NES MOUNTAIN MEMO
November 1, 2019
From Principal Reckert
Dear Nederland Elementary Families,
Did you know that six years ago the NES staff created core values and a staff statement about what makes Nederland unique and their commitment to this wonderful community? We try to live by and model these values every day. We also revisit them regularly to ensure we are all centered on what is most important to us. Here are our four core values:
Core Value #1:
Lifelong Learning, Creativity, Fun, and Passion Matter
Learning is an adventure. We want to be known for innovation, integration with the natural environment, and 21st-century learning. If teachers are passionate and creative, kids will have fun, learn, and foster their own lifelong curiosities. We expect our students to learn each day – we will do the same.
Core Value #2:
Trust, Accountability, and Respect
Trust occurs through infinite communication and nurturing relationships. We will do our best to communicate and be accountable to our agreements. We also accept the reality that we are human and mistakes will be made. We will choose to forgive one another’s mistakes, commonly grow and learn together. We will respect the entirety of our school community by being open-minded and honest. When conflicts arise, we will demonstrate respect by assuming a positive intent, going to a singular source, and gracefully solving the problem at hand.
Core Value #3:
Focus on Consistent High Expectations of Teaching and Learning
We will consistently have high expectations of ourselves, our students, one another, and our community. Our school staff is responsible for defining high expectations and making sure those expectations are achievable, supported, and met. Everyone will feel safe and students will thrive when we are consistent with these expectations. We will spend our energies focusing on questions that matter. We will choose to collaborate with one another in order to improve our professional practice. Our collaborative efforts will lead to deep and broad positive impacts on learning and professional practice. We will affirm one another and remember that we are together in our challenges and celebrations.
Core Value #4:
Equality
At Nederland Elementary, the whole child matters. We will foster each child’s individual spirit. This means that our work and our approach to work will reflect fair, just, and compassionate understanding and insight. We believe that all students should have the opportunity to feel success socially and academically. As such, we acknowledge that each child’s pathway to success will be different and we will strive to understand each child’s unique needs.
Have a great weekend,
Laurel
EVENTS
Monday, November 4th - Nederland Community Meeting with Assistant Superintendent Dr. Samantha Messier (details forthcoming from BVSD) 6:00-7:00 pm at the NES Library
Wednesday, November 6th -Mountain Strong Family Event/dinner & childcare 5:30-7:30 pm
Monday, November 11th - Veterans’ Day No School
Wednesday, November 13th - PTA meeting 6:00-7:30
Monday, November 18th - SAC Meeting (School Accountability Committee) 3:45-5:00
November 25th-29th - No School Thanksgiving Holiday
Who's Who on the NES Staff?
Jacquie Anderson, Paraeducator
A little about me:
I am a batik artist and a potter for 40 years. I love making beautiful things. I enjoy teaching math, literacy, science, and art!
A little about my family: I have one daughter, two sons, one daughter-in-law and one grandson.
My Favorite Hobby: Hiking, camping, cooking, reading, and birds.
My Favorite Color: I Love ALL colors.
My Favorite Food: Colorado Peaches
Deb Hadford, Paraeducator
A little about me: I love spending time with my family. I love to hike and snowshoe. I love the mountains.
A little about my family: 3 daughters, 1 grandson, 2 granddaughters, and my husband's name is Jerry.
My Favorite Book: All Mysteries
My Favorite Hobby: Reading and Hiking
My Favorite Color: Green
My Favorite Food: Mexican
My Favorite Animal: Koala Bears
Marley Pegler, Intensive Paraeducator
A little about me:
I am a child at heart and feel grateful to spend my working days with Ned kids. They are so awesome. I love to hike and climb and read books that open my mind.
A little about my family:
My Mom is an OT, and my father was a firefighter-paramedic. They taught me to care for others. And my brother taught me the value of being unique. They live in Maryland, with a house full of animals.
Favorite Book: The Clan of the Cave Bear
Favorite Hobby: Hiking with my cat
Favorite Quote: “Do you have the patience to let the mud settle, and see that the water is clear?”
