September 13, 2023
🗒️Message from Family Resource Center Coordinator Christy Case
Greetings Parents!!
I just wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself to those of you who are new to NCES or who may not be familiar with the Family Resource Center. My name is Christy Case and I have been serving as the FRC at Norton Commons (and Chancey) for the past 4 years. I am at NCES on Wednesdays and Thursdays, but please feel free to reach out to me anytime.
The FRC program strives to remove barriers to student learning. This may involve providing food to families from the NCES food pantry, providing clothes from our clothes closet, or making sure students have the school supplies they need to be successful. I provide referrals to community resources when parents are struggling financially or when they are not sure where to turn for assistance with a crisis they are encountering.
I provide special programs at school such as Cyber Safety classes for parents and students and the Speaker Series events which address a variety of mental health topics. I organize dental and other health clinics at the school, as well as provide referrals for other health services. I often post great resources and events that I come across in the community here in this newsletter. I hope that you will tune in to my posts!
I am always looking for parents to volunteer in the FRC office, organizing clothes, sorting donations, and assisting me with Blessings in a Backpack and other projects. I also welcome parent involvement in my Advisory Council. We met every other month. Our next meeting is November 2nd. Please reach out if you are interested in serving in any of these capacities.
Now that that is out of the way–let me share some news about our Blessings in a Backpack program. This program provides food on the weekend for families who may be facing food insecurity. Students receive a packet of food on Fridays that usually contains a meat product, crackers, cereal, and some snacks. If you are interested in having your student participate, please complete this form (in Spanish). The program will start at the end of the month.
Just a reminder:
If you need clothes for your student from the Clothing Assistance Program (CAP), please complete this form.
Don’t forget to sign up for Blessings in a Backpack here (in Spanish)
If there are any questions about this information or if I can help your family in any way, please do not hesitate to reach out to me.
Have a great week!
Christy Case, FRC
502-677-1116
christina.case@jefferson.kyschools.us
📚 Scholastic Book Fair
Volunteers Needed! Sign up here to help! Shifts are 2 hour blocks, but you can sign up for multiple blocks/days. Responsibilities include working the register, helping students shop, and restocking books/supplies.
Students will shop during their library time next week, September 18-22.
Students only may shop Thursday and Friday 8:00-8:30am.
Click here to set up eWallet, a safe cash-free way for your child to shop the Fair and to shop online.
Parents will have the opportunity to shop with their child during their library block. Complete this form to sign up and view the times.
Mark your calendar! EL Info Session 9/29 📝
Join Nicole Feld, our Academic Instructional Coach, for an EL informational session over coffee. Our new EL curriculum for teaching whole group modules in reading and writing will be discussed. It will be held on Friday, September 29 at 8:30-9:00 AM in the Library.
Mark your calendar! YMCA and NCES Fall Festival 10/20 📝
📣 Clubs and Activities
Interested in being the NCES cheer sponsor this winter for our 3rd-5th grade students? Email Mr Terry at andrew.terry@jefferson.kyschools.us to discuss possibilities!
🍎 Parent Teacher Association
SPIRIT WEAR
Want some Knights gear? Click the link here to order spirit wear! Shipping fees apply.
NCES Open House 🏫
Open House last night was a huge success! Thanks to all who came!
🎉 Celebrations 🎉
Huge thanks to the YMCA for the amazing 5th grade field trip to Camp Piomingo last week! We so appreciate our partnership with the Y!
Transportation 🚘
School building opens at 8:00. School starts at 8:40.
Students who arrive at 8:40 AM or later must have a parent accompany them to sign-in in the main office as a tardy. Breakfast will close at 8:35 AM daily. Only students who arrive on late buses will be provided breakfast after that time.
🚍 Bus Riders:
Please download the Edulog Lite app so that you can track your child's bus.
🟧 Walkers:
If your child is a walker, please do not park in the parking lot in the morning or afternoon.
🚗 Car Riders:
Parents remain in their vehicle.
Keep your 2023-2024 car rider tag visible until student is in the car.
🗓️ Important Dates
9/15-9/22: Book Fair (Sign up here to help! See above for more info)
9/29: 8:30-9:00 EL Info Session
10/2: Family Teacher Conferences
10/3-10/6: Fall Break
10/20: YMCA and NCES Fall Festival
Recurring Info
Announcements
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.
Follow us on social media! Facebook: Norton Commons Elementary School, Instagram: @NCES_Knights, X (Twitter): @NCES_Knights
We are collecting information on different clubs and activities that can be offered for our students before or after school. If you are interested in offering a club or activity as a volunteer sponsor please reach out to Principal Terry at: andrew.terry@jefferson.kyschools.us
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.
