The Nashua News
October 2015
Nashua Mission
Nashua Elementary
M,T,W,F 8:30 am-3:40 pm
Th 8:30 am-3:05 pm
Website: http://www.nkcschools.org/page.cfm?p=1944
Location: 221 NE 114th St, KCMO, MO, United States
Phone: 816) 321-5160
Facebook: facebook.com/NashuaElementaryPTA.com
Twitter: @NashuaStars
Upcoming Events
October
Spirit Day
7:30 am 4th/5th Choir
Oct. 5
NO SCHOOL
Oct. 6
7:30 am 4th/5th Choir
Oct. 7
8:20 am Walk to School Day
3:45 pm Bricks 4 Kidz
Oct. 8
6:00-8:00 pm River Roll
Oct. 9
Read-a-thon Pledges due
End of 1st Quarter
Oct. 12
3:45 pm 5th Grade Spelling Bee Test
Oct. 13
Papa Johns Night
6:00 pm PTA in the library
Oct. 14
4th grade Symphony
3:45 pm Bricks 4 Kidz
Oct. 19
Barney the Bus Assembly
Oct. 21-Oct 25
Scholastic Book Fair in the Library
Oct. 21
3:45 pm Bricks 4 Kidz
Oct. 22
P/T Conferences
Oct. 27
P/T Conferences
Wendy's Night
Oct. 28
4th/5th Future Falcons
Oct. 29
1:30 pm Fall Parade
2:00-2:45 Fall Parties
Oct. 30
NO SCHOOL
Fall Party Information
Thursday, October 29, 2015
1:00 Parent party helpers arrive and enter through the Front Door.
All parents who are assigned to the Halloween party will pick up their official badges in the office.
1:15 Parents with badges will be released to the class- room for party set-up.
1:30 Halloween Parade
All parents are invited to position themselves around the school and playground to enjoy the wonderful parade of costumes.
2:00 Party
2:45 End of Party
Parents will be permitted to take their child(ren) at the end of the party time, but will not be able to take “friends” unless a note from the other child’s parent has been received. You will be required to sign your child(ren) out before leaving. We will mark your visitor badge once you have signed your child out.
Costume Parameters:
Violent Free
Weapon Free
Gore Free
How to Prepare for a Successful Parent Teacher Conference (Conferences to be held Oct. 22 and Oct. 27)
A parent-teacher conference offers an opportunity for you to meet your child’s teachers and others who support your child’s learning, as well as an opportunity to learn more about how your child is doing in school and how you can support learning at home.
TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCE
*Involve your child in the conference. Have a discussion with your child. Ask your child if there is anything he/she would like you to discuss with his/her teacher(s).
*Prepare questions, such as “What is my child doing well while he/she is in school,”
“Is my child performing on grade level,” “Is my child finishing the work assigned in class,” “How can I help my child at home” and “What is the best way to contact you if I need to ask any questions during the year?”
*Arrive a few minutes early. There is a short time for each conference. To make sure that all families can meet with the teacher(s), please try an arrive by the time of your meeting and be patient if the sessions are not exactly on schedule.
*Form a partnership with the teacher(s). Your child’s success is most important.
Your child’s teachers play an important role in your child’s growth and education. It is important that you work together.
*Take notes. Taking notes helps you remember important points and also assists you in remembering what you and/or your child may need to do at home.
*Express appreciation for the conference. Remember, you and the teacher are a team. Appreciate the role you each play in educating your child.
*Have a conversation with your child. Discuss what was shared during the conference with your child. Make certain that your child knows what is expected of him/her. And, find out if he/she has any follow-up questions for the teacher.
*Know that Nashua Teachers and Staff are here to support you!
*Stay in touch with your child’s teacher and school. Touch base with your child’s teacher regularly to discuss your child’s progress.
PTA Updates
Date Change: Our October PTA meeting will be the 2nd Tuesday, October
13th, to avoid conflicts with the book fair and parent teacher
conferences. Encore teachers will be making a short presentation.
All parents, staff and community members are welcome! We will have a
child watch for kids 3 and up. The meeting will be at 6 PM in the
library. Look forward to seeing you there!
Get Involved at Nashua: We will Feed the Teachers on October 27th
during Parent Teacher conferences - there will be a signup to bring
items for a taco feast. Volunteer for 2 hours during the Book Fair
and earn 5 Scholastic dollars towards books at the fair. Signups will
be available online at SignUpGenius - we will send them out by e-mail
and post them on Facebook and nashuapta.my-pta.org.
Room Parties: Fall parties are October 29th. You can sign up to help
with your child's room party by contacting Lucy Van Keirsbilck,
Yearbook Pictures: We'd love to have your pictures of room parties,
Red Ribbon Week, skating parties, gym nights and other Nashua events -
please e-mail them to pta.nashua@gmail.com (include the teacher's name
or grade or event name in the subject line).
Find More Events and Announcements: Like us on Facebook (Nashua
Elementary PTA). Register on our website to receive news
(nashuapta.my-pta.org). E-mail pta.nashua@gmail.com or call/text Jen
at 816-730-1019 with any questions. Thanks for your support!!
Red Ribbon Week Oct. 19-Oct 23
Tuesday, Oct. 20 Shades/Sunglasses
Wednesday, Oct. 21 No Bully Day Wear Orange
Thursday, Oct. 22 Dress for Success
Friday, Oct. 23 Sports Theme
Nurse Amber's File
- Children with a temperature of 100 degrees or above, vomiting, severe coughing, or who have diarrhea during the evening or night, should stay home from school the following day.
- Students should be kept home for a full 24 hours after symptoms of illness have subsided. Children must be fever-free for 24 hours without medication before returning to school.
- Students will be sent home from school if a temperature is 100 degrees or above, vomiting, sever coughing, diarrhea, or there is a suspicion of a communicable disease or the inability to participate in normal classroom activity.
- Students who are prescribed an antibiotic (for strep, pink eye, etc), must take it for 24 hours before returning to school. All medications must be accompanied by a Medication Authorization Form and given to the nurse.
- Students should also try to stay hydrated on excessive heat days.
National Walk to School Day Oct. 7
Nashua Pledge
I will show respect
I will be trustworthy
I will be an active learner
I will be responsible
and I will have a STAR day of learning!
Be a STAR wherever you are!