Nashua News
October 7, 2022
Nashua's Mission
Nashua Elementary
9:15-4:10 M, T, W, F
10:00-4:10 Late Start Thursdays
Attendance Line: 321-5162
Website: https://www.nkcschools.org/Page/39
Location: 221 NE 114th St, Kansas City, MO, USA
Phone: (816) 321-5160
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NashuaElementaryPTA/
Twitter: @NashuaES
Upcoming Events
Monday, October 10 - No School
Thursday, October 13 - NO LATE START
Tuesday, October 18 - 2nd Grade Music Program, 6pm
Tuesday, October 18 - PTA Fundraiser Pick-Up- pull in the front bus loop 4:30-6:30
Wednesday, October 19 - PTA Chipotle Night 4-8pm (Boardwalk location)
Friday, October 28 - Fall Parties, Costume Parade, and Dance Party
Wednesday, November 2-Staley Back to the Future Day- wear your Staley gear!
Wednesday, November 2- PTA Papa John's Night
October's Late Start Thursdays will be the 20th and 27th. There will be NO Late Start Thursday the 6th or 13th, school will operate normally from 9:15 to 4:10.
Please refer to the school calendar on our website for additional dates.
Congratulations to Our Recent Superstars!
PTA Fundraiser Pick Up
If your student participated in the fundraiser, please make arrangements to pick up your fundraiser items from the school to distribute to your friends and family.
All items MUST be picked up on this date as we do not have a way to store food items and keep them cool. We are not responsible for items not picked up.
Details:
October 18th 4:30pm to 6:30pm
In the front circle drive of Nashua
Please pull through the drive and we will bring your box to you!
Volunteers needed
If you would like to volunteer to help pass these out - please reach out to
Fall Party Schedule
October 28 Fall Party Schedule will be as follows.
9:30-10:30 2nd grade
10:30-11:30 3rd grade and Crisafulli
11:30-12:30 5th grade + Rodgers and Munson
12:30-1:30 1st grade
1:30-2:30 Kindergarten
Costume parade and dance party 2:45-3:30-
Parents, join us by lining the playground at 2:45 to watch the costume parade, followed by an all-school (& family!) dance party!
From PTA:
FALL/SPRING PARTY VOLUNTEERS: We are able to have the parents back into the school to help out! This year, we are doing the parties differently due to the school wanting to try something new. Each grade will have an hour party time in the gym with 3 different stations. The stations will be a game, a craft, and a snack! We ask that parent helpers just come to the party and help with 1 of the stations. You will NOT need to provide any supplies, make any games or spend any time preparing before the party. PTA will provide the games, crafts, and snacks.
Fall Party is Friday, Oct. 28. See the sign-up link for party times for each class. Costume parade and dance party will be from 2:45-3:30 p.m.
Second Grade Music Concert
Meet Nashua Staff!
Mrs. Chris Silvey
Chris Silvey has been a lunch lady for 6 yrs . I always say it’s the best job I’ve ever had !! One of my favorite hobbies is riding our motorcycle with my husband,but my very favorite is hanging with our kids and grandkids ! I am blessed more than I deserve,but I’ll take it !!
Miss Meghan Shipley
Ms.Shipley is starting her second year in North Kansas City School District, I serve Bell Prairie, Fox Hill, and Nashua. I am passionate about connecting with children and their families. I love my two cats Sprinx and Hazel. I enjoy spending time with my family, friends, and traveling whenever I get the opportunity!
The cafeteria is open!
Yes, you are able to eat in the café with your child again this year! Just come in through the office with your ID and wear your badge. We also ask that you remember the following.
Café Announcements: Al a Carte
If you would like to restrict your student from purchasing "doubles" (a second meal) please inform Ms. Jodi via phone, email or indicate that on the snack form.
Portrait of a Graduate
North Kansas City Schools will continue to implement our Portrait of a Graduate initiative this year. This program is designed to teach students different life skills that they can use to be successful.
During the month of October, Nashua will be focusing on Empathy. Empathy is demonstrated by showing sensitivity, concern, and respect for others. Students will be making intentional decisions to take actions by recognizing the impact of others around them. Nashua will encourage empathy by teaching classroom lessons, recognizing empathy, and setting individual goals. Empathy can be supported at home by talking about emotions and how our actions impact others.
