Welcome to Week 34!

Welcome to another wonderful week at NES ! We only have 5 weeks left to go, let’s keep the momentum and finish strong!


Last Week of Tutoring

The last day of after school tutoring is Thursday, April 28. A huge thank you to all the teachers who signed up to tutor, and to all the students who stayed to learn! With the Florida Standards Assessment  just around the corner, do not forget to tap into the free tutorials and practice on https://www.khanacademy.org. Students can benefit from practicing their math skills on https://www.reflexmath.com, and http://www.acaletics2.com  Math Portal. Students in K-1 can continue practicing their foundational skills using the resources that were shared during our APTT meeting earlier this year. Everyone benefits from reading at home every day! 


Lunch Menu

Monday

chicken tenders / yogurt plate

Tuesday

cheeseburgers / sandwich on Hawiian bread

Wednesday

shepherd's pie / hot dogs

Thursday

chicken patty on bun / pinwheel

Friday

Pizza day

 

 

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2-6

Teacher Appreciation Week is almost here! If your family would like to assist or sponsor an activity during Teacher Appreciation Week, please contact Dr. Tuuli Robinson at robinsont@okee.k12.fl.us


Summer Programs

Please follow this link 2022 OCSB Summer Program Registration to explore and sign up for the summer programs. K-2 Math and Reading Camp and Grades 3 reading camp are by invite only. If students are invited to specific camps, they should attend those before signing up for other camps. 

Last day to register is May 6.

 

Upcoming Dates

  • 4/28 Last day of tutoring
  • 4/30 Science Olympiad (Boca Raton)
  • 5/2 Teacher Appreciation Week starts
  • 5/2 KG iReady Assessments start
  • 5/3- 5/4 FSA Reading (grades 4-5)
  • 5/5-5/6   FSA Math (grades 3-5)
  • 5/9 Grades 1-4 iReady Assessments start
  • 5/10-5/11 FCAT Science (grade 5)
  • 5/11 SAC Meeting 5 PM
  • 5/13 Grade 5 iReady Assessments start
  • 5/17 District Math Bowl
  • 5/19 1st Grade Mothers’ Day Tea and APTT
  • 5/23 5th Grade Awards and Graduation
  • 5/24 3rd and 4th Grade Awards
  • 5/24 2nd Grade Water Day
  • 5/25 Kindergarten End of the Year Program
  • 5/25 KG, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade PBIS Day
  • 5/26 Early Release Day and Last Day of School for students - dismissal at 11:30 AM
  • 5/26 1st Grade PBIS Day
  • 5/27 Teacher Plan Day - No Students
  • 5/30 Memorial Day - No School


Florida Standards Assessments

Florida Standards Assessment in grades 3-5 will continue in May.


May 3-4

4th & 5th ELA

May 5-6

3rd, 4th, & 5th Math

May 10-11

5th Science 


iReady Diagnostic Assessments

May 2-6

KG

May 9-13

Grades 1, 2, 3, and 4

May 16-19

5th Grade

Accelerated Reader 4th 9 Weeks Goals

The AR reading goals for students this 9 weeks are:

1st grade: 9

2-5 grade: 12


4th 9 Weeks PBIS Days

Here are the PBIS dates and activities for the final 9 weeks of school. Students must be in good standing with discipline to attend.




Additional At Home Learning Resources

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

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!

Need books for his summer? 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.


Florida Prepaid Open Enrollment

This is the last week of Florida Prepaid College Savings Plan Open Enrollment which ends on April 30. Don’t miss your chance to start saving for college this year in a risk free Prepaid Plan. Enroll Today at 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