Las Noticias del personal: NFSI
Octubre 13, 2023
Dear Staff,
Thank you so much for all of your extra effort this week for your conferences. I know it is hard to work all day, stay late, and come in the next day to work all day. But you did it! I heard such nice things about our school. The parents were very complimentary. A big thank you to everyone who made the Book Fair happen, especially to Adrien and John. It was lovely.
A few quick things:
- Remember teachers will be giving consequences for a green and/or yellow sheet. I will be the one to decide on the consequences for a red sheet. I, Cynthia, will call home for the red sheet. It has been decided that the yellow sheet will not need to be sent home, but a phone will still need to be made by the teacher. Please make sure to call home about a yellow sheet.
- The first Coffee with the Principal was today. Please see the notes below.
- Thank you for including in your newsletters information about Second Step. I have heard from families that they appreciate it.
Happy Friday everyone! Kind wishes, Cynthia š
NFSI School Improvement Goals 23-24
Food Allergies & OTC Reminder
I saw a few "PEANUT FREE CLASSROOM" signs last week while I was there. Per communications, we cannot have ANY other signs related to allergies in our buildings. Please instruct staff to remove any old Allergy related signs, and only use these.
There is also a letter in multiple languages outlining this for families. If there are further questions, please let me know!
Amy Strong RN, BSN, PHN, LSN Licensed School Nurse she/her
Over the counter medications
Reminder: No over the counter medications should be bought, stored, or administered by school staff.
Food Allergies
Food allergies have been increasing over the past several years throughout the district. Not only is there an increase in students with food allergies but also an increase in the type of foods causing allergic reactions. Health offices have seen and are using emergency response on more unknown allergies then in previous years. This makes an allergy aware environment more important as we canāt always predict what foods items will cause a severe allergic reaction.
Allergy awareness means we strive to keep students with allergies protected from reactions and to educate students, families, and staff about how they can participate in the well-being and safety of individuals with potentially severe allergies. We inform about allergies, the impact of the allergy has, familiarity with the severity of the symptoms, preventative steps and the treatments required when a reaction occurs.
Allergy aware signage was provided by communications and is the only signage that should be used.
All āpeanut freeā signage should be removed.
All non-district provided signage should be removed.
Allergy aware signage should be placed throughout the buildings.
Interactions with food products
Foods should not be shared among students.
Classroom snacks/foods from families or staff should not be allowed.
School snacks should go through the health office if given out at all.
Allergies should be considered before classroom activities are scheduled that include food.
Watch for contamination risk (no stacking lunch/breakfast tray, wash surfaces, etc.)
Information from CafƩ con la Directora
Trimester I Progress Report
Grading Window Closes: Open now - November 28, 2023
Progress Report sent home: Spring Conferences
There are some changes from 22-23 to 23-24 please check this document for more details
SoWashCo Schools to Host Bond and Levy Community Information Sessions
South Washington County Schools (SoWashCo Schools) will be hosting two information sessions about the bond and levy questions that will be on the November ballot.
- Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 5:30 p.m.: Virtual Community Information Session led by Superintendent Julie Nielsen
- Link to Virtual Community Information Session: https://sowashco-org.zoom.us/j/81898414005
- Thursday, Oct. 12 at 6 p.m.: In-person Community Information Session led by Superintendent Julie Nielsen in the Board Room at the District Service Center, 7362 East Point Douglas Road S., in Cottage Grove.
Early Voting is Underway Early voting for the November election is open through Nov. 6. You can vote in-person at four convenient Washington County locations Woodbury, Cottage Grove, Stillwater or Forest Lake. You can also vote by absentee ballot. Check out all of your voting options online. About SoWashCo Schools request Taking staff and community feedback and input into consideration, the School Board approved a plan to present the districtās new 5-year facility plan, called āSecuring Our Future. Supporting Our Students,ā to the community with two bond questions. Question 1 addresses safety and security enhancements and expansions and renovations at secondary schools. Question 2 addresses elementary school space at schools projected to exceed capacity (Bailey, Grey Cloud, Pine Hill and Red Rock elementary schools); and construction of additional bathrooms at schools only containing a single set/four stalls (Crestview, Hillside, Pine Hill, Pullman and Royal Oaks elementary schools). The second bond question is contingent on the passage of Question 1, meaning Question 2 cannot pass without the approval of Question 1. If Question 2 fails, elementary school attendance boundary changes will be implemented for the 2024-25 school year. Question 3 is a Technology Projects levy that revokes our current technology levy and replaces it with a new levy that would increase funding for infrastructure, safety and security relating to technology. Learn more about the bond questions at sowashco.org/facilityplanning. Use our Tax Impact Calculator See potential boundary changes if Question 2 fails using our Boundary Adjustments Tool Watch SoWashCo Schools Vote 2023 video. Learn more about elections at sowashco.org/vote-2023/election.