PTA Updates
Website: nashuapta.my-pta.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/NashuaElementaryPTA
Twitter: twitter.com/nashuapta
President: Danelle Bohan, pta.nashua@gmail.com
Vice President: We vote for the Vice President position during the Nashua PTA meeting at 6 p.m. next Tuesday, Oct. 11, at the Nashua Elementary School library. We hope you join us!
Secretary: Megan Micek, fundraiser.nashua@gmail.com
Treasurer: Jen Masoner, treasurer.nashua@gmail.com
The treasurer will be collecting from the Drop Box in the office and dropping off checks on Thursdays this year. Expect a 1 week turn around for requests. If you need to have something expedited, please email her directly.
Nashua Teachers: Teacher reimbursements were increased from $100 to $125 for the 22-23 school year. Click here for guidelines and due date.
22-23 Yearbook Purchases: Nashua yearbooks are being sold online for $15. Click here to purchase. If paying by cash or check, please print, fill out and send this order form with payment to school with your student. Make checks payable to Nashua PTA.
Classroom Sign Ups: Volunteer and get involved for your class throughout the year! Click the sign up link for more information! Sign Up Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084bafaf2aa6ff2-classroom1
Fall/Spring Party Volunteers Needed & New Party Info: We are able to have the parents back into the school to help out! This year, we are doing the parties differently due to the school wanting to try something new. Each grade will have an hour party time in the gym with 3 different stations. The stations will be a game, a craft, and a snack! We ask that parent helpers just come to the party and help with 1 of the stations. You will NOT need to provide any supplies, make any games or spend any time preparing before the party. PTA will provide the games, crafts, and snacks. Fall Party is Friday, Oct. 28. See the sign-up link for times for each class. Costume parade and dance party will be from 2:45-3:30 p.m.
Sign-up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084BAFAF2AA6FF2-classroom1
Fundraiser Item Pick up!
If you're student participated in the fundraiser, please make arrangements to pick up your fundraiser items from the school to distribute to your friends and family.
All items MUST be picked up on this date as we do not have a way to store food items and keep them cool. We are not responsible for items not picked up.
Details:
October 18th 4:30pm to 6:30pm
In the front circle drive of Nashua
Please pull through the drive and we will bring your box to you!
Volunteers needed:
If you would like to volunteer to help pass these out - please reach out to fundraiser.nashua@gmail.com
Labels: Save the date for the next Turn Them in Tuesday Labels Day Tuesday, October 18! Bring in a zipper bag of labels or empty ink cartridges for Nashua and dress for the ocean like a mermaid, sailor, scuba diver and more! Please contact Amanda Timmermeyer with questions: phillipamanda2007@yahoo.com
*A note about Labels: When turning in Coke Rewards please only send coke caps and Coke Rewards from the boxes or the plastic Coke labels. Please don't send in any other bottle caps which includes but not limited to: Pepsi, water bottles, Gatorades, Powerade, milk jugs, or any other bottle caps. Also when turning in Box Tops, please make sure they are only the pink box tops and are not already expired. Do not send the blue ones, those need to be scanned using the app!
Thank you for your support! You can also support Nashua with these apps:
- http://smile.amazon.com/ch/43-1543285
- https://www.caseys.com/schools
- https://us.coca-cola.com/give/school-profile/?institutionid=559752
- https://www.boxtops4education.com
Upcoming Label Days:
October 18th - Ocean Day- Dress Like a Mermaid, Sailor, Scuba
November 8th- Stuffed Animal Day (must fit in backpack)
December 13th Wear Your Clothes Inside Out
January 10th- Wear Your Pajamas
February 14th- Vacation Day: Dress Like a Tourist
March 14th- Workout Day- wear your favorite workout gear
April 11th- Wild West Day- Wear your western gear- NO WEAPONS!
May 9th- Dress Like a Teacher Day- dress like your favorite teacher
Get involved in the PTA!
Have you thought about getting involved in Nashua's PTA? We have several positions open for the 22-23 school year. We would love to help you find the right fit for you! Click here to see what’s available and sign up!
Memberships: You can join the Nashua PTA and order 2022-23 Nashua yearbooks online through our Cheddar Up site. Individual memberships are $6 and yearbooks $15. A PTA membership does not commit you to a chair position or volunteering, but it ensures you have a voice and your vote counts! If you would like to be a Nashua PTA business member and receive recognition on our emails and social media pages, you can join for $10. CLICK HERE to order. If paying by cash or check, please print, fill out and send this order form with payment to school with your student. Make checks payable to Nashua PTA.
