Family Connections
Bi-Weekly, School-Wide Newsletter
Sunday, September 1, 2024
Everything Is Possible
7 Mindsets Addresses SEL Topics
Nordonia Hills City School District is implementing the 7 Mindsets program for the third year in a row. The 7 Mindsets program is a research-based, engaging, and dynamic SEL (social-emotional learning) 'experience' that is used in a variety of ways, dependent on age and school building. Each month, there is a guiding theme. For September, the theme is "Everything Is Possible." Throughout the month, students, staff, teachers, and community members look to promote the notion that all things are possible. Sub-themes include: Dream Big, Embrace Creativity, Think Positively, and Act & Adjust.
Fundraising Plan for 2024-2025
As an administrator, I have always found the 'fundraising' aspect of school life rather difficult and very time-consuming. Everyone has enough to do and pay for within the family; yet, district funds are rightly directed to student learning the state standards and remaining safe. All the extra perks and programming requires funding from outside sources. At NF, parents have always been extremely generous, particularly with our beginning of the year fundraiser, hosted by the PTA. Expect news about the fall Run 4 Fun event shortly. Other planned fundraisers include the annual candle sale, (that we keep doing due to customer requests), a new fundraiser for bakery and holiday treats, and a CAVs basketball experience. Please note that PTA programs such as the Scholastic Book Fair, Fun & Stuff, Ties & Tieras, and Moms/Sons Knight Out, typically don't make a profit...that is not the intent. If you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out for more information or clarification.
Carpool/Parent Pick-Up Tags Required
Parents and caregivers are reminded that school-issued car tags are required for picking up your child in the carpool line each day. Tags were available at "Greet, Meet and Supply Drop-Off" and "Kindergarten Orientation." Any family is entitled to two car tags; however, if your child always rides the bus for afternoon dismissal, please disregard. SPOT CHECKS WILL BEGIN NEXT WEEK! If you don't have a car tag, the dismissal line will suffer long delays as the NF staff checks for proper identification. Please cooperate fully. If you need more than (2) tags per family, please contact the office. There is a $5 fee for any tag requests over the minimum.
Month of September: 7 Mindsets Theme: Everything is Possible
- Monday, September 2, No School - Labor Day Holiday
- Tuesday, September 3, Art Club Applications Available (Grades 4)
- Friday, September 6, Leadership Club Applications Available (Grades 3 - 4)
- Tuesday, September 10, Picture Day
- Wednesday, September 11, First PTA Meeting, Annex, 6:00 p.m.
- Monday, September 16, Run 4 Fun Kickoff Assembly by PTA
- Tuesday, September 17, Leadership Club Meeting, Select Students, 8:00 a.m.
- Wednesday, September 18, Young Rembrandt's Art Class, Select Students, 3:45 p.m.
- Monday, September 23, Teacher In-Service, No School for Students, (Building PLC Process)
- Wednesday, September 25, Young Rembrandt's Art Class, Select Students, 3:45 p.m.
- Visiting for Lunch: Parents are permitted to visit their child for lunch from October 1st through May 1st. Calls need to be made (24) hours in advance. Call the office to schedule at 330-467-2010.
- The Family Connections newsletter is a school-wide newsletter, published on the 1st and 15th of each month.