News from the Nest

FEB. 17 - NO SCHOOL

FEB. 20 - PRESIDENT'S DAY (NO SCHOOL)

FEB. 20 - PTO'S FUN WITH YOUR SON EVENT AT LAUNCH, 5-8PM

FEB. 21 - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (NO SCHOOL)

FEB. 23 - PTO GENERAL MEETING, 9:30AM, CAFETERIA

FEB. 24 - LAST DAY TO ORDER A YEARBOOK

MAR. 3 - PTO'S AROUND THE WORLD (INTERNATIONAL NIGHT), 6-9PM

MAR. 6-10 - EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN'S WEEK

MAR. 7 - PTO'S SPIRIT DAY/NIGHT AT CHEESEBURGER BOBBY'S, ALL DAY

MAR. 8 - HOUSE SPIRIT DAY (WEAR HOUSE SHIRT OR COLOR)

MAR. 9 - EARLY RELEASE, 11:50AM

MAR. 10 - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY (STUDENT HOLIDAY)

MAR. 15 - SPRING PICTURE DAY

MAR. 17 - LAST DAY TO SUBMIT CLASS PLACEMENT FEEDBACK FORM

MAR. 21 - AFTERSCHOOL CLUBS SESSION 4 BEGINS

APR. 11 - PTO'S SPIRIT NIGHT AT MELLOW MUSHROOM

APR. 12 - HOUSE SPIRIT DAY (WEAR HOUSE SHIRT OR COLOR)

APR. 14 - DENMARK SPRING FLING, 5-7PM

Week of Feb. 22-24

Mon & Tues - No School

Wednesday: Pizza, PBJ, Yogurt/ Muffin Munchable

Thursday: Chicken Sandwich, Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Tomato Soup, PBJ, Buffalo Chicken Salad, Veggie Salad

Friday: Pasta with Sauce/ Meatballs, Veggie Chik’n Nugget Pasta Bowl, PBJ, Buffalo Chicken Wrap

Week of Feb. 27- Mar. 3

Monday: Chicken Nuggets, Veggie Chik’ Nuggets, PBJ, Turkey & Cheese Sub, Turkey Chef Salad, Veggie Salad

Tuesday: Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Garden Veggie Burger, PBJ, Buffalo Chicken Wrap, Buffalo Chicken Salad, Veggie Salad

Wednesday: Nachos (Beef, Cheese), SW Queso Pull-Apart, PBJ, Taco Salad, Veggie Salad

Thursday: All American Burger (Beef), Black Bean Burger, PBJ, Yogurt/ Muffin Munchable, Chef Salad, Veggie Salad

Friday: Pizza, Veggie Pinwheel, PBJ

Please note: Availability of food, early release days and special school situations may require changes in menus without notice

We are so happy to have lunch visitors!! Please note that New Hope does have a no outside food policy which is designed to support the Forsyth County School's Wellness Policy. Parents and guests are always welcomed as customers of the school’s nutrition program to eat with their student in the cafeteria. We hope to see you soon!

Changes must be made before 1pm each day. Please communicate permanent changes directly to your child's teacher.

School Attendance

If your student is absent from school please email nheattendance@forsyth.k12.ga.us or your child's teacher. A paper note when your child returns to school is also acceptable.

Notes must be received within five (5) school days. Notes should include the student’s first and last name, the date(s) of absence(s), and the reason for the absence.

Parents/guardians can monitor student attendance in the Parent Portal. If you are not able to log into your Parent Portal account, please come by the school during school hours with your photo ID and our office staff will assist you.

Come Share Your Culture with Us!

We want to hear from YOU! We have so many wonderful countries and cultures represented at our school. Come share yours with us! We’re hosting New Hope’s first ever International Festival to showcase the heritage of all of our amazing students. We’re looking for students and families who would be willing to put together a small table-top presentation sharing about their culture or country of origin for others to see. Are you a master poster creator? Great! That’s perfect. Do you have a favorite food you’d like to share with your peers? Awesome! Tri-folds, traditional outfits, flags, food…we’d love to hear from you and your family! Sign-up today to help make this event one of our most successful here - https://forms.gle/PT3ULBoEp7WVeQ1y8

We can't wait to see you!

NewHope PTO

Pictured below is the lost & found. As you can see, it is full again! We also have several boxes/bags of coats and jackets that are not pictured. Please remind your child to check for any missing items. We will be donating any leftover items over spring break.

Parents & Families - February 24 is the LAST DAY to order a yearbook. Please visit: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A02187163 to purchase.

