NAMily Newsletter
November Edition
A word from the principals!
Greetings NAMily!
We can't believe that October is behind us and November is here. We are operating with a sense of urgency to ensure that our student NAMily is growing academically and socially. November also brings an opportunity for you to to reinforce the monthly virtue of Thankfulness. As an ADMIN Team, we are so grateful for each of you!
See you soon!
Kieli & Lorrie
November Virtue of the Month
THANKFULNESS
DEFINITION: Thankfulness is being grateful for what you have. It is an attitude of gratitude for learning, loving, and being. It is appreciating the little things which happen around you and within you every day. It is having a sense of wonder about the beauty of this world. It is being aware of the gifts in your life.
Why Practice It?
Thankfulness brings contentment. It helps you find the good things in whatever happens. Without Thankfulness people can become negative. They wish things were different. They whine and complain when they don’t have everything their own way. They envy other people. With thankfulness, we keep a positive outlook. We can see the good in our lives and in whatever happens.
How Do You Practice It?
Being thankful is appreciating the things you have and the people you care about. Show your appreciation when someone does something kind for you. Focus on the good things about your life and count your blessings often. Even when things go wrong, you can be thankful if you find the lessons to be learned. Let others give to you. Expect The best in every situation.
What would Thankfulness look like if…
You feel sad and defeated because of your problems?
You wish you were more like a popular person you know?
You go for a walk in a place of beauty?
Your mother does something kind for you?
You worry that you don’t have the right clothes?
You are thinking about your day?
Signs of Success
Congratulations! You are practicing Thankfulness when you…
Have an attitude of gratitude
Are receptive to gifts
Appreciate your own abilities instead of envying others
See the difficulties of life as opportunities to learn
Appreciate the beauty of this world
Count your blessings every day
Affirmation
I am thankful for the many gifts within me and around me today. I appreciate my life. I look for the lessons. I expect the best.
Important Dates:
November Highlights:
Nov 7 NO SCHOOL-Election Day
Nov 8 LSDMC 6p
Nov 10 NO SCHOOL
Nov 13 PBIS Meeting 8:15a
11/17 Midterms available in PowerSchool
Nov 21 Grandparent's Day (Details TBD)
Nov 22-24 No School-Thanksgiving Break
Nov 29 Vision Visit to Oyler School
Nov 29 Parent Teacher Conferences
December Highlights:
Dec 1-Mar 1 Sibling Priority Begins
Dec 5 ILT Meeting 7:30a
Dec 4-8 Book Fair
Dec 5 Step Store
Dec 11 PBIS Meeting 8:15a
Dec 12 NANA Meeting 6p
Dec 13 LSDMC Meeting 6p (Virtual)
Dec 14 Out of this World Literacy Night
Dec 15 NAM Culture Day
Dec 18-Jan 1 Winter Break-No School
Parent Teacher Conference Dates
Mark Your Calendar for Parent Teacher Conferences!
2nd Q conferences Wed 11-29-23
3rd Q conferences Th 2-22-24
4th Q conferences Wed 5-1-24
Tree Planting at NAM
Shout out to the Beautification team for planting trees on the NAM grounds. Special thanks to Paul Kitzmiller who organized the tree donations with Cincinnati Parks through a request by Heidy Davenport. The team, Dustin Miller, Tony, Emily, Felix and Oliver Robertson, Ian Sroufe and Heidy Davenport planted the trees and bushes.
Foundation News
Welcome! We are the North Avondale Montessori School Foundation, and we invite you to get more involved with your child’s school.
Navigate to namrockets.org! Now, you can….
Find FREE ways to support the school, like connecting to Kroger Community Rewards
Donate (one-time or monthly) to the North Avondale Montessori School Foundation
Sign up to volunteer for school events
Order North Avondale Montessori spirit wear
here is the "sign up to volunteer for specific events" flyer: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y33HtHcqBlYN5S_DWAn0y_g2q4oFg9TVJiT7wGtJvuo/edit?usp=sharing
AND: If you’re a Facebook user, search “2023-2024 NAMS Community” to join our Facebook group and connect with other NAMS parents and community members.
Questions? Want to become even more involved? Email Kyle Falhaber, Stacey Moyer, or Angela Dangerfield.
Kyle Falhaber - kylefalhaber@yahoo.com
Stacey Moyer - moyeraugerfamily@gmail.com
Angela Dangerfield - akirklanddangerfield@gmail.com
Interesting read:
October Highlights
October Welcome Wednesday Guests:
Mason Grayson, Grandparent-Photographer
Mary Wineberg, CPS Board Member
Jorge Perez, Greater Cincinnati YMCA CEO & President
Trunk or Treat
PreK-K Craft Day with Ms. Lonnemann
Vocabulary Parade
Latin American and European Heritage Arts and Languages Festival
NAM's choir, drummers and dancers represented the school at the festival. They performed Vivir M Vida by Marc Anthony, Pinata by Teresa Jennings, and Samba a Drum Ensemble Piece. Be on the lookout for more from our students.
2nd Semester Enrichment Class Sign Ups
Please sign up due by November 17, 2023.
You will NOT be able to sign up for the same enrichment teacher for the 2nd semester.
The 9 - 12 students will ONLY have 4 specials to select from (NO technology). Technology will be offered to Kindergarten and most 6 - 9 groups. Library Enrichment will NOT have Room 1223. Art Enrichment will NOT have Room 2112.
Enrichment Class Descriptions
Link for Enrichment Class Descriptions.
Google Form Sign-up
Link for the Google Form sign-up.
Drop off & Pick Up Safety
To ensure student safety, please park in designated spaces only. Parking in the crosswalk is prohibited. Students should exit cards closest to the sidewalk only verses the driver side. Doors open at 8:20a. Pick up begins at 3:20p. Early pick up ends at 2:45p. To change your child's dismissal plan, call the school in advance.
Lost and Found
The lost and found is overflowing. Have your children check to see if they are missing any items. Any items not picked up by Friday will be donated.
Mission Statement:
Email: fergusk@cpsboe.k12.oh.us
Website: https://www.cps-k12.org/northavondalemontessori
Location: 615 Clinton Springs Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, USA
Phone: (513) 407-2444
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CPSNorthAvondale