Favorite Color: Olive Green
Favorite Food: Pad Thai
Favorite Animal: Whale
Noteworthy
Climate Survey Next Week
Next week students in grades 2-5 will be taking the annual BVSD climate survey. More information was emailed home on Tuesday. Here is the link to letter in case you missed it!
Old Running Shoes Needed
Ms. Simone in the gym is looking for larger sized extra running shoes for when students forget appropriate footwear for PE. She’s looking for adult sizes 4-9. Please send shoes in with your child or contact her directly at simone.smead@bvsd.org
Coats and Cans Drive
November is a month of thanks. This month help us provide for families who need coats and food. In front of the office, there's a box to put gently used coats. We'll also be building an enormous school fort out of canned goods. Please bring canned goods to the front entryway to be included in the fort and donated to those in need.
Puppetry Class
Hello NES Families,
I will be offering a puppetry class for students in grades 1 - 5 starting Wednesday, November 13. Classes will be held after school until 5:00pm every Wednesday except the first Wednesday of each month. (I have a commitment to the leadership team on that day.) Students will be creating puppets, creating props and performing short productions. The cost will be $10.00 for the entire session. The class will meet on Nov. 13, Nov. 20, Dec. 11, Dec. 18, Jan. 15, Jan. 22, Jan. 29, and Feb. 12.
Please email susan.blurton@bvsd.org if your student(s) are interested.
Have a great day!
Ms.B
P.S. Puppets are FUN!!!!!!!
Original Works Art Fundraiser
Happy November. This is a reminder that all Original Works orders are due by NOV. 6! Please take a look at your kiddos' artwork and maybe there is a product that it would look fabulous on! Thanks for supporting the only fundraiser for ART!
Have a great weekend!
SusanB
Report Cards
The first trimester is complete today. Report cards will be available soon! For kindergarten families, report cards will be sent home on Friday, November 8th. For students in grades 1-5, report cards will be available through IC (Infinite Campus) on Thursday, November 14th. More information is below:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bcru0-gBZ-lSon9Dgc3skv9wUkFk60OrSgcMumOPHjQ/edit
The Counselor's Corner
Parent Resources:
11 Powerful Ways to Build a Growth Mindset in Kids
13 Mind-Blowing Tips To Increase Concentration Power In Kids
Growth Mindset: What You Need to Know
Free Event:
The Adoption Exchange is pleased to offer a free upcoming webinar (online training):
Big Feelings: Coaching Your Child through Intense Emotions
Thursday, November 7th, 2019
12:00pm to 1:30pm Mountain Standard Time
Are meltdowns, tantrums, and unpredictable outbursts the norm in your home? Do the typical conflicts of family life spin out into total chaos? When your child has challenges with emotional regulation, life feels like a rollercoaster ride.
Would you like to bring more enjoyment, peace, and order to your family life? This workshop explores how trauma impacts the ability to regulate emotions, presents effective strategies for de-escalating reactive children and examines common verbal responses that enrage-rather-than-engage children and teens.
For more information: https://mailchi.mp/8ba6cea8d329/free-webinar-nuts-and-bolts-part-363909?e=31cf2430fc
Kristen Kron, LPCC, NCC
Phone #: (720) 561-4825
Social Emotional Learning at NES
Social-Emotional Learning at NES (Oct 28 -Nov 1st)
Learn tips for talking with a child who is crying, angry, or misbehaving. Turn tantrums and meltdowns into problem-solving conversations at the next Mountain Strong Families presentation on Weds, Nov 6th, from 5:30 -7:30 pm. Counselors Kimberly Bryant and Kestrel Hansen Neathawk will facilitate the presentation at Nederland Elementary School. RSVP for a free dinner and childcare to: ann@teensinc.org
~Ann Sherman, Social Emotional Learning NES, and Parenting Matters Coordinator TEENS, Inc
Nederland Elementary
Attendance Line: 720-561-4802
Transportation: 720-561-6241
Email: Juanita.Gloe@BVSD.org
Website: http://nee.bvsd.org/
Location: 1 Sundown Trail, Nederland, CO, USA
Phone: 720-561-4800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BVSDNederlandElementary/?hc_location=ufi