Monthly Update
February 1, 2022
Nantucket Elementary School Latest News and Calendar Updates
Hello Families,
We hope you survived Winter Storm Kenan relatively unscathed!! That surely was something!! After a crazy stormy day on Saturday, the sun was a welcome sign on Sunday. Everything looked so beautiful. The children were so excited to play in the snow for recess yesterday.
With the snow, it is important for students to have boots, snow pants, gloves or mittens, a hat and a warm coat in order to be outside playing in the snow. If they do not have boots or snow pants they cannot be in the snow. It is also always a good idea to send in an extra change of clothes in case things get wet outside. Please remember that we do our best to get students outside daily, as long as the temperature is at least "feels like 15 degrees".
Lots of terrific learning going on this month!! PreK is going to have a visit by the NHA staff to help create Sailor's Valentines and they will be learning about Presidents. Kindergarten is comparing lengths, building bigger reading muscles, writing to teach others, and they are investigating civic holidays and symbols. In first grade, they will be writing opinions, learning about animal traits, and finishing biographies in Social Studies. Our second graders will be reading bigger books and doing some writing about their reading!
We are excited to announce that we will have Kindergarten Registration in person this month. On these two evenings, Wednesday 2/9 and Thursday 2/10, we are inviting parents of children (and the children!) who will be 5 years old by 9/1/2022 to come to NES. As we are trying to do this authentically, we want to do this safely. We are making the suggestion that students with last names A-K come on Wednesday and students with last names L- Z come on Thursday. We offer this as a suggestion to balance the visitors for both nights. This is a suggestion and we understand there may be those who can't do this. Know that it is most important that people come when they can!! The exact same thing will happen on both nights. These activities include: signing in, scheduling a registration/child screening appointment, visit with the nurse, visit with the English Language Learner Director, visit with Nantucket Community School, completing developmental paperwork, and most importantly, meet Kindergarten Teachers and check out Kindergarten classrooms!! Please feel free to call NES front office with any questions you may have about this wonderful event. Also, please share this information with any families you know with age eligible children. Advertisements for this event will be shared in media outlets.
Remember to frequently check out the NES website for all current information, Parent Handbooks, School Improvement Plan, upcoming important dates, fun photos, and school council information. www.npsk.org click on schools and select NES
As always, please feel comfortable reaching out to Kim Albertson albertsonk@npsk.org or myself kubischk@npsk.org should you have any questions. We are always happy to assist!!
Warmly,
Kim Kubisch and Kim Albertson
NPS Campus Master Plan - Years of Thoughtful Planning - Phase 9
There will be a School Committee Workshop on February 8, 2022 to discuss the current phase proposed in the Campus Wide Master Plan. This meeting, like all other school committee meetings, is open to the public. The discussion will be about the Athletic Fields.
6:00 - 8:00 Nantucket High School
See NPS website for more information: Campus Wide Master Plan
Nurse's Corner
Oral health is extremely important for students. Please think about speaking with your health care provider about fluoride to prevent dental caries. Additionally The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends children see a dentist twice yearly.
Covid Vaccine Clinic Re-Scheduled
Unfortunately the weather canceled the mobile vaccine clinic scheduled for last Saturday. The earliest the vaccine team could return to Nantucket is February 19th. Below is a new link to make an appointment for this clinic. The old link did not carry over any appointments so please reschedule the vaccine appointment.
Vaccine Clinic Appointments for 2/19/2022
If anyone experiences any issues please email: vaccinequestions@transformativehc.com
Important Dates for February
- 2/1 School Committee 6:00 pm LGI
- 2/3 NES School Council Virtual 3:00 pm
- 2/7 - 2/11 National School Counseling Week
- 2/8 School Committee 6:00 - 8:00 pm Athletic Fields and PFAS discussion NHS
- 2/9 Kindergarten Registration 5:00 - 6:00 pm NES
- 2/10 Kindergarten Registration 5:00 6:00 pm NES
- 2/16 Half Day Staff PD - 12:00 pm dismissal for all students
- 2/17 First Grade Sing 8:15 am NES
- 2/21 Presidents' Day - No School
- 2/28 - 3/6 February Vacation
School Counselor Information
“When Something is Bugging Me” is a fun tool to help your child create and practice using powerful “I statements”. Teaching your child to use “I statements” to express their needs and boundaries is a lifelong skill that would help them maintain healthy relationships and resolve conflicts.
Nantucket Elementary School
Nantucket Elementary School
Website: www.npsk.org
Location: 30 Surfside Road, Nantucket, MA, 02554 USA
Phone: (508) 228 -7290