Notes from the Principaws #10 (May)
Mr. Vince Sette and Mrs. Nicole McQuate
Ready, Set, MAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May has arrived, which means we have rounded the corner and are heading for the finish line of the 2022-2023 school year.
The office will remain open for normal hours from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm at the elementary.
Parents, please return all school forms ASAP. These are essential to ensure we have the most up-to-date information for your child. Thank you for your continued support in filling these forms out for us. We will be calling to ensure we have updated email addresses for our parent contacts. This is important as we have moved to an online form system for next school year. There is more information later in the newsletter for Final Forms.
Norwayne Elementary LITERACY Spotlight
Literacy is an integral part of a student's success in school. Please reach out to the administration or teachers with any questions concerning literacy at Norwayne Elementary.
OHIO SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER - SAFER OHIO
Norwayne has signed up with the Ohio School Safety Center by enrolling in the statewide phone or text hotline. Parents, students, and community members are asked to report anything suspicious or endangering you, your friends, or our school. The hotline number is listed below, and we thank everyone for helping to SPEAK UP and SAVE LIVES.
Text or Call the number below:
844-SAFEROH
844-723-3764
Counselor's Corner with Mrs. Monte
This year we were able to include additional counseling lessons as some of our grade levels received weekly lessons and others bi-weekly. Please continue to talk about these topics at home to encourage students to apply them to real life situations. Our school motto is to be kind, safe, and responsible!
The following are our last topics of the year:
Kindergarten:
Ignore and Walk Away to Solve a Problem
Little Deal Vs Big Deal
Career Awareness
First Grade:
Size of the Problem
Teamwork
Career Awareness
Second Grade:
Career Awareness
Third Grade:
P: Pick a Solution
Coping and Resilience
Career Awareness
Fourth Grade:
Accepting Feedback
Career Awareness
Fifth Grade:
Career Awareness
Moving to Middle School
If your 3rd-5th grader has turned in their Pawsport to me, we will be doing our reward sometime in May. We will be communicating this to students through the announcements. An additional reminder to go to my website for parenting resources, local resources, and more information about our classroom lessons.
Thank you!
Alexa Monte
School Counselor
Norwayne Elementary School
(330)-435-6383
NES PTO
How Can You Find More About NES PTO:
- Find the PTO page on Facebook for updates and information. Search Norwayne Elementary PTO and follow the page to stay in the know.
- email PTO at norwaynepto@gmail.com with any questions
- Join the Remind Group for NES PTO (www.remind.com/join/nespto21)
Old Business to Review:
- Thank you to the parents for donating money, time, and food items for the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade Ohio State Testing breakfasts for the students. A special shout out to Stoller Fundraising because they donated butter braids one morning for each grade level.
Important Upcoming Dates:
- If you are interested in helping with different PTO events please reach out. We appreciate everyone's help with fun activities for the students.
- Spirit wear shop fundraiser will be coming this spring be sure to be on the lookout for that information.
2022-2023 Officers
- President = Nikki Wincek
- Vice President = Danielle Saurers
- Secretary = Rhonda Gowin
- Treasurer = Angie Smith
MAY SNAPSHOT and IMPORTANT DATES
Several important dates are coming in April. We ask that you please review the dates below, as there have been changes to the school calendar.
