Nieman News
December 2, 2022
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Important Dates for Families
December
1: 1st Grade Tutoring @3:10
2: Choir @3:15
5: The First day of the 12 Days of Holiday Cheer- See the calendar below for details
- Movement Club @3:15
7:
- 1st grade tutoring @3:!0
- Choir @3:15
- Mathletics @ Merriam Park 4pm
8: Family Heritage Night 5:00-7:00pm
9: Choir @3:15
12: Movement Club @3:15
13: PTA Meeting @ 6:30-7:30
14:
- 1st grade tutoring @3:10
- Choir @3:15
- Math Club @3:15
15: 1st grade tutoring @3:10
- Suds Refillery Fundraiser 3-8pm
19: PreK last day of the quarter
- 2nd Quarter Nieman Leader Assembly @8:40am
- Winter parties @2:15
20: Early Dismissal: Last day of 2nd quarter for K-6;12:30 dismissal
- Winter sing-a-long
21-January 4: Winter Break No School
January
1-4: Winter Break No School
16: No School Martin Luther King Jr. Day
17: PTA Meeting @ 6:30-7:30
18: Mathletics @ Bluejacket Flint Elementary
19: 2nd & 3rd Grade Music Performance @ Nieman
Hello December!
It's so crazy to believe that December is already here! The next two weeks and two days will fly by so here is the important information that you all need! Above in the calendar it noted that our 12 Days of Holiday Cheer will start on Monday, the pictures above include the calendar and what will happen on each day. We encourage students to join us in participating and spread holiday cheer!
We will also be starting MAP and Acadience testing next week. Please make sure your child(ren) get a good night sleep and are prepared for school so they can do their best of their assessments!
Next week we will be hosting our 3rd Annual Heritage Night! We hope you will join us in celebrating the different heritage's that make up our amazing Nieman community! See flyer below for more details. Can't wait to see you all on Thursday, December 8th!
Last but not least, we will be celebrating our 2nd Quarter Nieman Leaders on Monday, December 19th at 8:40am. We will be inviting parents of students nominated to the event, so please be on the lookout for an email next week. On the same day will be our winter parties in the afternoon. If you plan on coming make sure you skip the sign in line by pre-registering- more detail below.
Thank you all for your continued partnership in your children's learning. We appreciate you all and we love spending time with your children every day!
Principal Tenbrink
Veteran's Day Assembly Video
Firstly, thank you so much to everyone for coming to the Veteran’s Day assembly and the kindergarten and first grade Fallin’ Into Fall program! It was so nice to share some music with you and giving students the opportunity to display their hard, fun work! Below you will find the link to the video for our Veteran’s assembly, and I hope you enjoy: https://youtu.be/Dkq6I8bDTAQ
Smiles,
Randy Lemus
Gum Free School
We have noticed a lot of mis-use of gum within the building. We have found gum on the floor, under tables and on desks. In order to keep our students safe from illness, we are going gum free. Please share this information with your child(ren). We will do the same at school.
Thank you for your support!
Nurse's Corner
IMPORTANT
Keeping our Students Healthy
You may have recently heard news reports about increases of illness this fall, as is typical with this time of year. In SMSD, we have begun to see increases in absence due to illness with a few physician-diagnosed illnesses and many generalized symptoms.
One of the most important things to help decrease the spread of illness is for those who are not feeling well to stay home. If your child has a temperature of over 100.0 or has vomited or has had diarrhea, they must stay home. Students may return to school when they have been free from fever (without medication), vomiting, or diarrhea for 24 hours.
Your child may also be ill but without these symptoms. They may have a sore throat, headache, cough, or generally not feel well. If you suspect illness, please keep your child home. If in doubt about sending your child to school, contact the school nurse or your child’s doctor.
Fun Activities for Families
Book Fair!
We are excited about the upcoming Nieman Book Fair next week, Dec. 8 and 9. Our librarian, Ms. Kepka, is looking for some volunteers on Thursday, Dec. 8 in the afternoon/evening and Friday, December 9 during the day. We would LOVE to have you come! You can come and volunteer during the time your student comes to the book fair or another time that works for your schedule. Please see sign up below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805044FAEAD2AA02-nieman
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Kepka at abbykepka@smsd.org.
Thank you very much and looking forward to seeing you there!
Nieman PTA and Ms. Kepka
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¡Hola familias de Nieman! ¡Se acerca la feria del libros!
Únase a nosotros en Nieman Family Heritage Night, el jueves 8 de diciembre, de 5 a 8 pm para comprar para sus amigos y familiares. Los estudiantes comprarán durante la clase el viernes, lunes, martes y miércoles siguientes. Si desea ser voluntario durante el tiempo de clase de su estudiante, envíeme un correo electrónico a abbykepka@smsd.org . El enlace al genio de registro para otros tiempos es (INSERTAR ENLACE AQUÍ).
Este año hay un gran cambio en la feria del libro. Ya no podemos vender artículos libres de impuestos. Se aplicará un impuesto a los artículos comprados en la feria del libro. Por favor, tenga en cuenta. Para el sitio web de la feria y para configurar una billetera electrónica para su estudiante, visítenos en https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/niemanstrong
Finalmente, estamos haciendo que los maestros seleccionen algunos libros que puede comprar para sus aulas. ¡Esta es una excelente manera de dar un regalo de invierno al maestro de sus estudiantes! ¡Por favor, busque la pantalla cuando venga!
