Positive Astro Newsletter

Positive Astro Families:

Welcome to October! October is a favorite month here at Neil Armstrong because of the academically rich activities, family-involved fun, and school culture-building through collaboration and conversation.

In October, NAE participates in Bully Prevention Month by scheduling monthly activities that highlight the importance of bullying prevention through engaging in tasks and conversations. Our SRO has already been in classrooms to educate students, we have completed the Juice Box Bully story with the pledge, and we focus every day on building leaders in the classroom. Our Code of Student Conduct defines bullying as “Bullying, including cyberbullying, occurs when a person or group of people hurts, embarrasses or frightens another person repeatedly.” Cyberbullying can happen through cell phones, social media, email, online games, and even video games. It is important to be safe when online and using technology. If you would like to know more about internet safety, ask Mrs. Welsh! We take Cyberbullying seriously and will investigate reported cases of this type of bullying. Students can remain safe from bullying by saying something to an adult, asking for help, finding a friend, and/or exiting the area. If students feel they are being bullied, they need to verbally tell or write a note of the incident to any adult. Another way is to use the online Bully Button, which can be found on the school or district website. More information about bullying can be found here: https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/bullying

This month, we kick off our first school-wide family involvement project of the school year: Pumpkin Book Characters! This activity was a huge success last year, and we love that it promotes reading books, brainstorming, and then creating a Pumpkin Book Character! These are the memories you’ll cherish forever.

Other activities that we’re looking forward to include new school-wide Student-led Conferences, the beloved Fall Ball, and the totally awesome Fall Ball Festival—Trunk or Treat! We have included images below of all of these October Activities! Please take a look and join in the fun!

Leading by Example,

Mrs. Hazeltine and Mrs. Welsh

Every October, schools and organizations across the country join together in observing National Bullying Prevention Month. The goal is to encourage communities to work together to stop bullying and cyberbullying by increasing awareness of the occurrence and impact of bullying on children of all ages. See flyer for more details and school-wide activities!

We are pleased to announce the first family involvement project of the school year: NAE Pumpkin Book Characters! This optional activity brings literacy fun to your home and celebrates books in a festive manner. Your family will work together and have fun creating a favorite book character from a PUMPKIN! See the Pumpkin Book Character Flyer for more information!

On Friday, October 25th, we will hold an exciting annual tradition for our Positive Astros — the much-anticipated Fall Ball!

Students are permitted to dress up in their favorite Fall Spirit Wear. We want to see FALL from head to toe, but no costumes, please.

The Fall Ball for our students will be held at the following times:

Pre-K, K, and 1st grades: 9:10-9:50 am

2nd and 3rd grades: 10:00- 10:40 am

4th and 5th grades: 2:30-3:10 pm

Each year, we provide a goody bag for each student at their Fall Ball. We are asking parents/guardians to send in the following donations to the office if you are able by October 18th:

•PK, K, 1st, and 2nd graders are asked to donate Little Debbie’s Treats

•3rd graders are asked to donate lollipops (No lollipops with gum, please)

•4th & and 5th grades - are asked to donate cases of juice boxes

***Donations are optional! Please do not feel obligated. Thank you for helping us with one of our most beloved traditions.

We are extending the Fall Ball tradition with a Fall Ball Festival from our PTO! Please join us for a family fun event on our bus ramp starting at 5 p.m.! Please see the Fall Ball Festival flyer to pre-order a meal! To end our night, we will be having a costume parade as well! We cannot wait to see all of our Positive Astros having fun! Also, Astro Families and Community Partners will have the opportunity to join in the fun and decorate a trunk or volunteer! Wahoo! See the Fall Ball Festival flyer with QR code if you want to join in the fun!

October is Bully Prevention Month

Family Involvement Activity: Pumpkin Characters

October 10, 2024- SAC/PTO Meetings

October 11, 2024- Student Led Conferences

October 14, 2024- Teacher Work Day

October 22, 2024- Fall Pictures!

October 25, 2024- Fall Ball/Fall Festival

We are excited to announce Student-Led Conferences! This event is for our Astro families to visit classrooms and enjoy a student-led conference! Students will review their leadership notebooks and tell of their accomplishments this school year. This time is valued by our staff as a great opportunity for students to take charge of their learning.

Who: NAE Parents and Guardians

When: Friday, October 11, 2024 from 1:30 pm- 2:30 pm. This event will be Open House style. This means to please come and go during this hour and visit with your student(s).

Where: NAE Homeroom Classrooms- all classrooms will be open. Parents will have time to visit multiple classrooms.

Please see the RSVP form below. This form was sent home with students as well.

Students, parents, CCPS employees, and members of the community have a responsibility to report suspicious activities and potential threats to schools. Any suspicious activity or threat shall be promptly reported to one of the following individuals, agencies, or reporting tools:

• School Resource Officer or local law enforcement agencies.
• School Administrator any available staff member.
• The FortifyFL Reporting APP or to the crime stoppers tip line (1-800-780-TIPS).
• Contacting the Supervisor of District Security and Emergency Management at (941)- 255-0808.
• Calling 911.