April 5th, 2024 Parent Update

Upcoming Important Dates:

April 5th - Report cards sent home

April 5th - Spring Fling Presale Deadline

April 8th -  Eclipse No School

April 10th & 11th - ELA state testing 3rd, 4th and 5th grade

April 19th -  3rd quarter Honors Assemblies

• Kindergarten and First Grade - 9:00 am

• Second and Third Grade- 9:45 am

• Fourth and Fifth Grade - 10:30 am

April 19th  - 5th grade group photo at 10:30 am

April 23rd and April 24th - Math state testing 3rd, 4th and 5th grade 

April 30th and May 1st - Science state testing 5th grade only 

May 17th - 5th grade Band Concert

Good Things are Happening!!

Change of Clothes: Please make sure to send a change of clothes with your student to have in case of an accident, spill or any other mishap. We are running very short on pants in our Kids Closet. 

Solar Eclipse Glasses -  Thank you to Agent Shannan Jursa from State Farm for donating solar eclipse glasses to all students in the district. Glasses were sent home with all students. 

Camp Invention: Camp Invention will be held once again at the Junior High School from Monday, June 3rd, through Friday, June 7th, from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Camp Invention is for students in grades 1-6 where they will build and learn about such things as glow boxes, light up game boards, transforming their sketches into prototypes, and water challenges.  There's no cost to participate, but spaces fill up fast! To register, call 800-968-4332. If you have any questions, contact Camp Director Kayla Smith by email at smithk@nfschools.org or at 330-872-0905 ext. 1109. The last day to register is Thursday, May 30th 

Kindergarten Graduation/End of Year: Kindergarten graduation will be held on May 24th at 9:30 am. This will be the last day of school for students in Kindergarten. 

5th grade Class Picture:  April 19th at 10:30 am, our 5th grade Class picture will be taken after the Honor's Assembly. 

End of Year Carnival -  Last year our I-Ready end of year event was such a huge success that  we will be hosting this again this May. Students who have  met their I-Ready goals, have demonstrated our Core Values (Respectful, Responsible, Safe and Learners) and have minimum absences will be able to participate in this event. 

House Challenge -  As we round out the school year, we want to keep our students engaged and working towards a positive end of the school year. To that end, the house that earns the most points through Iready lessons, attendance and pawsitive behavior will earn a trip to the Akron Zoo on May 20th. 

Cereal Run - Thank you to families who were able to donate to our First Cereal Run. We were able to collect 301 boxes of cereal.  Thank you to Mrs. Barb Drake for organizing this event which will help so many of our students and families. 

Spring Fling -  Will be held on April 12th from 6:00 pm -8:00 pm. This dance is for students in 4th and 5th grade only.  If your student displays inappropriate behavior at school, they will not be allowed to participate. 

Warmer Weather - As we prepare for warmer weather, all shorts must be at six inches above the knee.  If the shorts do not meet dress code, your student will be asked to change. 

Kindergarten Registration for the 2024- 2025 School Year: 

Who - All students who turn 5 years old before August 1, 2024

How- Call Mrs. Radcliffe at (330) 872-0695 ext. 1055 to make an appointment 

When: February 12, 2024 - May 10, 2024 

What to bring:

• Legal birth certificate Immunization records 

• Proof of residency 

• Driver’s license 

• Custody papers (if necessary) 

If you have any questions, please call Mrs. Radcliffe at (330) 872-0695 ext. 1055

Tigers are Learners: -  Program dates are as follows:

March:, 19, 21

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

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

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/

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