On Nov. 7, 2023 SoWashCo Schools is holding a special election to ask voters to consider two bond questions and a Technology Projects levy.
Talking points
SoWashCo CARES (South Washington County Community Action Reaching Every Student) Education Foundation is the community-led nonprofit that exists to support the SoWashCo Schools community.
The Winter Clothing Drive provides students in need with new winter clothing, including winter coats, snow pants, boots, hats and waterproof gloves.
The Winter Clothing Drive takes place annually, beginning in October.
Families, students and staff, on behalf of a student, can make a request by filling out the online form. A paper form is available with your school social worker (translated forms are also available, please email Cheryl Jogger at cjogger@sowashco.org).
Students in need will be matched with new donated items that will be delivered to the childās school. The schoolās social worker or school counselor will notify families when the items arrive.
Pop-up shopping event details are available at sowashcocares.org. The pop-up shop will be held at Basic Needs Offices, 445 Broadway Ave. in St Paul Park.
4-7 p.m., Wednesdays, Nov. 1, 8 and 15
12-3 p.m., Saturdays, Nov. 4, 11 and 18
By appointment, contact sowashcocares@gmail.com or call 651-425-6671
Community members and organizations can donate items by filling out the donation form, fulfilling an item from the Amazon wish list or contributing financially.
Anuncios
Calendar Dates
October
13 Coffee with the Principal 9-9:45 AM in the Media Center
13 NFSI Movie Night 6:30-9:30 PM
17 - Conferences 4-7
19 - No School
20 - No School
November
8/9/10 CogAT 2nd Grade from 9:50 am to 11:15 am.
11 - Coffee with the Principal (English)
17 - Read a Thon Ends
Staff outing / Axe Throwing
Save the date to some Axe Throwing
NFS Staff outing
Friday November 3rd at 4:30PM.
Click on the link to RSVP
https://www.canva.com/design/DAFwOTPIctc/inJmG9fYStf7a2-IlTbzQg/view?utm_content=DAFwOTPIctc&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelinkStudent Device Issues
Copies of the damaged device form are in the office workroom by staff mailboxes.
Student device experiencing technical issues:
- Student should restart the device. Must be done before completing a form.
- If restart doesn't resolve, teacher completes the Damaged Device Form
- Teacher drops device with form taped to top of device to office workroom island.
- Next steps to repair or replace will be determined by Cynthia and/or Brian Goff.
- Students DO NOT go directly to media center or main office to get immediate help.
Building Climate/Sunshine
The Building Climate/Sunshine Committee is gearing up for this school year. The Sunshine/Climate Committeeās job is to lead the recognition of staff for their accomplishments, celebrate life events, bring sunshine in gloomy times, and plan staff events! I More information will be coming soon once we have our first meeting.
This year weāre asking all staff to contribute!
Breakdown:
- $25.00 for full-time staff
- $12.50 for part-time staff
- All other NFSI staff: contribute any amount with which you are comfortable
Cash or check can be given to Megan. The deadline is September 30th, but we obviously accept late payments!
Family Update Link
LINK to NFSI Family Handbook.
Second Step Info
- Second Step online registration codes
- Kindergarten āSSPK 9RS7 669M
- First Grade- SSP1 AYM4 7CHK
- Second Grade ā SSP2 C4P7 8FTP
- Third Grade ā SSP3 DC3C 9NAT
- 4th Grade āSSP4 67BA 2L2X
- 5th Grade ā SSP5 7C29 3QRW
Staff Birthdays
October
2 Julie Faulkner
6 Kathy Gross
8 Karla Arias
18 Krista Boland
21 Gaby OrdoƱez
24 Liz McBroom
Google doc of all staff birthdays. If you haven't already added your birthday, please do.