Dear Nob Hill Families,

As 2024 draws to a close, we are filled with gratitude for the support, partnership, and enthusiasm you’ve shown throughout the year. December is a magical time at Nob Hill Elementary, and we’re excited to share all the upcoming events and reminders to ensure a successful and joyful month for our students.

Staying Consistent Before the Break

While excitement builds for the holidays, maintaining routines is essential for student success. Here are some key reminders:

• Homework and Arrival: Please continue to follow consistent homework and morning routines. Arriving on time sets the tone for a productive day!
• i-Ready Weekly Practice: Completing weekly i-Ready lessons in reading and math helps reinforce skills and prepare for upcoming assessments.
• Good Night’s Sleep: A well-rested mind is a ready mind. Aim for your child to get a full night’s sleep each day of the week.

Mark Your Calendars – Upcoming Events

Stay informed by checking all communication from the school for details on these exciting December activities:

• PTA Family Night at PDQ: Join us for a fun and delicious evening supporting our school!
• PTA Holiday Store: Let your child enjoy the spirit of giving with holiday shopping at school.
• Holiday Shows: Our talented students will be spreading holiday cheer during these special performances.

Upcoming Testing and Incentives

• i-Ready Testing: December 9-13.
• FAST PM2 Testing: January.
  Students demonstrating growth in reading and math on either assessment will earn an invitation to our Game Bus incentive in February—a fantastic way to celebrate their hard work and progress!

Holiday Well Wishes

• On behalf of our entire Nob Hill family, I want to wish you all a safe, happy, and relaxing holiday season. May it be filled with laughter, love, and special moments with family and friends.

Thank you for your continued partnership in making Nob Hill Elementary “Out of This World.” Together, let’s make this December memorable and meaningful for our students.

Warmest regards,
Ms. Porter

Dear Nob Hill Parents,

The past few weeks at Nob Hill have been busy with both academic achievements and moments of fun! We recently celebrated our honor roll students, recognizing their hard work and dedication, and right before Thanksgiving break, our students enjoyed an exciting Field Day. The day was filled with joy and teamwork as they participated in activities like the egg race, obstacle courses, hula hoop pass, and cup stacking challenge. It was wonderful to see so much laughter and camaraderie!

December is shaping up to be just as exciting, with many events on the calendar! Don’t miss the PTA Winter Store from December 9–13, Family Night on December 11, and our Winter Show on December 17.

Stay connected with everything happening at Nob Hill by checking out the e-mail titled Weekly E-News. I send these every Sunday afternoon to keep you informed about the latest events at our school. If you’re not already receiving these messages, please email me at Susana.cruz@browardschools.com to be added to our mailing list.

As we enter the holiday season, I want to extend my warmest wishes to you and your families. May this festive time bring joy, warmth, and special moments with your loved ones.

Thank you for being such an essential part of our Nob Hill community. Your ongoing support means the world to us.

Sincerely,
Mrs. Cruz
Assistant Principal

PreK

Kindergarten is jingling their way into December! In reading, Students will be ending Unit 3 and starting Unit 4 “Writers Tell Many Stories “In Benchmark. By the end of the unit, students will be able to answer the essential question: Why do people tell stories? In math, students will begin to learn and understand subtraction. In science, students will be exploring patterns of movement. In social studies, students will be learning about American History and Human Rights. Finally, Kindergarten will be ending the month with a bang with their weeklong Winter wonderland! Keep an eye out for more information!

Kindergarten

Kindergarten is jingling their way into December! In reading, Students will be ending Unit 3 and starting Unit 4 “Writers Tell Many Stories “In Benchmark. By the end of the unit, students will be able to answer the essential question: Why do people tell stories? In math, students will begin to learn and understand subtraction. In science, students will be exploring patterns of movement. In social studies, students will be learning about American History and Human Rights. Finally, Kindergarten will be ending the month with a bang with their weeklong Winter wonderland! Keep an eye out for more information!

1st

First grade is excited to chill together in December! In reading we are learning about consonant digraphs, fiction stories, and plurals. In math we are learning about extending the counting sequence up to 120. In science we are learning about the sun and materials on the earth's surface. In social studies we are learning about patriotic symbols, holidays, and observances. We are excited to spread the holiday cheer and have a relaxing and fun break!

2nd

2nd grade is a merry place to be around this time of year! For reading, we are in the midst of unit 4 with getting to know different character perspectives and still working hard on those story elements. For math, we are starting Topic 7 and putting those subtraction and addition skills to the test in different word problems. We have winter holidays coming up, so please keep an eye out if your teacher sends home a list for donations to the festivities in our classes. These wouldn't be possible without your support! Also keep an eye out for a January field trip to come around, stay tuned for more!

3rd

As we embark on the final month of 2024, 3rd grade is excited to end the year with a bang! December will be packed with a lot of fun and educational activities! We will have our first field trip of the year on Friday, December 13th to the Coral Springs Center for the Arts to see The Nutcracker Ballet. In math, students will learn about adding multi-digit whole numbers. In science, students will finish up learning about light and heat and will begin learning about friction. In reading, students will practice identifying different characters’ perspectives in literary texts and how characters develop through the plot. In social studies, they will learn how human settlement is influenced by the environment and will also begin learning about economics and how scarcity can affect trade opportunities for buyers and sellers. Students will take the 2nd iReady Diagnostic assessments for reading and math in December. We will use the data from this assessment (along with the FAST PM2 results in January) to identify areas of growth and areas for improvement and we will share this information with parents as soon as possible.

