News at NES
September 2022
Contact Us
Brady Sackett - Principal
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Tricia Ebner - Assistant Principal
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Website: nortonschools.org
Location: 3390 South Cleveland Massillon Road, Norton, OH, USA
Phone: 330825-3828
Welcome
Aide and Substitute Teacher Help
In addition, Norton City Schools is looking for qualified substitute teachers. Substitute teachers need to have a high school diploma. Please contact central office at 330-825-0863 or the building secretary for more information.
Birthday Treats
We understand the joy that comes from sharing a birthday with friends and at times that means sending in cupcakes, cookies, or other treats. This year, we are allowing treats to be sent to school for birthdays. All food items must be store bought (not home made) and should have food labels when possible. In some cases, classrooms have students with severe allergies or other medical conditions that may benefit from non-food items. Pop-its, fidget spinners and other items can often bring joy to a classroom celebration. Please communicate with the teacher in advance so that they can prepare for allergies and medical needs.
Fees and Final Forms and Free and Reduced Lunch
Fees:
1st grade: $35
2nd grade $40
3rd grade $50
4th grade $55
PAX
NES will be implementing PAX Good Behavior Game strategies in all classrooms this year. PAX is a series of scientifically based behavior strategies used to promote self regulation and improve behavior in students. For more information on PAX click here.
You may hear some "funny" terms coming home. Here is quick reference guide. Reach out to your teacher for full information.
Tootle: A made up word that represents a written compliment to a student
Spleem: A made up word that is used to mean "check your behavior"
Granny's Wacky Prizes: Prizes the class can earn for meeting expectations (an example would be 30 seconds of tapping their pencil if they all worked appropriately for 10 minutes).
Beat the timer: students are challenged to follow directions to a task within a set time. An example may be to have materials ready for math class in 18 seconds.
PAX leader: A compliment given to a student for meeting all of the set classroom expectations.
P.A.C. Fall Gathering
Fall Testing Information
Students in grades 1-4 take the fall MAP assessments in reading and math early in the school year. MAP assessments are given on the computer during the fall, winter, and spring and are used by teachers to identify student strengths and needs and identify students as gifted (grades 2-4). In addition, MAP assessments are used to identify students that are not on track for reading and can be used as alternate assessment in regard to the Third Grade Reading Guarantee. Your teacher will provide information regarding individual results of MAP assessments for your child.
Attire for PE(Gym) Class
Please ask your teacher about a specials schedule as it rotates through the grading period. Please note the following PE attire: Active clothing (wear shorts under skirts/dresses)
Athletic shoes with socks (NO open toe shoes, boots, slip-ons, or heels).
Panthers Clawset
Girls on the Run
Girls on the Run is an international organization that will be led by three Norton teachers here at NES! Girls meet after school a few days a week for a couple months as they learn about inner and outer strength and prepare to run a 5K! See the informational flyer, as well as the contact information page linked below. This program is for third and fourth graders only and will be capped at 15 participants for the fall.
Upcoming Dates
8/30 Picture day
9/5 NO SCHOOL - Labor Day
9/8 - Kickoff at Columbia Woods from 5:30-7:30
9/12 - PAC Monthly Meeting at 6:30pm in the NES Cafeteria