Notes from the Principaws #1 (Aug)
Mr. Vince Sette and Mrs. Nicole McQuate
WELCOME BACK!
Can you believe we are about to embark on a new school year? So much has happened over the summer months. You will notice some updates on the outside of the school building, along with updates to staff members. Mrs. McQuate and I will be sending regular reminders through our newsletters to help keep everyone up to date on what is occurring at the elementary this year.
The office is currently open 7:00 am to 3:30 pm at the elementary prior to the start of school.
Meet Mrs. McQuate
AUGUST IMPORTANT DATES
2021-2022 Norwayne Colored Calendar
- August 7, 2021 = NES Kindergarten Bus Safety @ NES.
- August 13, 2021 = Homeroom Lists will be made available for parents at NES after 3:30 pm, where they will be posted on the windows of the front door.
- August 18, 2021 = NES Open House from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. Please bring school supplies in during the open house and see your child's classroom.
- August 19, 2021 = First Day for 1st-5th Students (Kindergarten will be staggered for the first 2 days. One group will begin on the 19th, and the second will begin on the 20th. Please refer to the packet you received at Kindergarten Bus Safety for your child's start date.
- August 23, 2021 = First full day K-5 all students.
Tips for the Year from Mr. Sette
New Staff Members for 2021-2022 School Year
We are so excited to welcome the following new staff members for the 2021-2022 school year. They join an already outstanding staff at Norwayne Elementary. We do not doubt that they will help make Norwayne shine even brighter.
- Ms. Alexa Achberger - NES Counselor
- Ms. Breanna Gill - 4th/5th ELA and Math Tutor
- Mrs. Janine Maglott - School Nurse
- Ms. Madelynn McDermott - 4th/5th Intervention Specialist
- Mrs. Nicole McQuate - Assistant Elementary Principal
- Ms. Laurel Raber - K/1st Intervention Tutor
- Mrs. Nicole Seal - Special Education Coordinator
- Mr. Daniel Williams - 3rd Grade ELA
Norwayne Bobcats - Organized, Mindful and Scholarly!
Transportation Department at NES
The Transportation Department requires that students be picked up at the same location Monday through Friday and dropped off at the same location Monday through Friday.
While a pick-up and drop-off point may be different, they must remain consistent.
For example, a student may have a pick-up located at their home address Monday through Friday and be dropped off Monday through Friday at a different address.
Student requests to ride home in the afternoon with another student, or an alternate stop will no longer be allowed.
DAY-TO-DAY CHANGES OR MULTIPLE STOPS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED!!
This change went into effect on November 1, 2011.
If you have any questions, you may reach out to Lori Weinman (Transportation Coordinator) via email or phone call (330-435-1141).
NES Kindergarten Bus Safety
- The staff parking lot (not many spots, so first come, first serve). There will be no parking in the loop as the busses will be there.
- Behind the school in the grass (you will need to enter through the high school and go past the religious education building).
- At the high school where you can then walk to the elementary school and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Norwayne Campus.
Norwayne's MASK POLICY as of 8/3/2021 = Wearing a mask is mandatory while riding on the bus. Masks are optional once off the bus and on school grounds. Please be sure to have a mask for your child and yourself for the bus ride this Saturday. We appreciate everyone's cooperation as we adjust and adapt to different mandates from the health department and/or governor's office.
****Mask policy is subject to change as we learn new information throughout the year.
Saturday, Aug 7, 2021, 09:30 AM
286 South Main Street, Creston, OH, USA
2021-2022 NES BREAKFAST and LUNCHES
Norwayne Masks Update for 2021-2022
- For the 2021-2022 school year, students/families will have the option to choose what they would like to do with mask-wearing when on Norwayne grounds.
- The one exception remains with bus transportation. Students will be required to wear masks while being transported on school busses.
****Please note that we can update the mask stance at any time as we continue to listen and follow mandates from the governor and health departments as new information is made available during the pandemic.
We thank everyone so much for helping comply with all the changes that have taken place. Together we can accomplish so much and continue to make Norwayne amazing!
NEW Parent Drop Off and Pick Up for 2021-2022
A few important notes for morning drop off:
- Students being dropped off or riding their bikes will be allowed to enter the building at 8:40 am, as we did last year. They will not be permitted to stand outside and wait for the cafeteria doors to open.
- During the morning drop-off time, when exiting the parking lot, cars will only be allowed to make a right-hand turn. This is something we did last year, and it helped reduce the congestion and improve the flow of traffic.
- We ask that you do not park in the drop-off loop. If you need to park to bring something to the office or walk your child to the door, this needs to occur in the parking spaces. This way, the loop will not become clogged as it is a single-car loop.
A few important notes for parent pick up:
- Pick-up will occur as it has in the past, except for the one-direction loop we will now have.
- We ask parents to remain in their cars as staff will walk students to their cars to ensure safety.
- During pick-up times, cars will only be able to make a right-hand turn when exiting the parking lot. Again this helps with reducing congestion and improving the flow of traffic.
Be Happy!
Mr. Vince Sette
Email: visette@norwayne.net
Website: www.norwayne.net
Location: 286 South Main Street, Creston, OH, USA
Phone: 330-435-6383