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NES NEWS
March 3, 2020
PTA-Reminder that there is a PTA meeting tonight at 6:30 in the Media Center. If you can’t make it tonight, please consider joining us on April 7, May 5, or June 2!
NWEA Testing-All third through fifth grade students will participate in two sessions of NWEA testing between March 4 and March 13. Please make sure your children get a good night’s sleep the night before testing and have a healthy breakfast each morning they are scheduled to test. Thank you!
School Budget Public Forum-Get answers to your questions about the Fiscal Year 2021 school district budget on Saturday, March 7th from 10:00-11:30 at NJSHS.
March 10- No School; Teacher Workshop and Town Voting Day.
Harlem Wizards Game-The 2nd Annual Wizards game will be March 15, 2020 at 4pm. Come to NJSHS to watch your Newmarket Staff play against the Wizards! Buy tickets online at https://harlemwizards.thundertix.com/. All game proceeds will be added to the playground fund!
Playground Fund Update-We have raised $43,000 towards a new playground so far! Our fundraising goal is $200,000!
Unplugged Week-Unplugged Week will be March 16-March 20. The PTA has lots of family fun activities planned. Watch the PTA Facebook page for more information this week!!
Girls On The Run-Girls on the Run starts March 16th! Girls on the Run inspires girls to find their inner strength and celebrate what makes them unique. Girls develop essential skills to help them navigate their world and develop a lifelong appreciation for health and fitness. The program culminates in a community service project and a celebratory 5K. Go to https://www.girlsontherunnh.org/Our-Programs for more information!
39th Army Band-All students will be treated to a performance by the 39th Army Band at an all-school assembly on March 16th!
The American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge-March 31, 3:00-4:00. Formerly known as “Jump for Heart,” The Kids Heart Challenge is a fun and exciting event where your student learns about their heart while helping others by raising money for the American Heart Association. It is open to all students in grades 1 - 5. It prepares your child for success through physical and emotional well-being while building community here at NES. Watch for more information to come home soon!
Around the World Celebration-The English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Department would like to invite you to their Around the World Celebration on Friday, April 3 from 6:00-7:00 in the NES Cafeteria. We will be celebrating with multicultural food, dancing and music!
Progress Reports-Due to the number of snow days we had this term, we will be pushing the semester back one week. Progress reports will be available to families on April 3, 2020.
Immigration Simulation-The third grade immigration simulation was a huge success! Thank you to all of the parents and staff who made it possible!
Maple Sugaring-The grade 1-2 classes have tapped maple trees in front of the school. They are measuring the sap they collect. They are learning about the syrup making process and will celebrate with a classroom pancake breakfast.
Recycling-Newmarket Elementary School has resumed its recycling program after a construction hiatus. The Student Council representatives help with the collection of the bins throughout the building and bring them out to the dumpster. As a school, we fill an 8 cubic foot dumpster ½-¾ full each week, saving all of these materials from the landfill! Our goal is to get back to our pre-construction level of completely filling the dumpster with recyclables each week!
A Special Message form Nurse McCormick:
Hand Hygiene-We have all heard that proper hand hygiene reduces the risk of illness. Here are a few eye opening facts:
There are more germs on your cellular phone, Ipad/Kindle, Chromebook, remote control and cutting board than on a toilet seat.
One in five people do not wash their hands.
Germs can stay alive on your hands for up to 3 hours.
Hand washing with soap is one of the most effective methods for combating diarrhea, pneumonia, the cold, the flu and other diseases that sicken children around the world.
Everyone should practice good hand hygiene. Wash your hands often, with soap and water, for at least 20 seconds. Do not touch your mouth, nose or eyes with unwashed hands. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol based hand sanitizer. Go to CDC - Handwashing for more information!