Normandy Park School

December 2nd is E Day.

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with warmth, laughter, and cherished moments with loved ones! 🦃🍂

As we enter the festive month of December, I wanted to extend my best wishes for a joyous holiday season and a happy New Year! I hope you stay warm and cozy during this chilly weather and find time to enjoy all the wonderful winter activities and traditions this month has to offer. ❄️☃️

Sincerely,

Christopher Miller

Principal of Normandy Park School

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

Times:

9:30am for Primary Unit (K/1)

10:30am for Intermediate Unit (2/3)

12:45pm for Senior Unit (4/5)

To our wonderful Kitchen Staff,

On behalf of the entire NPS community, we want to express our deepest gratitude for your hard work and dedication.

Having the opportunity to work alongside you last week, provided a firsthand look at the incredible effort that goes into preparing and serving delicious meals to our students every day! Your commitment to providing nutritious and enjoyable meals is truly commendable.

The positive and efficient way you handle such a large task is truly impressive, and we are incredibly grateful for the warm and friendly atmosphere you create in the kitchen.

Thank you for being such an essential part of our school!

With sincere appreciation,

Christopher Miller

Principal

Mrs. E will be out from 11/25 through the beginning of January.

In her absence, Michael Townsend will be serving as her substitute. He has most recently served as the PE leave replacement at Woodland Avenue School. We are grateful to welcome Mr. Townsend to the team. In preparation for this transition, he recently visited NPS and shadowed Mrs. E and her classes.

Mr. Townsend's Contact Information:

Michael Townsend <michael.townsend@msdk12.net>

This year our Holiday Angel Program would like to support Normandy Park Families with some holiday cheer by purchasing gift cards for families in need.

To donate to this cause, please purchase and send in a ShopRite or Walmart gift card directly to Normandy Park School or donate online at the following link:

https://givebutter.com/holidayangel24

*Updated

Report Cards for the first trimester will be available December 13th, 2024. Report cards will be 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!

One of our biggest fundraisers of the school year, the Share the Magic Raffle, returns to NPS on Friday, December 13th. This interactive, dynamic way of raising funds provides a fun and exciting experience for the whole school community and every student is given a chance to win!

Volunteers needed to help out with the Share the Magic Raffle. Please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0F44AEAF2DABFB6-53514316-share#/

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!

Instagram: @nps_wizards

Facebook: Normandy Park School HSA

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

Welcome to the 2024-25 school year! The Morris Educational Foundation is proud to Support Every Student Every Day. While the Morris School District provides the essential tools for quality classroom learning, the MEF supports the extras that elevate learning. From cutting-edge instructional resources to enriching curricular activities, the MEF is committed to helping students not just succeed but excel.

We invite you, our community, to kick off the 2024-25 school year with a gift to launch our students’ education above and beyond the standard curriculum. $1 a day for 180 days adds up to a year of exceptional learning for one student.

Please help us make it the best year yet for each of the 5,700 students in the Morris School District! Let's Support Every Student Every Day and empower them to achieve their fullest potential.

Donate today by clicking here. Together, we can make a difference!

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.

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 Lunch

$3.25

Reduced Price Lunch

$0.00

Milk

$0.75

We are excited to introduce our new food service provider, Pomptonian, please stop by and visit the MSD Pomptonian page to learn more:

http://www.mypomptonianmenus.com/morris

Please contact Morris School District Food Services if you have any questions:

Shannon Burton
973-292-2000, Ext. 2126
shannon.burton@msdk12.net

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 13th- NPS Concert
• December 20th- Last Day Before Winter Break

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

· Parent Handbook

· Arrival and Dismissal Procedures

· Sunset and Sunrise