North Elementary School/Carolina Community Academy

The I-Ready DIAGNOSTIC begins April 29th! We will have prizes and incentives for those who meet their growth goals. If you have questions about your child's progress, just message his/her teacher. Also, TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK is approaching (May 6-10). If you would like to send a special note to a teacher/staff member, please USE THIS LINK: https://forms.gle/NZNobih4uNvN5P4e9 LAST DAY TO PURCHASE NES YEARBOOKS--$20 AttenDANCE--May 3RD; 2pm in the Gym TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK--MAY 6-10 EOG’s--May 17-May 31, 2024--PLEASE BE ON TIME FOR SCHOOL MEMORIAL DAY--NO SCHOOL--MAY 27TH 4th QUARTER AWARDS CEREMONY FOR GRADES 2-5--MAY 29TH AT 1:30PM GRADES 2-5--FIELD DAY--PLEASE DONATE BOTTLES OF WATER--MAY 30TH 5TH GRADE PROMOTION--4 GUESTS/STUDENT--NO BALLOONS/NOISE MAKERS--MAY 31ST; 9AM--STUDENTS WILL LINE UP AT 8:45AM LAST DAY OF SCHOOL--MAY 31ST @ 12:45PM *Read the Entire Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10lVF0Y1flBbFuKEgAFZFbPEzUv751frO/view?usp=sharing

Special Events April 22--Make up for Check ins April 22--NMS student leaders will visit North. Wear RED/North Shirts! April 23--4th Grade at Camp Chestnut April 25--Select 5th Grade at NMS, Golden Corral, and PECIL AttenDANCE--May 2nd; 2pm in the Gym EOG’s--May 17-May 31, 2024--PLEASE BE ON TIME FOR SCHOOL. The I-Ready EOY Diagnostic begins April 29th! We will have prizes and incentives for those who meet their growth goals. If you have questions about your child's progress, just message his/her teacher. Also, TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK is approaching (May 6-10). If you would like to send a special note to a teacher/staff member, please complete this GOOGLE FORM: https://forms.gle/7gYwpP8whL9yy5a26 Congratulations! Mrs. Huff is North's Teacher of the Year! Mrs. Shull is North's Classified Employee of the Year!

PCS presents Parenting with Eyes Wide Open TOPICS: Human Trafficking and Internet Safety HEAR FROM: Person County Child Advocacy Center’s Multidisciplinary Team WHEN: Thurs, April 18th at 6:30 - 8:00 pm WHO: All Person County Parents WHERE: Southern Middle School - Media Center

Bus 72 will be late this morning. Pick up will be after 8am by Bus 52.

Greetings NES Families! As we prepare for the EOY testing in m-class, I-Ready, Check Ins and EOG’s, consider having data chats with your child. Some of them just need that extra push and encouragement. Many of our students are very close to proficiency and reaching one year of growth! LET THEM KNOW THAT THEY CAN DO IT! Check Ins are April 16-19 for GRADES 3-5. Students should arrive on time each day for testing! April 16 - 3rd Reading & 4th Reading April 17 - 5th Reading & 3rd Math April 18 - 5th Science & 4th Math Also, TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK is approaching (May 6-10). If you would like to send a special note to a teacher/staff member, please complete this GOOGLE FORM. https://forms.gle/2rsmXQdjLTVCyynC7 View the full newsletter at : https://www.smore.com/n/7k9wy

GREETINGS NES FAMILIES: March 28th--Awards Day in the pods 2:00pm; KONA ICE will be at NORTH!! March 29-April 7, 2024--Spring Break April 8, 2024--Return to school NC Check-ins will take place between April 16-23 The AWARDS DAY presentations will be in the following location on March 28th. 2nd: Media Center 3rd: POD 4th: POD 5th Awards/ Parent Meeting: PD Room KONA ICE will also be at the school on THURSDAY! If you're not able to make it, then you can send $5-$6 for your student to purchase a treat. (Optional, not required) View the full newsletter at https://www.smore.com/n/q12wr

Dear Eagle Families, Here are important announcements for this week: 1. Monday, March 18th--Teacher Workday, No School for Students 2. Monday, March 18th--Rising 6th Graders Visit Northern Middle. Please view the video from Principal, Mr. Martin and RSVP. Video: https://www.loom.com/share/d9788f9b6e5f4e11a8a4630aad57e160?sid=053f447f-a3ca-429f-9e66-9b41e576e316 RSVP Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDvm2jYFsDdeDy1YChc5VTLopeefRnmK7RhOOg_8ByxBhXiw/viewform?usp=sf_link We look forward to meeting you all on Monday, March 18th! 2. Tuesday, March 19th--2nd and 3rd Grade Spring Musical SQUIRM @ 1:45pm. Parents are welcome to attend. Students should wear black and white or Spring Colors. 3. Wednesday, March 20th--Huff and Cowan's Classes will go to the Danville Science Center. Students should wear red or a North shirt. They will leave promptly at 8:30am. If you are packing a lunch, please send it in a clear large Ziplock bag. They will return by 2:30pm. 4. Thursday, March 21st--Students who reached their Accelerated Reader goal for the 3rd Nine Weeks will have a fun day at the Warehouse. Mrs. Burton will send home field trip forms. 5. Students are now in the 4th nine weeks! Please contact me or your child's teachers if you have questions or concerns about academic, behavior, or attendance goals. Let's have a GREAT week!

Rising 6th Grade Open House and Registration for Northern Middle School: Monday, March 18th at 1:00 to 2:30 pm OR 6:00 -7:30 pm If your child will be attending NMS as a 6th grader next year, you will want to attend! Note: There is a link on the flyer to RSVP. View the entire flyer here: https://bit.ly/3ViUYlm

Reminder: No School on Monday, March 18th - Teacher Workday.