Nieman Family Heritage Night
Our 3rd Annual Heritage Night is next week on Thursday December 8 from 5p-7p. Thank you to our Nieman families who have signed up to share their traditions and culture. There is still time to sign up if you would like to share your heritage. Use this form to let us know if you would like to participate by sharing your heritage, culture, or traditions. You can also look in your student's backpack for a sign-up sheet on yellow paper.
Nuestra 3ra Noche Anual de Herencia este proximo jueves 8 de diciembre de 5p-7p. Gracias a las familias que van a participar en el evento. Todavía hay tiempo para inscribirse si a su familia le gustaría compartir su tradición esa noche.Utilice este formulario para avisarnos si desea participar compartiendo su herencia, cultura o tradiciones. También puede buscar en la mochila de su estudiante una hoja de inscripción en papel amarillo
NIEMAN AND DISTRICT INFORMATION
Winter Party Pre-Registration for Parents
The pre-registration process for fall parties went well for our first time, so we are going to continue the process and add a few tweaks!
As you all know, adults must go through the Raptor system in order to enter the building. We have the ability to pre-sign in visitors who have used the system before. If you are planning to attend the winter parties please sign up below.
- So long as you have been signed into Raptor before we will be able to pre-print you your sticker so that you are ready to go and do not have to wait in line.
We are also going to utilize this form to note who will be taking their children home with them after the party to help with less dismissal confusion. So please indicate that information as well.
UPDATES: THIS FORM WILL ONLY ACCEPT RESPONSES UNTIL THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15TH AT 3:30PM
Community Resources
Christmas Food Drive
Every year Evangelistic Center Church offers help with Christmas family meals.
PTA INFORMATION AND UPDATES
Staff Appreciation
We have approximately 80 staff. We ask that each gift card be $10 and each ornament approximately $10. Please bring anonymous holiday gift cards and ornaments to the school office no later than Friday, December 16th. Some favorites are Amazon, Target, Wal-Mart, Scooters, Visa, iTunes.
Volunteers will organize and set up a holiday gift tree on Monday, December 19th. Staff will pick up their gift and breakfast bar for them before they leave for the Holiday Break on December 20th.
Below is the link that will allow you to signup to bring some cheer to Nieman teachers & staff. They are so grateful for your generous contributions!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805044FAEAD2AA02-holiday1
Thank you so much, the PTA truly appreciates it!
Suds Refillery
Nieman Elementary and Suds Refillery are partnering on December 15th for a unique fundraiser!
Suds Refillery is owned by one of our own Nieman Elementary families!! Come out and support a small local business and Nieman Elementary.
Suds Refillery will be donating 10% of all sales with mention of Nieman Elementary!
YEARBOOK DESIGNER NEEDED:
Nieman PTA is in search of a Yearbook Chairman. Our current chairman: Sommer Saunders is finishing out her last year as her youngest child is in 6th grade. Sommer would love to find someone to help her this year to take over starting the 23-24 school year. Without a Yearbook Chairman, there will be no yearbook for families and staff, so if you love to design, be creative and want to keep these school memories documented for families and staff this might be the perfect position for you! The Yearbook Chairman must also be a paid Nieman PTA member. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Sommer at PTAmom81@gmail.com
Repeated Information
Eat Lunch With Your Child!
INCLEMENT WEATHER PROCEDURES
As the winter months approach, it is especially important for our community members to be aware of inclement weather procedures and how they can be alerted if plans for building closures are announced.
Procedures
If conditions make it necessary for the SMSD to close schools, the district will implement one of three plans: A, B, or C.
Inclement Weather Announcements
If plan A, B, or C is announced, this information will be shared broadly.
Staff and families can receive direct emails, texts, and voice messages.
Families can sign up to receive alerts in the manner that works best for them.
Click here for details on how to sign up for alerts.
Additional Resources:
The main page of the district website
Local radio and television stations
24-hour information line at (913) 993-7380
No announcement will be made when schools are to remain open.
Principal Tenbrink
Email: kileytenbrink@smsd.org
Website: https://nieman.smsd.org/
Location: Nieman Elementary School, West 67th Street, Shawnee, KS, USA
Phone: 913-993-4000
Twitter: @Tenbrink512
REPEATED IMPORTANT INFORMATION
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Our Shawnee Mission Student Handbook provides information on our philosophy of education, code of conduct and a of variety policies and procedures. Students and parents can read this handbook to better understand the behavior expectations of Nieman Elementary and also the Shawnee Mission School District.
Attendance
Trauma Smart Information:
Food Service Information
These videos will show students what to expect when they join us for school meals. The How To videos can be found on the Food Service web page.
The school meals menus are on https://www.schoolcafe.com/SHAWNEEMISSION. To log on, select View menus (as a guest). From there, select a date, a school and what meal you would like to see. There are daily, weekly and monthly views and the views can include entrees only or all items. School Café also show allergen and nutritional information.