2022-2023 Norwayne Color Calendar
- May 8 - May 12 = Teacher Appreciation Week
- May 2, 2023 = 4th Grade Math OST Part 1 @ NES (9:00 am)
- May 3, 2023 = 4th Grade Math OST Part 2 @ NES (9:00 am)
- May 4, 2023 = 5th Grade Science OST Parts 1 and 2 @ NES (9:00 am)
- May 5, 2023 = Kindergarten Field Trip to the Zoo
- May 5, 2023 = 19th Annual Dwight Schar Invitational and Terry O'Hare Track Dedication Ceremony and Senior Recognition Night @ NHS (4:00 to 8:00 pm)
- May 8, 2023 = Kindergarten Registration Day #1 @ Norwayne Admin Building
- May 9, 2023 = Kindergarten Registration Day #2 @ Norwayne Admin Building
- May 11, 2023 = Reading Under the Lights @ NHS Rain or Shine (see flyer above for more details)
- May 12, 2023 = 3rd Grade Field Trip to Fire Training Center
- May 12, 2023 = 1st Grade Bike Safety Day @ NES (2:20 pm)
- May 19, 2023 = 5th Grade Fun Day and Visit NMS
- May 26, 2023 = 5th Grade Field Trip to McKinley Museum
- May 28, 2023 = Norwayne High School Graduation
- May 29, 2023 = No School - Memorial Day
- May 30, 2023 = Track and Field Day @ NES/NHS
- May 31, 2023 = Last Day for students - Early Dismissal and Possible Rain Date for Track and Field @ NES/NHS (Early Dismissal is at 2:55 pm)
- May 31, 2023 = 5th Grade Clap out Celebration
Tips for the Year from Mr. Sette
April Transportation Department Updates
It's gonna be May!
We want to welcome our newest CDL driver, Chris Smith! You can see him on some route and field trips this month.
May 1st is Bus Driver Appreciation Day! We'll be celebrating our driver's all day! They care about the safety of our students and work well under all the pressure it takes to drive our school vehicles. We love our transportation team!
Remember, even though we are wrapping up the end of the year, all rules still apply on the bus. Don't forget to listen to your drivers and follow bus safety protocol.
It's been a great year and we hope everyone has a great summer!
If you have any questions, you may reach out to Lori Weinman (Transportation Coordinator) via email (lweinman@norwayne.net) or phone(330-435-1141)
Question: What can you eat and drink on the bus?
Answer: It is not safe to be eating or drinking on a moving bus. This could cause someone to choke.
Student Handbook Talking Points
ATTENDANCE and UNDERSTANDING ODE LANGUAGE
We are mandated by law to inform parents when students reach different thresholds for absences. Please note that if you receive an attendance letter from the school, we encourage you to call in with any questions to understand better what is going on. We want everyone to be informed, and we realize that our current policies may require some families to stay at home, which puts them above the allowable absences from ODE. We will continue to work with families on how to help on a case-by-case basis, as every scenario could be unique. Please note that missing school, whether excused or unexcused, still impacts a child's education. We will also begin to do this monthly so that we can better keep parents updated on things.
- Chronic Absenteeism is defined as missing 10 percent or more of the school year for any reason. This includes excused and unexcused absences.
- Habitual Truancy is defined as any child of compulsory school age who is absent without legitimate excuse from the public school for thirty or more consecutive hours, forty-two or more hours in one school month, or seventy-two or more hours in one school year. This is different than chronic absenteeism as this only counts absence without legitimate excuses.
- Excessive Absences are defined as a student being absent with a nonmedical excuse for thirty-eight or more hours in one school month or sixty-five or more hours in a school year.
- Tardies are defined within our student handbook. A student may receive a tardy letter notice if they exceed 4 or more tardies within one month.
2022-2023 NES BREAKFAST and LUNCHES
Nutritious breakfasts and hot lunches are served at our school. For the 2022-2023 School Year, breakfast and lunch are no longer free of charge. Milk is available for purchase for those carrying their lunches. Lunch and milk prices are established annually by the Norwayne Board of Education and can be found noted below. If your child is going to eat a school lunch regularly, we encourage you to send in money for lunches weekly or monthly. Please put your money in an envelope with the student's name and teacher on it or use the online payment system to add money to their account.
Please note that there is now only a $10.00 charge limit in the lunchroom. Norwayne Local Schools have enrolled in https://www.payforit.net/. This service provides parents with a secure, fast, and convenient way to view and manage student lunch activities. Parents can sign up for low-balance notifications, can view students' balances, and deposit money into their children's meal accounts. Note there is a transaction fee for online student deposits. Parents can also send payments to school with their children. Please make checks payable to Norwayne Elementary School.
