Bobcat News
Nuffer Elementary STEAM Academy
December 2020
Principal Sar's Monthly Message
Happy December,
I hope everyone is continuing to be in good spirits and health. I can’t believe we are in December already. I understand that this time of year is stressful for many and I urge you to reach out to us if you have any concerns. We are here to help find you the help you need.
Distance Learning has been a blessing or a curse for many of us. Our teachers are working very hard to stay organized and deliver instruction that will keep our students growing academically. If you are experiencing some difficulty please reach out to see some options you may have. I have a 10-year old that was very active in sports and sometimes practices can be time consuming. To make things easier, I made a Carpool Dad Group that would alternate bringing the boys to practice. This allowed us to still hold the boys accountable for working hard at practice and didn’t eat up all 4 nights during the week. I think this type of idea can work with Distance Learning if you have somebody you are comfortable with and trust. As a community, we need to be there for our neighbors in times of need.
Have a Happy Holiday Season!
Mr. Sar
December, Upcoming Events
12/18-1/3 Winter Recess Students
1/4 Nuffer Students Return to Virtual Learning
NLMUSD Family Portal
Mr. DeShon Weaver, Student Support Specialist
Hello Parents/Students,
My name is Mr. DeShon Weaver and I am the Student Support Specialist here at Nuffer Elementary. The purpose of my position is to assist and provide a learning environment where students have loving, caring, positive, constructive adults and peer relationships. Student with academic, social-emotional, and/or behavioral difficulties proactively receive support they need.
Panorama Ed
PBIS World
Teacher Spotlight
Hello, my name is Mrs. Peña and I feel so blessed to be able to continue to be part of the Nuffer family. For the past six years I was the Reading Intervention teacher at Nuffer and this year I am teaching second grade. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Child Development and a Master's Degree in Education, Specialty in Reading. I have been a teacher for 22 years and I love it. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my husband and two sons. We enjoy hiking and watching movies together.
Welcome Secretary Valencia!!!
Hello Nuffer families,
My name is Leslie Valencia and I am the new Secretary here at Nuffer Elementary. I am very excited and blessed to be a part of the Nuffer family and I am very much looking forward to seeing/meeting all the students/families once we fully return. I come with over 10 years of experience working in the school office setting. For the last 5 years I was a Registrar at Norwalk High School and prior working at Norwalk High I was an Office Manager for an Elementary School for 5 years. Outside of working hours my days are spent with my 4 year-old daughter and we enjoy having movie nights and nights in with family.
myON- Your Student's Own Personal Digital Library
Human Rights Awareness Month- December
Join PTO
Nuffer STEAM Academy PTO
Membership Drive
PTO sponsors programs, presentations and awards for students and is the link between parents and Nuffer Elementary School. We are fully funded by fundraisers and PTO memberships. Your $5 membership dues will help to support Nuffer Elementary PTO.
The class that has the most PTO memberships by
November 30th will be rewarded with a
PIZZA PARTY
PTO: Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions:
Q: Who can join?
A: A strong PTO needs the support of parents, family members, teachers, school staff, and community members. Anyone who cares about children belongs in the PTO!
Q: If I join, do I have to volunteer?
A: NO! The PTO appreciates everyone’s membership, whether or not you volunteer.
Q: If I am not able to volunteer, why should I join?
A: Your membership dues help to support various, programs, presentations and awards, and are showing you child that you are involved in their education.
Q: Is membership for each family?
A: No, membership is per person. Each extra person who joins (grandparents, aunts, uncle, neighbor, etc), is an extra entry for the pizza party!
Q: What if I have 2 children in 2 different classes?
A: As long as all teachers are listed on the membership form, those classes will receive credit.
JOIN PTO Today!!!
You may return your membership dues in a envelope to the office marked with your child’s/children’s name(s) and teacher(s)
OR
You can join quick and easily online through our new website
http://www.nufferSTEAMacademyPTO.org
select Join and send your dues through Venmo
@NufferPTO
Nuffer Elementary STEAM Academy
Email: msar@nlmusd.org
Website: https://www.nufferelementary.org
Location: 14821 Jersey Avenue, Norwalk, CA, USA
Phone: (562)210-4060
Twitter: @nufferprincipal