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New Prospect Elementary School Newsletter
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So many fun things coming UP!
We have so many exiting things happening in the next couple weeks of school! Our 3rd and 4th graders can cheer because they are finished with testing, and our 5th graders are almost there! The 3rd-5th graders have done amazing at working their absolute best on some challenging, lengthy tests…and we know they rocked it! Try to join us to come celebrate the ending of testing at our Jason’s Deli Spirit Night next Thursday! On that same day, our parents can come see what we do in STEM Lab with Ms. Davis at our Panther Parent Prep (I heard they get to play with the Robots!). We also have our Spring Showcase Night, Field Day, Parties and Graduation Ceremonies! We hope you can be a part of the great things we are doing towards the end of the year!
As always...with love from a very Blessed Panther,
Amy Lemons
Principal
Upcoming Events:
April 2-6- Spring Break-No School
April 23rd-5th Grade Science Milestones Test
April 24th-5th Grade Social Studies Test
April 26th-Panther Parent Prep-STEM Lab with Mrs. Davis 7:15am
April 26th-Jason's Deli Spirit Night 5:00-9:00
May 3rd-City of Alpharetta Public Info Mtg about Construction on Kimball Bridge 7:15am
May 10th-NPE Spring Showcase 5:00-7:30
May 15th-Community Board Meeting @ Webb Bridge MS 9:30am
May 16th-Field Day
May 17th-Family Science Night at Alpharetta HS (see below)
May 17th-Bruster's Spirit Night
May 21st-23rd-Class Parties
May 22nd-Kindergarten Graduation Celebration
May 24th-5th Grade Graduation Celebration 8:30am
May 24th-Last Day of School
End of Milestone Testing Spirit Night!
Save the Date
When: Thursday, April 26
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Where: Jason’s Deli
7300 N. Point Pkwy Suite 118
Alpharetta, GA
Celebrate the end of Milestone Testing with your friends and family at Jason’s Deli.
Please use the link below to help us plan for one of the last spirit nights of the year!
STEM Interactive Session for Parents
Thursday, Apr 26, 2018, 07:15 AM
New Prospect Elementary School, Kimball Bridge Road, Alpharetta, GA, United States
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Kindergartens were the first to test out our Magnet blocks that will be in our new technology Makerspace. Coming soon the foyer in front of the Media Center will be transformed into a maker space full of Legos, Kenex, robots, and more!!
House Winners
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
On behalf of the Fulton County Schools Social Work Department, we would like to acknowledge April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Did you know that each year, approximately 3 million reports of suspected child abuse are filed in the United States? Child abuse is any mistreatment of a child that results in harm or injury. Examples include physical abuse, emotional abuse, lack of supervision, and neglect. Child abuse has no boundaries. It can happen across cultural lines and in families of all education and income levels. Child abuse is a community problem, because it can lead to things such as violence, alcoholism, and more abuse. By supporting each other, we help break the cycle of child abuse. Here are some examples of things we can do to help prevent child abuse in our community:
· Be a nurturing parent: Learn positive parenting skills. Know when and where to get help if you need it.
· Educate yourself: Learn about child abuse prevention policies and programs in the community.
· Reach out to neighbors: Preventing abuse can be as simple as being a good neighbor. Supporting families under stress helps reduce the risk of child abuse.
· Support prevention policies and legislation: Contact your local child welfare agency (DFCS), elected officials, or other community leaders to find out how you can help.
· Protect your child from abuse: Teach your child how to protect him or herself from harm.
· Know the warning signs of abuse, and report it: Be alert to the warning signs of abuse. If you suspect that a child is being abused, report it to authorities or The Department of Family & Children Services.
By working together to prevent child abuse in our community:
· The children in our communities become happier and healthier.
· Families grow stronger.
· Communities become more engaged places where members come together with a strengthened sense of belonging.
If you believe a child is being abused please contact the Department of Children and Family Services (DFCS) by calling 1-855-GACHILD or 1-855-422-4453. If you believe a child is in immediate danger, call 911 or your local emergency number.
For more information please visit www.preventchildabusega.org or call 1-800-CHILDREN which is a statewide information and referral helpline offering resources and support to parents and caregivers.
Great Parent Resources
At Alpharetta High School-May 17th!
Alpharetta High School Science National Honor Society would like to present a wonderful opportunity for students at your elementary school to learn about science in a fun-filled night of experiments, activities, and events: Science Night.
Science Night presents students with the unique opportunity to learn about real-world applications of science concepts not covered in school through interactive experiments and demonstrations. Students will not only be able to explore new areas of science, but will also develop a passion for science through our fun events.
Last year, Science Night was a huge success with students from all over the county attending, and we hope to continue enriching elementary school students this year. If possible, we would love to promote Science Night at your school by broadcasting it over the morning announcements and distributing flyers (attached below) for students to take home to their parents. Sending out emails directly to students’ parents about this event would be another phenomenal way to help spread the word about Science Night.
Science Night will take place on May 17th from 5:30pm to 8:30pm at Alpharetta High School (3595 Webb Bridge Rd.)
If you have any questions, please feel free to let us know at alpharettasciencenhs@gmail.com
More details on logistics are on the attached flyer:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1f9J26imcvu8IXdgYMYic4QTNuIHrZU0-
We prefer that parents RSVP for the students by using this google form: https://tinyurl.com/ScienceNightAHS
Sincerely,
Alpharetta High School Science National Honor Society
Transportation & Absence Notes
No Student is allowed in the school until 7:10 am. There is no supervision until that time.
We have had a lot of students who are tardy to school. Please make sure your children are here before 7:40.