Welcome to Week 16!
We hope everyone had a restful Thanksgiving Break! Students and staff will return to school on Monday November 29.
Here is the link to the 2nd episode of Around the District in 90 Seconds from our Superintendent, Mr. Ken Kenworhty: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qclrCcnzFIA
End of Semester Assessments
Our end of semester assessment window opens on Monday, November 29 and closes on December 17. During this time, students in grades K-5 will take their iReady Winter Diagnostics in ELA and Math, and students in grades 3-5 will also take their NWEA Science progress monitoring assessments.
Science Fair
NES Science Fair boards will be displayed in our Media Center for the families to see on Thursday, December 2 from 5 to 6 PM.
Free Breakfast and Lunch
Lunch menu for this week is as follows:
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Monday |
Chicken nuggets / Burrito |
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Tuesday |
Chicken nuggets / Burrito |
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Wednesday |
Shepherd's pie / quesadilla |
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Thursday |
Chicken patty sandwich |
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Friday |
Pizza / cheeseburger |
City Christmas Parade - Save the Date!
NES will be participating in the Okeechobee City Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 11. The parade starts at 6 PM and families are invited to walk with us (there is no student drop off). Stay tuned for more information about the lineup, and meeting place. Our theme is White Christmas - dress in white, as a snowman, or a snowflake!
2nd 9 Weeks PBIS Days
Our PBIS Reward Days are just a few weeks away! Students must be in good standing with discipline in order to attend. In addition to the scheduled PBIS days, students who are in good standing wth discipline will be entered into random drawing for PBIS prizes!
Accelerated Reader Goals for the 2nd 9 Weeks
- 1st Grade: 5 points
- 2nd-5th Grade: 10 points
Keep reading Tigers!
Reminder on Symptomatic Students
Please remember that the latest student guidelines for COVID-19 allow symptomatic students to return after:
- They receive a negative test and are asymptomatic;
- Ten (10) days have passed since symptom onset or positive test result, the student has had no fever for 24 hours and the student's other symptoms are improving; or
- The student receives written permission from a healthcare provider to return to school.
Additional At Home Learning Resources
Students can access web-based instructional programs at https://launchpad.classlink.com/okeechobee using their computer login information.
- The following programs can also be accessed via these links:
- iReady https://cainc.i-ready.com
- Reflex Math: https://www.reflexmath.com
- Accelerated Reader (AR): https://global-zone05.renaissance-go.com/welcomeportal/73214
Upcoming Events
- 11/29 Students and Staff Return from Fall Break
- 12/2 NES Science Fair Family Night 5 PM
- 12/3 5th Grade Gifted Field Trip to the County Court House
- 12/10 County Track and Field Event
- 12/11 City Christmas Parade
- 12/17 Early Release Day
- 12/20 Winter Break Starts
- 1/3/22 Teacher Work Day - No Students
- 1/4/22 Students return from Winter Break
School Board Recognitions
Pictures and information with the School Board recognitions of students and staff can be accessed at: http://www.okee.k12.fl.us/school-board-recognition-2021-2022. Thank you to everyone who has helped us make an impact in our community!
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