Information on prices is noted below:
2022-2023 NES Breakfast and Lunch Prices
Breakfast = $2.35
Lunch = $2.85
Extra Items at NES
Student Milk = $0.75
Pizza Per Slice (on pizza day) = $2.50
Norwayne Local Schools participate in the government's free and reduced lunch program. Parents are encouraged to fill out free and reduced forms if they feel they would qualify for these services. A new form must be filled out each year, even if a family qualified in years past. Guidelines and applications are sent home at the beginning of each school year. If you feel you qualify, please apply.
Mrs. Atanasov has been sending lunch/breakfast fee letters out throughout the year. If you need time to pay or need to make an arrangement, please call the school and speak with Mr. Sette directly.
Thank you for your promptness in paying these fees!
MAY STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS
Kindergarten Spotlight
Delkin Klotzle: Deklin is an exceptionally thoughtful student.. He comes into our classroom ready to learn everyday. He is a great friend who is always looking to help anyone who would need it. He loves to read and does great with his addition and subtraction facts. Delkin is a great Bobcat student!
Aubriella Ratta: Aubrie always walks in with the biggest smile! She sees the good in anything and EVERYONE! She is always giving hugs and compliments. We LOVE having Aubrie” in our classroom!!
Harper Schemrich: Harper has worked really hard and is doing awesome kindergarten work! Her handwriting is super and she always takes her time on her work and it shows! At school Harper likes art and centers. When she’s not at school she enjoys playing on her tablet and cuddling with stuffies. Keep up the hard work Harper, you’re an amazing Bobcat!
Paislee Reese: Paislee has made some incredible growth in kindergarten! She has overcome some big fears and has braved them head on! She has amazing handwriting and is so friendly to everyone! When Paislee is at home, she likes to play with her Barbies. At school she likes to write and play at centers. When she grows up she wants to help animals. ❤️ Her friends say Paislee “has a funny giggle and is good at sharing”. We love having Paislee part of room 206!
1st Grade Spotlight
Layn Ramsier: Layn is a great student to have in class. She is smart, kind and always willing to help out a classmate. Layn works hard and has grown so much as a reader this year. I am so proud of you Layn, good luck in second grade next year.
Evelyn Jentes: Evelyn is a super first grade student! She is kind and always ready to help. She completes her assignments neatly and always gives her best effort. She is a wonderful role model for her classmates. Great job, Evelyn!
Brayli Williams: Brayli is an amazing first grader! She is sweet, kind, smart, and helpful. Brayli has a love for learning. She is always reading books and asking questions. Thank you Brayli for being a teacher’s dream! Mrs. Taylor will miss you next year!
Brielle Messenger: Brielle is a wonderful student to have in class. She comes to class each day with a smile and ready to learn something new. Brielle participates in class discussions and always gives her best effort on class assignments. She is a pleasure to have in class and I will miss her next year.
2nd Grade Spotlight
Lylah Opliger: Lylah always lends a helping hand. She takes pride in keeping our classroom clean, always completes her work, and is willing to help classmates in need. Lylah takes pride in her work!
Chloe Ebersole: Chloe is a hard working student. She is always on task and does what is asked of her. Chloe completes her work without complaining and participates in class discussions. Keep it up, Chloe!
Carter Gordon: Carter is always prepared for class. He completes his work and volunteers to help with whatever needs to be done. Carter is dedicated to his schoolwork and strives to do his best. Great job Carter!
Andrew Mason: is a really hard worker in math! He is doing excellent with his math facts (including multiplication and division). He also is a great listener and follows directions well. Keep it up, Andrew!
3rd Grade Spotlight
Graham Riggenbach: Graham is such a thoughtful and kind 3rd grader. He works hard in class and is a joy to work with. Keep up the good work!
Ava Smithberger: Ava is always doing the right thing. She gets along great with others and works hard. Keep up the good work!
Beau Watkins: I have really enjoyed seeing Beau start to open up more as the year has gone on. He has shown himself to be a kind, helpful, and caring friend. He also has a great sense of humor and loves telling jokes. Some of his favorite things about school are reading, multiplying, and dividing in math. Outside of school he enjoys playing Minecraft and doing homework. Keep being awesome, Beau!
