As we start December and bring 2022 to an end, I can only hope that we all can find some highlights from this year.

I am truly thankful for the year that we are having at school thus far. Although every year comes with its obstacles, it really has been a very enjoyable year with our students. The fact that we've been able to go back to some of our traditional events and bring some news ones to our kids has been exactly what we needed after the few we have had. We really have a great group of kids and a supportive community willing to do what is best for our students. New Haven is a very special place, and although I am biased, I have had enough experience to know the good things that we have. By no means are we perfect & we will continue to refine ourselves, but most days it's a pretty magical place.

If you would like to view the survey results please click here: New Haven Parent Survey Summary. I took some of the results and added comments to further explain what the question was asking or to give information regarding the topic.

Now that the survey is closed for feedback, I will be responding to individuals with specific questions. Please know that I have received it, read it, and will respond when I have time within the coming weeks.

I will be taking many of the questions and elaborating on them in the next few months. I want to be very upfront with you so that you understand the rules and "constraints" we make decisions from.

For example, Parent Pickup. (My kryptonite) Our campus is probably the worst laid out campus from a transportation perspective. We have tried MANY different things over the last several years and nothing is perfect. We attempted to purchase the property across the street for additional parking but it was already negotiated to go to the Union Fire Department. I have had several individuals in zoning, etc. come and help develop a plan that would allow me to safely get every student (715) to their dismissal locations within a 10 minute window. Our district transportation takes precedent in the loop. I only have staff to assist with dismissal until 3:45. I am not making excuses, just telling you the facts.

A PDF of the results is below; HOWEVER- if you would like live links you will need to click on the above link to get to the live document.

Gratitude Night is a tradition that I am glad to have back with zero restrictions. It starts off with classroom lessons provided by our counselor, Mrs. Mason, on gratitude. What is it? How do you share it? Our 5th graders spend a lot of time discussing gratitude and their ending project is to select someone who has impacted them in some way. The students write an essay and paint a picture to present to them on our Gratitude Night. Mrs. Mason puts the pieces up in the hallways similar to a gallery style and it's an open house for the students to present to their recipient.

It's a great "feel good" night and a wonderful way celebrate being "thankful".

We will be celebrating our December B-days on 12/19!

THANK YOU SO MUCH to all the families who supported our FRC by purchasing Texas Roadhouse Gift Cards! Through this fundraiser we were able to raise just over $1,000 to help our FRC programming.

Keep connected through the NH FRC Facebook page.

Have a desire to help out in some way? We could use some additional books for our Birthday book bash! You can find our link here:

You can contact Mrs. Carter in our FRC through email or by phone: 859-384-5385.

Kelsee.aker@boone.kyschools.us

I will always try to include opportunities for students- within the school or community that parents might be interested in for their child. Below are the linked fliers.

Union Children's Choir- building community one song at a time- Grades K-5th
Registrations / Questions: www.unionmusic.academy
info.unionmusic@gmail.com

We are bringing a jump rope club to our primary students (k-2) beginning after winter break. It will be after school 1 day a week (most likely Thursdays). More information will be sent home with our primary students after we return from break.

It's that time to address winter weather and weather days!

I am telling you this so that you have a heads up in preparing for either scenario. We understand that some students are unable due to their circumstances (childcare, etc.) to log-in for in-person instruction. Every grade level will prepare for at home instructional days and will share the expectations with the students, including how to log-on, where to go, where to find assignments, and how to reach teachers if there are questions. Information regarding the expectations will be shared with families as well. Many of the at home instructional days will be specifically focused on solidifying standards and checking for mastery, unless we are anticipating a major storm, then plans will be altered.

My hope is that mother nature will be gentle on us this year and our preparation will be moot, but we are better to have a plan in place and communicated to families to be prepared. If you have any specific questions you can reach out to your child's teacher.

Student activities and club dates are not listed below.

December:

7th- Mozart Strings practice
9th- Popcorn Friday
14th- FRC Advisory Council meeting 12:30 pm // Mozart Strings Practice

14th & 15th- Holiday food boxes for pick up 4:00 - 7:00 pm
15th- 3rd grade school play (students only) Recording will be shared

16th- 3rd grade field trip to the TAFT // 2nd grade field trip to Taft // 1st grade Winter Party

19th- Dec. Birthday Bash // 1st grade sing along /// SBDM

21st - Jan 3rd= WINTER BREAK

January 2023!!!
4th- 1st day back to school! //Superintendent's Student Advisory meeting
16th- 20th- CASE - Student standards assessment 2nd- 5th (reading and math)
16th- MLK Jr day- No school
17th- 20th - CASE Assessments in reading and math
18th- SBDM meeting
23rd- 26th- Schoolwide Dance instruction (guest teacher/ during UA)

26th- MATH IN LIFE Family Night 6:00 - 7:30 pm

31st- Birthday Book Bash for January birthdays!

February

1st- District Schedule Bus Safety drill (PM)
6th- 10th - Student Survey (3rd-5th)
13th- MIDTERMS
14th - Valentines Day
20th- NO SCHOOL
22nd- SBDM @ 4:30
24th- Me and My Guy Dance 6:00 to 9:00

MARCH
10th- No school
13th- 3rd quarter ends
15th- District Bus Safety Drill (PM)
17th- Popcorn Friday /// St. Patrick's Day
21st- Spring Student Conference Night
22nd- Early Release Day (PM) /// SBDM @ 4:30
24th- STEEL APPEAL Music Program (student assembly)
27th- 31st- CASE Standards assessment (K-5th)
28th- SPRING PICTURE DAY
30th- Kindergarten Special Person's Day (11:15 - 12:15)

APRIL
3rd-7th - SPRING BREAK
14th- Popcorn Friday
19th- SBDM @ 4:30 pm
21st- Mother/ Son Dodgeball
24th- 28th FASTBRIDGE (K-1)
24th- Midterms
28th- popcorn Friday

MAY
1st- 5th - Teacher Appreciation Week
5th- Nurse Appreciation Day
8th- 15th- KAS STATE ASSESSMENT- 3rd- 5th
16th- ELECTION DAY- No school
19th- Popcorn Friday /// Fairy Tale Ball
25th- Last day for kids (tentatively)

Click on the title below to take you to that information

BC District Website

Kentucky Academic Standards K - 5th