Normandy Park School

December 16th is a C Day.

Happy December, Normandy Park Families!

Get ready for a flurry of fun as we wrap up December with NPS Winter Spirit Week (additional information below)!

On Friday, NPS students performed for their families at our winter concert. It was great to see so many people show up to support our NPS community! Our young musicians did a phenomenal job! A special thanks to our music teachers, Mrs. Schwam and Ms. Carroll, for putting together a fantastic show. As always, they worked extremely hard with our students to support their growth- lesson by lesson!

Thank you to all who supported the HSA's Share the Magic Raffle. In addition to being a fun experience for our families and students, the raffle raised over $7,200! A special thanks to the HSA Share the Magic Raffle team and all parent volunteers. We truly appreciate all the hard work and effort it took to put together such a fun night!

Sincerely,

Christopher Miller

Principal of Normandy Park School

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

WINTER SPIRIT DAYS:

To send us off in style into winter break, for the week of December 16th- NPS will host 5 themed days:

-Holiday Sweater Day (12/16)
Wear your favorite holiday sweater- ugly holiday sweaters are encouraged, but not necessary! Please feel free to wear any other gear to represent any of the winter holidays!

-Winter Wonderland (12/17)
Wear winter colors and your favorite winter accessories – hats, scarves, mittens!

Have fun and stay warm!

- Hats of the Holidays Day (12/18)

Santa hats, reindeer antlers, elf ears, dreidels, winter beanies – the more festive, the better!

-Light Up Day (12/19)

Lights represent many holidays! Wear something shiny or sparkly to represent the candles of Hanukkah, the holiday lights of Christmas, the candles of the Kinara, and/or the lights for other winter holidays.

-Comfy Cozy Day (12/20)

Help us countdown to winter break in your favorite PJs or most comfortable gear (sweatpants, sweatshirts, etc.)!

Thank you to all who contributed to the Holiday Angels! We truly appreciate your generosity!

*Updated

Report Cards for the first trimester were made available December 13th, 2024. Report cards were 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!

We are excited to invite you and your child to our upcoming Snuggle Up Storytime Event! This special gathering and free event will take place on Thursday, January 16th from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the NP Library. It promises to be a delightful experience filled with warmth, stories, and creativity.

All students are welcome to wear their pajamas or comfy clothes to school during the day on January 16th. Then for this free event, students are welcome to wear their pajamas/comfy clothes, bring their favorite stuffed animal, and snack on popcorn as they listen to some of our teachers read aloud a selection of enchanting winter stories. As we embark on these literary adventures, we will also be providing parents/guardians with valuable literacy tips and strategies to foster a love for reading at home. Parents/guardians must stay and supervise their child for the entire event.

Please use the link below for more information and to R.S.V.P. by January 7th! Thank you and we hope to see you on January 16th!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1RNF6M2pphvH59-f31UG4PteoG5cpDjikh-24G9t0iRE/viewform?ts=6750b1de&edit_requested=true

Starting in January, a professional artist/instructor from the Mayo Performing Arts Center will lead students through a 10-session historical drama program culminating in a final stage performance.

These residencies offer a fantastic opportunity for students to explore American history and folktales through theater, develop performance skills, and build confidence!

Final Performance Dates (Times TBD):

February 5th- Intermediate

February 7th- Seniors

February 11th- Primary

*If dates change due to inclement weather, you will be notified as soon as possible

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!

Please join the NPS HSA to cheer on the Seton Hall men’s basketball team as they take on UConn on Saturday, Feb 15 at 2:30pm at the Prudential Center.

Tickets cost $45 each for seats in Section 113. $5 of each ticket sale will benefit the NPS HSA.

Order forms were sent home last week!

Instagram: @nps_wizards

Facebook: Normandy Park School HSA

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.

In addition to meals, students can purchase snacks with money on their card and/or cash. If you would not like your child to purchase snacks or have a limit on what days they can purchase snacks, please contact the Food Services director, Shannon Burton <shannon.burton@msdk12.net>, and they can indicate this information on your child's account.

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

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

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The NPS Kindergarten Girl Scouts - Daisy Troop #99068 is ready for members! Learn how to join by clicking https://tinyurl.com/joindaisies or emailing Troop99068@gmail.com.

¡Las Girl Scouts de Kindergarten de NPS - Daisy Troop #99068 están listas para recibir miembros! Aprenda cómo unirse haciendo clic en https://tinyurl.com/joindaisies o enviando un correo electrónico a Troop99068@gmail.com.

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 20th- Last Day Before Winter Break
• January 2nd- School Reopens
• January 7th- MPAC Residency Begins

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

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