🚨Transportation Reminders

Please note the following:

• School begins at 8:40.

• Students should be settled in their classrooms by 8:35. 

• Both front parking lots are closed daily during arrival, they reopen at 8:40. 

• To ensure the safety of all students and staff, do not use the front parking lots or park in the handicapped spots for student drop-off. 

• The doors for the car rider line and walker door close promptly at 8:40 am, when the final bell rings. 

• Families arriving after that time will need to enter the building through the main entrance. 

• Families that need to enter the school, please park on the surrounding streets. 

🚘 Afternoon Car Rider Procedures:

1. Car rider line starts at the second-speed limit sign, there is a blue dot on the sidewalk. 

2. Pull up to the car in front of you, please do not leave a gap.

3. Keep the car tag number visible until your student is in the car. 

4. Please stay in your car.

Transportation Change Form

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.

Your cooperation is greatly appreciated!

⚽ NCES Coed Soccer Opportunity 

We are still in need!!! NCES students in grades 3-5 have the opportunity to participate on a co-ed indoor soccer team at Mockingbird Valley. For our students to participate, our team will need a volunteer coach. Once we have a volunteer coach, we can move forward in creating the team and registering for the league. Registration is due by March 8 so if we want to conduct tryouts and hold practice a couple of times before the start of the season tryouts would need to be held around the week of Feb. 12 or Feb. 19. This would leave time for practice 2-3 weeks before the start of the season.  Details on the soccer league are below:

• Dates: March 16 - May 18

• A fee will be required to participate.

• Tryouts may be necessary to ensure an appropriate number of team members.

• If we have enough students interested in participating, we may be able to have additional teams. Of course, a coach will be needed for each team.

Volunteers interested in coaching the soccer team should contact Mr. Terry at andrew.terry@jefferson.kyschools.us.

Spring Before and After School Club 🧩

• Spring clubs will be held from Feb 12- March 18.  

• 2nd and 3rd graders interested in Plants with Prates is open for sign ups now, please use the form below.

  • • Plants with Prates

• Families will be notified on Friday if your child is invited to participate in any Spring club. 

📣Volunteers Needed for the first NCES Tech Triathlon! 🤖

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)

  • **Parents will not be paired with students, they will be at certain stations.

• Click HERE to volunteer to be a part of this event. Your support means the world to us!

📌 Parent Teacher Conference Date Change

• Please be on the lookout for Parent Teacher Conference sign ups sent from your child's teacher. 

• Parent Teacher Conferences will occur on February 21 from 3:30-6:30 and February 28 3:30-6:30 PM. 

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. 

🍎 Parent Teacher Association
Valentine's Day Candy Grams

• This year, the PTA is sponsoring our first Candy Grams for Valentine's Day!  On Monday you should have received order forms for candy grams.  Once all orders are in, we will need extra hands to help assemble and sort.  Please follow this link to sign up and grab your spot to help on 2/12 and/or 2/13!

Stock the Break Room

• As Valentine's Day approaches, let's show our appreciation for our amazing teachers and staff at NCES! We're going to stock the breakroom with some treats and goodies to make their month extra special. If you're able to donate, please sign up through the link below or check out their Amazon Wishlist. Let's spread the love and gratitude! Thank you for your support! 

• Signup here to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C084BAFAF22A4FFC61...

• Amazon wish list: https://a.co/eCHosRL

TECH Triathlon

• Hey there, Parent Powerhouses! We've got an electrifying opportunity coming up: our Tech Triathlon (STEM Day) is on the horizon, and we need your help to make it a roaring success! Picture this: Parents teaming up with our dynamic students to fuel the fun at various stations, guiding students through the exhilarating journey of discovery and innovation. It's going to be a blast!

• Sign up here. 

Hospitality Update

• A big shout out to Dr. Pansegrau from 360 Degree Chiropractic for generously offering free assessments, massages, healthy drinks, and snacks to our teachers and staff at NCES. Your support contributes to our well-being and bolsters our community spirit! Thank you, Dr. P.!

• Also, a sincere acknowledgement and gratitude to Sarah Michals Photography for their generous lunch donation to our NCES faculty & staff in January. Your support is invaluable and deeply appreciated!

PTA Calendar

• Stay up to date on the latest NCES PTA news by following our calendar below.

New NCES PTA Website

• We have launched a new NCES PTA website.  Check it out right HERE.

💻❄️ NCES Short-Term NTI Information 

Please click here for NCES NTI information. Thank you for your support!

• Transportation Change Form 

• 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.