February 28, 2024
✏️ Comprehensive School Survey
Please take a moment to fill out the Comprehensive School Survey. Your voice helps us celebrate wins and also drives adjustments for our district and school! Not that Principal Terry is competitive, but he is wanting to get our overall parent participation more than the previous year which was well below 50%. Let's Go, NCES Families!
🗒️Message from Librarian, Christi Davis
Dear NCES Families,
We are excited to bring back the Scholastic Book Fair for this spring!
The in-person fair will run from Monday, March 18 through Friday, March 22. Students will be invited to shop during their class’s scheduled library time. They may also shop before school (7:45-8:30) during their Donuts with Grownups day. In addition, just like in the spring, grownups are invited to shop with their child during their scheduled time. Please RSVP here if you plan on attending.
If you can’t make it to the In Person Fair, you can shop at our school’s Book Fair online. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Every online purchase will also benefit our school.
To make the shopping process simple, say goodbye to cash and hello to eWallet—your child’s digital payment account. Before the Fair, set up eWallet for worry-free, cash-free purchases. Anyone can contribute! You can share your child’s eWallet so friends and family can add funds and give your kids more books to enjoy. Teachers may also be sharing a link to their class ewallet for donations to their classroom and/or other students.
Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and online shopping. NCES Book Fair
Finally, to make this Book Fair run smoothly, I am in need of parent volunteers during the week of March 18-22 any time you can spare from 9-3. If you are available to help, please sign up on the volunteer sign up sheet linked here and on the NCES news.
Thank you so much for your continued support of the library and literacy!
Blessings,
Christi Davis, LMS
christi.davis@jefferson.kyschools.us
📝 Literacy KNight 3/7/24: RSVP Open Until 8:00 Today 📚
Literacy KNight is is 3/7! No walk-ins, so make sure to RSVP before 2/28 at 8:00pm. This allows us to ensure we have enough food, supplies, and space. We will have pizza, lots of reading and writing activities and guest reader/author/musician, Kyri Demby.
There will be a leave a book, take a book station for BOTH adults and children, so if you have a used book (adult or children's), then bring it that night. You are welcome to take a book home! A reader's dream!
💪YMCA Annual
Fundraising Campaign
Fundraising Campaign
Support our unique partnership! We are lucky to adjoin the Y. See the flyer for ways your child can be a part of the fun: discos, popsicles, staff on a bike and possible class swim parties!
🗒️ From Mrs. Case in the Family Resource Center
If you have a child that is in need of a bed, please reach out to the FRC at christina.case@jefferson.kyschools.us to apply for Build-a-Bed assistance through Northeast Christian Church.
If you need help preparing your taxes, follow this link.
Community Baby Fair on 3/23/24 for expecting parents and parents with children 0-5 years. See flyer for details. RSVP here.
Dress Clothes Donations Needed! Seeking donations of new/gently used khaki pants, white dress shirts and ties for 4th and 5th grade students attending the Men of Quality conference in March.
NC Soccer Clinic flyer 2024.pdf🗒️ Soccer Clinic offered by the YMCA
Please check out the NCES Soccer clinic offered by the YMCA. Sign-ups start today.
🤖 NCES Tech Triathlon
Thank you to all parent supporters who donated items from our wish list! Our event would not be successful without your generosity!
Click HERE to volunteer to be a part of this event.
Dates and Times below
3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade: Wednesday, Feb 28, from 12:00 to 3:10
1st and 2nd Grade: Thursday, Feb 29, from 9:25 to 11:10
Kindergarten: Friday, March 1, from 11:15 to 12:05 (requires the fewest volunteers)
🎉 Celebration 🎉
Charlie won the K-1 group championship at the Louisville Metropolitan Chess Championship! Together with Bella, Norton Commons Elementary School won 2nd place! Congratulations!
🍎 Parent Teacher Association
Stock the Break Room - FINAL CALL!!!
Let's show our appreciation for our amazing teachers and staff at NCES!
Signup here to help.
Amazon wish list
Champ’s Skate Night
Get ready to roll into a night of fun, laughter, and some serious skate moves at our upcoming Skate Night event at Champs Rollerdome March 12, 2024 from 5:45 pm – 8 pm! (9851 La Grange Rd, Louisville, KY 40223)
Check out the link HERE to purchase tickets or scan the QR code on the flier.
Donuts with Grownups
We are so excited to welcome Norton Common's Students and their special adult guest for donuts, coffee, and books. Please click HERE to RSVP for the event, so that we can be prepared for our guests. Also, be on the lookout for the sign up genius with volunteer opportunities.
smART Showcase Prep with Ms. Sarah
Our dedicated art teacher, Ms. Sarah, is actively engaging our students in creating artwork for our upcoming smART Showcase in May. She is seeking volunteers every Friday until the event to assist in preparing student art pieces for display. Volunteers will report directly to Ms. Sarah. Click HERE to volunteer.
KSA Dates 📎
The Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) will take place the last 14 days of the school year for 3rd-5th graders. The current testing window is May 6 - May 24. 3rd-5th grade families, please avoid scheduling appointments and/or trips during this time period.
🗓️ Important Dates
🍎 PTA Calendar
Recurring Information
School begins at 8:40.
Students should be settled in their classrooms by 8:35.
There is a parent/student lunch area where you will be able to sit with your students to eat lunch. The student may even invite one friend over to eat lunch with you all.
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.
Photo ID is always required when entering the building during the school day.
Parents may join their child for lunch, lunch schedule 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.
Inclement Weather Plan - Please click here for NCES NTI information.
Health Watch ❤️🩹
During this time of year, it is crucial to exercise extra caution, as various illnesses are circulating in our school. Take proactive measures to ensure the well-being of both yourself and your student by following these simple procedures:
Encourage your student to wash their hands frequently.
Kindly remind them to cough into their elbow.
Prioritize adequate rest and maintain a healthy diet.
If you observe any of the following symptoms: fever, chills, sore throat, fatigue, congestion, please take necessary precautions, such as staying home until symptoms subside or getting a COVID test. Additionally, consider visiting your pediatrician for testing for the flu and strep, which tend to be more prevalent during this time of year.
