🚨Transportation Reminders

Please note the following:

• School begins at 8:40.

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

• Car riders and walkers should arrive a little bit early to allow time to get to class. 

• 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. 

• Families may use the car rider line for 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

Thank you! 😊

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 

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 Offerings 🧩

Spring clubs will be held from Feb 12- March 18.  The sign form will be sent out later this evening to allow all families an equal opportunity to sign up. It will be open until clubs are filled. Priority will be given to students who did not participate in clubs in the fall.  Below are the current club offerings:

• K-5th Best Buddies Wednesdays 8:00 AM (maximum 6)

• K-1st Stem Challenges Thursdays 3:30 PM (maximum 15)

• 2nd-5th Post Office Thursdays 8:00 AM (maximum 15)

• 4th-5th Advanced Paint by Numbers Thursdays 3:30 PM (maximum 15)

• 1st-2nd LEGO Robotics Wednesdays 8:00 AM (maximum 20)

📌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. 

🍎 Parent Teacher Association

• General Membership Meeting - The General Membership PTA meeting is January 31, 2024 at 5:00pm in the NCES Library. Your attendance and participation is invaluable as we discuss important matters and plan for the upcoming activities.

• Treats for Teachers - 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 HERE or check out their Amazon Wish List HERE. Let's spread the love and gratitude! Thank you for your support! 

• Valentine's Day Candy Grams - This year, the PTA is sponsoring our first Candy Grams for Valentine's Day!  Next week we will be sending home order forms for candy grams to be delivered to classrooms on Wednesday, 2/14.  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!

• Someone Special Dance - To purchase tickets and for more information, please view the flier below or purchase HERE. Due to capacity restrictions, tickets will be available for purchase as space allows.  Tickets are $5/adult and NCES students are FREE.  This is NOT a drop-off event. In need of financial assistance? Please email Christina Case at Christina.case@jefferson.kyschools.us. If you have any questions, please email: NCES.KNIGHTS.PTA@gmail.com. 

• Someone Special Dance Volunteers - Click HERE to sign up to volunteer at the dance.

•  PTA Website - Visit the PTA Website for information and events!

• 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.