Hudson Gasser: Hudson comes to school with a smile on his face, ready to take on the day. He is friendly to all and tries to help solve problems, even if they seem challenging. Hudson is helpful to his teachers and has been fun to watch him grow and develop as a third grader. Keep up that energy, Hudson!
4th Grade Spotlight
- Kason Leach: Kason is a Fantastic Fourth Grader! He is caring, hardworking, and respectful. He leads by example in the classroom, always while sharing his positive attitude and fun sense of humor. Kason likes that being a fourth grader is one step closer to being a leader of the school as a fifth grader. His favorite subject is math. Outside of the school day, Kason keeps busy with hockey and playing outside. Way to go, Kason!
- Kinslee Rupp: Kinslee is a hardworking, confident and caring fourth grader. Her favorite thing about fourth grade is having multiple teachers. Her favorite subject is math. Outside of school, Kinslee likes to play soccer and basketball. When not playing sports Kinslee particpates in 4h. Kinslee has a big heart and a big smile. She comes to school everyday accepting any challenge given. She has been a great fourth grade student! Way to go Kinslee!
- Derek Shaffer: Derek has been a great fourth grader this year! He is helpful, reliable, and hardworking. Derek loves art class and anything to do with farming. Derek's favorite subject is science. Derek has loved being a fourth grader this year, because he has learned lots of new things! Thanks for being a great fourth grader Derek!
- Cameron Douckus: Cameron is a trustworthy, respectful, and kind 4th-grade student. His favorite things about 4th-grade are his tachers and writing. He enjoys playing outdoors with a soccer ball, and his favorite subject is science. Keep up your kind and trustworthy spirit, Cameron!
- Melanie Mullet: Melanie is a hardworking, caring, and respectful student. Melanie enjoys playing sports and spending time with her family. Her favorite subject is science. Her favorite thing about fourth grade is having her own locker.
- Hadley VanDoorne: Hadley is a hardworking, helpful, and respectful student. Hadley enjoys playing sports, going to Impact Club, and Girls on the Run. Her favorite subject is science. Her favorite thing about fourth grade is having four core classes.
5th Grade Spotlight
Skylyn Rieman: Skyln is a determined and helpful 5th grade student whose favorite subject is Language Arts. Outside of school, she enjoys softball and swimming. What Skylyn enjoys most about being a 5th grader is free reading and seeing her friends throughout the day. We are so proud of Skylyn and all of the hard work she has put into this year!
Cooper Blough: Cooper is caring, helpful, and a leader in the 5th grade. His favorite subject is science class and he enjoys the teachers and learning about everything fifth grade has to offer. Outside of school, Cooper likes to play basketball and golf. We are so proud of Cooper and all of the hard work he has put into this year!
Tyler Arnold: Tyler is a respectful, reliable, and helpful 5th grader. Tyler has many favorite subjects including Math, History, and Science. Outside of school Tyler enjoys mowing, building, and gaming. As a 5th grader, he enjoys teaching the younger kids to lead by example. We are so proud of Tyler and all of the hard work he has put into this year!
Savannah Smith: Savannah is a caring, respectful, and helpful 5th grader. Her favorite subject is math class and she likes being the oldest in the school because it allows the younger students to look up to her. Outside of school, Savannah enjoys playing soccer and basketball. We are so proud of Savannah and all of the hard work she has put into this year!
SPECIAL SHOUT OUTS FROM THE PRINCIPAWS
Thank you to Taylor Hawkins, Vienna Reese, Laikyn Griffith, Liam Fisher, and countless other students for helping keep the school clean.
We love when our Bobcats are Kind, Safe, and Responsible.
MARCH STAFF SPOTLIGHT
2023 CAMP INVENTION @ NES
Spark your child’s curiosity and creativity at Camp Invention®! This nationally acclaimed K-6 program comes to Norwayne Elementary from June 26 to 30 with all-new, hands-on STEM fun.
