Nixa EC PTA Newsletter
December 2017
A Message from Heather Zoromski, PTA President
Hello EC family!
Happy Holidays! It is sure to be a great one as our kiddos are at the perfect age for all the magic and wonder that comes with this time of year. We hope that you enjoy this holiday season with your family and we look forward to kicking off the new year with a bang! In fact, the week before school starts back up, join us on January, 2nd, from 9am-11am at Ozark Mountain Gymnastics for donuts, juice and OPEN GYM to shake those winter crazies out! Again, on behalf of the EC PTA Board, thank you for your support and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
PTA MEETING - KINDERGARTEN READINESS
We hope you all enjoyed the November meeting and our special guest, Mrs. Peg LePage from Children’s Music Academy! The kids had so much fun and it was great watching their little faces light up while learning music! For more information about Children’s Music Academy, visit: https://www.childrenlearnmusic.org/
The next PTA meeting will be on January 25th at 6:30pm in the ELC Community Room. We will have a short business meeting and then a panel of Nixa District educators will speak about kindergarten readiness. We have confirmed the following panelists:
-Dr. Jennifer Chastain, Principal at John Thomas School of Discovery (JTSD)
-Cara Blevins, Principal at Century Elementary
-Dr. Lara Wilbur, Nixa Early Childhood Principal
The panel will also feature a representative from XLT (Before and After School Care) and a representative from special education - to be determined.
If you have specific questions about how you can better prepare your child for kindergarten, what to expect when your child gets to kindergarten, etc...we would love to hear from you! Please submit your questions using this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVARcuDiDPblROSYp8CU3iymXOqcAvhWOB-26FmAj7_UrKaQ/viewform?usp=sf_link so we can better prepare for that evening panel.
ART TO REMEMBER
Art to Remember items have gone home! We have recently learned that many of you were confused by this fundraiser and did not realize that the artwork on the order form, was actually your child’s artwork. We have extended the time for orders to January 12th, but products are not guaranteed for delivery in time for the holidays. Order online at https://order.arttoremember.com/ using your child's code that was on their order form. If you need your child's code, please email nixaelcpta@gmail.com. Once online, there is an option to upload other art work your child has created and turn it into keepsakes or gifts! Our school will also benefit from these purchases too. So far, Art to Remember has raised over $500 for our school!
SPRING PARTIES
ELC and ECC Spring Parties will take place the week of February 13th - 15th and we need your help! Following our amazing Fall Parties, it was determined that we need a few more parents on the planning committee. What does this mean? You will meet with party chairs Alison Ward and Kristin Gilbert to decide what amazing activities will be offered at the parties, help recruit volunteers for each station, and most importantly, will divide party shifts with the committee so someone “in charge” is there the whole time. Please consider helping! If interested, please email nixaelcpta@gmail.com.
A MESSAGE FROM DR. LARA WILBUR, PRINCIPAL
Dear Families,
It is hard to believe we are halfway through the school year! I wanted to say thank you to our Nixa family for a wonderful first half of the year. I hope the students love being here as much as we love having them here! Thank you for sharing your children with us each and every day. It truly is a gift to be able to work with them and share in their lives each day.
Don't forget we have Christmas break from December 20th - January 2nd.
Wishing you and your family a safe, happy and peaceful season.
UNITED WAY AND SCHOOL OUTREACH FUNDRAISER
Thank you to all of our families who participated in our United Way and School Outreach fundraiser. We were able to raise over $400!
OPEN GYM WITH OZARK MOUNTAIN GYMNASTICS
Shake out those winter crazies with us at Ozark Mountain Gymnastics!
When? January 2nd
Time? 9am - 11am
Cost? $2 per child or $5 per family
Address? 2910 S. Fort, Springfield, MO 65807
WINTER WEATHER POLICY
With the winter season coming near, we wanted to notify you of our procedure for outdoor recess. Currently, students remain inside when temperatures dip below 32 degrees including wind chill. Outdoor play is not just FUN, it’s good for our kids. Please be sure to dress your children appropriately as the weather continues to get cooler. If your family is in need of appropriate winter clothing, please your classroom teacher or Dr. Wilbur.
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KEEP IN TOUCH
Please be sure to "like" our Facebook page (Nixa Early Childhood PTA) we are always posting valuable information. https://www.facebook.com/nixaecpta/
Feel free to contact us anytime at nixaelcpta@gmail.com
If you would like to sign up for group text reminders, please text the message @nixaelc to 81010
UPCOMING EVENTS
January 2nd - Ozark Mountain Gymnastics Open Gym - 9am - 11am
January 25th - PTA Meeting - 6:30pm ELC Community Room - Kindergarten Readiness Panel
February 13th - 15th - Spring Parties
Nixa EC Contact Information
Email: nixaelcpta@gmail.com
Website: http://www.nixapta.org/early-childhood.html
Location: 301 North Main Street, Nixa, MO, United States
Phone: 417-724-4050
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nixaecpta/