September 1st, 2023 Parent Update

Upcoming Important Dates:

• September 4th - No school

• September 11th - Picture Day

• September 28th - Kindergarten through second grade Literacy Day @ 9:15 am

• September 29th - Third through fifth grade Literacy Day @ 9:15 am

Good Things are Happening!!

Literacy Days-  September 28th and Septembers 29th, we will be hosting a literacy event for students and families. We invite you to join us to find out about our exciting One School, One Book school wide program, make a craft, have a snack and have some fun with your child.  The event will last about one hour each day.  Registration forms will be sent the week of September 11th. 

House Challenges -   This year the students and staff will be participating in a variety of challenges to add a little fun, encourage academic success and build a sense of culture and community.  The teams will earn points by participating and completing these challenges. The building- wide theme is the "Welcome to the Jungle"  with three distinct teams:  The House of Bagheera, The House of Turtle and the House of Toucan. Each team is composed of one class from each grade level with additional staff included.  

Our Library -  Our building level Literacy Team, Mrs. Williams, Miss Vanderhide, Mrs. Spencer, Mrs. Metheny, Miss Perrine, Mrs. Gordon, Mrs. Stimpert and Mrs. Witt,  devoted time over the summer as well as last year to reopen our library.  Students and teachers will be able to check out books, access resources, participate in a variety of activities within the library and foster their love of reading.

Picture Day-  September 11th is picture day.  You may order online using order code: 79401SF  at  inter-state.com/order

Final Forms-  If you have not done so, please make sure that final forms are up to date. 

Extra Clothes - Please make sure to send your child a set of extra clothes to keep in their locker

Lunch forms -  There is a fee this year for breakfast and lunch. In order to qualify for free or reduced prices, please make sure to complete the required form.

ABC Club-   Please consider becoming a member of our ABC club. It is a wonderful organization that helps our school and students in so many ways.

Tiger Stadium Guidelines-  Please see our district website or the flyer being sent home today regarding Tiger Stadium Guidelines.

Congratulations to our students who received Pawsitive Office Referrals this week!!

Family Resources

Click the blue link Supporting your student with  I ready - A family guide   or https://readyclassroomcentral.com/download/?res=79423&view_pdf=1

Click the blue link: Iready Family Center   or https://readyclassroomcentral.com/familycenter/

PBIS for families. What is PBIS? 

Thank you as always for your  continued support. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us .

Contact Information:

Mrs. Witt at  wittl@nfschools.org,   K-3 grade Principal & Director of Student Services

Mr. Crowder at crowderj@nfschools,  4-5 Principal & Transportation Supervisor

Phone: 

(330) 872-0695