December 6, 2023
REMINDER: School begins at 8:40 am. We encourage students to be settled in their classrooms by 8:35. Please aim to have them arrive a bit earlier if coming by car or walking. Also, please do not park in the Handicapped spots. Thank you! 😊
🗒️Message from the Principal Terry
NCES Families,
What an incredible time of year! The picture to the left can represent either something sad or a celebration. I was blessed to visit my daughter, who lives thousands of miles away (a celebration). While it is very difficult to live so far from her (sad), I know she is living her dream (a celebration), and we get to see her again in a few weeks (another celebration).
As we roll into December, I want to ensure that we take time to be thankful for all we have. Simultaneously, I recognize that many people struggle during this time of the year for various reasons. Here at NCES, we want you to know that no matter where you or your student is in life, whether celebrating this time of year or finding it challenging, our staff is committed to meeting every student where they are and making this place special for each one of our students.
Every child that walks into this building I try and picture one of my biological children and how I want them to be treated as a student. This visual reminds me every day, that child is someone's "baby". Thank you for entrusting your "baby" to us!
Please know that we are here for you and your student.
💻❄️NCES Short-Term NTI Information
In the case we have inclement weather, we plan to hold Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) as much as possible. With advance notice, we plan to send students home with a device and the next steps on work. Teachers and staff will hold live lessons and be available to support students via the digital platform or email.
Please click here for additional information. Thank you for your support!
Academic Information 📝
The JCPS application window for the 24-25 school year is officially open. The window will close December 22nd. Please use the link HERE to apply
Equal Opportunity Policy
Please find the link to the EOP here which provides detailed information to our school community on this district wide policy.
🍎 Parent Teacher Association
Visit the PTA Website for information and events!
Volunteer! Helping Ms. Sarah with Gingerbread Houses 11/27-12/7
Volunteer! Snowflake Shop Volunteers Needed 12/4-12/8
Snowflake Shop Class Schedules (below) and Family letter
🍲 FRC Information
Sign up to donate for holiday food assistance here. We will be collecting until 12/15.
🎉 Celebration 🎉
Congratulations to our Act of Valor winners for November! These students are role models for showing gratitude.
Recurring Information
Transportation Change Form and Transportation Reminders:
From 8:15-8:40 AM, the parking lot closest to the carpool lane will be closed. If you need to visit the front office during this time, please park in the lot located on the cafeteria/bus drop-off side of the building The map below shows the area marked in green. In short, during these times, the carpool side will be exit-only.
For everyone's safety, please refrain from dropping your student off at the four-way stop on the carpool sidelines that you see marked in red on the map below. Instead, always use the designated carpool line.
To assist with traffic flow and clarity, parts of the carpool map will be color-coded. Areas marked in red will be no-access zones or have blockades to help traffic flow, while those highlighted in green will indicate suitable parking areas if you need to enter the school building during that 8:15 to 8:40 time frame.
There are 3 forms that we need completed, the Educational Benefits Forms (EBF), Residency Form and the FRC Needs Assessment. The first two can be completed on your Parent Portal account. (Go here to log-in/sign-up and complete the forms designated "required"). You can access the Assessment here. If you would prefer to complete a paper copy of these forms, please reach out to me at the email below. Classes who have over 95% of their students complete the forms by Nov 1 will receive a special treat! Please help your student's class earn a prize!
Please ensure you've submitted the nursing consent form, which can be found in the Parent Place. Additionally, we need the most recent immunization records for your child. For any child new to JCPS and all kindergartners:
A physical examination record.
Dental records by 1/1/24 (Note: The school dental exam is acceptable).
A vision exam conducted by an optometrist or ophthalmologist by 1/1/24 (Please note that the school's vision test does not meet this requirement).
Photo ID is always required when entering the building during the school day.
Parents may join their child for lunch! Lunch schedule linked here. No restaurant food is permitted. Photo ID required.
Follow us on social media! Facebook: Norton Commons Elementary School, Instagram: @NCES_Knights, X (Twitter): @NCES_Knights
If you are not getting text alerts from NCES, make sure to sign up for School Messenger.
Our ECE Department is raising money from Box Tops! Download the app and email rachel.murphy@jefferson.kyschools.us or christina.frederiksen@jefferson.kyschools.us with questions.
FRC Recurring Information
Hearing and Vision Screenings on 12/14 and 15- If you DO NOT want your student to participate, you must sign and return the notice of non-consent, coming home this week. (This doesn't count as the JCPS required vision exam for 5-6 year old students, but reach out to me for referrals to affordable eye doctors if you need one.)
Just a reminder:
If you are interested in having your student participate in Blessings in a Backpack, please complete this form.
If you need clothes for your student from the Clothing Assistance Program (CAP), please complete this form.
Any questions about this information or if I can help your family in any way, please do not hesitate to reach out to me at 502-357-6265 or christina.case@jefferson.kyschools.us
