Welcome to Week 5!

Happy Labor Day Weekend! There is no school on Monday. Classes resume on Tuesday, September 5. 

Title I Annual Meeting

Thank you to everyone who attended our Title I Annual Meeting on Thursday!

Here is the link to the presentation shared at the meeting: NES Title I Annual Parent Meeting.

State Assessment Results

Most students in grades 3-5 have now concluded their first round of state assessments. Students in grades K-2 are still working on these tests in the upcoming weeks as they test individually or in small groups. Families can access scores through the Family Portal.

 

 

NES Shirts

Our new T-shirts have arrived! If you pre-ordered one, you may pick them up starting Tuesday, September 5. The shirts are $15. Please have an exact amount as we may not have change on site. There are a few extras in each size for families that did not pre-order. :)

Student Council

Student Council information was shared with students this week. This year, it is open for 3rd - 5th grade students. Please have forms returned by September 5th. Parent information session is scheduled for Wednesday, September 6 at 3:15 PM (students), and 3:30 PM for parents. This meeting is required for anyone wanting to become a member of our Student Council. Permission slip must be on file for students to stay after school.

Behavioral Health Fair

Save the date for the Behavior Health Fair that takes place on Saturday, September 9 10AM-2PM at Okeechobee County Library.

Progress Report Day

Progress Report Day, September 13, is just around the corner! This is a good time to check your child’s Skyward account to make sure there are no missing assignments. If you would like to get access to Skyward, please contact Mrs. Cathy Storey, our data processor, from 7-3 to get your login information.

School Advisory Council Meeting

Our first SAC meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 14 at 4 PM. We are looking for interested parties to join our voting SAC membership! If you would like to be on the SAC this year, please reach out to Dr. Robinson at robinsont@okee.k12.fl.us by September 8. 


APTT Meetings

APTT (Academic Parent Teacher Team) meetings are scheduled for the afternoon of Friday, September 15. Student score reports from STAR (K-2) and F.A.S.T. assessments are shared with families at that time along with a review of other students’ performance data this year. Each grade level offers two meeting times as follows:

  • September 15, 1:00 PM
  • September 15, 2:15 PM

All meetings take place in homeroom teachers’ classrooms.

PBIS Reward Days

At the conclusion of each grading period students have an opportunity to join the Positive Behavior and Intervention Support (PBIS) reward event. 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

Early Release Events

Special areas teachers will be hosting school-wide fun events on selected Early Release days to make things even more fun at NES. Students who are exhibiting good attendance and do not have missing assignments and are invited to attend. Students who have missing work will be asked to stay in classrooms to complete their work. The first event, Volleyball Teachers vs 5th Grade Allstars, is scheduled for the morning of September 15.




Accelerated Reader Goals

We encourage students to read daily. Some books have tests in the Accelerated Reader program, and students can earn points for taking these tests. AR goals for the first grading period are listed in the flyer above. Keep reading, Tigers!

Free Breakfast and Lunch

Here is our menu for the week:

K-5

Monday

No School

Tuesday

Burrito / cheeseburger

Wednesday

Spaghetti / yogurt plate

Thursday

Chicken patty on bun / chef salad

Friday

Pizza 

 

VPK

Monday

No School

Tuesday

Cheeseburger

Wednesday

Spaghetti

Thursday

Chicken poppers

Friday

Pizza

Upcoming Dates

  • 9/4 Labor Day Holiday - No School
  • 9/7 Final Public Hearing School Board Meeting 6:00 PM
  • 9/11 Patriots Day
  • 9/13 Progress Report Day
  • 9/14 School Advisory Committee Meeting 4 PM
  • 9/15 Early Release Day; Dismissal at 11:30 AM
  • 9/15 Grade level APTT Meetings 1:00 PM and 2:15 PM
  • 9/15 Night of the Stars - 2022-2023 F.A.S.T. Level 5 Gala
  • 9/21 District Advisory Council
  • 10/13 End of 1st 9 Weeks of School
  • 10/16 Teacher Work Day - No Students

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