NCE Eagle News

We hope this message finds you well and in good spirits as we approach the Holiday Season. We are grateful for your unwavering support and partnership throughout this term. Your engagement plays a vital role in our school community, and we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt appreciation. Please plan family vacations around our school holidays.

Thanksgiving Break is November 25- 29. Students return Monday, Dec.2 , 2024.

Winter Break is December 23-January 8, 2025. Students return Thursday, January 9, 2025.

What are Semester Exams?

December 2-6

• 1st grade Math Benchmark Assessment
• 2nd-4th grade Science Semester Exam
• 3rd-5th grade Language Arts DA #1 (Dec. 3)
• 5th Grade Science DA #1 (Dec. 5)

December 9-13

• 1st grade Language Arts Unit Test
• 2nd Math Semester Exam
• 3rd-5th Grade Math DA #1 (Dec. 11)

We would like to remind you of the importance of good attendance for all students. Being in school as much as possible is vital for your child's learning. Every day a student is absent is a lost opportunity for growth. Last year, our attendance rate was 94.34%, meaning our students missed approximately 8days each. This year, our goal is to reach 95% or higher.We will be monitoring attendance closely, and we know that together, we can improve attendance and enhance student success!

PK-5th grade students who are at school on time (7:35am) for the full day (no early checkouts, except for doctor's appointments, note from the doctor required) will be entered into a bike raffle. There will be one winner in PK-1st and one winner 2nd-5th.

Each time the grade level's attendance is 97% or higher they will earn a letter to spell "NCE Eagles". Once they spell out "NCE Eagles" they will earn a grade level incentive.

For example, 1st time- Free Dress, 2nd Time-Ice Pops, 3rd Time-Popcorn, 4th Time- Chips, 5th Time- Snack Cakes, 6th Time- Dance Pod Party

Important Dates

December 2

Students return from Thanksgiving Break

Kindergarten Gifted and Talented Testing

December 4

3rd-5th Grade Reading/Language Arts District Assessment #1

December 5

5th Grade Science Semester Exam

December 6

Campus Spelling Bee

December 10-12

2nd Grade Math Semester Exam

December 11

3rd-5th Grade Math Semester Exam #1

December 12

Brighter Bites @ 3:45 pm

National Junior Honor Society Induction (4th/5th grade) 5:00 pm

December 13

PTA Presents Pictures with Santa ($5.00)

December 16

Winter Breakfast with Parents (PK-5th grade) 7:00 am

NCE Growth Parade @1:15 pm

CPAC Meeting @3:45pm

December 17

Grinch Day at NCE

PTA Meeting @5:00 pm (Honor Choir & Kindergarten perform)

December 20

Winter Celebrations

Early Dismissal at 12:10pm

Winter Break Dec. 23- January 8, 2025

The latest time were able to check-out students is 2:30 pm. After 2:30 pm, they will need to be a part of our regular dismissal. If you need to pick your child/children up from school early, please contact the front office at 832-386-1600.

If you need to change the way your child is going hime (car rider, bus, walker, daycare or ace) please send a note with your child's name, grade, and teacher's name along with the date of the change, indicating if it's a permanent change or not and how they will be going home. Please sign and date the note and provide a phone number in case there are any questions we may have for you. All transportation changes must be received in the front office by 2:00 pm. You are also welcome to call the front office to make a transportation change.

Thank you for understanding and for your support, this helps our staff ensure that we are able to dismiss students safely and efficeintly.

• Parents must use the preregister link sent out prior to the day to visit for lunch.
• Please arrive 5-10 minutes to prior your child's lunch to allow time with your child.
• Parents or Guardians may join their child for lunch after having their ID verified by the office staff and placing the visitor pass on their shirt (must be visible to staff).
• School-aged guests will not be allowed on campus as visitors.
• This is a dedicated time for parents and their child or children only. Friends will not be able to join for lunch.
• The last 5 minutes of lunch are known as "focus and finish" where students are finishing their lunch and throwing away trash. Please have your child return to their classroom table during this time.
• At the end of lunch, please exit the building through the cafeteria entrance/exit.
• Students are only allowed lunch visitors on their grade level designated days.
• Clear Bag Policy is enforced.
• To ensure there is enough seating for each family, no more than 2 guests per family.
• Emergency contacts may be a lunch visitor if the parent sends in a letter allowing them to have lunch with the child on the designated day.
• Parents will not be allowed to visit for lunch if they do not arrive within the first 15 minutes of their child's lunch.

All students at Normandy Crossing Elementary are eligible for free breakfast and lunch.

Breakfast is served beginning at 7:00 a.m. School begins at 7:35 a.m. Students who arrive after 7:30 a.m. will not be able to pick up breakfast. Please plan accordingly to allow time for your child to have breakfast. Pre-K/Kindergarten will eat together in the cafeteria from 7:00-7:30 am, 1st -5th grade enjoy breakfast in their classroom. Parents are allowed to eat breakfast with their child at school on designated days.

Please remember students should be in dress code Monday-Friday.

Wisdom Wednesday- Wear College Appreal on Wednesdays.

Students can wear NCE spirit shirt any day.

Clear/Mesh backpack only

Our regular office hours are Monday-Friday 7:30 am-3:30 pm.

Location:12500 Normandy Crossing Drive, Houston, Texas 77015

Phone: 832-386-1600

Facebook: facebook.com/NormandyCrossingElementarySchool

Principal: Ashleigh Barrett

Assistant Principals:

Dr. Brian Keil

Cristina Vasquez

The mission of Normandy Crossing Elementary School is to provide every student with the opportunity to experience success. All students can and will learn to the best of their abilities. Each student will obtain the necessary skills so that they can become productive citizens in society.