February 12, 2026

Lunch Menu # 3 (Week of February 16-20)

Dear Elementary Parents and Community,

Today we celebrated the 100th day of school! Our Beacons of Belonging hosted an Elementary School Spirit Day, and it was clear that everyone had a great time.

Tomorrow, our PTA will host a Valentine’s Day event focused on friendship. Students will have the opportunity to make a card for a friend, and sweets will be available for purchase. All classes will also walk over to the high school area for a Valentine’s class photo.

Next week will be a short one. School will be in session on Monday and Tuesday only, February 16 and 17. Our Winter Ski Break will take place from February 18–20, and school will be closed during that time.

SPARK Intervention Groups

Our small-group SPARK math intervention groups for grades 4 and 5 are now up and running. During this block, some students participate in enrichment while others receive targeted support. These groups meet two days each week. After eight weeks, we will review the data to assess student growth.

Second graders will begin SPARK groups in literacy the week after the February ski break. All groups are data-driven and designed to meet students where they are and move them forward. These groups meet three days each week for 30 minutes. As with the math groups for older students, we will review growth data after six to eight weeks.

NOVA Summer Camp 2026 -  Save the Date!

We are excited to share the dates for this year’s NOVA Summer Camp!

 Monday, June 15 – Friday, July 3
Three full weeks of learning, creativity, movement, and summer fun.

Please mark your calendars — more details regarding registration, weekly activities, and cost will follow soon.

In the meantime, you can explore last year’s program HERE or contact Ms. Natasa, one of the Camp coordinators, for more details, at natasa.mitevska@nova.edu.mk or summer.camp@nova.edu.mk

We look forward to another joyful and enriching summer together.

Elementary School Career Day – Parent Presenters Needed!
The PTA is seeking parents to share their careers for our upcoming Elementary School Career Day! Registration is open now through Wednesday, February 18.

Event Details
📅 Date: Wednesday, March 11
⏰ Time: 8:00–10:00 AM

Who Can Present?
All parents of Nova students are invited to participate, regardless of your child’s division. All professions are welcome! You simply need to be willing to answer students’ questions and share your career in a fun, engaging, and interactive way.

How to Register
Please complete the registration form by February 18:
https://forms.gle/1xLrHh7aJ7ERPcz59

For questions, contact: pta@nova.edu.mk