The Lion Ledger
February 2024
February Highlights
- 2 - Coffee with the School Counselor 7:15-7:45 am
- 5-8 NPE Self-Love Spirit Week
- 7 - Early Release/Collaborative Planning Day - Dismissal at 11:20am
- 7 - NPE Night at Marco's Pizza
- 9 - Kids Heart Challenge Kickoff
- 12 - 16 American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge Week
- 27 through March 1 - Book Fair
- 23 - No School for Students - Parent Teacher Conferences
- 26 - Second Weather Make-up Day - No School for Students and Staff
Thank you, Officer Jen!
Thursday, February 15th was School Resource Officer Appreciation Day! Officer Jen works closely with school administrators, teachers, staff, and the community to create a safe environment at NPE. She goes above and beyond every day to make our Lions feel safe and loved. We appreciate all that you do, Officer Jen!
March is Music in Our Schools Month!
This year, Mr. Mackey will be showcasing musical talent of all kinds across the New Providence Community. Please click here to submit a student performance.
Please note that performances should be no longer than 90 seconds and Mr. Mackey reserves the right to deny performances for any reason.
Miss NPES 2024
We are so excited to share more information about the first Miss New Providence Elementary Pageant to be held on Saturday, March 23. For more information, please click on the link to the pageant information packet here.
Weekly Character Challenge
Each week, New Providence highlights student leaders who are demonstrating good character skills such as using the quiet signal, showing Roary's expectations, and/or exemplifying kindness. As a student shows one of these skills, they are presented with a ticket. That ticket is put into a box and names are drawn at the end of each week.
Congratulations to our drawing winners from the week of 2/12:
DLC Family Connections Newsletter
Be sure to check out the February issue of Family Connections . This monthly newsletter includes helpful and essential information regarding digital learning and related tech tips.
This month's highlights:
*How to Help Kids Balance Phones and Screens with Sleep
*Supporting Tweens' and Teens' Mental Health and Wellness
*Inspiring Tweens and Teens to Express Themselves Creatively
*Engaging Video Channels
*5 Tips for Talking to Your Kids about Generative AI
*Parents Ultimate Guide on Trending Digital Platforms
The application process for 4-year-old kindergarten and enrollment for 5-year old kindergarten for the 2024–25 school year is now open.
Click here for more information on Lexington One's 4K program.
Click here for more information on Lexington One's 5K program.
Honoring Our 5th Graders at New Providence Elementary - Shhhhh it’s a secret!
To all Parents and Guardians of NPE 5th graders, we hope this message finds you well. As we approach the second half of the school year, our students are getting closer to completing their elementary school journey and embarking on their next academic chapter. To mark this momentous occasion, we would like to invite you to participate in paying tribute to your children in our yearbook.
We've set aside several pages in the yearbook for "Timeless Tributes", a collection of cherished memories and wishes for our students. For $5.00, your child's space can be adorned with a heartfelt message and their baby picture.
Let's come together to celebrate our students' achievements and cherish the wonderful memories they've created during their time at NPE. Kindly send your message and baby picture, via email, to clanderson@lexington1.net or send message and baby pictures in an envelope, to school, with ATTN: Collen Anderson. Please note that payments can only be made via check or cash to NPE! All messages, pictures and payment need to be received no later than ***Friday, March 1st.***
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Collen Anderson by email at clanderson@lexington1.net
Thank you!
Lexington One Employment Opportunities
Kindergarten-Second Grade Soccer Shots Enrollment for Spring Season
ParentSquare: Stay in touch with NPE and Lexington One
We Appreciate our PTA GOLD Sponsors
The Braces Place
Medicine Mart of Lexington
Whitehead Orthodontics
Civil Engineering of Columbia
Become a PTA Sponsor
Legacy Martial Arts
State Farm
Mary Todd
Groucho's Deli
New Providence Elementary PTA
Attendance
Email a copy of your child's excuse to Jen Noggle, our Attendance Secretary, at jnoggle@lexington1.net
Send in a written note to your child's teacher.
Need Assistance?
General Questions: For classroom specific questions, please email your child's teacher. For general questions about school events or procedures, please email npes@lexington1.net. Remember, always write a note in advance or call the Main Office with transportation changes. Please avoid emailing the teacher or any other school staff members as emails are not always checked throughout the school day.
We are here to help!
Call us at 803-821-3300 or send an email to NPES@lexington1.net.
Your Administrators are here to assist:
Robert Candillo - Principal
Adam Dymond - Assistant Principal (Grades 3-5)
Maggie Frick - Assistant Principal (Grades K-2)