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L.G. Nourse News
April 2024
L.G. Nourse Elementary School
"Little School, Big Heart"
At LGN we are:Respectful
Responsible
Safe
Email: thiggins@norton.k12.ma.us
Website: www.norton.k12.ma.us
Location: 38 Plain Street, Norton, MA, USA
Phone: 508-285-0110
Twitter: @SixTenPrincipal
A note from Mr. Higgins...
Spring is here! Our third graders are participating in ELA MCAS next week (Tues 4/9 & Wed 4/10). We wish them the best of luck! I know they're ready!
Springo Bingo will be held on Friday, April 12th at 5:00 pm at H.A. Yelle School. School vacation is from Monday, April 15 - Friday, April 19. We're looking forward to another great month at LGN!
Sincerely,
Mr. H.
If you, or a family you know, is in need of things like food, clothing, school supplies etc. please reach out to us directly by emailing me at thiggins@norton.k12.ma.us or our School Adjustment Counselor, Mrs. Blanchette at tblanchette@norton.k12.ma.us or calling the school at 508-285-0110. As a school community, we have access to support through donations and partnerships. We are here to help!
Celebrate World Autism Awareness Day
April is Autism Acceptance Month. Wear your PURPLE on Tuesday, April 2nd to celebrate!
Upcoming Events
Click here for the calendar on the school website
Tuesday, April 2
World Autism Day - Wear your Norton Purple to celebrate!
Wednesday, April 3
LGN PTC Meeting - 7:00 pm in the cafeteria
Friday, April 5
SEPAC Spring Fling - NHS - 6:00-8:00 pm
Tuesday, April 9
Grade 3 ELA MCAS - Session 1
Wednesday, April 10
Grade 3 ELA MCAS - Session 2
Thursday, April 11
School Committee Meeting - NMS - 6:00 pm
Friday, April 12
Early Release Day - Dismissal at 11:00 am
Friday, April 12
Springo Bingo - HAY - 5:00-7:00 pm
Monday, April 15 - Friday, April 19
School Vacation - No School
Thursday, April 25
School Committee Meeting - NMS - 6:00 pm
Cradles to Crayons Donations
Attention all students, here is your opportunity to do something good for others.
For the rest of this week all schools in Norton will be taking part in a clothes drive to benefit underserved and needy children throughout the state through the work of Project 351 and Cradles to Crayons. Please bring your gently used clothing items to school to be donated to those in need. Please make sure the clothes are for children only, and range in size from newborn all the way up to youth large.
In addition to doing something good, you have another reason to help out with this project. The winning grade level that brings in the most articles of clothing, at one school, will win an ice cream party for their efforts courtesy of your local Project 351 team!
Please do your part to help children in need and remember to bring in your clothing items to school for the rest of this week and good luck!
CHAMPIONS IS ENROLLING
CHAMPIONS IS ENROLLING FOR THE 24-25 School Year!
Champions has officially opened enrollment for the 24-25 school year! Champions is an accredited afterschool program located right in your school's cafeteria. Champions is open Monday-Friday from 2pm-6pm. Champion is also open for all early release days, School vacation weeks and even Summer! SPACE IS LIMITED so ENROLL today before it's too late! To enroll your child, go to www.discoverchampions.com. For more information about the program please reach out to Site Director Meghan Barishian at ch004946@discoverchampions.com or 508-212-4380!
Grade 3 MCAS
Dates for the 2024 MCAS Administration
ELA
Tuesday, April 9 & Wednesday, April 10
Math
Wednesday, May 15 & Thursday, May 16
BAY STATE TEXTILES
The LGN continues to earn money from recycled textiles! Cleaning out closets or drawers at home and not sure what to do with all those unwanted textiles? Don't forget we have a bin here at school! We accept lots of household items (Items we accept!) and get money in return for programming here at school. Check out their website for more information... Bay State Textiles School Box Program
School Hours
School hours at LGN are 7:45 am - 2:05 pm
Arrival - 7:35-7:45 Students will be marked tardy after 7:45 am
Dismissal - 2:05 pm
PTC News - Parent Teacher Connection
President: Christine Irish
Treasurer: Nicole Collins
Co-Secretaries: Meredith Conant & Stephanie Brammer
Meetings: First Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM in the LGN cafeteria, unless otherwise specified.
Our next meeting will be Wednesday, April 3rd.
All are welcome! Please come to find out how you can
participate in school events and fundraising!
The LGN PTC is organized to enhance and support the education of children at the LG Nourse Elementary, to develop a closer connection between school and home by encouraging parent involvement, and to improve the environment at the LG Nourse Elementary School through volunteer and financial support. The PTC will also reach this mission through fostering relationships among the school, parents, and teachers.
L.G. Nourse Elementary School Mission, Vision, Goals & Core Values
Mission Statement
Promote individual talents and maximize each student’s potential.
Vision Statement
In active partnership with families and the community, we will foster personal development, intellectual growth, and prepare each student to contribute and succeed as a productive and responsible global citizen.
Goals
- Personalization: We will develop the whole child by recognizing the uniqueness of each student as a scholar, citizen, athlete, and community member.
- Learning Experiences: We will create and support a collaborative learning climate and culture of continuous improvement and professional learning.
- Communication: We will reinforce via staff, parents, students, and community members a collaborative and clear communication plain including norms and expectations via all forms of communication.
Core Values
- Respect: We believe in creating a safe, secure learning environment where respect, honesty, and appreciation of individual differences are fostered.
- Collaboration: We believe cultivating and maintaining partnerships is essential.
- High Expectations: We believe maintaining rigorous standards and high expectations for all students are key to academic excellence and lifelong learning.
- Responsibility: We believe that motivating students to become independent learners leads to taking responsibility for their own learning.
- Equity: We believe in providing all students with a balanced curriculum aligned with quality instruction.
- Pride: We believe in instilling a sense of pride in our schools and community.