Normandy Park School

November 25th is a B Day.

I hope that everyone had a wonderful weekend!

Wednesday, November 27th is an early dismissal day (no sunset). November 28th and November 29th the school is closed for Thanksgiving.

I would like to wish all the Normandy Park School teachers, students, and families a very happy Thanksgiving! I am extremely grateful for your ongoing partnership, effort, and support.

Sincerely,

Christopher Miller

Principal of Normandy Park School

*To access the NPS Parent Handbook, please click here.

Times:

9:30am for Primary Unit (K/1)

10:30am for Intermediate Unit (2/3)

12:45pm for Senior Unit (4/5)

Mrs. E will be out from 11/25 through the beginning of January.

In her absence, Michael Townsend will be serving as her substitute. He has most recently served as the PE leave replacement at Woodland Avenue School. We are grateful to welcome Mr. Townsend to the team. In preparation for this transition, he recently visited NPS and shadowed Mrs. E and her classes.

Mr. Townsend's Contact Information:

Michael Townsend <michael.townsend@msdk12.net>

I want to express my sincere gratitude for your active participation in last week's Parent-Teacher Conferences. Your partnership is invaluable to us, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to connect with our teachers and discuss your child's progress.

We look forward to continuing to work together to support your child's growth and development throughout the school year!

This year our Holiday Angel Program would like to support Normandy Park Families with some holiday cheer by purchasing gift cards for families in need.

To donate to this cause, please purchase and send in a ShopRite or Walmart gift card directly to Normandy Park School or donate online at the following link:

https://givebutter.com/holidayangel24

Report Cards for the first trimester will be available December 20th, 2024. Report cards will be provided digitally. If you need a paper copy from the school for any reason, please just let your homeroom teacher know and we can accommodate.

For new families, please note that we use a Standards Based Report Card. To learn more about the Standards Based Report Card, click here!

One of our biggest fundraisers of the school year, the Share the Magic Raffle, returns to NPS on Friday, December 13th. This interactive, dynamic way of raising funds provides a fun and exciting experience for the whole school community and every student is given a chance to win!

Click here to visit our Home and School Association website!

Create a profile on our NPS HSA Membership Toolkit to enable your participation in the school directory (grade/teacher), sign up to receive the Home and School Association's weekly newsletter, submit club forms, volunteer and more!

Show your NPS pride! Purchase NPS school gear directly from Redbubble. A small percentage of profits will be returned to NPS with your purchase!

Follow the NPS HSA on Social Media:

Instagram: @nps_wizards

Facebook: Normandy Park School HSA

Throughout the months of November, we typically focus on being grateful. There are so many ways to teach valuable lessons about this to your child(ren)

Three great ideas come from TheBigLifeJournal.com:

1) “Share a gratitude journal for 30 days,

List out a few things we are grateful for each day can have a positive impact on our mood, attitude, and relationships. Each day, list three to five things you are grateful for. Share with each other or just ask your child once in a while, “How do you feel after you’ve written what you are grateful for?”

2) Notice and savor the small stuff.

We can help our children become noticers of the good by... pausing to notice and “take in” the beauty of a sunset, appreciating a stranger holding the door open for you and your child stopping to admire a vibrant tree in the park listening to birds sing early in the morning

3) Write a gratitude letter.

Take some time to sit down with your child and write a gratitude letter to a family member or anyone else. Don’t go for perfection – go for authenticity. You and your child might not only make someone’s day, but make their life.”

How many other ways can you think of to show gratitude? Keep up your great parenting work

and remember to Always be Positive and SMILE!!

If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s social-emotional well-being please reach out to me and I will be happy to help!

Your School Counselor

Gloria Hunt

gloria.hunt@msdk12.net

973-889-7960 x6115

At the most recent community meeting, we recognized Kids of Character, and explained the importance and value of trustworthiness! Student helped act out a story highlighting what it means to be trustworthy!

