NSE News
November 2016
November Events
PTO Lock In for Fun Run winners
Saturday, November 5th
Fall Clean Up with Clarkston Impact
Tuesday, November 8th
NO School for Students - Professional Development Day
Wednesday, November 9th
PTO Meeting @ 7:30 p.m.
*Childcare provided
Thursday, November 10th
Picture Re-take Day
Friday, November 11th
Veteran's Day Assembly at 2:00 p.m.
*See information below
Tuesday, November 15th
Parent Teacher Conferences from 4:30-7:30 p.m.
*See information below
Thursday, November 17th
Parent Teacher Conferences from 4:30-7:30 p.m.
*See information below
Wednesday, November 23rd
No School - Thanksgiving Break Begins
Monday, November 28th
School Resumes
Veteran's Day Assembly
YOU ARE INVITED!!
Please join us this Friday, November 11th at 2:00 p.m. to honor and appreciate our military veterans!
If you have served in the military, we hope that you will be able to join us so that we can recognize and appreciate your service! This invite is for our Moms, Dads, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Neighbors, etc.
If you are able to attend, please RSVP below by Wednesday, November 9th and consider wearing any military attire/uniform or dress in red, white, or blue.
On the day of the assembly, please enter through our Main Office doors to Sign-In and we will direct you to our Cafeteria for the assembly. The assembly will last for approximately 30 minutes.
If you have any questions, please call our Main Office at (248) 623-4100.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Please make sure to schedule a time to meet with your child's teacher. If you are unable to meet during these provided days/times, please let us know and we will work to accommodate your schedule and plan a day/time that will work. We can also phone conference if needed.
We look forward to meeting with you and sharing with you your child's growth and progress this year.
If you need any assistance scheduling a conference or have any questions, please contact our Main Office (248) 623-4100.
Winter Gear
As colder temperatures approach, we want to make sure our students and families are prepared. It is very important that students are dressed appropriately while waiting at the bus stop and for recess. On days when the temperature reaches 0 degrees (windchill temperatures are used) or below, students will stay inside for recess. This is also true if there is heavy (soaking) precipitation (rain, snow, etc.)
Please plan to have your child prepared with a pair of winter boots, snow pants, winter coat, gloves, and a hat. If you need assistance with these items, please let your child’s teacher know. We want all of our students to be dressed appropriately warm for the winter weather.
If you need assistance with winter gear, please contact the Main Office or your child's teacher.
Our NSE Staff
KINDERGARTEN
- Mrs. Gagnon
- Mrs. St. Aubin
- Mrs. Larkins
1ST GRADE
- Mrs. Chenet
- Miss Hothem
- Miss Mitchell
2ND GRADE
- Miss Blankenship
- Mrs. Dudek (formerly Miss Uhazie)
- Mrs. Yaroch
3RD GRADE
- Mrs. Heilig
- Mrs. Randolph
- Mrs. Skorupski
4TH GRADE
- Mrs. Andary (formerly Miss Peterson)
- Mrs. Kuhn
5TH GRADE
- Mrs. Mendieta
- Mr. Phillips
- Miss Reinelt
RESOURCE CLASSROOM TEACHERS
- Miss Crist
- Mrs. Gann
- Mrs. Leverenz
- Mrs. Burr - Speech
- Mrs. Klosterman - OT/PT
- Ms. Parker - Social Worker
- Mr. Schmidt - Psychologist
FINE ARTS/SPECIALS CLASSES
Art: Mrs. Schneider (formerly Mrs. Sebring)
Music: Mr. Haverkate and Mrs. Harris
P.E.: Mr. Keeler and Ms. Reneaud
Spanish: Mrs. Farver
Media/Instructional Technology: Mrs. Palacek
ESL STAFF
- Mrs. Post
- Ms. Carrillo
SUPPORT STAFF
Student Support Coach: Bernard Wilson
Reading Specialist: Brenda Weir
Reading Aides:
- Teresa Compagnoi
- Michelle Frechette
- Janice DeFrayne
- Catherine Hrit
Math Specialist: Joy Thorpe
Math Aides:
- Sharon Miller
- Jacklyn LaRue
Paraeducators:
- Dorie Meltsner
- Diane Kote
- Jamie Sloan
- Danielle Syphrett
Classroom Aides:
- Lori Johnson (Kindergarten – St. Aubin)
- Lauren Hudson (Kindergarten – Gagnon)
- Jennifer Brenner (Kindergarten – Larkins)
- Gayle Baker (1st Grade classrooms)
- Heather Buschman (4th Grade classrooms)
Media Tech: Sharon Rousch
Office Staff:
- Denise Diebold, Secretary
- Jeanna Klebba
- Lisa Gruebnau
- Clare Carnell
Custodians:
- Mike Walters
- Richard Roy
Cafeteria: Julie Atherton
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Leadership Updates - Fall Happenings
During the start of the school year, students are learning about the 7 Habit Foundations and focusing on Habit 1: Be Proactive.