4th

4th grade is looking forward to a great holiday season! We will be taking the second I-Ready Diagnostic assessment in the beginning of the month. Our hard-working nuggets are going to make us proud! In math, we continue working on our multiplication and division skills in Topic 6, Using Operations with Whole Numbers to Solve Problems. In reading, we will be working on Unit 4. Students will be reading a variety of fictional stories told from different points of view and perspectives. We are also reading selections from several informational texts, diving into the early history of Florida. In Science, we will be researching, making observations, gathering information, and recording data in our exploration of Earth’s Movements. Please continue to support our students by helping them meet their weekly I-Ready Goals. Wising all of our students and families a safe and joyful holiday season, and looking forward to a new year of learning and growth.

5th

Hello parents,

Thank you so much to all the parents that volunteered for our Field Day. We truly appreciate your support.

We would like to remind you guys that it’s important for your child to be present every day. With our rotation schedule, if they are late or picked up early, they will be missing a lot of information.

In math, our students will be working on finding points on a coordinate grid as well as adding and subtracting fractions. Please check your student’s folder as students now have Pick-a-Project for each unit.

In ELA our students will be working on informational text standards like finding central ideas, author’s perspective and claim, and comparing and contrasting multiple texts on the same topic. They will be using informational text centered around our Constitution.

In science, we will be finishing up our unit on electricity and starting to learn about force and motion. Please be on the lookout for a letter from Ms. Ardo for some items needed for our next science activity.

All spots for our Islands of Adventure trip are filled. Please be on the lookout for more information regarding the final payment.

Dec 9th-13th - Holiday store

Dec 11th (Wednesday) - Holiday store family night 5:30-7:30 pm

Dec 23rd-Jan 3rd - No school/winter break

🎉🎁 Exciting news, everyone! Our annual Holiday Shop is just around the corner! 🎄✨ Get ready for a festive shopping experience where students can find unique gifts and treats for their loved ones. *cash only*

🗓️ Dates: 12/9-12/13 (check with your child's teacher what day they have media to send their money)

📍 Location: Library/Media Center Wednesday 12/11 from 5:30pm-7:30pm Bring your friends and family to enjoy the holiday spirit while supporting our school. Stay tuned for more details, and let’s make this holiday season special together! 🎅🤶

Holiday Holiday Shop volunteer link:

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0F49AFAB2DABFAC07-52825255-holiday

The Focus Parent Portal is your gateway to staying connected with your student's educational journey in Broward County Public Schools. For the first time, parents/guardians with multiple students will be able to access all their students in one place. The portal will allow you to monitor your student's academic progress, stay informed of upcoming school and district events, and allow you to communicate directly with your student's teachers.

To create a new Parent Portal account, you will need a valid email address. Connecting each of your enrolled students will require the following information:

• Student's full name
• Student's ID number (begins with ‘06')
• Student's date of birth

Please use link below to connect to the Focus Parent Portal

Hours

7:30am - 3:00pm

Contact Information

(754) 322-7200 - Main office line

(754) 322-7202 - Attendance line - Please call this number to report an absence

(754) 322-7203 - Nurse/clinic

Late Arrival/Early Dismissal

Students arriving after the 8am bell need to walk into and be signed in through the front office.

You may pick up your child early until 1:30pm and ID must be shown. Person picking up student MUST be listed on Emergency Contact card as a designated pick-up person.

No students will be dismissed between 1:30 and 2:00pm.

Report an Absence

Direct Attendance Line - (754) 322-7202

Online - https://www.browardschools.com/reportabsence2671

Front Office Staff

Office Manager - Maritza Canizares

IMT/Registrar - Anitra Tinsley

General Clerk II - Taryn Cole-Lagos

Microtech - Valerie Blackburn

Nob Hill Attendance Line - (754) 322-7202

Regular attendance is a key factor in a child's academic success. Regular attendance is when a student attends more than 95% of the academic school year; this may include up to 8 absences in a 180-day school year.

Each parent/guardian of a child within compulsory attendance age is responsible for their child's school attendance. When a child must be absent, the parent must report the reason for absence to the school's Attendance Manager.

Policy 5.5: ATTENDANCE

https://web01.browardschools.com/sbbcpolicies/docs/Policy%205.5.pdf

Parents should report the reason for an absence within two school days. If requested by the school, the parent must provide documentation of an illness from a licensed health care practitioner.
Students must be in school unless the absence has been permitted or excused for one of the reasons listed below:

1. Illness of student (Physical or Mental Health)
2. Illness of an immediate family member
3. Death in the family
4. Religious holiday
5. Required court appearance or subpoena
6. Special event
7. Scheduled medical or dental appointment
8. Student has a communicable disease

Students on field trips, attending alternative to suspension programs, or in internal suspension programs are not considered absent.

Examples of absences that are not excused include, but are not limited to:

a) Failure to communicate the reason for absence(s)

b) Family trip that does not include one of the excused reasons listed in this policy

c) Vacation

d) Excessive absences due to illness without the requested physician verification that a medical condition justifies the pattern of absences will be recorded as unexcused.

e) Oversleeping

f) Missing the school bus (as routinely scheduled)

Although we love to acknowledge your child's special day, we encourage you to keep it simple.

*Please notify the teacher in advance that you will be bringing in items to celebrate.

*All food items must be store bought - cupcakes, doughnuts, etc. Please no cakes that need to be sliced/cut.

*Also please refrain from bringing in balloons.

Thank you very much for your cooperation in this matter