Find Out What’s Happening in The District Newsletter Fall 2024 Edition

As families and staff prepare for the new school year, the Morris Educational Foundation invites you to take a look back at all the amazing highlights from the 2023-2024 school year in The District Newsletter.

The joint publication from the Morris School District, Morris Educational Foundation and Colonial Nation features:

• District athletic highlights
• Extracurricular achievements across all schools
• The MEF’s impact on academic, enrichment, and social-emotional wellness initiatives
• Plus a save-the-date for Morristown ONSTAGE 2025

The Fall 2024 edition is hot off the press and Morristown, Morris Plains and Morris Township residents can expect to receive their copy in their mailbox this week. View the digital version here>>>

Help Make it a Great Year for All 5,700 Morris School District Students

Welcome to the 2024-25 school year! The Morris Educational Foundation is proud to Support Every Student Every Day. While the Morris School District provides the essential tools for quality classroom learning, the MEF supports the extras that elevate learning. From cutting-edge instructional resources to enriching curricular activities, the MEF is committed to helping students not just succeed but excel.

We invite you, our community, to kick off the 2024-25 school year with a gift to launch our students’ education above and beyond the standard curriculum. $1 a day for 180 days adds up to a year of exceptional learning for one student.

Please help us make it the best year yet for each of the 5,700 students in the Morris School District! Let's Support Every Student Every Day and empower them to achieve their fullest potential.

Donate today by clicking here. Together, we can make a difference!

For interactive menus, as well as nutrition and allergen information, please click here.

For additional information on MSD Breakfast and Lunch, please click here to visit the district's website.

Students can bring and/or purchase lunch. Free and reduced meals are provided to families who qualify for support.

APPLYING FOR FREE & REDUCED LUNCH

Applications are available through PaySchools. Once you create your account, the Free & Reduced Application will be available to complete online. Students who qualify for Free and Reduced Lunch, also qualify for free/reduced breakfast.

Please note that you do not have to print out the application if you complete it online; it will be electronically sent to the Board Office once completed. You may also complete an application using a computer in the main office of your child's school or request a paper application.

Applications are available through PaySchools. Click the link to create your PaySchool account (ENG or ESP)

If you do not qualify for Free and Reduced Lunch, please follow these procedures for purchasing school breakfast or lunch:

• Backpack an envelope with your child's name on it, marked "Food Services.
• Include your child's name in the memo line of your check.
• You may prepay for multiple breakfasts or lunches with one check or lump sum of money, which will then be deposited onto your child's food services account.
• Payment may also be made online ( (ENG or ESP); a small fee will be charged with each transaction. This is a secure and convenient way to make payments and keep your account up to date.
• Payment may be made in cash or check (payable to "Morris School District"

MEAL PRICING:

***Meal Prices for School Year 2024-2025***

Elementary Breakfast

$1.75

Elementary Lunch

$3.25

Reduced Price Breakfast

$0.00

Reduced Price Lunch

$0.00

Milk

$0.75

We are excited to introduce our new food service provider, Pomptonian, please stop by and visit the MSD Pomptonian page to learn more:

http://www.mypomptonianmenus.com/morris

Please contact Morris School District Food Services if you have any questions:

Shannon Burton
973-292-2000, Ext. 2126
shannon.burton@msdk12.net

Please use the digital blue note form for any dismissal changes. The main office will notify the homeroom teachers of the dismissal change. For absences, continue to contact the school nurse.

• If you know that you child will be tardy or absent from school, it is requested that you notify the nurse in advance. This can be done by phone at 973-889-7960 x 6152. Voicemail is operational 24 hours daily.

• You may also contact her office by email at: francesca.ecker@msdk12.net

• Students who arrive tardy (after 8:55am) must report immediately to the Health Office upon arrival to school for a late pass

• December 13th- NPS Concert
• December 20th- Last Day Before Winter Break

Click here to view Morris School District (MSD) 2024-2025 School calendar.

· Parent Handbook

· Arrival and Dismissal Procedures

· Sunset and Sunrise