Welcome to Week 26! 

We are ready for another short but busy week at NES.

There is no school on Monday, February 21 in observance of Presidents’ Day. Enjoy your long weekend - se cannot wait to see students again on Tuesday!

May be an image of standing, footwear and text that says 'MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21 NO SCHOOL in observance of President's Day'



Book Fair

Spring Book Fair takes place this week! Students are invited to shop in the morning from 7:50-8:10, and during their specials classes (Media and PE). There are tons of selections available, and there are many bargains!!! We encourage families to set up a virtual wallet at North Elementary School Book Fair  to expedite the checkout process and avoid losing money!

We hope that families will join us for the Family Night at the Book Fair on Thursday from 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM!


Tuesday, 2-22-2022

This Tuesday falls on 2–22-2022, so it is a Twosday! Let’s make it a two-iest Tuesday ever!


Picture Day

Wednesday, Feb 23rd is Spring Picture Day! Class pictures will be taken. The class picture order envelopes were sent home with students on Friday. If ordering, please turn in the order to your homeroom teacher by the picture day on Wednesday, February 23.

 


Title I Parent Survey

Your opinion matters! Title I Parent Surveys are now available in our front office, and electronically as follows: link (English), Link (Spanish). Please complete the survey so that we can use the feedback and adjust our work to better suit the needs of our families! Schools with the most surveys submitted will get additional supplies. Please help us win!!!


 

VPK Registration

Kindergarten readiness plays an important role in students’ success at NES. This year, a VPK program will be offered to our NES families, on site. Appointments for VPK registration can be made at the district office by calling 863-462-5000 ext. 1066.

 

Florida Prepaid Open Enrollment

Click here to find out more about Florida Prepaid college plan:  https://www.myfloridaprepaid.com/. 

Free Books!

Families can still 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. Enroll today using the included QR code below or at newworldsreading.com/enroll to start receiving books! If you have questions about this opportunity for your child, please visit https://www.newworldsreading.com/fl/en/home.html.

 

 

Applebee's Above and “Bee”yond Teacher Essay Contest

Elementary School students are invited to nominate a teacher with a ½ page essay on why their teacher deserves to be Applebee’s Teacher of the Year. Applebee’s will award one teacher from each school district a $500 sponsorship check for their classroom for the upcoming year and throw their current class an end of the year party. Contest ends on Sunday, March 13, 2022. Winner will be announced on Friday, April 15, 2022. Let’s show our NES teachers some love!!!

Click here to access the Contest form and Rules

 


COVID Procedures

  • In the event of a positive test result and/or symptoms, students and staff will need to remain at home for five days from the date of symptom onset.  Once these days have passed, students and staff may return to school if they have been fever-free for 24 hours and their other symptoms are improving.  It is our recommendation that masks will be worn for days 6-10.

  • If a student or staff member wishes to return to work earlier than five days from symptom onset, he or she may do so if they have a note from a healthcare provider or have documented evidence of an existing condition that has symptoms similar to COVID-19.


Yearbook Orders are Due March 1 

Yearbooks are still available to purchase online for $25 each. Here is the link to order: 

https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/search/YB108165. Personalized pages are available for purchase for cash or check only (no online option). Full page is $75.00 and 1⁄2 page is $40.00.

If purchasing a memory/ad page, please complete the yearbook order form that was sent home with your child in January.


Accelerated Reader Goals for the 3rd 9 Weeks

Thank you for encouraging reading at home! Our school-wide AR reading goals are as follows: 

1st Grade: 7 points 

Grades 2-5: 11 points. 



Free Breakfast and Lunch 

Monday

NO SCHOOL

Tuesday

Burrito / pinwheel / pep breadstick pizza

Wednesday

Shepherd's pie / hot dog / grill cheese

Thursday

Chicken patty on bun / turkey and cheese sandwich

Friday

Pizza day

 

 

Upcoming Events

After school tutoring groups meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15 PM to 4:30 PM. If your child rides a tutorial bus, please remember that the bus garage requires that there is an adult at the stop to meet them. 

  • 2/21 Presidents’ Day - No School
  • 2/21 FFA Week and YMS Guest Readers
  • 2/22 Book Fair Starts
  • 2/23 Spring Pictures
  • 2/24 Science Olympiad Parent Meeting 4:00 PM
  • 2/24 Family Night at the Book Fair 4:30-6:00 PM
  • 2/25 Battle of Okeechobee Field Trip (4th grade)
  • 3/11 Last Day of the 3rd 9 Weeks of School
  • 3/14 Spring Break Week - No School
  • 3/21 Teacher Work Day - No Students
  • 4/18-4/22 Kindergarten Registration (more information to come!)


Additional At Home Learning Resources

Students can access web-based instructional programs at https://launchpad.classlink.com/okeechobee using their computer login information.

As we are getting closer to the test season, 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 tests on Accelerated Reader (AR) at https://global-zone05.renaissance-go.com/welcomeportal/73214 

 

Florida Standards Assessment Dates

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 



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