Lunch Menu # 3 (Week of May 25-29)
Dear Elementary Parents and Community,
As we wind down the school year, the school is abuzz with excitement and activities. Our Beacons of Belonging students have planned a Spirit Week from June 1–5. We also have spring performances, the PYPX Fifth Grade Exhibition, and moving-up ceremonies for our youngest and oldest students. Please take a look at the list of events below.
We will also host the fourth annual Staff vs. Student Football Game, which is always a favorite among our students. You are certainly invited to attend.
Students in first through fifth grade completed their spring MAP tests this week. Make-up testing will take place next week, and results will be sent home with report cards.
Nova's ES Math Olympiad Team Takes First Place
It is our great pleasure to announce that we had a very successful year in the Math Olympiads (MOEMS). Our NOVA team of 31 Grade 4 and Grade 5 students scored within the top 10% of all participating schools, earning a plaque for Highest Team Achievement and a place on the MOEMS Honor Roll. Our Grade 5 team also received the Meritorious Achievement Award for scoring within the top 20% of all participating fifth-grade teams.
This year, 56,913 students competed in the Elementary Division. We are delighted to share that one of our students achieved the highest score and earned the prestigious Lenchner Medallion, a distinction awarded to only 369 of the 56,913 participants.
We are incredibly proud of our students' dedication, perseverance, and mathematical excellence. Their hard work and curiosity have brought great honor to our school community.
Class Placements for the 2026-2027 School Year
Spring is a bustling season as we gear up for the upcoming school year! While we don't accept parent requests for particular teachers, we welcome "friend requests" for students in KG-GR 4. Kindly list at least FIVE friends with whom you would like your child to be placed in the same class. We will do our best to place your child with at least one person from the list. We will not honor the request if you don’t put in at least five names. Late submissions will not be accepted. The deadline for requests is May 25, 2025.
Participation in this is entirely optional. Our teachers engage in a comprehensive process to form well-rounded groups. We prioritize creating diverse groups, considering factors such as nationality, gender, academic performance, and social/emotional needs to achieve balance. If you want to submit a "friend request" for your child, please email Ms. Natasa at natasa.mitevska@nova.edu.mk.
ES Spring Spirit Week
Monday, June 1 - Dress as your favorite vacation location
Tuesday, June 2 - Meme Day/Crazy Hair Day
Wednesday, June 3 - Summer Picnic
Thursday, June 4 - Dress as your favorite ice cream flavor
Friday, June 5 - Rainbow Day!
Pre-K Wear Red
GR 1 Wear Orange
GR 2 Wear Yellow
GR 3 Wear Green
GR 4 Wear Blue
GR 5 Wear Purple
Other Staff - Wear White
With this, I wish you a great week ahead.
Warm regards, Julie