Normandy Park School

As a school, we are excited to welcome students back on Tuesday, September 3rd. The school looks great! I would like to thank our building foreman, Mr. Mike Shatel and his custodial team for their excellent work in preparing the school building for the new year!

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. I will begin sending my weekly newsletters in September. As in past years, newsletters will go out every Sunday.

Classroom/teacher assignments and bus information will be available on the parent portal on Friday, August 23rd, 2024. Morris School District will post classroom schedules/assignments and busing information on the parent portal.

Classroom/teacher assignments and bus information will also be mailed home 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.

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

Schedules, bus information, annual updates, babysitter forms for transportation, and more are all accessible to parents and families.

These forms must be completed on the PowerSchool Parent Portal before the first day of school:

#1 Enrollment Verification

#2 Contacts/Health Information

#3 Residency Information

#4 Dismissal Procedures and Transportation

#5 Policy Agreements

Classroom/teacher assignments and bus information will be available on the parent portal at the end of August.

IMPORTANT!! Please use the link below to set up or update your parent portal.

Click here to create or update your PowerSchool Parent Portal.

***Please remember to review your child's bus assignment the day before school starts for the most updated information.***

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

The calendar can also be found on our district's website.

https://www.morrisschooldistrict.org/

*It is important to note and document your calendars for early dismissal days and days school will be closed.*

Dear Kindergarten Families,

I am thrilled to welcome you to visit our school for an in-person tour on THURSDAY, August 29th at 1:30pm. Homeroom teacher assignments will be shared with families through the PowerSchool Parent Portal prior to the visit. Students and families will have a chance to tour the school and their classroom, as well as meet their teacher!

Kindergarten Parents are welcome to join a VIRTUAL Parent Q&A titled "The Night Before Kindergarten" on WEDNESDAY, August 28th at 6:30pm . CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE VIRTUAL ORIENTATION.

After the K Orientation, on August 29th, NPS and the HSA will host a schoolwide playdate for all K-5 students from 2pm to 4pm. Come and join the NPS community for some playground fun!

Date: August 29th, 2024

Time: 2pm to 4pm

Where: NPS Front Playground

Students must be accompanied by at least one adult. With an adult, students will be allowed to briefly tour the school and see where there new classroom is (if they'd like)! At this time, teachers will be working in their classrooms, getting them ready for the new school year!

Walkthroughs will be at the following times:

• 2nd/3rd graders at 2:05
• 4th/5th Graders at 2:15
• 1st Graders at 2:25

*Please note that K students will have the opportunity to see their classroom during the orientation.

The theme will have a creativity, performing arts, and growth mindset focus.

Our objective with the "We the People" theme is to celebrate our community and what brings us together across our country and community. Students will learn about American history, art, music and baseball!

All students will participate in a cultural arts residency connected to the theme. In the spring, Senior students will create a Living History Museum for all to see.