Hello NES Families,

Thank you to everyone who helped volunteer at our Fun Run on Friday! What a fantastic community event. A huge thank you to our "Families for Nooksack" PTO for organizing the fun. Students had a wonderful time and ran hard. Lap cards were sent home with kids on Friday so they can go out and collect their money. Pledge sheets are due on Wednesday.

Can you give us your feedback? How you feel about our school is important to us. We would be so grateful if you took 5 minutes to take our School Effectiveness Survey. It closes on Friday. CLICK HERE take this survey

Katie Brown

katie.brown@nv.k12.wa.us

Families of Kinder and 1st grade students are invited to our spring music performance on Wednesday, May 24th at 2:00pm. Doors will open at 1:45pm. If you would like to take your child (and siblings) home after the concert, please send them with a pink note.

Thank you to everyone who helped plan and volunteer for the Fun Run! Lap cards went home with kids on Friday so they can go collect their money. Pledge cards are due Wednesday! We hope they had a wonderful time!

Our calendar for next year is ready! You can find it on our district website or CLICK HERE.

Beginning in the 2023-2024 school year, parent/student/teacher conferences will be held twice a year (October and March). We are excited about creating goals for your child together.

• Conferences for all schools, on the same days, across the district allows for families to have childcare through older siblings or students in middle and high school.

• Conferences create space for the student and their team (teacher, family and others) to celebrate success, set goals together and develop a relationship of trust.

• An additional round of intentional conferences enables parents, students and teachers to revisit plans and goals established in the fall, to check/monitor progress and to revise and align efforts for the remainder of the year.

We are in the process of planning for the next school year and would like your assistance:

If you are moving out of the district, plan to home-school or transfer to another school next year, prior to August 31, 2023, please let the office know. (360)966-3321.

Thank you for your assistance.

Dear Parents/Guardians:

Your child’s kindergarten year will be filled with lots of new experiences and academic learning. We would like to extend an opportunity to help you understand what is ahead for your child. To get a glimpse of our kindergarten year, please attend our informational meeting below:

Who: Parents/Guardians and new kindergartner(s)

When: Thursday, June 1 – 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

Where: Nooksack Elementary (360) 966-3321

What: A special program for parents to help their child be ready for kindergarten.

Pizza dinner will be served!

While your child has an authentic school experience in a kindergarten classroom, you will attend a presentation led by a kindergarten teacher. We will focus on what your child will learn about Literacy and Math, tips on working with your child and answer any questions. Dinner will be provided from 5:30-6:00. The session will start promptly at 6:00.

This opportunity is offered at no charge. Mark your calendars and we will call you to confirm your attendance.

We look forward to seeing you soon,

Amanda DeHoog, Kindergarten Teacher

Leeann Handy, Kindergarten Teacher

Phi Nguyen, Kindergarten Teacher

2023 Preschool Registration open for:

Kids of the Kingdom Preschool

Located at 602 East Second Street

Nooksack, WA 98276

Available for 3-5 year olds

Sign up online:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B094DA8AB2EA6FE3-preschool3

Check out our facebook page Kids of the Kingdom Preschool https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057480400003 or email kotkpreschool@gmail.com for more details

The 2023 Golf Tournament registration is now open!!! Join us for a fun day in support of our amazing Pioneer Football Program! Click the link to register, we are limited in the number of teams we have and will close registrations when full. Go Pioneers!

NVHS Girls Soccer will be hosting another soccer camp this summer! June 24/25th from 10:00-12:00 at Nooksack Elementary. It will be $35 for both days and will include a camp t-shirt! Trying a new way to sign up this year. If you would like to save your spot fill out this google form below!

Coach Skillman will be hosting basketball clinics in June for our community. See details below and sign-up button. All clinics are at the middle school.

It's time! Spread the word!

If you have a child, or know of a child, who will be starting Kindergarten in the fall of 2023, please spread the word. Children must be five years of age by August 31, 2023 to enroll.

To access the Online Enrollment Portal, go to: Enrollment - Nooksack Valley School District (nv.k12.wa.us)

· If you are a new family to the district, click here: NEW STUDENT ONLINE ENROLLMENT

· If you currently have other students in the district, click here: SKYWARD FAMILY ACCESS

Once you are logged into SKYWARD, select “New Student Enrollment” under the house button.

Nooksack Elementary - Sandra Compton at (360) 966-3321

email: Sandra.compton@nv.k12.wa.us

Sumas Elementary – Melanie Jensen at (360) 988-9423

email: Melanie.Jensen@nv.k12.wa.us

Everson Elementary – Richelle Newton at (360) 966-2030

email: Richelle.Newton@nv.k12.wa.us

· For help in Spanish - please contact Sylvia Mendoza at (360) 961-6275 or via email: Sylvia.mendoza@nv.k12.wa.us

The Nooksack Valley School District is offering a full year of Early Entry Kindergarten that will provide a free, full-day early entrance kindergarten opportunity for children who are scheduled to enter a kindergarten class in the fall of 2024.

What: A free, full-day, full year, of Early Entry kindergarten
When: Applications will be screened in June. Students may qualify based on need. After the screening has taken place, you will receive a letter in the mail if your child has qualified or not. Early Entry Kindergarten program will follow the regular district calendar and will be full year.
Where: Located at our elementary schools
Why: This program will focus on social and basic academic skills to help qualifying students get a jumpstart toward success in school.

The Nooksack Valley School District is doing all we can to support all students at every level of education. One goal is to enhance and invest in early childhood learning opportunities. We believe offering Early Entry Kindergarten is a positive and critical step in helping your child transition into our schools and start their journey as a lifelong learner.

If you are interested in enrolling them, please call or stop by one of our elementary schools to pick up an application.

Everson Elementary-360-966-2030

Sumas Elementary-360-988-9423

Nooksack Elementary-360-966-3321

Please click here for the VOLUNTEER PACKET. You can also call the district office at (360) 988-4754 to see if your volunteer status is still active.