Welcome to Week 13!

Welcome to another week at NES!

*** Schools are closed for students on Monday, November 9 due to tropical storm Eta. 11 and 12 month empoyees may report to work if it is safe to do so. ***

We are continuing to watch the developments with the tropical storm Eta. Please stay tuned for updates on local media.

Potential Coronavirus Exposure

Information about a potential Coronavirus exposure at North Elementary School was shared by the district office this weekend. Families of affected students have been notified by the Health Department. It is extremely important that everyone remains diligent about conducting self-screening for symptoms each morning. Students who exhibit any symptoms or have been exposed to someone who has tested positive, should not be sent to school.

Book Fair, Monday, November 9

Our virtual book fair starts on Monday, November 9. You can visit our Book Fair online at North Elementary School Scholastic Book Fair 2020.  Last day to make your purchases will be November 22.  Shipping is free on purchases over $25. Thank you for supporting our school!

Veterans Day - Wednesday, November 11

Our Veterans Day activities this year include a special recognition of Veterans Day on the morning announcements, Veterans Day activities in Social Studies classes, a Wall of Honor, and a virtual presentation honoring our veterans - shared on our school Facebook page. Due to restrictions, there will not be a live ceremony this year.

School Advisory Committee Meeting - Thursday, November 12

Our School Advisory Committee meeting will take place on Thursday, November 12 at 5 PM. You can access our Zoom Meeting at 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82211396190?pwd=dUM3ZWErdW9BdVhzMVhRbXdJUE1HUT09 

Meeting ID: 822 1139 6190

Passcode: 327287

School Lunch Menu This Week

 

 

Lunch and breakfast are free to all students! 

Important Dates

11/12 SAC meeting 5 PM

11/18 Progress Report Day

11/20 Early Release Day

11/23-11/27 Fall Break Week 

12/18 End of 2nd 9 Weeks; Early Release Day

Additional Learning Activities and Resources

• Logins to district programs is accessed at https://launchpad.classlink.com/okeechobee

• Math facts practice is available at https://www.reflexmath.com/

• Tutorials on Florida Standards are available at http://www.floridastudents.org/

• Video tutorials and practice for core subject areas on each grade level are available at https://www.khanacademy.org/

• Students are encouraged  to read at least 20 minutes each day.

Required Self-Screener

Self-screening is required prior to entering campus. Students exhibiting these symptoms at school will be sent home and may return according to the guidelines from our clinic.

• Temperature 100.4 degrees F or higher 

• Sore throat

• New uncontrolled cough that causes difficulty breathing (for students with chronic allergic/asthmatic cough, a change in their cough from baseline)

• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or abdominal pain

• New onset of severe headache, especially with a fever

• Chills

• Shortness of breath

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• New loss of taste of smell

• Congestion or runny nose

And/or,

• Had close contact (within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) with a person with confirmed COVID-19

Additionally,

• Temperature checks are conducted for students and staff

• Walk in visitors are not allowed - always call ahead for an appointment

• Parent meetings are held virtually when at all possible

• Drop off of non-instructional items is not allowed.

School Safety

Reports concerning unsafe, potentially harmful, dangerous, violent, or criminal activities, or the threat of these activities, can be made to appropriate public safety agencies and school officials using the following link: https://getfortifyfl.com/Tip.html. All students have access to this reporting tool on their Chromebooks at school.

Sincerely,

Dr. Tuuli Robinson

Principal of North Elementary School
robinsont@okee.k12.fl.us