Week of August 29th
I hope that everyone had a great weekend! As a school, we are excited to welcome students back on Tuesday, September 6th.
This week, Normandy Park School will host the HSA Playdate and Kindergarten Orientation (additional information listed below).
This year, we will continue to build upon the strong mission and vision of our school and community. By working together, we will ensure students are provided instruction and support to develop academically, socially, and emotionally. As in past years, newsletters will go out every Sunday.
Classroom/teacher assignments and bus information are available on the parent portal . Classroom/teacher assignments and bus information were also mailed home last week directly from Normandy Park School.
For the most up to date busing information, please check the parent portal a day or two before school starts to ensure the most up to date bus pickup and drop off times. There may be adjustments over the next few weeks that will cause the bus pickup and drop off times to shift slightly. If you need a babysitter pick-up/drop-off for busing that's different from your home address, please submit the childcare arrangement form in the Power School portal. The deadline for submitting a form is August 29th for the arrangement to begin the first day.
Back to School Night will be here before you know it. NPS will host Back to School Night on the evening of September 14th (beginning at 6:30pm). Additional information will be shared at the start of the school year!
Please know that I am here to help and support in any way that I can. Feel free to reach out to me directly at christopher.miller@msdk12.net. I will continue to keep the community posted on updates throughout the summer. I will be in the office, so please feel free to contact me via e-mail or phone.
Sincerely,
Christopher Miller
Principal of Normandy Park School
Bus Information
As we continue to make adjustments to bus routes, please continue to check bus information in the WEB BASED PowerSchool Parent Portal up until September 5th for up-to-date bus stop times.
Morning Pickups: Please be at your bus stop location ten minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.
Afternoon Dropoffs: Guardians of preschool through second graders should be at the bus stop ten minutes prior to your scheduled drop-off time to meet students in the afternoon.
NOTE: During the first two weeks of school, afternoon drop off times are often later as school staff ensures each student is on the correct bus and students acclimate to the dismissal procedures of the school. This could delay the departure time from the school.
If your address has changed, please make sure to indicate the new address in the Annual Student Update Residency Form. Click here for more information.
Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
Arrival Procedures: Students are permitted into the building at 8:40 a.m. Students bused to school will be dropped off and picked up in the front of the building.
Arrival: 8:40 to 8:55
Dismissal: 3:05 to 3:20
Drop Offs: Students being dropped off in the morning may enter through the back doors. Please use the drop-off/pick-up line in the back of the building. There is no supervision before 8:40, and children who arrive before that time, will not be permitted to enter the building. A staff member will be at the door between 8:40 and 8:55 a.m. to welcome students. Any student arriving after 8:55 must enter the front of the building and report to the nurse’s office with a parent or guardian to obtain a late pass.
Pick Ups: At dismissal, students being picked up will be dismissed from the back of the building. When picking up your child, please use the pick-up line. Stay in your vehicle. Teachers will accompany your child to your car.
Pick-Up During the Day (before Dismissal time): If a situation arises that requires you to pick your child up during the school day, a note must be sent to the office specifying the pick-up time. Students being picked up early are asked to be picked up before 2:30 p.m. Before leaving, you must sign your child out in the notebook provided by the main entrance doors. Unless an emergency arises, please refrain from calling the office after 1:30 to make changes to your child’s dismissal.
Dismissal Changes
Kindergarten Orientation
For information on Kindergarten Orientation, please click here.
NPS Schoolwide Playdate for K-5
HSA Fun Fair
Save the Date!
September 10th at Normandy Park School
11am to 3pm
Rain Date: September 17th
HSA Message:
Volunteers needed to help run the Fun Fair. To sign up, please click here
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090d4fa4ad2aa75-npsfun
School Theme for 2022-2023
The theme will have a teamwork, collaboration and growth mindset focus. We will foster an appreciation for the power of working together. Throughout the year, we will incorporate the theme into non-fiction read alouds, mini-lessons, residencies, and school wide activities.
Through hard work, learning from our mistakes, and collaboration, we can make meaningful academic and personal growth, as well as foster positive social change.
Breakfast and Lunch
Click here for September Breakfast and Lunch Menus.
- Navigate to https://www.k12paymentcenter.com to add money to your lunch account.
- You can also pay by check written out to Morris School District or cash. Please write your child's name and grade in the memo.
- Please send in a healthy snack with your child each day. Candy and junk food are not permitted.
Students can bring and/or purchase lunch. Free and reduced meals are provided to families who qualify for support. To fill out the Free and Reduced Meals application, please click here.
Peanuts and Tree Nuts:
To help support our students with peanut and tree nut allergies, we have designated tables for children eating peanuts and tree nuts at lunch. They can bring a buddy to eat with them at the Peanut/Tree Nut table. All lunches are supervised.
Building the Team:
We are adding some incredible teachers, assistants and specialists to our amazing NPS team! Please read below for additional information:
- Mary Ann Summa is our new Art & Enrichment teacher
Brian Kaywood is our new K/1 teacher
Sara Martinez is our new 2/3 teacher
Karen Doyle began in May 2022 as our new building clerk
Sonia Khanna, Ambra Mersier, Erin Wisloff, and Cori Rojas are new K/1 Teaching Assistants
Jessica Ziegler is our new LDTC (began in February 2022)
Linda Barber, Kiandra Josephs, and Ana Waddington will be our new Lunchroom and Playground Asisstants.