May 2023 NSE Mustang Message
#NSEsuperheroes #MustangStrong
Message from the Principal
Dear Families,
May has arrived so quickly! Thank you all for a wonderful year. We are ready to finish the school year strong. We have many important things happening in the month of May. We are also going to squeeze in some fun as well.
We loved having all of our families attend the Easter parties! Parents/Guardians are invited to attend the Awards Day, Kinder Graduation, Water Day, and Field Days. We look forward to seeing you on our campus for these fun events.
Thank you for helping us have a wonderful school year. We look forward to having a productive May and finishing strong!
Have a wonderful May,
Mrs. Atkins
NSE Principal
May Dates to Remember
May 1-K-2 Amplify Reading Assessment Begins
May 1 Kindergarten Graduation Pictures
May 1-5: Staff Appreciation Week
May 5- Cinco De Mayo Celebrations
May 2, 4, STAAR Math for Third and Fourth grade
May 9, 10- STAAR Math for Third grade
May 12- K-2 Field Day (Parents may attend)
May 19- 3-4 Field Day (Parents may attend)
May 22- Reading Bingo Bouncy Houses
May 23- Water Day (Parents may attend)
May 24- Movie Day
May 24- Senior Walk 8:15 am (Senior parents may attend with ID)
May 25- Grades 1-4 EOY Awards (Times TBA)
May 26-Kinder Graduation 9:30
May 26- High School Graduation 7:30pm
May 26- Last Day of School Dismissal at 12:15
June 13- New PK in-person registration 10:00am -5:00pm NSE Cafeteria
PK Petting Zoo
GT
Adventure Race Finish Line!
Communication
NS Elementary Office Phone: 830-582-1536 Ext 401
NS Elementary Email: el1@nixonsmiley.net
PK Butterfly Release
CKH May Theme: Integrity ~ Be Leadworthy
What is Integrity?
Integrity is the ability and willingness to live with honesty and excellence. People who act with integrity make a choice to do the right thing, no matter who is watching. Integrity is the foundation on which we build relationships and trust.
Why focus on Integrity?
- Integrity generates trust. When we are honest and follow through on promises, we gain the confidence of our team; Trust allows us to collaborate and achieve more together.
- Integrity encourages self-assessment. Integrity requires our regular self-assessment to align behaviors with our goals and self-beliefs.
- Integrity is essential in leadership. Great leaders decrease anxiety and build strong teams when they are honest, consistent, and responsible.
Integrity in Action:
- Acknowledge and affirm acts with integrity. Publicly praise students who model acts of integrity such as honesty and honor. Encourage students to identify classmates who show integrity.
- Use scenarios and role play. Challenge students with real-life scenarios and situations that allow them to reflect, discuss, and choose the best next step or action.
- Create a culture of accountability. Invite students to give you feedback. Ask students to rate the class based on your Social Contract. Empower students with choice-based consequences.
Capturing Kids' Hearts Parent Newsletter
Lundy Atkins, NSE Principal Tamatha Pecina, NSE Assistant Principal
Email: atkinsl@nixonsmiley.net
Website: www.nixonsmiley.net
Phone: 830-857-1561
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