Go to http://bit.ly/3xwHx4p for more information and discounts.
VOLUNTEER UPDATES @ NES
Hello Bobcat Families,
We wanted to share some new information with everyone in regard to volunteers at NES. The district has recently moved to a new background check system (SecureVolunteer, a BIB product) for any and all volunteers in the building. For those of you who frequently visit the NES website, you may have noticed there is a new tab that can be found labeled "Volunteer". I have also linked the tab directly below. By clicking the link you will find information on the volunteer process which will answer many frequently asked questions. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have.
Norwayne Local School Volunteering Website
VOLUNTEER PROCESS
The Norwayne School Board believes one of the greatest resources available may be found in the citizens of the community who have special knowledge and talents to contribute to the District. The use of citizens as volunteers within the school program enhances the educational process not only for students but for the community as well. Volunteers may provide additional support in the classroom, promote community-school cooperation in facilitating the learning process and provide for individuals who have expertise in various areas to be used as resource persons. While we are continually grateful for this support, we are also aware of the potential concerns that can arise when volunteers are working directly with students. The District notifies current and prospective volunteers who have or will have unsupervised access to children on a regular basis that a criminal records check may be conducted at any time. Norwayne Local Schools prioritizes safety for our students and has established a new volunteer process that includes a background check.
What is required?
A background check through the district’s online system will be required of all school volunteers.
How long does it take to process a background check?
Volunteers should apply for the check at least one week prior to an event.
What activities require a background check?
While this is not an exhaustive list, here are some examples that do or do not require a background check:
Background Check Required
Chaperoning a field trip
Providing learning support for a classroom
PTO volunteer work
Volunteering for a classroom celebration at school
Assisting in school during the instructional day
How much does a background check cost?
At this time, Norwayne Local Schools will be covering the cost of the required background checks for volunteers.
How long is a background check effective?
Background checks are good for three years. You will receive an email 30 days prior to expiration informing you that a new background check is needed.
***Norwayne Local Schools utilizes SecureVolunteer, a BIB (Background Investigation Bureau) product, for our background checks. Click the bar below to be taken to the SecureVolunteer website.
NORWAYNE LOCAL REMIND
- Go to our Elementary website.
- Click on the Parents tab.
- Click on Norwayne Remind Sign-Up.
- Follow the instructions on the screen.
FINAL FORMS for 2023-2024
Parents can follow the link provided if they did not receive an email to begin the Final Forms process. We thank everyone for their patience as we transition to this online system.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office.
SUBSTITUTES NEEDED
If you have ever thought to yourself how you can help children and be a part of such an amazing school system look no further. We are ALWAYS looking for substitutes for teaching and support staff positions. We encourage anyone seeking the opportunity to help the district to please get in contact with Mr. Sette or Mrs. McQuate so they can help direct you in the proper direction.
Tri-County ESC Substitute Website
ODE Teacher Substitute Requirements
2023-2024 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
Kindergarten Screening/Registration for the 2023-24 School Year will occur in May 2023.
STEPS FOR PARENTS TO TAKE W/ REGISTRATION:
1. Call Fran Hansen, the district Registrar, @ 330-435-6382 to sign up for a time slot on either May 8th or May 9th.
2. After confirming with Mrs. Hansen, parents must fill out registration forms on our new online system, "Final Forms." This system will be located on our district webpage for parents to access or you can click the link here directly. Norwayne Final Forms Link
3. If you are waiting to upload documents into Final Forms, you could bring paper copies to have our staff scan during the registration date.
4. Attend your registration time and date in May to meet the teachers, Mrs. McQuate, and Mr. Sette.
We can't wait to see everyone!
Monday, May 8, 2023, 08:30 AM
161 South Main Street, Creston, OH, USA
2023-2024 SCHOOL FEES
Mr. Vince Sette
Email: visette@norwayne.net
Website: www.norwayne.net
Location: 286 South Main Street, Creston, OH, USA
Phone: 330-435-6383
Twitter: @NES_principaws