Welcome to Week 36! 

We have a busy week ahead! Just one month to go - let’s keep going and finish strong!!! 

The swim unit in PE concluded on Friday. Thank you Coach Hackett for making this possible and ensuring that our students are exposed to the basic safety skills when around water. Several grade levels will return to the pool for their end of the year PBIS day, and others will hold a water day at school.

Spring State Assessments

The final round of state assessments starts on May 2. Letters explaining the assessment procedures were sent home with students during the week of April 10. Above is our assessment schedule with grade level testing dates. Please ensure that your child can be at school, on time, and remain all day on their designated test date. We are rooting for all of our Tigers as they are taking these important end of the year assessments! Parents - you can help by talking to your child about doing their very best, and telling them that you are proud of them. 

School Picture Orders

Just a reminder that the pictures or the orders were due on Friday, April 28. Each family should have returned either the pictures or the money for the order. If you have not had an opportunity, please do so this week. Thank you!

Zonewaiver Applications

Okeechobee County Schools are now accepting zone waivers for the 2023-2024 school year. If your child is currently on a zone waiver and you wish your child to remain at their current school, you do not need to fill out a zone waiver. Here are the links to letters explaining the procedures in detail. The zonewaiver applications will be accepted until May 20, 2023.

2023-24 Zonewaiver Letter (English)

2023-24 Zonewaiver Letters (Spanish)

Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week: May 8-12

Teacher and Staff appreciation week is just a few weeks away! We will need your help celebrating our amazing teachers and staff. Please consider signing up for a donation to allow our teachers to feel extra special! Sign ups close on April 30, and donations are due by Friday, May 5 unless noted otherwise. You are always welcome to contact Dr. Robinson directly with any special ideas (robinsont@okee.k12.fl.us, DOJO, Facebook Messenger, Talking Points, or 863-462-5100).

Teacher Appreciation Week Sign Up Genius Link

2022-2023 ESE Parent Survey

Additionally, the 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.

AR Star Readers

4th 9 weeks AR goals are as follows:

• KG: Promotion Ready (all letters, sounds, and sight words)
• 1st Grade: 9 points
• 2nd-3rd Grade: 12 points
• 4th-5th Grade: 14 points

Keep reading, Tigers!!!

Menu for the Week 

Grades K-5

  

VPK

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!!!

Upcoming Dates

• 05/02-05/19 State Testing
• 05/08-05/12 Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week
• 05/11 SAC Meeting 4 PM
• 05/16 Math Bowl 5-8 PM OMS 
• 05/18 Spring Spectacular Talent Show 6:30 PM
• 05/19 VPK Graduation 9:00 AM
• 05/22 Straight A’s Luncheon at Golden Corral
• 05/23 3rd and 4th Grade Awards
• 05/23 5th Grade Visit to YMS
• 05/23 AR End of the Year Celebration
• 05/24 Kindergarten Graduation
• 05/25 5th Grade Awards and Graduation
• 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

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