parental Engagement Teacher Team is meeting on Monday, May 22 from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM. We also need parental input! Please send your input on the following questions to Dr. Robinson at robinsont@okee.k12.fl.us:

• What are some parental involvement activities that you would like to see offered at NES?

• What were some barriers for participating in parental involvement activities that took place this year?

• What improvements could be made to our APTT meetings to better suit your needs?

• What decision making opportunities would you like to have at NES?

• How would you like to see Parental Engagement funds used this year?

AR Star Readers

Congratulations to everyone who met their 4th 9 weeks AR goals! These students are invited to attend the end of the year AR reward event - Minute to Win It on Monday, May 22. 

3rd and 4th Grade Awards

Our end of the year awards ceremonies will take place on Tuesday, May 23 as follows:

• 3rd grade: 8:30 AM
• 4th grade: 9:15 AM

Students receiving an award received an invite to their families as well.

KG Graduation

Kindergarten parents are invited to our annual kindergarten graduation on May 24 at 8:30 AM, followed by the APTT meetings in the classrooms. Due to our limited capacity, we kindly ask that you limit visitors to 2 per student so that everyone will have an opportunity to see their child. We hope you get to attend!

5th Grade Graduation

Our 5th grade families are invited to our graduation ceremony on Thursday, May 25 at 9 AM. Due to our limited capacity, we kindly ask that you limit visitors to 3 per student so that all families have an opportunity to see their child. 

The graduation ceremony is followed by the APTT meetings in class (parents only).

End of the Year PBIS Days

Here are the dates for the final Positive Behavior Reward Days. Students must be in good standing with discipline to attend. Thank you teachers for taking time to plan these fun events for our students! Parents - feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher and inquire about any snack donations. We want to make this PBIS day the best ever!!!

Early Release Friday

Friday, May 26 is an Early Release Day. Students' dismissal starts at 11:30 AM. This is the last day of school for students.

Yearbooks 

We have a few extra yearbooks that are available for purchase in the office for $35. 

Library Book Return

Please have your child look for all the library books they have checked out this year and turn them in this week. Letters with fines for missing books were sent home on Friday, May 12.

Memorial Day - No School

Monday, May 29 is Memorial Day. Schools are closed.

K-5 Summer School

K-5 Summer School this year is by invite only. Letters were sent home with students who were identified by their teacher. Please return it as soon as possible as seats are limited. 3rd grade summer school invites were sent home with students on Friday.

2022-2023 ESE Parent Survey

FLDOE 2022-2023 ESE Parent Survey window is now open! The survey is open to all parents of children with an IEP receiving ESE services from preschool age through grade 12. Here is the link to access: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ESEParentSurvey. The survey is accessible through June 30, 2023.

Menu for the Week 

Grades K-5

VPK

Summer Activity Guide

Here is the link to Okeechobee Summer Activity Guide. Check out all the happenings! 

OCSB Summer Work Schedule

OCSB offices are following a 4 day work schedule this summer. Our offices are closed as indicated above. Our office hours at NES are 7 AM - 4 PM, and we are closed for lunch from 11:30-12:30.

Upcoming Dates

• 05/22 AR End of the Year Celebration 
• 05/22 Middle School Band Students visit NES 
• 05/23 3rd Grade Awards 8:30 AM, followed by APTT
• 05/23 4th Grade Awards 9:15 AM, followed by APTT
• 05/23 Straight A’s Luncheon at Golden Corral 
• 05/23 5th Grade Visit to YMS
• 05/24 Kindergarten Graduation 8:30 AM, followed by APTT
• 05/25 5th Grade Awards and Graduation 9:00 AM
• 05/25 5th Grade APTT 10:15 AM
• 05/26 Early Release Day - Dismissal 11:30 AM
• 05/29 Holiday - School Closed
• 05/30 Teacher Plan Day - No Students
• 06/20 Report Cards Ready for Pickup

More events can be found at http://nes.okee.k12.fl.us/events 

Family Resources

• Aftercare Information
• Bus Stop Locator
• Chromebook Handbook
• FAST Parent Information Sheet
• Florida Family Portal Information
• FLDOE School Year Information Guide
• FLDOE Know Your Schools Portal
• New Worlds Reading Informational Flyer
• Out of Field Notification 09-07-2022
• Parents and Family Engagement Plan 2022-23
• Read at Home Plan 2022-2023
• Read at Home Plan 2022-2023 (Spanish)

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