⭐Thank you to those who have purchased 22-23 business memberships: Amanda Verona, Offer Pad, Cake and Champagne Event Planning, Cody Weaver Agency - Farmers Insurance Agent, Gonzalez Painting LLC, InstaLube, KC Blooms Plant Boutique, KCMO Nutrition, Main Street Investments and Spectrum Weather and Specialty Insurance, The Spark Spot Education Center, and Tina’s Tiny Tots Daycare. We invite you to become a Business Member for the 22-23 school year and be recognized on the PTA website, emails and social media! Click here to purchase 22-23 Business Memberships for $10.
Open Positions: We need PTA volunteers for the 22-23 school year! Visit nashuapta.my-pta.org, click on Contact Us, and look for the yellow highlighting (job descriptions are included). If you are interested in any of the positions or have questions, please e-mail Danelle at pta.nashua@gmail.com. Thanks!
PTA Meeting: Join us for the next Nashua PTA meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, at the Nashua Elementary School library! The school has found at least two Staley students who volunteered to provide childcare during the meeting!
Restaurant Night: GUAC ON! Support Nashua by ordering Chipotle from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, at 8600 N. Boardwalk Ave. in Kansas City. Bring in this flyer, show it on your smartphone or tell the cashier you’re supporting the cause to make sure that 33% of the proceeds will be donated to Nashua Elementary PTA. For online orders, use code RG9CET7 before checkout in ‘promo’ field. Orders placed on Chipotle.com or through the Chipotle app for pickup using this unique code will be counted toward the fundraiser.
Register with the PTA website to receive emails and view protected tabs! We encourage all new and returning families to visit the Nashua PTA website at http://nashuapta.my-pta.org/. If you are a new family or not signed up to receive emails, please click “Register” on the homepage and submit your email address. The PTA shares emails on upcoming events and important items. The PTA also has the staff favorites list and student directory on protected tabs that are only viewable if you log in to the website.
Room Party Fee: Because of the excellent fundraising of the past couple years, we've eliminated room fees again this year!
Staff Favorites: Need teacher or staff gift ideas? The 22-23 Staff Favorites list has been posted to the PTA website! Visit the PTA website, http://nashuapta.my-pta.org/, login on the left hand side by clicking “Secure Login.” After you login, click the Staff Survey tab and find a list of teacher and staff favorites! If you don’t have a login for the PTA website, click “Register here.”
Student Directory: The student directory is now viewable on the PTA website. Visit the PTA website, http://nashuapta.my-pta.org/, login on the left hand side by clicking “Secure Login.” After you login, click the Student Directory tab and then click the “2022-23 Directory” link. If you don’t have a login for the PTA website, click “Register here.”
Jennifer Walleman
Nashua PTA Website Chair
Connect with Nashua PTA!
Student Arrival- Important!
Parent Resource Center
Hello! My name is Meghan Shipley, School Community Resource Specialist. My main role at Nashua is to help families get connected to resources and outside agencies throughout the Kansas City area. If your family is in need of clothing, food, shelter, or other needs, please click on the link. It is a simple way to mark what you need and I will be able to reach out and offer services. This form will be left up all year long. Feel free to utilize this tool anytime you may be in need!
REPEATED ITEMS
Perfect Attendance
Reminders about Car Rider Drop-off (Repeated)
- Please ensure that your students are prepared to get out of the vehicle before you pull up to stop (ready to get out with backpacks, water bottles, etc.)
- If your child is reluctant to exit the vehicle, or if they are unprepared to exit the vehicle for any reason, please pull forward and to the left side while you resolve the issue, so that the line can continue to progress
- For safety reasons, students should exit the car on the passenger side.
- To avoid your child receiving a tardy and impacting their attendance, please attempt to complete drop-off before 9:12
Picking Students Up Late (Repeated)
Car Rider Line Procedure (Repeated)
Car riders will access their line from the westbound lane of 114th street by way of McGee street. The NKC buses will access the bus loop by driving eastbound on 114th street.
In addition, if you are lining up early for dismissal, we ask that you not block driveways and mailboxes along 114th street or McGee street.
Thank you so much for your cooperation, as this helps for a smoother dismissal for everyone.