News from NHES
Posts from the Principal
February 2019
News to share....
Policy Work- Each year we have a cycle of policies that we review for our school. We typically have standing committees that do the initial review, however, with the changing of statues we no longer are required to have standing committees. I think that it is still important to have all stakeholders perspectives on the policies that govern our school. Our SBDM council ultimately approves all the policies, but they are presented to SBDM through the revision process.
I will send out more information regarding opportunities to participate on committees to review policies as they occur.
SBDM Council Parent Representatives- We are in an election year for our School Based Decision Making Council. Our PTA runs the election process because it is the largest parent organization at New Haven. Elections will be held in April, but I wanted to be proactive and get the word out there. We usually have 2 parent reps on the council, and the term is for 2 years. Our PTA will be sending out more information soon, but if you have specific questions please feel free to contact me. mary.goble@boone.kyschools.us
Winter Programs-
Boys basketball will be beginning very shortly, as will, Cheerleading. Letters will be sent home with our 4th and 5th grade girls next week. Mrs. Amon will be taking on the sponsorship for our girls this year so that they can participate in our Cheerleading team if they would like. Students have to be in good academic and behavior standing in order to participate.
PTA- Membership event. Our classes are currently competing against one another to see who has the highest membership percentage! If you haven't signed up for our PTA yet, this is a great time to be in the loop on events, activities, and information while helping your child's classroom win a prize! (Previous memberships already count toward each class' percentage)
Repeats to make note of.....
Weather Calls-When the district makes a decision to call a delayed start or cancel school due to weather it will be broadcasted on the district FB page, New Haven's FB page, our school remind, and I will be sending out an ALL CALL. If you have "opted out" to receive phone calls you WILL NOT receive this call from us. If you have changed your number and not updated the school, you WILL NOT receive a call from us.
If we have a 1 hour delay- school doors will not open until 9:00 am (school will begin at 9:40 am) and with a 2 hour delay- doors will open at 10:00 am (school will begin at 10:40 am). During delays, our staff is on a delay as well, and we do not have personnel to monitor students. PLEASE do not drop your child off at the doors and leave.
If there is a 2 hour delay there is no AM pre-school or kindergarten.
If the district makes the decision for an early release because of forecasted weather we will send out an ALL CALL, and our students will be sent home in the manner you choose on the 'Inclement Weather' form sent home in the beginning of the school year. If you don't remember what you indicated or situations have changed please contact your child's teacher as soon as possible.
Class Homerooms for 2019-2020
19-20 Placements
Every year I try to send something out regarding placements for the following year because we tend to have a lot of questions about the process. We are definitely a growing community, and as of right now I can't tell you if we will have additional staff for next year because of our growth. I also can't tell you that every teacher will be with the same grade level, but currently we have about 6 to 7 teachers per grade level. We need to make changes for the best of our students. I can tell you that we have amazing teachers at New Haven, who all have a variety of strengths. I feel very strongly about the high expectations of teaching and learning, and the expertise of our teachers. I also know, as a teacher, that we all have different strengths and qualities that contribute to the success of the team. All grade levels are expected to work as a team allowing for all students to have the same experiences. Each teacher brings to the table an unique teaching style guided with the same standards. We take all of this into consideration as we begin to plan for the following year.
Creating class homerooms really is a complex process because we look at, and consider many different criteria. We look at male / female ratios, achievement, needs (academic, social, emotional, etc), in addition to several other things. It is not a random process, but we also understand that sometimes there are other factors that need to be considered. We do not accept requests for specific teachers. Do not feel like you have to submit a request, I just am sharing what our procedure is for those that have had questions. However, I also respect that as a parent, you have insights to consider. There are situations that need to be considered that perhaps we don't have insight to, such as previous relationships with other students or teachers. We want every student to be placed in the best scenario we can create with the information that we have. There are some situations where students need to be separated from each other because they get along too well. :)
So what does this mean?
We need you to be an integral part of your child's success throughout the year. You are their first teacher, and see somethings that we do not. We will be accepting placement requests from parents that follow specific guidelines that will allow us to make the best match for student success. Requests are not guarantees, nor will all requests be honored. Ultimately it will be about creating the best learning environment for everyone, while trying to match the qualities that best meet your child's needs.
Request must:
- Explain what specific academic or social needs your child has.
- What qualities / characteristics in a teacher would best meet the needs of your child?
- Address other concerns if applicable to placement. (ex: health, personality conflicts, etc.)
- Be turned in to Mrs. Goble no later than Friday, April 26th. (Can be written or by email) mary.goble@boone.kyschools.us
Please DO NOT ask for a specific teacher or to be placed with a group of friends- these requests will not be considered.
Class lists are worked on throughout the spring/summer. Students will receive their homeroom information prior to school beginning in August.
Celebrating Great Things!
Mother / Son Dodgeball is returning! Save the date for the showdown! March 8th- Moms and sons will be battling it out again. Games, food, and pictures will be available again this year. This event has a cap so sign up as soon as you can!
Upcoming events @ New Haven
February
8th- Father / Daughter Dance! @ NH from 6-9. (TICKETS MUST BE PRE-PURCHASED)
15th- PAWS Friday! (Paws will be out greeting students) / Popcorn Friday / 5th grade "Dollars and Sense" simulation
18th- No school
22nd- Popcorn Friday
26th- Cory the Dribbler Assembly for all grades
27th- SBDM meeting (4:30 / Media Center)
March ** Kindergarten Registration Month**
8th- Mother & Son DODGEBALL event (Pre-registration required)
15th- No school
20-22nd- COSI (We need parent volunteers- PLEASE!)
22nd- Extreme Spirit Day (Crazy outfits)
27th- 5th grade goes to Frankfort / SBDM meeting 4:30
April
5th- PAWS Friday
8th- 12th: SPRING BREAK
18th- Student Council leads the Pledge at the Board of Education Meeting (7:15)
23rd- General PTA meeting
24th- SBDM meeting / Secretaries Day
May
6th- 17th- ** Tentative State Testing Window for 3rd - 5th grades**
21st- No school
22nd- SBDM meeting 4:30 pm
27th- Memorial Day
Click the link below to find out about specific information (like basketball game times, practices, field trips, etc.)
New Haven Elementary
Email: mary.goble@boone.kyschools.us
Website: www.newhaven.boone.kyschools.us
Location: 10854 Old US Hwy 42, Union, KY, United States
Phone: 859-384-5325
Facebook: www.facebook.com/newhavenelementary
Twitter: @NewHavenES