News at NES
February 2024
Contact Us
Brady Sackett - Principal
Tricia Ebner - Assistant Principal
Website: www.nortonschools.org
Location: 3390 South Cleveland Massillon Road, Norton, OH, USA
Phone: 330-825-3828
Literacy Updates
Over the past month, teachers and administrators have been conducting the midyear benchmark assessments in literacy. This is the second of the three screenings students in grades 1-3 will have this year. When we conducted these literacy screeners in September, we were getting a snapshot of where each student was in his or her literacy development. Our January screening gives us another snapshot, and more importantly, it gives us some information on each student’s progress in developing these literacy skills. It has been exciting to see the growth being made! First graders are showing growing skills in decoding, using what they know of letters, their sounds, and how they come together to make words. Second graders are showing increasing skills in fluency. Third graders are also showing growth in fluency and comprehension. Teachers are working hard to help students continue to develop and strengthen their skills, and students are working hard as they learn. We appreciate all these efforts! Teachers will be meeting in February to review the results and make decisions about next steps in instruction and support of students’ reading skills. We will send the midyear screening scores home soon.
Attendance Notes
Student attendance is always on our minds. We know and understand that one school day can provide so much for a child. From providing explicit instruction in academic areas to providing food, time with peers, counseling, related services, students benefit greatly from being at school.
Here are a few takeaways.
- There are 362 students that have been to school 95% of the time or higher. Awesome!
- We have a similar number as last year of students attending less than 90% of school (slightly better this year).
- 21/26 classrooms had 94% or higher average percentage rate.
- The school average is 94.6%.
- Many students are attending school before and after doctor's appointments. Thank you!
Congratulations to the following classrooms that had an average higher than 95%.
Hendrick (96.97), Koncz (96.38), Mitchell, Oswald, Mayer, Flohr, Eberhardt, Warner, and Kaser
Q3 challenge from the office: Any class that has 95% attendance between January 4 - February 29 will win a prize. The rate will be calculated in the office using DASL reports
Open Enrollment Dates
2024 - 2025
Current Open Enrolled Students
Reapplication Form Posted in Final Forms
February 2, 2024
Reapplication Deadline
February 16, 2024
New Open Enrolled Students
Application for New Students
March 4, 2024 @ 6:00 a.m.
Application Deadline
March 31, 2024
Open Enrollment Acceptance Letters
Grades 1-12
June 15, 2024
Open Enrollment Acceptance Letters
Kindergarten
August 2024
Open Enrollment 2024-2025 Form and Information - Click Here
Transportation is not provided for Open Enrolled Students
Valentines Party February 9, 2024 1:00-2:00 PM
Holiday parties are right around the corner and we are excited to use volunteers to host holiday parties at Norton Elementary School! Holiday parties provide students with an opportunity to have social interactions with their peers and celebrate throughout the year. Please follow the guidelines below to help us ensure a safe, fun event.
Each classroom will be assigned a head room parent. Head room parents will assign volunteers to one of the three school parties.
All families will have the opportunity to communicate with the room parent of any interest in volunteering for a party.
Our intention is that anyone interested in volunteering will have the opportunity to attend one party.
Only volunteers that have been signed up in advance will be allowed to attend a party.
No other guests will be permitted to attend parties (other than assigned volunteers).
Holiday Party Dates:
2/9/2024 Valentines Party 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Students plant seeds and begin the germination process.
This picture from last year is what will appear from the seeds in couple weeks.
Students Grow Plants in Class
Students in four classrooms will be growing vegetables this winter and spring. Students learn about germination and how a growing trend of hydroponic gardening can produce vegetables without soil. The picture above is phase one of the growing process, seeds germinating into seedlings. Soon these plants will be transferred to our tower gardens to produce fresh vegetables. NES purchased three Tower Gardens this year through a STEM grant.
Counselors Newsletter
Please view the counselor's February newsletter at the link below.
Help Wanted - Aides and Substitute Teachers
We are looking for positive people looking to join a strong team of educators to support students. We are currently looking to hire paraprofessionals (aides) to monitor lunch and recess and work with individual students. Please contact the office with any questions.
In addition, Norton City Schools is looking for qualified substitute teachers. Substitute teachers need to have a high school diploma. Please contact central office at 330-825-0863 or the building secretary for more information.
Upcoming Dates
February 5 NES @ Cavs game
February 7 Mobile Dentist
February 9 Valentines Parties 1:00-2:00pm
February 12 PAC meeting 6:30pm at NES
February 19 No School - Presidents Day
March 2024
March 4 PAC meeting 6:30pm at NES
March 7 Parent-teacher conferences 4:00-7:00pm
March 8 No School - Professional Development
March 11 Spring Pictures
March 15 Concert at NES (Children's Concert Series - woodwind quintet)
March 17 PAC Family Movie Night 2:00 PM
March 20 4th grade field trip to Akron Civic Theater (recorder event)
March 26, 27 3rd and 4th grade ELA state test
March 29 - April 7 Spring Break