Welcome to Week 30!
We have a busy week ahead! Check our the exciting events and learning opportunities below.
Say Something Week
As part of the Sandy Hook Promise, NES will be participating in Say Something Week to bring awareness to recognizing the signs of someone being at-risk, and how to “say something” to a trusted adult to get help.
School Climate Survey
Your feedback is important to us! A link to the 2021-2022 Climate Survey will be sent via e-mail to all parents on Monday. Paper copies are available in our front office to complete.
FSA Parent Night - Thursday, March 31
Parents are invited to our FSA Parent Night to discuss the upcoming Florida Standards Assessment on Thursday, March 31 at 5:00 PM in our Media Center. We hope you get to attend!
Florida Standards Assessment Dates
Florida Standards Assessment in grades 3-5 starts on April 5. For the best testing experience, it is imperative that students are at school, on time during their test days. Students cannot be admitted to testing rooms once the test sessions have started. A parent letter explaining the testing procedures will be sent home with students this week.
April 5-6 |
3rd ELA |
April 5 |
4th & 5th Writing |
May 3-4 |
4th & 5th ELA |
May 5-6 |
3rd, 4th, & 5th Math |
May 10-11 |
5th Science |
3rd 9 Weeks AR Party
Our Minute to Win it party has been rescheduled for April 1. Congratulations to everyone who met their 3rd 9 weeks reading goals in Accelerated Reader!
Free Breakfast and Lunch
Monday |
chicken nuggets / grill cheese |
Tuesday |
cheese burgers / pinwheels |
Wednesday |
spaghetti / yogurt plate |
Thursday |
chicken patty |
Friday |
Pizza |
Upcoming Events
After school tutoring groups meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15 PM to 4:30 PM. Battle of the Books teams meet on Wednesdays from 3:15 PM to 4:30 PM.
- 3/30 KG Roundup registration starts (call 863-462-5100)
- 4/1 School Library Month Starts
- 4/5 FSA: 3rd Grade ELA, 4-5 grade Writing
- 4/6 FSA: 3rd Grade ELA
- 4/12 School Board Meeting 6 PM
- 4/13 Spring Pictures (individual)
- 4/15 Good Friday - No School
- 4/19 Kindergarten Roundup Day
- 4/21 Progress Report Day
- 4/21 District Battle of the Books Competition
- 4/22 Early Release Day - dismissal at 11:30 AM
- 4/22 NES Tropicana Speech (closed for public)
- 5/26 Early Release Day - dismissal at 11:30 AM
- 5/27 Teacher Plan Day - No Students
- 5/30 Memorial Day - No School
Additional At Home Learning Resources
Students can access their web-based instructional programs at https://launchpad.classlink.com/okeechobee using their computer login information.
Students can benefit from practicing their math skills on following sites:
To get better at reading, students should read 20 minutes each day. Students are encouraged to take reading as well as vocabulary tests on Accelerated Reader (AR) at https://global-zone05.renaissance-go.com/welcomeportal/73214
Free Books!
There is still time to sign up for the free book delivery program from the Florida Department of Education. Families can sign up to receive a book by mail during each month of the school year. Here is the link to enroll: https://www.newworldsreading.com/fl/en/home.html.
Updating Student Information in Skyward
Please take a few minutes to watch this video from Superintendent Kenworthy on the importance of making sure your child's contact information is up-to-date in Skyward! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqLUumtlujc
Below is a link to a handout to walk you through the process in Family Access.
Student Information Verification Handout
Florida Prepaid Open Enrollment
Click here to find out more about Florida Prepaid college plan: https://www.myfloridaprepaid.com/.
2022-2023 Calendar
The School Board has approved the instructional calendar for the 2022-2023 school year. Check it out!
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