NREP Newsletter

Spring has arrived! These are perfect days for enjoying time together as families. Enjoy April's newsletter! As always, please reach out if we can support you and your children in anyway.

April 14th- 18th: Spring Break

May 2nd: No School/Apple Blossom Weekend

May 20th: ECSE Graduation Parade

May 21st: School Age Awards Assembly & Senior Night

May 26th: No School/Memorial Day

May 29th: Last Day of School for Students

Our school age students will begin SOL testing on Tuesday, April 22nd. Here is the testing schedule...

Tuesday, 4/22: Math

Wednesday, 4/23: Science

Thursday, 4/24: History

Tuesday, 4/29: Reading for 5th grade and middle and high school students

Wednesday, 4/30: Writing for 5th and 8th

Attendance is vital during our testing window. With your support, we know our students will succeed.

Congratulations to Mr. Jay Campbell. He is our new Program Director at NREP! Mr. Campbell has worked at NREP since 1999 in various roles including teaching and behavior support. Most recently, he served as the Assistant Program Director. His new position is a true testament to his dedication to NREP. Thank you, Mr Campbell!

Spring is in the Air!

April has arrived, bringing warmer weather, blossoming flowers, and plenty of learning opportunities! Our students have been engaged in hands-on activities that foster growth in communication, social skills, and motor development.

Classroom Highlights

🌸Our students have been working hard on fine and gross motor skills, practicing everything from grasping tools to engaging in movement activities.

🌸We are continuing to reinforce social interactions through play, songs, and group activities.

🌸Many students are making great progress in communication, whether through verbal speech, gestures, or assistive communication tools.

We will continue to work towards helping our students succeed!

Mrs. Amy Strosnider

Lead Teacher

ECSE

Next school year we will be moving away from paper forms. Ms. Gidget says "we're doing our part to save trees y'all!"

Online registration begins in May for all students who are attending NREP for the 25-26 school year. Please use the button below to access the link.

Also, if phone numbers or addresses change mid year, please let Ms. Gidget know so we have the most recent information.

If you have any questions, contact Ms. Gidget.

540-665-0103, ext. 65192

browero@fcpsk12.net

Pre-K families are invited to our family night on April 24th. We hope to see you! We have a fun evening planned.

It's that time of year to enroll your future kindergarteners! Use the buttons below to find information from your district.

We recently celebrated our honor roll students for the third quarter of the school year. We invited families to enjoy a special breakfast with their children. Congratulations!

This month's staff spotlight is Mr. Roy Martin. Mr. Martin serves as our Dean of Students. He works tirelessly to meet the needs of our staff and students. He is available to all and truly supports our NREP community. Thank you, Mr. Martin!

We invited Dr. Reeves back to honor her for the impact she made as our former Program Director. She will continue to do so in her new position as the Director of Special Instructional Services. We wish her the best in her new endeavor!

Thanks to Ms. Paula and Ms. Jessica for taking care of us in the Phoenix Cafe! Here are the breakfast and lunch menus for the rest of the year.

We want to be sure you know about an important resource for parents of children with disabilities. Ms. Joy Kirk is our Parent Resource Center Specialist at the school board office. Ms. Kirk is equipped to help parents through the journey of special education. Your child has unique needs, and Ms. Kirk has many resources to help. Please reach out with questions and support. Click on the button below for her newsletter.

Click below for helpful information regarding summer camp opportunities for students with disabilities.

Please reach out if you have food or household needs, including birthday bags for your children.

Stay informed of important dates from all three of our school communities.

The PTO holds virtual meeting the first Tuesday of every month. If you would like to join, please reach out to Mrs. Lynne Ricketts for the google meet link.

rickettl@fcpsk12.net

540-665-0103

Per the Regulations Governing Special Education Programs for Children with Disabilities in Virginia, each school division is required to have a Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC). The major purpose of SEAC is to provide an opportunity for parents and other school board appointees to have a voice in the way school divisions provide services to students with disabilities. SEAC members are responsible for collaborating with the special education department and school board to address unmet needs for students with disabilities and their families. The dates for Clarke, Frederick, and Winchester City are listed below...

Frederick County's SEAC:

Monday, April 21, 2025- final meeting for 24/25 school year

Meetings begin at 6:00 pm.

Room 19 at the FCPS Admin Building, 1415 Amherst Street

Winchester City's SEAC:

Future dates will be scheduled for the 2025-2026 school year.

Clarke County's SEAC:

Future dates will be scheduled for the 2025-2026 school year.

Northwestern Regional Educational Programs

Senseny Road School

1481 Senseny Road

Winchester, VA 22602

Phone: 540-665-0103

Fax: 540-665-2461

Jay Campbell, Program Director

Roy Martin, Program Dean

Amy Strosnider, ECSE Specialist