Georgia Milestones End of Grade (EOG) Assessments will take place for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders at the end of April and beginning of May. Please make sure your children attend school on these days to avoid having to make-up the tests at another time.

The administration team at New Hope Elementary will soon begin building class rosters for the 2023-24 school year. We take great care to provide the best possible environment for all children to learn and succeed. However, if you believe your student has specific learning needs or unique considerations that should be brought to our attention, please complete this OPTIONAL form by FRIDAY, March 17th. No late forms will be accepted.

https://forms.gle/L3RKMvLDAqK2tx7N8

Please note: This optional form should not be used to request a specific teacher, but rather describe the type of environment/teaching style you believe would best support your child. Examples of appropriate feedback include separating one or two friends, personal or family challenges, and student behaviors.

Save the date for the Denmark Spring Fling! Join us and our other cluster schools on April 14 from 5-7pm for an evening of fun including food trucks, games, entertainment and baseball! Use the QR code to RSVP to this event.

Please read below about the Kids Heart Challenge! More info will be coming home with your child soon. If you have any questions, please email Coach K. at f31618@forsyth.k12.ga.us

As we begin planning for the 2023-2024 school year, we will be forming our very first Local School Council (LSC). The LSC is designed to bring parents and the community together with teachers and school administrators to foster mutual respect for each other’s concerns and share ideas for school improvement.

We are currently seeking nominations for parent representatives to attend meetings and serve on our LSC. The LSC at New Hope will meet four times a year. Elected members typically serve a two-year term and may run for re-election once, thus serving a maximum of four years on the council. However, for our first year in existence we will be looking for both one-year and two-year terms for each parent representative position to ensure board consistency at re-election years. Parent representatives on the school council shall be elected by, and from among, the group they represent. Employees in the school who are also parents or guardians of students enrolled in the school are excluded from serving as parent representatives.

If you are interested in serving as a parent representative on the New Hope LSC, please submit this form including a short biography that will provide information about yourself and why you would like to serve on the LSC. All nominations are due Friday, February 24th.

For more information about Local School Councils, please visit the Forsyth County School System’s website at: https://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/page/326.

We are in the middle of winter, which means it is cold season! I know our little Nighthawks can wake up not feeling well, making it hard to decide if they are well enough to go to school. On the school nurse page of New Hope’s website, there is a section titled “Is your child too sick for school?” to help you answer those questions. A link to the page is also located here.

If your child has a health condition, new or old, that may require additional support while he/she is at school please make sure all necessary healthcare action plans have been completed and brought to school. You will find all required forms on the school nurse page of the New Hope website or by clicking here. Please have these completely filled out and returned to me as soon as possible so that we may make sure your child receives the continuity of care that he/she deserves.

Please be aware that any medication brought to the school should be done by the parent/guardian as no student is permitted to carry medication to or from school. That includes cough drops, sunscreen, flonase, and/or any other over the counter medication.

If your student requires medication to be kept at school, a Request for Administration of Medication form (1 for each medication) must also be completed. If your child has a condition that does not fall into a specific form please use the Individual Health Care Plan. Additionally, please note most forms require both a physician’s signature and the parent/guardian’s.

Please make sure your student, especially our older grades, has a change of clothes in their backpack. We often have students who have fallen in the mud, spilled a drink on themselves, had a nosebleed or have had an accident and are requesting a change of clothes. The clinic has a very small number of long sleeve shirts and pants, and most sizes are 5-7. Please consider donating outgrown clothing to the New Hope Clinic.

As always, thank you for your support!

Your partner in health,

Nurse G

Gillian Sampson, RN

School Nurse

New Hope Elementary School

678-965-5101 x562106

gsampson@forsyth.k12.ga.us

Some of the events include a veterinary student Q&A panel, a dog petting booth, a “reading to dogs” station, face painting, Veterinary Teaching Hospital tours, “teddy bear surgery,” and a UGA CVM merchandise sale, among many other fun-filled events! There will also be guest appearances from the beloved mascot Uga, as well as Hairy Dawg (10-11am)! Although this is a free event, they recommend bringing around $10 to $20 in cash for food and drinks.

We are so thankful for the local businesses who have joined our Partner in Education program. Their support makes such a difference and allows us to fund items in our media center and stem lab, host school events and provide items like playground balls, jump ropes, and more! If you own a business or know of a business who would like to support our school, please find the forms to join on our website here.

Home of the Nighthawks

Website: https://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/newhope
Location: 4810 Castleberry Road, Cumming, GA, USA
Phone: 678-965-5101
Facebook: facebook.com/NewHopeES
Twitter: @NewHopeES23