NSES Parent Newsletter
Week of October 16th - October 20th
Monday, October 16th - TEACHER WORKDAY - NO SCHOOL for STUDENTS
Afterschool Club Information
STEM (Grades 3-5) Club
Dates:
- October 5th
- October 19th
- October 26th
- November 2nd
- November 9th
Robotics (Grades K-2) Club
Dates:
- October 3rd
- October 17th
- October 24th
- October 31st
- November 14th
Good News Club and COW Club
COW Club - EVERY Monday until October 30th (No Meeting Oct. 16th - Teacher Workday)
Good News Club - EVERY Tuesday until October 31st
Upcoming Events - October
- October 16th - Required Teacher Workday
- October 16th - October 27th: Penny War Voting for Dress the Scarecrow (bring your change)
- October 19th - "KNIGHTS at Work" - Career Day (K-2 8:00 - 9:15) (3-5 9:15-10:30)
- October 20th - YOUTH night at Piedmont High School during the football game
- October 23rd - November 21st: Pick-A-Date Fundraiser (more info to come)
- October 23rd - October 27th - RED RIBBON WEEK/Spirit Week
- October 25th: Make-Up Picture Day and School Improvement Team Meeting @ 2:30 PM
- October 30th - Book Fair (11/4) and NC Check-in Window (11/6)
October 23rd - October 27th
- Red Ribbon Week
- 2023-2024 NSES Bullying Prevention Plan
October 20th - Youth Night at PHS Varsity game
UCPS Athletic Event Expectations
- Clear bags only
- Ticket sales end mid-way through the game. No one else will be allowed to enter and no reentries allowed.
- All elementary and middle school students must be accompanied by an adult (at least 21 years of age)
October 16th - October 27th
Scarecrow Contest and Penny War
- Pennies and Bills are POSITIVE (add points)
- Quarters, Nickels, and Dimes are NEGATIVE (sabotage other grade levels)
Celebrations for our KNIGHTS
PRIDE Celebration Criteria
PRIDE Celebration Dates
November 6, 2023
January 26, 2024
March 28, 2024
June 6, 2024
Growth Celebration Dates
February 16, 2024
June 5, 2024
November - Upcoming Events
- October 30th - Book Fair (11/4) and NC Check-in Window (11/6)
- November 6th - PRIDE Celebration
- November 7th - Teacher Workday
- November 10th - Holiday - No School
- November 20th - Thankful to be a KNIGHT - Thanksgiving Meal @ Euto Baptist (5:30 - 7:00)
- November 21st - Pick-A-Date Fundraiser DUE
- November 22d - Teacher Workday
- November 23rd - November 24th: Thanksgiving Break
Thankful to be a KNIGHT - information
- Forms are due Friday, October 20th - no late forms or money will be accepted
- Teachers will receipt money October 23rd - October 27th - DO NOT send money prior to this week. We are working on getting additional sponsors/donations to reduce the overall cost for families (if you are interested in donating please contact Mrs. Sides). An updated price will be sent to parents that have signed up to attend, however the price will NOT exceed $10 per person.
- Jarman and Company will be catering the event.
- Door prizes will be available at the event
Dates to Remember
Important Links for Parents
2023-2024 NSES Parent Feedback Form
UCPS Tech Fee Policy for Grades 3-5 ($30)
Paper copers are available upon request
Volunteer Application
All PTO Room Parents must have a UCPS volunteer application approved prior to providing classroom support
PTO Information or Questions
Please reach out to the NSES PTO President - Lauren Helton with questions regarding PTO.
Classroom Parent - interest form
2023-2024 Mission, Vision, and Focus
Portrait of a New Salem KNIGHT
UCPS Links and Documents
Important Reminders
Resources
- mClass HomeConnect - resources for families to practice and reinforce important literacy skills
- Understanding mClass Reports
- NCDPI Content Standards for Grades K-5
- iReady - Family Center
- Parent Information Packet