WEDNESDAY, March 13 is Spring Picture Day. Look your best for your individual picture and class picture! A proof or portrait package will be sent home from the school with information on how to order. You don't have to pay in advance (Allow 3-4 weeks) Choose colors that compliment your child. Solid colors and small patterns work best. Avoid clothing with large images and logos. Prices ranges from $64 to $12.

GRADES 2-5--Parents and Families, We are pleased to share that the students can now use IXL at home for extra practice. Details on how to log in will be in your child's bookbag. IXL is an online learning hub. Students can access the tutorials and continue independent learning at home. Parents can rely on IXL videos as an additional resource for supporting their child. THIS IS NOT FOR A GRADE. Access will allow you to work with your child at home and view Math, Science, Social Studies, and ELA tutorials/videos at home. If you have questions/concerns, please contact your child's teacher. March 13, 2024--SPRING PICTURES & CLASS PICS March 18th--Teacher Workday/ 5th grade parents at NMS for tour and registration March 20th--2nd Grade Field Trip to Danville Science Center (leave @ 8:30am) March 19th--SPRING MUSICAL: SQUIRM 1:45pm March 21st--AR Trip to the Warehouse March 28th--Awards Day in the pods 1:00pm; KONA ICE will be at NORTH!! March 29-April 7, 2024 SPRING BREAK https://www.smore.com/n/xvuyr

🌴It's National School Breakfast Week! Let's celebrate the positive impact of school breakfast programs on student achievement. Together, we can empower every child to reach their full potential. Let's make breakfast a priority and pave the way for a brighter future!

Special Events March 4-8, 2024 READ ACROSS AMERICA WEEK & SPIRIT WEEK!! March 9, 2024--CLEAN UP DAY AT NORTH--More details about a Rain Date will be forthcoming. March 5th--required BENEFITS session and regular staff meeting March 13, 2024--SPRING PICTURES & CLASS PICS March 18th--Teacher Workday/ 5th grade parents at NMS for tour and registration March 20th--2nd Grade Field Trip to Danville Science Center (leave @ 8:30am) March 19th--SPRING MUSICAL: SQUIRM 1:45pm March 21st--AR Trip to the Warehouse--STUDENTS MUST MEET THEIR GOALS FOR THE CELEBRATION INVITATION. March 28th--Awards Day in the pods 1:00pm; KONA ICE will be at NORTH!! March 29-April 7--SPRING BREAK 2024

Greetings NES Families! We have a lot of exciting things planned for students over the next week. Please help us keep them motivated and encouraged. We can do this! Let's SOAR! Nell Sydnor-Waugh, NES Principal (Grades 2-5) Special Events February is BLACK HISTORY MONTH. Mrs. Clarke will have a weekly quiz in the Media Center. Winners will get a FREE BOOK from the Book Machine! February 26, 2024--School Improvement and Title I Meeting 3:30pm March 1st--NMS Band to perform for 5th Grade 1:30pm March 13, 2024--SPRING PICTURES & CLASS PICS March 18th--Teacher Workday/ 5th grade parents at NMS for tour and registration March 20th--2nd Grade Field Trip to Danville Science Center (leave @ 8:30am) March 19th--SPRING MUSICAL: SQUIRM 1:45pm March 21st--AR Trip to the Warehouse--STUDENTS MUST MEET THEIR GOALS FOR THE CELEBRATION INVITATION. March 28th--Awards Day in the pods 1:00pm; KONA ICE will be at NORTH!! (Optional) North's Black History Month Essay Contest--Open to all Grade Levels--2-3 Winner and a 4-5 Winner--Read Martin Luther King's I Have a Dream Speech. Explain 3 ways that you see evidence that his dream became reality as you look around your school and your community. (Max 500 words) $25 to each winner DUE FEBRUARY 29th.

Happy School Resource Officer Day! February 15, 2024 Thank you for all you do to keep our students and staff safe!

Reminder: No School for Students on Monday, February 19th.

View the full newsletter @ https://www.smore.com/7q2xr February 19--No school for students. February 20-23--NC CHECK INS We have three awesome drivers--Ms. Spencer, Mrs. Majors, and Mrs. Duncan. They always place safety FIRST. If you have an opportunity, please write/tell them thanks for all that they do.

Happy School Bus Driver Appreciation Week! February 12-16, 2024 Thank you for ensuring our students get to and from school safely!

Happy National School Counseling Week! Thank you, school counselors, for helping all students succeed!

Greetings NES Families! This month's Character Trait is LOYALTY. Chat with your student about what it means to be LOYAL. Demonstrating hard work and commitment to purpose. Regulating yourself for improvement and restraining from inappropriate behaviors. Being in proper control of your words, actions, impulses, and desires. Doing your best in all situations. Thanks to all who attended FAMILY MATH NIGHT! We had a GREAT TURN OUT, and the students had FUN! Here is the link with Math Tips. Let's SOAR! Nell Sydnor-Waugh NES Principal (Grades 2-5) Special Events February is BLACK HISTORY MONTH. Mrs. Clarke will have a weekly quiz in the Media Center. Winners will get a FREE BOOK from the Book Machine! February 5-9, 2024--SCHOOL COUNSELORS’ WEEK February 8, 2024--Papa John’s Night LOVE THE BUS WEEK--FEBRUARY 11-16--Let’s celebrate our BUS DRIVERS!!! February 20-23--NC CHECK INS for GRADES 3-5 February 26, 2024--School Improvement and Title I Meeting 3:30pm https://www.smore.com/7py4c