HABIT FOUNDATIONS:
- Building a trustworthy character
- Focus on self mastery and internal control
- Language/Phrases
- Have you filled a bucket today?
- Choose your own weather?
- Celebration
- Reflection
- Self management
- Confidence
- Individuality
- Honesty
- Respect
- Accountability
- Grit
- Integrity
HABIT 1: BE PROACTIVE
Helping students to think about their choices, and to be accountable and responsible for their actions.
Knowing what is in your “Circle of Control” and what is in your circle of “No Control”.
Proactive Language/Phrases
- Asking for what you need or want politely.
- Starting phrases with “I will” or “I can” or “I want” or “I need”
- For example, “Will you please move over?”
- Telling, or demanding, what you want or need.
- For example, “Move out of my way!”
- Proactive
- Reactive
- Reflective
- Grit
- Determination
- Accountability
MISSION STATEMENTS:
During the beginning of the school year, NSE leaders are proactive in developing individual and class wide mission statements. These are the goals and skills they will use to have a great year!
What is your family mission statement?
Mobile Dentistry at NSE
NO INSURANCE? NO PROBLEM. IT’S ON US...THAT’S OUR FLOSSOPHY (TM)
Great News! The Bright Smiles Tooth Fairies dental team is coming to your child’s school on December 20th and 21st.
Our Tooth Fairy Squad in pink wings and tutus has been providing care since 2009 by state
licensed dentists and hygienists at NO COST to you. Look for the permission forms to come home if you are interested in this service. Please return permission forms to the school by December 5th.
A tooth is a tooth, no matter how small. We’ll take care of the little ones, so you’ll keep them all.
NSE PTO
PTO Officers
Debi Miller - President: ddmiller5606@gmail.com
Jessica MacConaghy - Vice President: busylilbee831@gmail.com
Andrea Alfaro - Treasurer: andrea_r_alfaro@yahoo.com
Lauren Rinke - Secretary: lerinke@gmail.com
Jennifer Knowlton - Board Member: jknow1619@gmail.com
Stacy Ritzenhein Board Member: sritzenhein@gmail.com
Brian MacConaghy Board Member: medicbearusaf@yahoo.com
We are always looking for parent involvement. Don’t be shy! Please consider joining us
for a meeting, as we are always open to hearing new ideas. We are also looking for volunteers for any of our upcoming events. If you are interested in volunteering for the PTO, please contact PTO President Debi Miller.
NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, November 9th @ 7:30 p.m. in the Media Center
NSE Main Office
Jennifer Johnson
Social Worker
Kayle Parker
Secretary
Denise Diebold
Website: www.nsashabawelementary.com
Location: 5290 Maybee Road, Clarkston, MI, United States
Phone: 248-623-4100
Twitter: @nse_wildcats
Board of Education and Central Office
Board of Education
Steve Hyer, President
Elizabeth Egan, Vice President
Kelli Horst, Treasurer
Susan Boatman, Secretary
Cheryl McGinnis, Trustee
Craig Hamilton, Trustee
Gregory Need, Trustee
Central Office Administration
Dr. Rod Rock, Superintendent
Shawn Ryan, Deputy Superintendent
Mary Beth Rogers, Executive Director of Business Services
John Lucido, Executive Director of Human Resources
Kathy Christopher, Executive Director of Student Support Services